Girls' Soccer Coach, Nichole Meyer, received the Girls' Coach of the Year at the 2018 All Star Preps Best of the Record award ceremony on Thursday, June 21st by The Stockton Record. Meyer was one of four finalists chosen across San Joaquin, Calaveras, and Amador Counties. Meyer was recognized for leading...

Go Somewhere Unexpected: The best way to fully enjoy your experience while traveling is to go somewhere you have never been before. Taking a random path in the woods, or a beat-up road could lead to some of the most magnificent sights you have ever seen. Meet New People: Be friendly and learn of new culture...

In high schools across the world, the title of valedictorian is one of the highest honors that a student can receive. At Ripon High School, our valedictorian is a hard-working and determined student, a community contributor, and an astounding example to all other students. His name is Andreas Merlos. ...

Tender. emotional and affecting, Love, Simon was a wonderful film that focused on the life of a high schooler who kept himself in the closet, too afraid to come out. The film portrayed a real high school environment and the emotions some teens have to face everyday. It specifically focuses on the ...

When I think of going to the gym, I think of an overwhelming amount of exercise equipment, weird smells, and a whole lot of sweaty people. We all know those typical types of people who go to the gym. There’s the profuse sweat drippers, the grunters, the die-hards, the gearaholics, and even the self...

Recently, talk about boba has been everywhere. To become a part of the boba fans, I decided to give Tea Time a try, which is one of the closest boba places to Ripon. My first time trying their boba was great because I enjoyed my drink and the atmosphere present there. Overall, I will definitely retu...

Brandon Rosa, a senior, is primarily seen in the public eye as a wrestler. What lies beneath the surface may be intriguing; he is actually very skilled at doing magic tricks. “Ever since about third grade I’ve been into magic, but it really, like, shot up when I hit high school,” said Rosa. “...

Hey, how are you doing? Where do you go to school? What’s your job? What is your favorite color? Small talk. The classic way to greet someone and learn the generic facts about them. When meeting someone new, it is in our human nature to ask the common introduction questions that are almost rep...