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San Juan Unified expands summer food distribution effort, partners with Sacramento Food Bank

San Juan Unified expands summer food distribution effort, partners with Sacramento Food Bank

Rishi Upadhyay, Mira Loma High School June 29, 2024

This summer, the San Juan Unified School District continues to not only offer free meals for students during the summer but also has expanded its efforts through a new partnership. The main food distribution...

Can we stop fake news? California students will soon try to do just that

Can we stop fake news? California students will soon try to do just that

Rishi Upadhyay, Mira Loma High School June 26, 2024

As the digital world grows every day, California is trying to combat the inevitable surge of misinformation through an unconventional approach: media-literacy curriculum for all K - 12 students. In...

Mira Loma travels back in time through annual Pleasantville event

Mira Loma travels back in time through annual Pleasantville event

Rishi Upadhyay, Mira Loma High School June 25, 2024

Cars, music, and milkshakes. The 1950s came to life at Mira Loma High School’s annual Pleasantville event, a culmination of students’ hard work and faculty leadership. Michael Bender, a Mira...

Banner celebrating Black Renaissance Day at Mira Loma High School.

Mira Loma celebrates second annual Black Renaissance Day

Rishi Upadhyay, Mira Loma High School February 25, 2024

With Black History Month in full swing, Mira Loma High School spread awareness about it through its second annual Black Renaissance Day. Black History Month dates back to 1970 when Black United Students...

ELL programs help newcomers gain fluency in a new language

ELL programs help newcomers gain fluency in a new language

Rishi Upadhyay, Mira Loma High School February 7, 2024

As more migrants flock to the U.S. in search of a better life, schools in California are trying to support students whose first language is not English. The term ELL stands for English Language Learner....

ONE PILL CAN KILL!

ONE PILL CAN KILL!

Rishi Upadhyay, Mira Loma High School December 28, 2023
Fentanyl, is a synthetic opioid that is 50 times stronger than heroin
The positive effect of music programs on students in school

The positive effect of music programs on students in school

Rishi Upadhyay, Mira Loma High School November 27, 2023

Although music classes are often thought to be something students just take for fun, instructors say they’re more than that, and can strengthen young people’s emotional-well being and improve their...

ANGELMAN SYNDROME

ANGELMAN SYNDROME

Rishi Upadhyay, Mira Loma High School October 16, 2023

Information and research about rare conditions is often limited – and this makes it more difficult not only for researchers, but for schools to translate findings into effective policy to support individuals...

Is stem cell use ethical in the potential treatment of diseases?

Rishi Upadhyay, Mira Loma High School September 12, 2023

Stem cells present a unique opportunity to potentially treat disorders yet have potential ethical implications –  and experts have something to say to clear the fog surrounding this issue. A stem...

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‘Best Buddies’ program helps disabled adults build relationships, acquire social skills

Kylie Huang, Mira Loma High School June 16, 2023

In the United States, up to one in four adults have a disability. However, they are often unable to acquire the resources they need to build relationships and learn social skills.  The Best Buddies...

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Sacramento schools reflect the region’s global diversity

Kylie Huang, Mira Loma High School June 13, 2023
'Celebrating diversity is incredibly important, especially in a school setting.'
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Controversial Measure O’s proposed solutions for Sacramento unhoused earn voter approval

Kylie Huang, Mira Loma High School May 30, 2023

Aaima Arshad, a Mira Loma High School senior, is concerned about the housing crisis in Sacramento, and she feels sympathy for the unhoused individuals she sees in downtown Sacramento.  However, despite...

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