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Amid School Phone Bans and Mental Health Concerns, Rio Takes Classroom-Specific Approach
Amid School Phone Bans and Mental Health Concerns, Rio Takes Classroom-Specific Approach
Five Pets, Rio Grads and Mud Wars: Meet Your New Teachers
Students work on Dual Enrollment English during Jolynn Mason's class.
What’s Behind Surge in Dual Enrollment Popularity?
Assemblymember James Ramos (D-San Bernardino) speaks at a press conference for AB2711. Photo from Ramos' press release.
CA Bill Would Block Suspensions, Expulsions for School Drug Use
Nina Seibel.
Civitas Director Nina Seibel to Retire This Year After Almost 30 Years at Rio Americano
Students React to CA's New $20 an Hour Minimum Wage for Fast Food Workers
Students React to CA’s New $20 an Hour Minimum Wage for Fast Food Workers
Rio alumna and "Lucky Boy" author Shanthi Sekaran speaks to AP English students about her work on Aug. 27 in the PAC.
“Someone Saw Something in Me”: Author and Rio Alumna Shares Journey That Led to Acclaimed Novel
Rio alumna and "Lucky Boy" author Shanthi Sekaran speaks to AP English students about her work on Aug. 27 in the PAC.
Photos: Alumna Shanthi Sekaran Visits Rio
Seniors were met with a roaring crowd as they kicked off their final high school year at the back-to-school rally on Aug. 23.
Photos: Back-to-School Rally
Participate in the Mirada's 2024 Summer Photo Contest
Participate in the Mirada’s 2024 Summer Photo Contest
Coco Estrada takes a students' blood pressure.
Seniors Reflect on Hands-On Experience, Externships as Med Program Concludes
Read Winning Submissions from Rio Americano Students in Outdoor Writing Contest
Read Winning Submissions from Rio Americano Students in Outdoor Writing Contest
Pro-Palestinian protestors form a human chain around an encampment at the University of Pennsylvania. Photo by Joe Piette from Flickr.
Campus Protests Show Ignorance, Hypocrisy of Student Demonstrators
Pro-Palestinian protestors form a human chain around an encampment at the University of Pennsylvania. Photo by Joe Piette from Flickr.
College Protests Show Students Using Their Privilege for Good, Not Just Attention
Mother Laura Collanton speaks to students at a fentanyl awareness assembly in 2022.
Rio Needs Better Narcan Accessibility to Prevent Potential Overdoses
For Earth Day, The Mirada is running opinion articles from students this week that look at the environment.
A Solution to California’s Wildfires
Promote Biking as a Climate-Friendly Transportation Option
Promote Biking as a Climate-Friendly Transportation Option
Optimism: Seeing the World's Potential
Optimism: Seeing the World’s Potential
Charlie Franz at a swim meet.
Charlie Franz Commits to Swim for UCSD
Senior Samatha Selch makes a move.
Rio Americano’s 2024 Committed Athletes
The Rio Americano boys varsity volleyball team won the NorCal finals on May 18, beating rival Jesuit.
Boys Volleyball Beats Jesuit to Win NorCal Title
Spring Sports Recap: Boys Volleyball Wins Section Title
Spring Sports Recap: Boys Volleyball Wins Section Title
Video: Juniors Take Down Seniors for Third Straight Year in Power Puff
Video: Juniors Take Down Seniors for Third Straight Year in Power Puff
The Rio Americano varsity baseball team placed second in their league this season with a 20-9 record before losing in the playoffs to Granite Bay.
Photos: 2024 Varsity Baseball Season Highlights
Rio alumna and "Lucky Boy" author Shanthi Sekaran speaks to AP English students about her work on Aug. 27 in the PAC.
Photos: Alumna Shanthi Sekaran Visits Rio
Seniors were met with a roaring crowd as they kicked off their final high school year at the back-to-school rally on Aug. 23.
Photos: Back-to-School Rally
The Rio Americano boys varsity volleyball team won the NorCal finals on May 18, beating rival Jesuit.
Boys Volleyball Beats Jesuit to Win NorCal Title
Video: Juniors Take Down Seniors for Third Straight Year in Power Puff
Video: Juniors Take Down Seniors for Third Straight Year in Power Puff
The Rio Americano varsity baseball team placed second in their league this season with a 20-9 record before losing in the playoffs to Granite Bay.
Photos: 2024 Varsity Baseball Season Highlights
The Rio girls varsity lacrosse team played Folsom in their Senior Night on April 22.
Photos: Varsity Girls Lacrosse vs. Folsom
Rio alumna and "Lucky Boy" author Shanthi Sekaran speaks to AP English students about her work on Aug. 27 in the PAC.
Photos: Alumna Shanthi Sekaran Visits Rio
Seniors were met with a roaring crowd as they kicked off their final high school year at the back-to-school rally on Aug. 23.
Photos: Back-to-School Rally
The Rio Americano boys varsity volleyball team won the NorCal finals on May 18, beating rival Jesuit.
Boys Volleyball Beats Jesuit to Win NorCal Title
Video: Juniors Take Down Seniors for Third Straight Year in Power Puff
Video: Juniors Take Down Seniors for Third Straight Year in Power Puff
The Rio Americano varsity baseball team placed second in their league this season with a 20-9 record before losing in the playoffs to Granite Bay.
Photos: 2024 Varsity Baseball Season Highlights
The Rio girls varsity lacrosse team played Folsom in their Senior Night on April 22.
Photos: Varsity Girls Lacrosse vs. Folsom
Raider Digest: March 31
Raider Digest: March 31
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Raider Digest: March 17
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Raider Digest: Feb. 25
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Raider Digest: Feb. 11
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Raider Digest: Feb. 4
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The Mirada Podcast

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Podcast Produced By, Nicolas Gorman, Mickey Doolittle, and Alexandra Accinelli
May 10, 2020
NCAA Allows College Athletes to Get Paid — But There is a Catch

NCAA Allows College Athletes to Get Paid — But There is a Catch

Mickey Doolittle and Josh Zezzo
May 10, 2020
Tiger King Review

Tiger King Review

Mickey Doolittle, Mirada Staff
May 10, 2020
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The 2010 Giants: Ten Years Later

Mickey Doolittle, Mirada Staff
May 1, 2020

Plant Closure Not Expected to Affect Yearbook Delivery

Mickey Doolittle, Mirada Staff
April 18, 2020
Having to continue learning at home, students attempt to transform their bedrooms into classrooms.

Calif. State Superintendent of Public Instruction Says Campuses Will Not Reopen This School Year

Nicolas Gorman, Emily Borg, and Mickey Doolittle
April 1, 2020
Atticus Cottula comes to campus in protective gear on March 17.

School Quiet on First Day of Shutdown

Nicolas Gorman, Emily Borg, and Mickey Doolittle
March 16, 2020
Sac gets nod for MLS team

Sac gets nod for MLS team

Mickey Doolittle and Katelyn Newton
November 4, 2019
UPDATE: School Responds to Racist Posts

UPDATE: School Responds to Racist Posts

Mickey Doolittle, Editior in cheif
August 26, 2019
Rio Triumphs in First Game of the Season

Rio Triumphs in First Game of the Season

Mickey Doolittle, Editor in chief
August 24, 2019
School Website Targeted with Racist Threats

School Website Targeted with Racist Threats

Mickey Doolittle, Editor-in-cheif
August 22, 2019
Raiders Triumphed in 2018-19

Raiders Triumphed in 2018-19

Mickey Doolittle, Sports Editor
May 29, 2019

Are Athletes Overpaid?

Mickey Doolittle, Mirada Staff
May 24, 2019
Baseball Blowout

Baseball Blowout

Mickey Doolittle, Mirada Staff
May 14, 2019
The Wall That Divides Us

The Wall That Divides Us

Mickey Doolittle, Mirada Staff
February 25, 2019
‘Field of Dreams’ Nearly a Reality

‘Field of Dreams’ Nearly a Reality

Mickey Doolittle, Mirada Staff
February 25, 2019
Wins over E.C and River Valley propel Raiders to playoffs

Wins over E.C and River Valley propel Raiders to playoffs

Mickey Doolittle, Mirada Staff
February 25, 2019
Sacramento Republic joining MLS

Sacramento Republic joining MLS

Mickey Doolittle, Mirada Staff
February 25, 2019
Boys and Girls Soccer Ride Momentum into Playoffs

Boys and Girls Soccer Ride Momentum into Playoffs

Mickey Doolittle, Mirada Staff
February 25, 2019
Rio vs EC

Rio vs EC

Mickey Doolittle, Mirada Staff
February 15, 2019
St. Merrie's vs Rio Playoff Semi

St. Merrie’s vs Rio Playoff Semi

Mickey Doolittle, Mirada Staff
February 8, 2019
Senior Jake Paxton makes an improbable layup after blowing past three defenders.

Jack Scott Tournament

Mickey Doolittle, Sports Editor
December 21, 2018
Senior Bryce Casey shines in three sports

Senior Bryce Casey shines in three sports

Mickey Doolittle, Sports Editor
December 21, 2018
Former coach Gordon Hubble with varsity runners Nicolas Gorman, Ross Gowan, Jack Pallasen, Chase Gordon, Jensen Salvatori, Reed Moore, and Jack Murphy

Hubble Recalls Rio Years

Mickey Doolittle, Mirada Staff
November 2, 2018
Venom Review: The Good and the Bad

Venom Review: The Good and the Bad

Eamon Lopez and Mickey Doolittle
November 2, 2018
Show Captures Drama of Sports

Show Captures Drama of Sports

Mickey Doolittle, Mirada Staff
October 2, 2018
Jalen Taylor gets tackled after a long run. Photo by Jane Snider.

Raiders Blow 1st-Half Lead in Homecoming

Mickey Doolittle, Mirada Staff
October 2, 2018
Sutherland Heading to Fresno State

Sutherland Heading to Fresno State

Rebecca Smith and Mickey Doolittle
August 28, 2018
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