Natalie Bravo’s journey: finding confidence through creativity and community

Written by Rochelle Schmidt When Natalie Bravo first signed up for the Miss Cardinal pageant, she wasn’t looking for a crown. She was looking for courage. Known by her friends and family as quiet and sometimes shy, Bravo saw the pageant as a chance to step outside her comfort zone.  “That’s why I wanted to do the pageant,” she said. “To be out of my … Continue reading Natalie Bravo’s journey: finding confidence through creativity and community

Once a cardinal, always a cardinal: celebrating the class of 2025

The class of 2025 has embodied the spirit of the cardinal: bold and unforgettable. As the first group of freshmen to return to campus after distance learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, they stepped into high school ready to reclaim every experience they had missed. Over the past four years, they did just that, and more. From cheering under the Friday night lights and dancing the … Continue reading Once a cardinal, always a cardinal: celebrating the class of 2025

From laughter to learning: students recall the best times at school

Students at San Bernardino express their best moments at school throughout the 2024-25 school year.  Friendships:  The best moment is when I am with my friends doing drill after school. I liked it because I get to have fun and learn something new. – Roberto Moz Bautista, 10th Hanging out with friends and just chilling. Meeting some of my favorite people in classes that I … Continue reading From laughter to learning: students recall the best times at school

Berdoo’s 2025 year-end mix: your go-to playlist

The end of the year is here, and with it comes the perfect soundtrack to wrap it all up. Whether you’re graduating and off to college or simply just glad that school’s out, these are songs, picked by you, for the memories, the goodbyes, the fresh starts, and everything in between. (Note: Only a select few songs were highlighted in this article. The full list of … Continue reading Berdoo’s 2025 year-end mix: your go-to playlist

Unforgettable moments: high school seniors and their favorite moments

I chose 5 different seniors and asked them about their favorite high school memory. These are their last few days with San Bernardino High School, so let us keep our memories with them alive and well! Jessica Flores said, “My favorite memory has to be the senior field trip to Universal. It was a fun experience, especially cause it was in the winter.” Arianna Badillo … Continue reading Unforgettable moments: high school seniors and their favorite moments

Young minds looking out for younger minds

Incoming freshmen, does high school make you nervous? Do you feel like you have no sense of direction to find and walk the path of success in high school? This video is a guide for you and your journey.  And who better to ask than high schoolers themselves for advice. I interviewed high schoolers of all grades from SBHS to give their most helpful tips … Continue reading Young minds looking out for younger minds

The ultimate “My Chemical Romance” album review

My favorite band is hands down, My Chemical Romance. There is so much raw talent and lyrical genius that goes into this band. It may not seem appealing to those who do not listen to this genre. However, I ask that you go into this with an open mind and maybe you can broaden your music taste. So, I will be talking about their best … Continue reading The ultimate “My Chemical Romance” album review

SOS: SZA’s Romance Journey

“I moved on for the better, you moved on to whoever,” this is a lyric from a song by SZA called “Broken Clocks.” I think this is one of the best songs that she made, but the 3 songs that I will be talking about are “Snooze,” “Broken Clocks,” and “Nobody Gets Me.” These songs may interest you if you are into R&B, neo-soul, hip-hop, … Continue reading SOS: SZA’s Romance Journey

Celebrating passionate educators shaping our future

As an 11th-grade student at San Bernardino High School (SBHS), I often find myself reflecting on the impact of my teachers. Have you ever wondered if they truly love what they do? The experiences that come with high school are known to shape us and follow us throughout adulthood. But what experiences are we talking about exactly? Perhaps meeting teachers who want the best for … Continue reading Celebrating passionate educators shaping our future