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The Vision Floor Plan for facilities improvements at Rio Americano was developed by the San Juan Unified School District after a months-long process working with members of the community.
Voters Approve $950 Million Facilities Bond for San Juan Schools
San Juan School Board Passes District Land Acknowledgement Resolution
"When We Fear" Wins 10th Annual Rio Americano Horror Film Festival
“When We Fear” Wins 10th Annual Rio Americano Horror Film Festival
District, State Continue to Face Substitute Teacher Shortage
District, State Continue to Face Substitute Teacher Shortage
Schools Grapple with Fake Online Threats of Violence and How to Curb Them
Schools Grapple with Fake Online Threats of Violence and How to Curb Them
By Gwen Lindsey
California to Add Personal Finance Requirement for HS Graduation
Drawing by Gwen Lindsey
Rio Teachers on Discussing the Election with Students
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups Are Best Halloween Candy, Rio Americano Students Say
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups Are Best Halloween Candy, Rio Americano Students Say
Pennywise from Stephen King's "It." Drawing by Gwen Lindsey.
“It” Is Rio Americano’s Top Scary Movie
Rio ceramics teacher Rene Worley in her classroom.
Rio’s Ceramics Teacher: An Artist Through and Through
Photos: Rio Students' Houses Light Up for Halloween
Photos: Rio Students’ Houses Light Up for Halloween
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We Shouldn't Have to Wait for Bond Money for Urgent Bathroom Fixes
We Shouldn’t Have to Wait for Bond Money for Urgent Bathroom Fixes
Rick Singer. Drawing by Katelyn Caudill.
Column: Rick Singer, Infamous College Counselor Who Got His Start at Rio, Is Back in Business. Can He Be Trusted?
Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris (left) and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump (right). Cartoon by Katelyn Caudill.
Cartoon: Three Weeks to Go
By Gwen Lindsey
The Overrated Burden of Academic Pressure
The Problem with Standardized Tests
The Problem with Standardized Tests
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
The new Sac-Joaquin Section warning and ejection cards for sports game spectators.
Sac-Joaquin Section League Introduces Warning Cards for Rowdy Spectators
Raiders Upset Christian Brothers to Reach 10th-Seed Playoff Berth
Raiders Upset Christian Brothers to Reach 10th-Seed Playoff Berth
A group of Rio students from Afghanistan formed their own informal cricket league to continue playing their favorite sport in the U.S.
Photos: Rio Students Form Cricket League
Rio varsity boys water polo defeated Granite Bay 11-6 at home on Sept. 23.
Photos: Varsity Boys Water Polo vs. Granite Bay
Rio girls flag football fell to Ponderosa, 41-0, on a hot afternoon Sept. 23. Nevertheless, the group has stuck together through ups and downs as it navigates the second year Rio flag football.
Photos: Flag Football vs. Ponderosa
Rio suffered a tough loss on Aug. 30, but the student section was electric at Jesuit's first game with new lighting.
Fall Sports Update: Teams Eye Playoff Returns Amid Strong Starts
"When We Fear" Wins 10th Annual Rio Americano Horror Film Festival
“When We Fear” Wins 10th Annual Rio Americano Horror Film Festival
Photos: Rio Students' Houses Light Up for Halloween
Photos: Rio Students’ Houses Light Up for Halloween
A group of Rio students from Afghanistan formed their own informal cricket league to continue playing their favorite sport in the U.S.
Photos: Rio Students Form Cricket League
Rio varsity boys water polo defeated Granite Bay 11-6 at home on Sept. 23.
Photos: Varsity Boys Water Polo vs. Granite Bay
Rio girls flag football fell to Ponderosa, 41-0, on a hot afternoon Sept. 23. Nevertheless, the group has stuck together through ups and downs as it navigates the second year Rio flag football.
Photos: Flag Football vs. Ponderosa
Rio suffered a tough loss on Aug. 30, but the student section was electric at Jesuit's first game with new lighting.
Photos: Football vs. Jesuit
Photos: Rio Students' Houses Light Up for Halloween
Photos: Rio Students’ Houses Light Up for Halloween
A group of Rio students from Afghanistan formed their own informal cricket league to continue playing their favorite sport in the U.S.
Photos: Rio Students Form Cricket League
Rio varsity boys water polo defeated Granite Bay 11-6 at home on Sept. 23.
Photos: Varsity Boys Water Polo vs. Granite Bay
Rio girls flag football fell to Ponderosa, 41-0, on a hot afternoon Sept. 23. Nevertheless, the group has stuck together through ups and downs as it navigates the second year Rio flag football.
Photos: Flag Football vs. Ponderosa
Rio suffered a tough loss on Aug. 30, but the student section was electric at Jesuit's first game with new lighting.
Photos: Football vs. Jesuit
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
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The Mirada Podcast

The Mirada Podcast

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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