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The Sunburst

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The Sunburst

Last year's Suns Showcase, an introduction for the incoming freshman class, featured a performance from Ballet Folklorico Sol Del Oro.
Getting Ready for a new Freshman Class
Emely Zavala Maldonado, Online Editor • March 17, 2026

Next year’s incoming freshman class at Del Oro will have an opportunity Thursday afternoon to see what being a Sun is all about during the...

Various signs were carried by students during the walkout to the Liberty Bell in downtown Bakersfield that denounced federal border officials' treatment of immigrants.
Walkout Held to Protest Federal Immigration Policies
Ismerai Briseno, Staff Writer • February 1, 2026

A large group of students braved cold morning temperatures and thick fog to march towards downtown Bakersfield. They carried signs stating their...

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Kimberly Sanchez
What Happens When The Friendship Fizzles Out?
Kimberly Sanchez, Opinion Columnist • April 15, 2026

Looking back, wondering whether the friendships ended naturally — or if you were just too afraid to fight for them. We sit in that questioning...

Yuliana Barajas and Davina Garcia share a hug during a pregame ceremony honoring the team's seniors.
Softball Beats East, 14-4
Ambriz Morales, Staff Writer • May 20, 2026

Nayomi Mosqueda won't soon forget her final softball game for the Suns. It was the bottom of the sixth inning. Mosqueda was at bat with a full...

Prior to taking over as Del Oro's fourth head football coach in school history, Victor Garcia was an assistant defensive coach at Arvin High.
“I Don’t Play to Lose”
Jenny Padilla, Staff Writer • April 15, 2026

A smile forms on Victor Garcia’s face when he talks about his approach to coaching and motivating students. “Rome wasn't built in a day,”...

Congratulations to the Class of 2026, Del Oro's first four-year group of graduates. A full PDF copy of this edition of The Sunburst is available for viewing (and printing) here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jnrv-ikOQ3t6eMAOM9_wVPrPQOq6_nqD/view?usp=sharing
Sunburst Senior Edition 2026
From Staff Reports June 7, 2026

Congratulations to the Class of 2026, Del Oro's first four-year group of graduates! This edition of The Sunburst was created through the collective...

Junior Rahel Buenrostro-Vega was nominated for the Scholar Artist award. The PEAAK awards will be held tonight at Dignity Health Arena theater in downtown Bakersfield.
Enjoying the PEAAK of their success
Nataly Gurrola, Entertainment Editor • May 13, 2026

As the weather begins to clear up, the members of Del Oro's graduating class of 2026 will soon find themselves with flowers and gifts to celebrate...

Autumn Alvarez (right) plays Clarice, the love interest of Rudolph, played by Henry Rubalcado.
Lighting Up the Holiday Season
Hailey Garcia, Staff Writer • December 14, 2025

The holiday season picked up over the weekend with the Del Oro Theater department's festive production of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Jr. “The...

Senior violinist Saraya Garza perfoms "ThunderSnow!" during the Music department annual Winter concert on Thursday.
It’s a Last Christmas for Senior Musicians
Angel Duran and Hailey Garcia December 5, 2025

As winter rolls in, Del Oro’s Music department welcomed the season with its annual Winter concert, a night dedicated to highlighting the talent...

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It's not always easy to spot red flag behavior, but trust and respect go a long way toward strengthening green flag friendships.
What’s Your Relationship Color?
Julian Cruz, Staff Writer • March 26, 2026

Relationships in high school are sometimes confusing, like when the lines of being caring and controlling are blurred. Or when you’re trying...

Senior Haley Ramos serves a customer a slice of hot pizza during the lunch period.
Students Avoid the Heat at Del Oro’s Sunshine Cafe
Ariel Amezcua, Chief Copy Editor • March 15, 2026

You look out at Del Oro’s courtyard during lunch, the hot sun is beaming down on the glorious campus. Your eyes move past the library, then...

When they're not hitting or fielding baseballs, Nathan and Ethan Rojas are training to be Clash Royale champions.
Drawing Double Takes With Baseball’s Senior Twins
Susana Jacome, Managing Editor • March 16, 2026

As students make their way to class in Del Oro's crowded hallways there’s a pair of seniors who always seem to catch many people's eyes, making...

During Friday's Senior Sunrise, cheerleader Zitlalis Vela was held up by teammates Jason Jimenez, Yuridia Muro (right) and junior Jaritza Frias.
Sunrise for the Class of ’26
From Staff Reports September 28, 2025

The Class of 2026 is the first to spend all four of its years at Del Oro. Friday was Senior Sunrise, and The Sunburst’s staff was on the football...

Senior editors Stephanie Coronado (pictured) and Nataly Gurrola ponder the meaning of Spring Break during this week’s episode of Sunburst TV.
Sunburst TV Episode 3
Stephanie Coronado, Nataly Gurrola, Gael Valdez, and Angel Duran April 3, 2026

For this week’s episode of Sunburst TV, we think deep thoughts and ponder the meaning of Spring Break with Entertainment Editor Nataly Gurrola...

ASB junior class president Rosely Hernandez chatted with the Sunburst broadcasting team about serving in student government, what she enjoys about Del Oro, and what she's looking forward to doing next year as a senior.
Sunburst Podcast Episode 2
Gael Valdez, Stephanie Coronado, Nataly Gurrola, Estefany Cano, and Angel Duran March 26, 2026

For our pre-Spring Break episode, we read the announcements, Features Editor Stephanie Coronado gets a promposal, and we get to know Rosely Hernandez,...

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