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Popular and New Young Adult Books in January and February 2023
Written By Beatrix Williams
New year, new reads: so far January and February 2023 have debuted many new young adult novels to the picture of the book world.
Many authors prefer to publish their books between January and April because, as these months are the first quarter of the year, these books will most likely be read during the summer months, when there is more time for reading, especially for teenagers. This means that January and February usually offer a lot of new reads to the book world.
This year, young adult books which were released in January seemed to primarily be in the fantasy genre, but many authors also released romance books, getting ready for the month of February. According to Goodreads, the most popular young adult book released in January was The Stolen Heir by Holly Black. The Stolen Heir is the first book of a duology that is part of a previous series and is about Jude, who returns to the world of Elfhame where he has to face the queen, Suren. Since this book incorporates multiple genres including fantasy, magic, and romance, it appeals to many different people. The second most popular young adult book released of the month was Song of Silver, Flame Like NIght by Amelie Wen Zhao. This book is also in the fantasy genre, is inspired by the folklore and mythology of Ancient China, and is centered around a girl who believes that she can discover the demons of her nation's past. It is perfect for those who are looking for history and fantasy in one book.
Young adult books released in February mainly were in the romance genre, as Valentine’s Day was in the middle of the month. According to Goodreads, the highest-rated released book in February was These Infinite Threads, the second book in the series This Woven Kingdom, written by Tahereh Mafi. These Infinite Threads is a fantasy, young adult romance that picks up on the crumbled lives of Aliezah and Kamran as they try to repair their broken kingdoms. It is perfect for those who have read the first book and people who enjoy fantasy. Another
popular book released in February was This Time It’s Real by Ann Lian. This book is a romantic comedy about a seventeen-year-old girl who begins a fake relationship with a famous actor who is in one of her classes. This book is great for those who are looking for something that is a little bit funnier and less dramatic.
Books released in January and February were centered around a variety of topics and genres, the most popular genres being fantasy and romance. If you are interested in different genres or more newly released books, visit goodreads.com and be sure to look out for these newly released books that may be coming to libraries near you!
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A Blizzard in Socal?
Written and photographed by Dayna Anderson
Southern California began its winter a little late this year when a rare, blizzard-like storm hit many major cities and ran from the mountains to the coast. This storm was not restricted to Southern California - it spanned all the way across the country, with heavy snow in midwestern states and storms on the east coast - but the Los Angeles area was impacted later on compared to many other areas.
In Redlands, the crazy weather began with heavy rainstorms that persistently plagued the city and surrounding areas. When the temperature dropped into the forties and below, the rain formed hail. The ice dropped periodically for an hour or two at a time, each one about the size of a pea. On Saturday, February 25, the storm reached its worst, with precipitation getting to over two inches and the air growing cold enough to freeze. That is when it started to snow. The snow fell in thick clusters and didn’t stop for several hours. It quickly blanketed the ground, deep enough for Redlands residents to make snowmen and enjoy themselves outside. This was the Redlands’ first notable snowfall in decades, with the last documented snowstorm being back in 1949. The snow briefly arrived one last time on Wednesday, but not long enough to stick to the earth.
For other areas, the snow was more problematic. Colder places at higher elevation got entirely snowed in. Schools - including Yucaipa High School - had to announce snow days because of the bad weather. People were trapped inside their houses, unable to get out of their driveways. Food supplies dwindled and power was cut out. Even some RHS students, ones who live further up in the mountains, were unable to get to school. However, snow plows were sent over to help, clearing the streets and providing the occupants with much needed provisions.
By Thursday, March 2, the brunt of the storm was in the past. Clearer skies and warmer weather arrived, and more is said to be on its way, finally delivering spring to Redlands after such an intense storm.
Hobachi—The Echo of RHS
Written By Roa Lee
Hobachi is a Redlands High School (RHS) news production class which is run by students varying from Editors to Staff writers.
As a class, all students work to produce a paper in a consistent rate of three to four months. Hobachi’s advisor, Ms. Larson tends the entire class and grades each student based on their work. The usual routine consists of copy beats, assigned work, three drafts, distribution, and repeat. Recently, in addition to the normal cycle, weekly online stories are being published every Friday from Staff writers in the time between writing stories for the physical paper and the following copy beats, where staff have a greater opportunity to write stories on various topics of their own choice.
Copy beats is a class discussion led by the Copy editor, where Hobachi members share ideas and insights of what stories interest readers, and may be added in the coming paper. The newspaper is divided into four distinct sections: News, opinions, features, and sports. Stories can be based on interviews of students or staff, as well as infographics of an idea brought up in copy beats.
When copy beats are over, the editors assign each student a story or an infographic, generally based on the student’s idea. There are three stages of drafts, the first draft, second draft, and the final draft, which requires the story to be in its finalized state. Drafts happen in a time period of three weeks, each typically being due at the end of the week.
Editors edit, revise, design the entire paper in a span of one to two months, and the finished paper is sent to the printers, producing hundreds of copies. All the papers are distributed on the distribution day in which all staff able to arrive at school eight in the morning pass out newspapers to classes and students walking around campus.
In addition to the Editors and Staff writers, a variety of positions are available such as the photography team who take the majority of pictures at school events, or of interviewed people, and Monday interviewers who take turns asking students on campus a question, then uploading it to the Hobachi instagram page every Monday.
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Written & Photographed By Harsirat Kaur
Imagine the taste of milky, creamy ice cream melting on your tongue, chewing on sprinkles and biting into a cone while forgetting about your worries. It takes you to a different delicious world. Their structure of ice cream is attractive and makes you want to jump in. Even their cone has a taste of its own, adding a double delight. It also has vegan ice cream for people with allergies. As soon as you finish one cone, you feel like your mouth is alone and craving another. The shop itself has a 9.1/10 rating. The staff is very welcoming and friendly. If you are desiring ice cream after school, head on over to A La Minute at 19 E Citrus Ave #105, Redlands, CA 92373. It is open from Sunday to Friday, 11:30 am to 9:00 pm, and on Saturday, from 11:30 am to 10:00 pm.
Taste of Happiness : A La Minute Ice Cream Shop
Written & Photographed by Beatrix Williams
Shop Suey pictured above.
Downtown Redlands, California is home to a wide variety of clothing shops that interest many teenagers with different styles.
Shop Suey Boutique opened in April last year and has been a fabulous addition to downtown Redlands. Shop Suey Boutique is located at 120 Orange Street. The shop specializes in women’s clothing for all ages and sells a variety of accessories such as jewelry and sunglasses. All clothing for sale is boutique with a modern and seasonal charm. Shop Suey Boutique specializes in clothing and accessories of bright colors, perfect for those who enjoy colorful clothing.
For Good Clothing is an offshoot clothing store that belongs to the Nectar Clothing Branch. For Good is located at 12 East State Street. For Good specializes in selling sustainable clothing, plants, and home goods. In fact, 10% of all profits from the shop help local kids get brand-new clothes! For Good incorporates its sustainability by decorating its shop with plants. For Good is perfect for those who are looking for sustainable and fashionable clothing, which helps those in need.
Little Swiss Chalet is a small thrift clothing store downtown, located at 9 North 5th Street. However, Little Swiss Chalet does not only sell clothing; the shop also sells a wide variety of stickers, pins, key chains, and candles. All of the items which are sold at Little Swiss Chalet are handmade, including the shop's handmade coconut candles. Little Swiss Chalet sells vintage jeans, dresses, and blouses, that are one-of-a-kind. Little Swiss Chalet is perfect for teenagers who prefer more vintage and unique clothing.
Kith Clothing has been a shop in Downtown Redlands since 2010 and is combined with Kissui, which carries clothing for babies and children. Kith is located at 5 East Citrus Avenue #104. Kith Clothing is marketed to women and teenagers and the store's clothing is a mixture of styles. Kith sells a variety of items including, clothing, accessories, shoes, and candles. Kith sells clothing ranging from fancy attire to more casual attire. Kith also has a wall of mounted butterflies, which is popular on social media. Kith is a perfect place for teenagers to hang out with their friends and appeals to a market of people who are not looking for specific clothing items.
Shop Suey Boutique, For Good Clothing, Little Swiss Chalet, and Kith Clothing are specialized local clothing shops that appeal to people who are looking for unique styles of clothing.
Unique Local Clothing Shops in Downtown Redlands
By Racheal Oteng Quarshie
Becoming more secure in one’s sense of self has never been an easy task. In a crowd of individuals who appear to be familiar or friendly with one another, being the “loner” is naturally uncomfortable. Among this crowd of individuals who have seemingly found their place, it can be overwhelming to stand alone. However, this is the first step toward the path of self-reliance. It is imperative that you do not “escape” these emotions unless absolutely necessary. If possible, challenge the uncomfortable nature of being among large groups alone. By tweaking your mindset to see your worth as an individual among the crowd and not a pariah outside of it, you may find that a large part of that tension will be released over time. It may sound harsh at times but the simple truth is that the crowd rarely pays attention to the individual. Try to avoid thinking of yourself in this respect and rest assured that regular members of society place no value on some acclaimed fellowship that you keep. As you begin to build this confidence you may find that authentic, true friendships will begin to form as they aren’t fueled by the desire for companionship but are based on basic compatibility and merit. Essentially, you will have started to learn how to enjoy your own company by being content as an outlier.
A Guide to Enjoying One's Own Company
By Quinn Vaughn
On February 6th, Turkey and the greater Northern region of Syria were devastated by an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.8. It has been deemed one of the deadliest in decades by the New York Times. As of Feb. 14, this horrific ordeal would result in a death toll of over 40 thousand and critical injuries of tens of thousands more. Neighborhoods were flattened, and thousands of buildings collapsed, upending the nation and leaving an estimated 5 million homeless in the aftermath. A lack of shelter, food and medical supplies, paired with the frigid temperatures in Turkey, have left survivors in dire situations. Fortunately, this turmoil elicited a monumental recovery effort in addition to a three-month state of emergency imposed by Turkey’s President, Recep Tayyip Erdogen. Rescue teams worldwide have joined in these efforts pulling thousands of survivors from the wreckage, however, according to the New York Times, the chances of rescuing more will exponentially diminish with each passing day. Considering the devastation of the ordeal, experts predict that reconstruction will take decades it not more.
A Tragedy in Turkey
By Castel Persilot
Image provided by CTV News
February 10, 2023, an object about the size of a Hyundai was shot down by the United States Air Force onto The Beaufort sea, a marginal sea in the Arctic Ocean, setting it West of the Arctic Archipelago and North of Alaska. The object was 40,000 feet in the sky, flying at around 20 to 40 miles per hour, and posed a risk to civilian flight. Picked up by radar at 9 p.m. The unidentified flying object or UFO was tracked by an E-3 Sentry AWACS, which stands for airborne early warning and control aircraft. The next morning February 10, the cylindrical silver floating object was shot with a short-range air-to-air sidewinder missile, abbreviated as an AIM-9 missile, by an F-22 Raptor, a model of fighter jet. The debris fell on the waters of Deadhorse, Alaska, near the largest oil field in North America, 213,543 acres. The object broke into pieces making it unclear whether it was a drone or a balloon. It might have been completely separate from China’s balloons which were confirmed to be intelligence surveillance by the U.S. government a week prior. The object was significantly smaller than the spy balloons, and officials say it was unmanned. Whether the object is tied back to extraterrestrials has been seemingly left out of the conversation, which is logical. If it were extraterrestrial technology, it would then raise the question of how far more technologically advanced their civilization would be to visit Earth, the closest habitable planet from Earth is 4.2 light years away, or 24.7 trillion miles. The likelihood of it being alien technology is safe to say is impossible. The U.S. government being able to shoot it down is the dead giveaway.
High-altitude object in Alaska shot down by the U.S.