‘Mr. Spartan’ The ‘SIP’s Coffee’ Bluffer Pages 3 Page 4 Volume CXXI Issue 10 March 13, 2020 Serving Red Bluff High School since 1901 Mardi Gras Pickeball competes for charity players who cannot move Traditionally, in New Orleans, only accommodate 1 6 team, stated that “Mrs. Palubeski Milca Valladeres Trent Kitchell around the court as they used to. there are “Krewes” which are players, 4 players p e r has an infectious enthusiasm Staff Writer Staff Writer Here at Red Bluff High basically clubs and organizations krewe. Once I have 16, t h e for pickleball and she has been You may be asking yourself, School, Mrs. Palubeski has taken that get together to celebrate. tournament is closed.” very patient in teaching several “What is Pickleball?”. Pickleball initiative to create a tournament Many will also fund-raise This year, “the f o u r staff members the game.” is becoming one of the more that donates the winnings to the during this time for a cause.” krewes were “Krewzin’ f o r Another participant, Stacy popular sports of the era. It is champion team and from there, Many people may not know a Bruzin”, “School Dausse, said “I stepped outside an easy sport to get your friends to whoever or whichever cause about this tournament or how to Krewe”, “Loose Krewe Balls” my box, met some new people, out and go play all while getting they would like to support. and “Krewp Therapy”. and had fun with those I usually a fun Palu-beski exclaims This year the winning k r e w e only see in a work setting.” work- “We have was the out in. celebrated “ S c h o o l Pick- t h i s K r e w e ” leball is particular that chose a sport tourn- the “Back play-ed ament the to School with a weekend Project” as pad- b e f o r e their cause. dle and M a r d i T h e perf- Gras.” k r e w e r a t e d H e r consisted poly- rationale of Jody m e r Photo Credits/ Bluffer for having Johnson, this event Margaret b a l l Pictured left is John Keeth who had the most points for the tourney. a l o n g at this Gambetta, with a miniature court resembling particular time was because T o m Second time player and Teacher, Stacy Dausee hits the ball with ease and grace for the win. the one used in tennis. Pickleball “I used to teach French and Jody Johnson, a high scorer, pauses to talk with Mrs. Palubeski. exhibits elements from tennis, celebrating Mardi Gras Tranbarger, and Merry Even though this tournament badminton, and table tennis. was one of my favorite things get involved and Palubeski stated Catron. They were a b l e has concluded, you may The small size court makes to do. Now that I no longer that “I post an announcement to donate over $600. want to start brushing up on it easy for anyone of all ages teach French, my outlet for and players contact me. This Margaret Gambetta, a your skills for the next time to play, especially for former celebrating went to Pickleball. particular tournament can member of the winning this event comes around. Admin looks to hire new staff CAASPP testing are planning on making the teaching So whatever the case may be, they Milca Valladeres experience here at the high s c h o o l are happy to find anyone, whether Staff Writer great! they are beginning their teaching at Associate Principal, the high school or have taught before. begins for juniors Although we’re sad to see teaching Wendy Drury, stated Principal Rich Hassay, Human come to an end for many teachers that the application process for Resource Director Karen Borror and When asked why students here at Red Bluff High School, we are new teachers ends on March 8th. Associate Principal Ryan Verycrusse Nelly Navarrete should want to participate in the looking forward to seeing new faces They plan to do a paper screening attended a job fair at Chico State Staff Writer standardized testing, Mike Fox, next year! The school is hoping to attract candidates C.A.A.S.P.P. testing or the the testing coordinator for the high planning on finding new for the open positions. Courtesy Photo Assessment of Student school, informed us that the school teachers who overall There’s also a possibility Performance and Progress, is will be holding a raffle for prizes follow the School Motto. of moving a several teachers starting on March 30th. The first that they do every year to encourage They want people who are who are not retiring next week will be mathematics testing participation and growth. This year Committed, Accountable, year to different areas or from March 30th to April 3rd. they will be giving out a laptop, Responsible, and take over certain teaching April 6th to 9th will be English tablet, and wireless headphones. Enthusiastic. departments. and April 21st to April 24th Fox also included students Red Bluff High School The good thing is that will be testing for the sciences. should not only participate for is looking to hire music, the school is looking at These tests are all for freshmen, these rewards but to prove to science, art, history, a wide range of diverse however the science test are themselves what they know and SPED and ELD teachers. teachers with all different also for sophomores and any what they are capable of. According Many of these positions backgrounds to be a part of seniors that have not taken it. to Fox, it should be a personal are vacant due to teachers Red Bluff High School. The school is also offering A.C.T accomplishment because, “In life retiring, but the school has Drury stated that it’s sad and S.A.T testing. A.C.T testing that’s all that really matters.” also been experiencing to see people who you’ve worked with for so long to will be April 4th, starting at 8:00 Mike Fox wants everyone to increasing enrollment in Mr. Hassay, Mrs. Borror, and Mr. Verycrusse are all smiles at the Chico State job fair. a.m., so students must register know, “In general, as a school, we the past few years. leave, but it’s also exciting online by March 13th. The A.C.T are working hard to improve our The district is also afterwards, which is a process knowing that there will be test also includes social science. scores to truly show how great a hiring two admin positions. The where the applications are evaluated new additions to the school. The S.A.T testing will be April place Red Bluff High truly is.” current principal at Salisbury High by various staff members by their process can almost be described as 3rd, but students must register Both the English and math School, Barb Thomas, is retiring this future respective department. These “bittersweet.” five weeks in advance. Some departments are trying to improve year, so the district is looking to hire teachers will decide who passes the Therefore, be prepared to see some specific goals for the school are the scores from the previous years. someone for her position. Red Bluff paper screening and the interviews new faces here at Red Bluff High that students perform at their This year, science will also be High School is also looking to add a for the prospective teachers will School next year! In the meantime, best level and show growth from tested. The science department new admin position that will oversee begin for the next school year. enjoy the last few months with a few their 8th grade scores, as this has been working hard to align the athletics and the CTE programs. They also plan to find amazing of the teachers who are leaving us in will reflect how well Red Bluff their curriculum to the new Of course either way, they are professors whether it’s teachers with the next year, and make sure their High prepares their students. federal and CA State Standards. simply trying to find people who years of experience or first year staff. last year here is a great one!. Talent Show ASB Officer Elections ASVA B • The Talent show will be held on • The ASB Officer Election Week • The ASVAB test will be held on Wednesday March 25, from 7:00 will be March 16-20, 2020. Friday, March 20, from 8:00 to p.m. to 8:00 pm. in the PAC. Voting will be held on Friday, 12:00 p.m. March 20. Opinions Page 2 March 13, 2020 Voting Importance...

hen one sees or hears the word ‘civics’, most people draw a blank. Some (if the 2016 election and the last four years in American history, one that some millennial they’re old enough) may remember the term from high school, but civics, voters don’t wish to see happen again. The problem is, the 2016 election was nothing new for Wthe study of the rights and duties as a citizen, in general is an understated the US; the majority of eligible voters in America don’t vote. In other countries like Belgium topic in public education. A crash course on government and economics is extremely and South Korea, voter turnout is over 80%, and on election day, voters are given time off beneficial, but the people receiving it are on the tail-end of their education and childhood. from work to go and vote. America on the other hand had a little over 55% voter turnout. Knowing civics and understanding it are two entirely different things; We tend to treat voting as a hassle; we dread the results of the primaries, we by the end of it, the goal is that teens understand a sliver of their dislike the campaigning, and we hate having to fill out the election packets. government and the ideas of democracy before they take on adult Whether it’s for personal reasons or just disinterest, our actions and failures to responsibilities, however, there remains a dilemma in election booths. take action bring consequences that we have to face regardless of what we feel. Young adults ages 18-35 are the largest voting body in the U.S. and If we don’t vote, our opinions won’t be represented or seen in the government, are quickly becoming the most vocal one, but data shows that they’re and the global challenges we face will continue to remain unsolved if we also the ones who participate the least in the democratic process. continually shrug our shoulders when a problem arises. A handful of celebrities In 2016, only 46% of millennials voted in the elections, while 72% of the have actually taken on the voter turnout problem and use social media to get Silent Generation (71+) did. Why would the largest group in the electorate, millenials to the election booths. Michelle Obama has started a new initiative including being the most politically active one, not show up to vote? According called When We All Vote to change our young adults’ perceptions of voting. to a lot of millennial voters, it’s a combination of factors; some are moving Young adults themselves, like Sophia Kianni and students from Parkland High School, around a lot and don’t have a secure address and therefore can’t register. have started movements that have gained international momentum. The important For others, they don’t know how to register, and the rest? Just disillusioned by the thing to remember is, your vote and your voice counts; a democracy is a government democratic process and party candidates. Regardless, this apathy made an impact in for the people, by the people, but it can’t run on ghost voters and nationwide apathy. Staff Editorial Staff The coronavirus pandemic affects all countries and be scared because of how hould they have done a Some would say the Chinese the world; millions of people were the barbers first was shown in worldwide including our very the virus can spread. I think that Sbetter way of containing government had this all planned exposed to various and millions the US on a cruise ship where own Red Bluff High school whenever the next coronavirus the new CoronaVirus? Should out but once it got out of control Italian exchange trip due to the pops up, that maybe the city they have taken the necessary they had no way of controlling 50% increase in Italy is outbreak should be blocked off from the precautions to maintain a balance who was exposed to the disease “Millions of plans and from Friday evening to Saturday rest of civilization until they can of order? With the sudden 50% and who was spreading the evening due to the coronavirus. confirm the virus will not spread. increase in some parts of the disease to the rest of the world. trips have been canceled No one could have stop the world the CoronaVirus has so Once the disease had left China spread from getting to where it has Edward Rosas far changed the point of view on and spread across world wide they worldwide including our gone today but if you think about thousands of doctors and nurses. declared a state of emergency it could the Chinese government at This disease has spread faster and closed off all of their borders very own Red Bluff High least given a warning to the other than anyone had expected and trying to secure the virus but none countries about their experiments has taken a toll on millions. It of those actions helped because school Italian exchange trip...” on people and animals for all we all began in China and some of how it spread through multiple know did they have to do it around people have conspiracy theories people traveling across the world. the biggest event of the year. that the Chinese government had This also took place around of people have yet to be diagnosed they quarantined it for a whole Why should billions of other created this virus to take out a the Chinese new year which is with it and yet to have side effects. 2 1/2 weeks. Millions of plans people be scared to travel, be small portion of the population. one of the biggest celebrations in It was not too long ago when and trips have been canceled scared to live their normal lives Staff Writer Students question the location People generally promote false for the newly built field stereotypes of tennis players levels, you start having longer ennis is thought to be a The accessibility to tennis he Red Bluff High school finished, the girls team will pointed towards the field. rallies, hitting harder balls, and sport for the rich, the nerds, there, and if you don’t know campus has seen many have three fields to choose But the plans for this T grow a true passion for the sport. T or the unathletic wannabes. how to play, there’s always changes as of recent, one of from to play league games; field must have been well Unlike some sports, tennis These stereotypes have stayed Youtube that can help you get the more notable being the however, the boys teams thought out because what are requires craft and creativity. true for the past few decades the basics down so that you can new softball field conveniently only have one full field. the chances that a ball could You cannot expect to hit the and continue to be burdens still go out and have a fun time. located as close to the parking When interviewing students actually break a window. ball up the middle every time on the shoulders of the sport. Another typical characteristic lot as possible; those foul with opposing opinions on this Overall, the softball field and win the point. You have to First off, you do not have to that people believe to be tennis balls could really do some matter in support of the field, location was poorly planned out use the court to your advantage be rich to play. Most of the time, players is that they are nerds damage to parked cars. one commonality was that and there will be many cases in and move your opponent around. you can find tennis courts in who have no actual athletic I believe that the planning the new track will run right which there are close calls with Tennis should not be your community such as the ones ability and are just trying on this new field was poorly through where the Varsity windshields and close calls with overlooked as just another right next to the high school or to fulfill their PE credit. executed and a bit unfair softball field is meaning the woodshop windows. Poor sport that people don’t have the ones over on Lincoln Street. While this may be slightly to the players. they would need a new field. planning admin, poor planning. to work hard to be good. You also can find rackets for true in some cases, for the The fear of the girls teams While this is a valid point Trent Kitchell claiming it to be unfair I the track would then also Colton Carver super cheap at sporting goods majority, tennis players need to Staff Writer understand why the school have to run through even stores or even Walmart for less be just as active and fit as any would decide to give them more of the JV field making than $30. Finding tennis balls other athlete in any other sport. a third fully functional it almost impossible to be is even easier whether they are At a beginner level, tennis field while the boys only used even for practices. leftovers from the previous can be just as tedious to catch have one not including the This is only one of many group of people that played or on to as any other sport and piece of land that everyone reasons including how there is a you could just buy a can of three it takes time and hard work refers to as the JV field. building on the other side of the located close to where you would to develop true abilities. When construction is outfield fence with a window Staff Writer find the rackets at for around $3. Once you reach the higher Staff Writer Money can buy happiness oney has always been People have stressed about and motivation, the feeling Ma controversial topic a roof over their heads and of earning money and of whether it truly makes us not having enough food. buying things through happy or not. It is true that With money, issues like these money makes us feel good. friends, family and more relieve people after knowing Money is also significant have always been a factor they have enough money because it can afford you the in increasing our happiness. for their everyday lives. desired lifestyle and help fund It’s also been stated that A minority of people at each of your life’s goals like happiness does not always come school have also said that the getting married and having a through materialistic objects, feeling of buying a new car family, buying a big house or but money has been proven to or a nice pair of shoes makes traveling around the world. help increase our happiness them feel content. People have even if it’s not fully fulfilling. argued that money can never Milca De Los Santos A researcher at Purdue satisfy us or make us happy. University, Andrew Jebb, Although that is true to stated that “individuals making a certain extent, money has between $60,000 and $75,000 been able to make people more on a yearly basis are likely at ease and satisfied as well. to be happy on a day-to-day It also depends on the way basis and content with their you view money, it can be a situation, while those topping stressful factor or a happy $95,000 are generally pleased factor towards your life. photo credit/Bluffer with their life as a whole.” With the right mentality Staff Writer

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Editorial Policy: Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the district, staff, or student body. We welcome signed letters to the editor. Names may be withheld upon request. We also reserve the right to edit submission based on length and/or clarity. Features Page 3 March 13, 2020 Contestants’ zest for Mr. Spartan partan ound S off grows as competition creeps closer Cooper Bonham boring at all” and “Putting myself out me because it means a lot to watch them What do you like about Staff Writer they’ve been there and having a people to win, and for my Mr Spartan takes place good time, and not school it the month of March? March 14 at 7:00 p.m. in the being worried PAC, a Saturday, and tickets about winning.” are marketed at $6.00 - $8.00 The Mr. in the student center. S p a r t a n There will be 9 contestants, contestants represents overcome these contestants consist of have been R e d s ome seniors Trent Kitchell, Austin planning their Bluff.” Keffer, Carter Brown, Evan “special Eli We h b e y, Scott, Vance Wagner, Leslie talent” for w h e n h e Shank, Eli Wehbey, Justin “practicing this year. w a s Hinkston, and Edward Rosas dances and Carter (Hunt). all our B r o w n Carter Brown, senior talents, a n d E l i a s k e d a b o u t at Red Bluff High, when and it’s t h e m e a n i n g Zoey Brundage (9) asked why he wanted to been pretty fun” Wehbey a n d participate in the 2020 Mr. says Carter Brown both said significance of “I like the weather. There is a Spartan paegent, said “so and Eli Wehbey “ I t h i n k the Mr. Spartan contest, says, nice breeze.” that I could have all when asked how my t alent “It would be a huge honor challenges and have a fun the chicks check me practice w i l l b e and it means a lot because it t i m e performing. out, and also b e c a u s e has been f u n a n d cool” represents me and Y o u can buy your my mom said I so far. and “I think my talent my family. For t i c k e t s from March had to d o will impress people, the school 2nd - March it.” and I think it will get it’s a big 13th. T h e everyone hyped.” deal because Don’t These two have faced Spartans are our m iss t h i s some challenges in this mascot.” annual, Some special contest, such as “getting out This event is a exciting features Carter of my comfort zone having major event at Red R e d B l u f f Brown said he to perform in front of Bluff High School tradition, possesses are, “I everyone” for Carter Brown and it brings a n d c o m e Royce Vaught (10) always try my and for Eli Wehbey, “Coming the community show y o u r hardest to impress up with ideas for the talent. together. s u p p o r t “March Madness because I like contestants the people who Finding a costume was hard The contestants for the young h a v e started watch.” too.” and people who adults of Red watching .” practice for Mr. For Eli Wehbey, To Carter Brown winning help put it on plan B l u f f S p a r t a n . “ T h e y he says a strength Mr. Spartan, “Would be t o impress and plan to H i g h School! c a n b e he possesses is something that meant a lot to have as many f u n , n o t really people to come Teacher Feature: Mr. Null discover the natural world a way to motivate all students Easton Ross and how it works. Science is to. My reward is seeing Staff Writer everywhere, it’s all around students be productive It is one of Red Bluff High us. I enjoy the challenge of members of our community.” School’s finest teacher’s making kids think critically. When asked if he wanted to fifteenth year being an If you have developed critical include any other information Allie Fox (11) educator. thinking skills regardless about himself in his interview, Mr. Null taught at of if it’s science related, Mr. Null’s final statement “It’s spring, green outside, Salsbury for his first four those skills will benefit you was, “Our nearest Star, other and it’s track season.” years and then moved his throughout your life.” than the sun obviously, is 4.2 fine self over to Red Bluff When asked what he is light years away. Using the High. He grew up in Red passionate about outside of fastest spaceship known to Bluff and graduated in the school, Null said, “I am men, It would still take tens class of 2000. a weather spotter for the of thousands of years to reach When asked what national weather service in that star. So we better figure college he went to and why Sacramento and I closely out a way to be kind to one he became a teacher, Mr. monitor current conditions another and be kind to planet Null responded, “I went and forecasts. Besides the Earth, that’s what motivates to UC Davis and I love it weather, I enjoy fishing, me.” when students get it, light gardening, and family. I love If you have a chance come bulb comes on, and I enjoy spending time with my family see Mr. Null today in the making students see the in the outdoors.” science building and thank Tommy Rodriguez (12) world through a scientific The hardest part about him for all his work here at lense. I like having students teaching for Null is “finding Red Bluff High School! Photo Credits / Milca Valladares “It has Leprechaun Day and they are small like my thumbs.” First ever International Dinner and Talent Show

Mia Gleason Duresa said that the foreign They want them to exchange programs here in Red experience new and different Staff Writer Bluff has many more events things. They hoped that the On February 29th, similar to this, especially staff and students at Red Oroville, California held the around Thanksgiving time. Bluff High School would be The International Dinner And “I know seeing new places able to visit The International Talent Show, which showcases is cool and all, but I love Dinner And Talent Show to what our local foreign meeting new people here. It’s try something new. exchange students have that is really interesting to see how After being asked if there special to their home country. different they are from the were any upcoming events Mrs. Gantenbein (Teacher) The International Dinner people in my country.” says involving the foreign exchange And Talent Show was a Duresa when asked about her students, Duresa stated that if “It’s exciting to see the seniors potluck dinner featuring food favorite part about living in a there is that they’ll inform us getting accepted into colleges from many different countries, different country. through the RBHS Bulletin. along with entertainment that The foreign exchange If you are interested in and make decisions.” correlates with the culture students want to help inform participating in a talent show within the country, such students at Red Bluff High that is available to all talents, as dancing or playing an School about cultures besides not just those that belong to instrument. their own, like how they are international students, be sure When asked about how learning about America. to check the bulletin! having an event like The Photo Credits / Duresa Rushiti International Dinner and Talent Show benefits Northern California, an exchange student named Duresa Rushiti from North Macedonia who is attending Red Bluff High Mr. Soksoda (Teacher) for her senior year, said, “I think it makes people “I like watching March more understanding of other Madness.” cultures. Not a lot of people here are able to travel far from Red Bluff, so being able to see other people’s culture at The International Dinner and Sound Off / D’Angelo Ackley Talent Show is really mind opening.” Arts and Entertainment Page 4 March 13, 2020 New coffee shop, ‘SIP’ proves superior to competitors; best coffee in Red Bluff

you feel welcome and they Cady Killam and is actually moving into the There’s a lot of food items nice warm welcoming hearts struggling high school students. old Scoops building, making treat you like family as soon that they can do to custom and they interact with you once When SIP moves into Staff Writer it within walking distance as you step through the door. to the customers’ needs they see you walk in the door. Scoops, they will have much for underclassmen at lunch. Some of the basic breakfast and they are happy to do it. In the last few weeks, this more space to expand their As a business, and for c i t i z e n customers to relax here in and hang out. Red Bluff, They provide I thought both a welcoming that I environment to relax, w o u l d and amazing drinks. know all My favorite items on the local the menu are the Tri- c o f f e e Tip Breakfast Burrito, shops here which can be made in town vegetarian friendly, since I’ve the Breakfast Bowl, lived here and the Chi Tea, which all of my tastes exactly like a life. But I snickerdoodle cookie. was wrong. Overall, SIP I have Coffee Shop is a discovered hidden gem in our a new community and hangout everyone should area called go try one of the “ S I P best coffee shops C o f f e e ” in the north state. which has Photo credit/Jayne Brandt a m a z i n g c o f f e e , It has an incredibly cozy has become a wonderful new mochas and breakfast vibe to it because inside the burritos you get at Starbucks At the moment, they are hang out spot for groups of items that taste better than shop there is a lounge area with are just warmed up from plastic sharing their building with friends, and supporting our Starbucks or Java Detour. a little couch, a table, and even packaging, but the breakfast two others, which makes for a local business is significantly The prices vary but the several stuffed animal sloths burritos at SIP are made by nice combination of a plethora better than spending all of our size of the item you buy is perfect for leaning against, hand and taste delicious, of different smells, because caffeine addiction money on significantly bigger, and for there to help make yourself they even use fresh tri tip. you can also order smoothies, big corporations like Starbucks. a cheaper price than any feel comfy and at home. They can also make vegan ice cream and acai bowls When SIP begins to get other coffee shop in town. The ladies that own the breakfast burritos, making while enjoying a nice cup of a bigger clientele they will This coffee shop is right coffee shop are extremely them very inclusive of all coffee and breakfast burrito. even bring more jobs to An amazing coffee shop with great around the corner from school kind and friendly, making diets and types of eaters. Everyone there has such the community and even to food and a friendly environment. Flex Tape: a waste ‘To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before’ of time & money not have a great profit or work? sequel disappoints and frustrates Edward Rosas would’ve hoped that Lara (which she does not deserve!) Staff Writer Because some Americans Messy Lara Jean stuck are tricked by commercials, Dalia Barragan with Peter Kavinsky’s might have matured and and still does the poor guy dirty. Why do we Americans and when they see Staff Writer crusty and mediocre self for valued herself enough to I do not know if Netflix create such useless things? them, they believe them. reasons that have remained so much as chose a person is planning on producing a And when I say useless, I mean If Flex Tape is the best A follow-up to the movie unexplained to this day. I am that equally chooses her. third movie to add onto this stuff that we don’t really need option out there, why aren’t “To All the Boys I’ve Loved thoroughly disappointed in her. And still, no. Lara leads trilogy, but I do wish to see in our everyday lives, like a they showing us the quality of Before” was recently released As a viewer, you might have sweet John Ambrose on, Lara and John together; even new brand called Flex Tape. the tape and what it really does? on Netflix, continuing anticipated a tad bit of character because she feeds off of the though I know deep in my Consumers, including some They don’t show us how the book-series’ movies; growth and development. You attention that he gives to her moral conscience, that she people I know, say that the it pulls paint off the walls or written by Jenny Han. does not deserve him, because only reason they bought Flex how it sticks then when you On February 13, one day he should’ve been the one. Tape was because they wanted pull it off, it doesn’t come off after Netflix’s release date, I He did everything right. If a better way of stopping a all the way it leaves marks. buried myself under about three I could make him pocket-sized leak in their boat, but when I would not recommend blankets and focused all of my I’d take him everywhere. He they purchased the item the buying this product, it attention onto my Tv screen. was sweet and did right by her. store owner had pointed doesn’t work and scams I was so excited. Although I will never not be team John out how lots of customers you and other customers. I’ve never read the books, I Ambrose. Even his name is had tried to return them. All in all this product isn’t do have a soft-spot for teenage great. Rolls right off the tongue. 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goal Eli Wehbey says “as tournaments, like JV, which far as my personal goal, is considered “pre-season.” I just want to work my Once league starts hardest so I can get back Varsity baseball will in the groove so I can compete against teams like, compete my best everyday Foothill, Enterprise, Pleasant and be able to contribute Valley, Chico, Shasta, etc. to the team’s success.” The team will be competing Varsity has tournaments for a spot in the play-offs in throughout the season hope of another championship. Collage of RBHS baseball boys competing in recent tournament. like Fresno. This In the past, RBHS has been tournament consists of the 2015 Baseball Northern is how it’s so chill season as a team, Eli said, “as a many teams from all over. Section Champs, 2015 Baseball compared to other team, I’m looking forward Red Bluff High School EAL-SRL Co-Champs, sports” when asked to winning games and going on will play many games as well. 2014 Baseball EAL-SRL what his favorite the road to big tournaments like As of right now, Co-Champs, and 2011 Boys part is so far. Fresno,” and as for a personal Varsity is playing in Baseball EALS Co-Champs. Varsity Softball JV Baseball Prepare for first game Participates in a four and beat the other teams. The softball for 11 years. Her goal Chris Huhn team believes that this will be for the season is “to win the Staff Writer a good start to their season and section title.” Her favorite The Red Bluff High School’s it will boost their confidence. part of the season is “bonding game tournament Girls Varsity Softball started They believe that their with my coaches.” Norton teams and intensity of the baseball for three years. their season on February 17 season will go well and they plays second base for the team. D’Angelo Ackley game.” The “chatter” between He describes himself as a by having their first practice. will have a chance at winning A junior on the team Alisa Staff Writer teams is basically trash talk. utility player saying he’ll play Their first F e e l o , Baseball season has officially His goal for the season is to “anywhere the coach is me”. game is has been started at Red Bluff High School. beat Pleasant Valley, who is a His favorite part is when the March 13 p l a y i n g The Junior Varsity (JV) team steadily good baseball program team has a really good inning at the Plea- softball for has had four games in a single in the Eastern Athletic League. and everyone gets excited. sant Valley ten years. tournament so far this year. Sophomore third baseman, Asa’s goal for the season is tournament. F e e l o They started to win the league. T h e i r says “we’ll off the season with Sophomore, Colton first game go all the a twenty to two “My favorite part of baseball Lawrence has been of the way and win against the is the ‘chatter’ between playing baseball for tournament win the Anderson Cubs. The nine years. He is a is against s e c t i o n second game was teams and the intensity of the pitcher and catcher. L a s s e n . title.” a nine to three win game.” Colton says his favorite The team is F e e l o against Durham. part of baseball is very excited b e l i e v e s The third game -Royce Vaught (10) striking kids out. for their Photo Credits: Sarah Reineman that she was an eleven to Colton’s favorite upcoming Varsity softball team poses for a group photo before practice on Friday, March 6. will do one loss to the memory from baseball is games. The w e l l Foothill Cougars. hitting a walk off on his tournament works by each team the section title this year. this season. The fourth game was a nine outfielder and pitcher, Kale teammate, Leyton Henderson. playing five games and the team They are working hard and Her favorite part about to one win against the West Bagshaw’s favorite part of He expects to win the league who has the best record at the know that if they play well softball is “sharing memories Valley Eagles. Sophomore baseball is “crushing balls”. this year, and he believes the end wins the whole tournament. in their games they will be with my teammates.” first baseman, third baseman This season, Kale team is good enough to do so. The team has high hopes for able to win the section title. Her strengths are infield and pitcher, Royce Vaught says Bagshaw expects to compete He has not played yet this their games and believes that A junior on the team Tera and defense and her his favorite part of baseball and win. Sophomore, Asa year because he has been they can win the tournament Norton, has been playing weaknesses are base running is “the chatter between the Morris has been playing dealing with a wrist injury. JV Softball Team begins new season just in time for the new softball field completion coming up later this month, now is just one of the twenty softball Bachmeyer said, “I the team’s wins on the field being excused from class. Colton Carver but will be playing in non plus players on the JV team. enjoy all aspects of softball, but and said “The friendships that When asked what the Staff Writer league tournaments as they Bachmeyer plays third base if I had to choose one it would you make and relationships team’s biggest strengths The Red Bluff High School prepare for the season ahead. and left field; when asked what be hitting”. Aubree is joined on that you build with people over are, the three players all girls JV softball team has The girls team had their first she is looking forward to most the field by sophomore Ashley years of playing with them” mutually agreed that the team just about begun their long tournament game Friday, March about this season she reported, Nunez who has played for nine is her favorite part of playing communicates very well. season in time for the new 6 and will play multiple games “Getting to know everyone years and freshman Mackenzie softball. Mackenzie, the team’s The team has a number softball fields completion. throughout. Sophomore Aubree better and traveling to games”. Bradley who has played for ten. shortstop and center fielder, of experienced players and The girls JV team has Bachmeyer who has been When asked what her Ashley, who is the team’s is looking forward to the long we can anticipate a good their first league game playing softball for ten years favorite part about playing catcher, is looking forward to trips to all the far games and season for our JV softball. Student Feature: Jakob Fregoso Written by: Chris Huhn Photo Credit: Chris Huhn he Red Bluff High Schools player of the issue Tis Jakob Fregoso. Fregoso is a senior on the varsity baseball team. He has been playing baseball for 13 years and his favorite part about baseball is hitting. His goal for the season is to win the section title.” Fregoso has played third base his whole life. His greatest strength is ¨my hard work¨ and his he says ¨I don’t have a weakness.¨ Fregoso says that he is most looking forward to ¨anytime we play PV and the section title.¨ Fregoso believes that he will do well this season and he has been preparing by working out and hitting in the cage. Coronavirus (COVID-19) expands across he Coronavirus is a rapidly spreading pandemic in over 60 Tcountries. At the beginning of 2020, the and the World the Coronavirus also known as “SARS- CoV-2” was born in Wuhan Hubei number of deaths world-wide COVID-19 symptoms Province, China. This SARS-CoV-2 vi- rus is a betacoronavirus that is origi- nated in bats. It is rarely contracted by humans but once contracted by hu- mans can spread person-to-person. The Coronavirus suggests a person- to-person spread because many have contracted the virus but do not know from where they received it. The first man to pass away in the United States was a man in his later 50’s. He lived in a rest home in Seattle, Washington and had underlying health issues. There are now over 100 confirmed cases in number of cases world-wide the United States. Currently, there is no vaccine or cure for the Corona- virus. The best way to prevent one- self from contracting the virus is to avoid close contact with anyone who is sick, do not touch your eyes, nose, The Red Bluff High School staff are taking pre- or mouth and to make sure you stay cautions to keep students safe. The annual Ital- home when you are sick to not affect ian exchange program has been officially can- others. The Center for Disease Con- celed in order to keep exchange students as safe trol and Prevention provides more in- as possible. The Austrian exchange program has formation on travel prevention plans, not been officially canceled but is pending and symptom lists, and what to do if you being closely monitored in surrounding areas. Data reported on 3/4/2020 think you are infected.