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BREAKING NEWS: Many Students Absent Friday Despite Assurances about Campus Violence Threat
BREAKING NEWS: Many Students Absent Friday Despite Assurances about Campus Violence Threat
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
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
Fall Sports Update: Teams Eye Playoff Returns Amid Strong Starts
Fall Sports Update: Teams Eye Playoff Returns Amid Strong Starts
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
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
Raider Digest: March 17
Raider Digest: March 17
Raider Digest: March 3
Raider Digest: March 3
Raider Digest: Feb. 25
Raider Digest: Feb. 25
Raider Digest: Feb. 11
Raider Digest: Feb. 11
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Raider Digest: Feb. 4
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Exploring the midtown farmers market and all the stalls they have to offer

A day at the midtown farmers market

Jessica Sheppard, Staff writer
March 17, 2021
Adrian Tomine's self portrait

Tomine started drawing comics at Rio, now he’s a best-selling graphic novelist

Jessica Sheppard, Staff writer
March 12, 2021

Rio library remains an available resource for students

Jessica Sheppard, Mirada Staff
March 2, 2021
Seniors are able to purchase caps, gowns, class jewelry graduation announcements and much more on the Jostens website.

In-person graduation is a realistic possibility for seniors

Jessica Sheppard, Mirada Staff
January 30, 2021
Senior Photos for Yearbook Start Dec.11

Senior Photos for Yearbook Start Dec.11

Jessica Sheppard, Mirada Staff
December 1, 2020
Smoke from the Creek Fire obstructed views from inside Yosemite National Park and interfered with visitors' hiking and camping. As of Sept. 9, all 18 national forests in California are closed.

[Photo] Record-Breaking Temperatures Cause The Largest Fires in California State History

Aaron Ichel, Mirada Staff
September 11, 2020
Victoria Sponge Cake Recipe

Victoria Sponge Cake Recipe

Jessica Sheppard, Mirada Staff
April 20, 2020
An empty Rio Americano classroom as students transition to "distance learning."

Bored? Things to Do During The Coronavirus Shut-In

Jessica Sheppard, Mirada Staff
March 22, 2020
PE Teacher Shawna Virga measures a student's performance in the trunk lift for freshman fitness testing.

Problems in California’s Fitness Testing

Jessica Sheppard, Mirada Staff
March 16, 2020
The Politician Review

The Politician Review

Jessica Sheppard, Mirada Staff
January 14, 2020
School Start Time Changes

School Start Time Changes

Jessica Sheppard, Mirada Staff
November 4, 2019
Jadera Bugs Crawling All Over Campus

Jadera Bugs Crawling All Over Campus

Jessica Sheppard, Mirada Staff
October 28, 2019
Students Feel Unprepared

Students Feel Unprepared

Jessica Sheppard, Mirada Staff
February 26, 2019
Moot Court team members Hudson Burke, Emma Phoenix, Kabir Tagore, Ben Davis, and Alec Sumner with coach after competition.

Verdict Is In: Mock Trial and Moot Court Teams Offer Realistic Law Experience

Emma Phoenix and Jessica Sheppard
November 2, 2018
Newspapers are not as popular as they use to be since news has been going online more.

[Photo] Online News is the New Norm

November 2, 2018
Models of All Shapes and Sizes are Taking Over the Industry

Models of All Shapes and Sizes are Taking Over the Industry

Jessica Sheppard, Mirada Staff
October 9, 2018
Vlogs Becoming the New Reality T.V.

Vlogs Becoming the New Reality T.V.

Jessica Sheppard, Mirada Staff
October 4, 2018
Golf Summary

Golf Summary

Katherine Huggins and Jessica Sheppard
June 4, 2018
Royal Wedding

Royal Wedding

Jessica Sheppard, Mirada Staff
June 4, 2018
Life of the Party

Life of the Party

Jessica Sheppard, Mirada Staff
June 4, 2018
Women's March

Women’s March

Jessica Sheppard and Emma Riley
June 4, 2018
Photo illustration of student using his phone wasting valuable class time; an epidemic among classrooms.

Ten Things Teens Can’t Live Without

Jessica Sheppard, Staff Writer
March 20, 2018
‘Tis the Season for Homecoming

‘Tis the Season for Homecoming

Jessica Sheppard, Mirada Staff
October 10, 2017
Dadigan leads a cheer practice Tuesday night.

Dadigan Back at It Again

Jessica Sheppard, Staff Writer
September 8, 2017
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