Rio sophomore Alexis Rivera was born and raised in Japan but her family’s desire to reconnect with her father’s roots recently brought her to the U.S. Rivera’s father grew up in the Sacramento area...

Speaking to senior Micah Newcomer, he comes across as a serious, mathematically-minded student. However, his passion for engineering and robotics shines through as the conversation goes on. Newcomer’s...

From umami flavors to soft and crisp textures, Korean food is must-try cuisine. There’s so many different dishes, with a variety of flavors. Each one feels like a piece of home, something comforting...

Ramadan, which begins Feb. 28, is an important and holy month for Muslims, and will be honored by hundreds of Rio Americano students. The holiday lasts for 29 or 30 days and falls at different times...

While deployed with the Army Reserves in the Middle East, Rio Americano history and geography teacher Brian Brickey witnessed the lives of people affected by decades of conflict and faced potential threats...

It is debatable whether all the yapping in 2024 caused brain rot, but certain that students think those words should be declared Word of the Year. In a poll of 200 Rio Americano High School students,...

The music is fast and loud when Divided Youth commands the stage. The punk band was formed two years ago by Rio Americano juniors guitarist Nicky Vaughan and drummer Layne Perkins Saavedra. Since then,...

The Theater of Lights, a free show at the tops of the buildings at the Old Sacramento waterfront offers fun for families and a bit of a nostalgic experience for teens. Being featured all throughout...

The state of California is considered a biodiversity hotspot. Deserts, mountains, beaches and forests can all be found here. However, climate change has threatened much of the state’s —and the world’s—access...