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The Student News Site of Del Oro High School

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The Student News Site of Del Oro High School

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Unpacking the Use of the N-Word on Campus
Kayla Vaughn, Editor-in-Chief • November 22, 2024

We hear it all the time – In the classroom. In the quad. In the hallways. In the library. In the cafeteria. Whether you’re a student or...

Junior Ernest Jones IV strikes a pose in front of a baby blue 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air owned by Junior Gonzalez of the Aztec Image car club.
We Like the Cars that go Vroom!
Aaron Esquivel and Aaron Meza November 20, 2024

Del Oro’s annual car show cruised through campus again on Saturday, with more entries, vendors and booths packing the quad this time around. Guests...

A summit hosted by the Kern Education Justice Collaborative delved into the issue of educational disparity in local schools.
Eliminating the School-to-Prison Pipeline
Kayla Vaughn, Editor-in-Chief • November 18, 2024

Educational disparities in Kern County are funneling students into a pipeline that critics say disproportionately targets students of color,...

Sunett'z members Ramiyah Tenison (left) and Jalynn Hammond perform during halftime at Del Oro's first Powder Puff game in May. The club was the first and only majorette dance team in the Kern High School District until it was disbanded in late August.
Majorette Club Disbands, Claims Lack of Official Support
Jaysha Mallard and Itzel Garcia October 28, 2024

Friday’s Homecoming football game against Mira Monte featured less dancing than what some students had originally planned for at the start...

Senior cheerleader Ashley Guerrero (right) reacts after being named Del Oro's second-ever Homecoming queen during halftime of Friday's game against Mira Monte.
Homecoming Game Still Magical Despite Varsity Loss
Kayla Vaughn, Editor-in-Chief • October 27, 2024

It wasn’t the fairytale Disney ending the Suns varsity football team may have wanted Friday evening, but there was still something magical...

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Senior cross country runners Miley Hernandez Moreno (left) and Alexa Cruz Rivera celebrate after Thursday's SYHL championships.
Back-to-Back Cross Country Champs
Yandel Garcia-Gonzalez and Robin Lopez-Mendoza November 15, 2024

For  the members of Del Oro's boys cross country team, the results of Tuesday's South Yosemite Horizon League championships were as expected. The...

Noel Huato (left) and Edgar Gil are the Suns’ top cross country runners this season. Huato and Gil placed in the top eight at the Morro Bay Invitational and the Woodbridge Classic in Irvine.
Huato, Gil Lead Boys Cross Country to Recent Wins
Yandel Garcia-Gonzalez and Robin Lopez-Mendoza September 25, 2024

Del Oro boys cross country runners Noel Huato and Edgar Gil want all the attention on them this year – and so far, it’s been hard not to...

Suns Tame Boron, 27-20
Suns Tame Boron, 27-20
Estefany Cano and Jayden Zepeda September 16, 2024

Friday's 27-20 win against Boron was a thriller. Del Oro led 14-6 at halftime, but Boron kept things close at the end of the third quarter. The...

An emotional Ernest Jones IV (far right) leads the varsity squad onto the field, wearing a shirt under his jersey honoring his younger brother.
Suns Football Photo Rewind
Estefany Cano, Photo Editor • August 24, 2024

Couldn't make it to the game? We got you covered. Thursday evening at home, the Suns trailed the Titans 23-8 going into the fourth quarter before...

Suns Seek First Varsity Win Against Cesar Chavez
Suns Seek First Varsity Win Against Cesar Chavez
The Sunburst August 22, 2024

On paper, Del Oro's varsity football team looks solid, with returning players Keenan Starling, Jaidyn Brown and Ali Nasher leading the Suns...

Suns Senior Jaidyn Brown floats to the rim for a layup against West at home on Monday.
Boys Hoops Victorious Vs. Vikings
From Staff Reports December 5, 2024

The Suns varsity boys basketball team won its first home game of the season Monday evening against West High, beating the Vikings 79-33. Senior...

The Del Oro boys cross country team won its second consecutive CIF Central Section championship Thursday afternoon. Juniors Noel Huato and Alex Garcia finished first and third, respectively, to lead the Suns.
Back-to-Back Valley Champs
From Staff Reports November 21, 2024

Juniors Noel Huato and Alex Garcia led Del Oro's boys cross country team to its second CIF Central Section Cross Country Championship on Thursday...

Rayannah Ward (center) leads the way to front of the stage during Friday's Sunchella.
Scenes From Sunchella
From Staff Reports May 26, 2024

It was the best of times. It was also a bit windy at times. But wind didn't damper the fun for the Suns at Sunchella, the annual year-end...

Freshman Aidan Alvarez Lopez celebrates his Capture the Flag win during Thursday's rally.
Getting Hyped for Sunchella
Estefany Cano and Jenisis Harris-Murray May 23, 2024

After weeks of practice, the Mariachi class at Del Oro, Mariachi Rayos de Oro, performed during lunch on Friday in the Library.
Rayos de Oro Makes its Musical Debut
The Sunburst September 29, 2024

Did you catch the performance on Friday in the Library of Del Oro's Mariachi group, Rayos de Oro? Our photographer, Jayden Zepeda, had front-row...

The Cast and crew for the Theater Department's fall production of “The Bold, the Young and the Murdered.” The play is directed by Theater teacher Jason McClain (center).
Theater Department Prepares Fall Production of “The Bold, The Young and The Murdered”
Ismerai Briseno, Staff Writer • September 22, 2024

Lights, camera…action! This year's theater program kicks off with a promising start as the cast begins to prepare for the first play of the...

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Senior cheerleader Vanessa Hurtado was honored during the Suns' Oct. 10 home game against Golden Valley, the school where she spent her freshman year.
Sunburst Spotlight On: Vanessa Hurtado
Jayden Zepeda and Estefany Cano October 19, 2024

For our initial Sunburst Spotlight interview, we talk to senior Vanessa Hurtado. She's a captain for the cheer team and former ASB and FFA president....

After spending all of last season recuperating from a knee injury, senior Mario Arellano (right) was named on Monday to the all-SYHL second team for his defensive play this year.
Senior Spotlight on: Mario Arellano
Carlos Salas, Staff Writer • November 21, 2024

Mario Arellano is no stranger to patience. You could say he's mastered it, having waited for months to get onto the football field to crush opposing...

Senior cheerleader Ta'Hara Stevens was honored during the Suns' home football game against Golden Valley on Oct. 4.
Senior Night Celebrations
October 16, 2024

  As part of Del Oro's first year of senior night celebrations, take a look at our galleries for Fall, Winter and Spring sports. We'll...

Alexa Cruz Rivera (left) and Davy Gomez pose behind a sign during Senior Sunrise on Sept. 20.
Senior Spotlight on: Alexandra Cruz Rivera
Nathan Gouveia, Staff Writer • October 4, 2024

When it comes to motivation, Alexandra Cruz Rivera seems to have plenty to spare. During those precious hours when she’s not representing...

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