Recently, I went on Etsy to look for some custom art pieces. I thought, “why not use my money to support other artists and buy some of their work? It might’ve been nice to have some artwork that wasn’t...

It is no secret that teenagers today are facing a crisis. Teen mental health is currently at one of its lowest points in history, with the National Institute of Mental Health reporting, “an estimated...

The new U.S. News college rankings for 2026 were released this week, sparking news reports about which schools moved up or down and prompting students to align their college dreams with a number that is...

Veteran social science teacher Justin Mason, who sent his own two sons to Rio Americano, knows something about the challenges that boys can face fitting into the traditional structure of high school. “Girls...

Dear Mirada editors, Re: "Rio Grad Chris Rufo Wields Power in Washington" I read with interest the recent article about Rio alum Chris Rufo (’02) and his rising influence over conservative thinking...

The hum of music floats in the air of a music classroom. It fills the silence and creates a magical atmosphere, igniting students' creativity and curiosity. In recent years, educators have recognized...

Planning for the construction of a lighted stadium at Rio Americano has been ongoing for years. Every semester we seem to get a new timeline, and every year it seems to be pushed back. When the San...

For the past month, cars have lined up outside of California’s beloved Yosemite National Park, spending hours barely inching forward. This has become the new reality following the recent budget cuts...