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Some students and faculty will vote via a mail-in ballot for the election on November 3rd.

Mail-in voting raises concern

Alexandra Felt, Staff Writer
September 28, 2020

With the election approaching in November, many are worried that postal backlog might lead to disenfranchisement in some cases as all states will see an...

Ethnic Studies is designed to expose students to a more diverse understanding of culture and history.

Ethnic Studies: Giving a voice to the voiceless

Sophia Harimoto, Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 28, 2020

As social inequalities have gained media attention over the last couple of months, advocating for racial reform has increased respectively as a result....

The White House, a symbol of non-partisanship, is in danger of becoming an accessory to future campaigns.

Commentary: The White House shouldn’t be the back drop of political campaigning

Ali Juell, Senior Editor
September 27, 2020

As we begin to enter fall, now is when the presidential candidates need to watch their footing very carefully to claim the Oval Office.  One wrong...

Screen time limits are being broken more than ever as a result of increased time at home.

Students experience increased screen time due to quarantine

Alexandra Felt, Staff Writer
September 25, 2020

Teens and children are spending more time than ever online due to the pandemic. Since California’s stay at home order was issued in March, and other...

Feeding America is a nationwide food bank that encompasses many individual centers, including the Placer Food Bank.

Food banks are being hit hard by COVID-19

Sabine Kanz, Staff Writer
September 25, 2020

A class of students haul boxes full of canned foods from all of their classes up to the front of their school. Large trucks wait there, ready to be loaded....

In efforts to prevent Zoom bombing, students are now required to activate their accounts in order to be admitted into their Zoom meeting.

Counteracting Zoom bombing

Andrew Tanner, Staff Writer
September 25, 2020

At the beginning of any school year, teachers and students typically run into various issues that make learning difficult. In addition to such typical...

On Instagram, @diversifyournarrativerjuhsd posts infographics, petitions, and testimonials to help educate the community on injustices.

RJUHSD students advocate for social equality on campuses

Mareesa Islam, Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 24, 2020

Amidst the “resurfacing” of  racial tensions, many students have begun to express their voice on fragile issues through social media and other activism...

Placer County recently announced guidelines to reopen the community with regards to prioritizing health and safety.

Placer County reopening schools impacts students and programs

Natalie Demma, Staff Writer
September 24, 2020

On August 19, 2020, Placer County Public Health shared that Placer County will begin reopening the community. However, the decision as to whether schools...

With the cancellation of many sports seasons due to COVID-19, athletes in seek of college scholarships for sports have less opportunities to impress colleges.

COVID-19 creates uncertainty for athletes seeking college scholarships

Matt Ross, Staff Writer
September 23, 2020

Due to the global pandemic caused by COVID-19, athletes are facing uncertain times when it comes to pursuing a scholarship.   The cancellation of...

Golfland Sunsplash is often a popular destination for mini golfing, water fun, and other activities. Despite the countys urge against it, they opened temporarily over the summer.

Roseville Golfland Sunsplash opens amidst the pandemic

Skyler Conley, Staff Writer
September 23, 2020

On Friday, May 8, Roseville Golfland Sunsplash opened its doors to the general public for the summer, despite orders from Placer County and the California...

Amidst the pandemic, wearing masks in public has become a political debate.

Politi…COVID?

Sabine Kanz, Staff Writer
September 22, 2020

In an empty room, the lights come up on an older man. He smiles into the camera, connecting with viewers all over America.  Former Vice President and...

Student Government students pose with their school t-shirts during a Zoom meeting.

Student Government plans new virtual activities

Kaylee Price, Staff Writer
September 22, 2020

The theme for our school this year is Strength in Unity. This theme was chosen by the Student Government class because they felt it was an important message,...

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