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Unpacking the Use of the N-Word on Campus
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!
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
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
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
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
Senior cross country runners Miley Hernandez Moreno (left) and Alexa Cruz Rivera celebrate after Thursday's SYHL championships.
Back-to-Back Cross Country Champs
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
Suns Tame Boron, 27-20
Suns Tame Boron, 27-20
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
Sophomore Khloe Soto (center) was among more than 500 high school and middle school cheerleaders who took the field at halftime during UCLA’s home game against Minnesota on Oct. 12.
No Time to Rest for Band, Cheer
Rayannah Ward (center) leads the way to front of the stage during Friday's Sunchella.
Scenes From Sunchella
Freshman Aidan Alvarez Lopez celebrates his Capture the Flag win during Thursday's rally.
Getting Hyped for Sunchella
Makaiyla Jones
Navigating the Waters of High School Misconceptions
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 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”
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Jayden Zepeda, Multimedia Editor

Jayden Zepeda, a senior, is the multimedia editor for The Sunburst. This is his first-year writing for the newspaper. He has a strong interest in photography and journalism.

Outside of The Sunburst, he takes early college courses with the hope of graduating from a CSU school with a degree in journalism.

All content by Jayden Zepeda
It was easy to spot a Suns cheerleader in the crowd at the Rose Bowl, just look for the big pink hair bows.

Del Oro’s Frosh Soph team finished first at the SYHL meet at Hart Memorial Park on Nov. 14.

The Del Oro varsity boys cross country team captured its second consecutive CIF Central Section championship on Nov. 21 at Fresno’s Woodward Park.

[Photo] Can’t Catch These Suns

Kayla Vaughn, Editor-in-Chief
December 26, 2024
November was eventful for Noel Huato (left), who won championships at the SYHL and Central Section races and finished ninth at the state meet.

Junior Alex Garcia (left) helps teammate Israel Gutierrez stand up after finishing their race during the CIF Central Section meet.

Ivan Jaime (right) grabs a rebound against a West player while Ernest Jones IV looks on.

Gabriel Bocardo (center) watched his free throw shot as Antwon Sanders (far right) and a trio of West defenders prepare for a rebound.

Suns Senior Jaidyn Brown floats to the rim for a layup against West at home on Monday.

[Photo] Boys Hoops Victorious Vs. Vikings

December 5, 2024
Isreal Amaya(center) and Keenan Starling defend against a Vikings player during Monday's 79-33 win at home.

Mark Villa (left) and Gabriel Bocardo fight for a rebound against a Vikings defender.

Chris Dutton (center), Del Oro's assistant principal of instruction, said he understands that use of the N-word has become widespread as part of hip-hop culture, but "I wish we’d find another way to express ourselves."

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November was eventful for Noel Huato (left), who won championships at the SYHL and Central Section races and finished ninth at the state meet.

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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.

[Photo] Back-to-Back Valley Champs

November 21, 2024
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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.

[Photo] We Like the Cars that go Vroom!

November 20, 2024
The Suns Frosh/Soph team (L to R): Alex Cruz, Edgardo Huato Zuniga, Jesus Torres, Bently Rodriguez, Yandel Garcia-Gonzalez, Osvaldo Avina, and Ivan Edward Felix.

Del Oro's girls varsity (L to R): Sonia Alba, Alexa Cruz Rivera, Susana Jacome, Leslie Moreno Cortes, and Miley Hernandez Moreno.

Senior cross country runners Miley Hernandez Moreno (left) and Alexa Cruz Rivera celebrate after Thursday's SYHL championships.

[Photo] Back-to-Back Cross Country Champs

November 15, 2024
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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.

[Photo] Homecoming Game Still Magical Despite Varsity Loss

October 27, 2024
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[Video] Sunburst Spotlight On: Vanessa Hurtado

Jayden Zepeda and Estefany Cano
October 19, 2024
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Alexa Cruz Rivera (left) and Davy Gomez pose behind a sign during Senior Sunrise on Sept. 20.

[Photo] Senior Spotlight on: Alexandra Cruz Rivera

October 4, 2024
Estefany Cano sings a solo during Friday's performance.

Estefany Cano plays the violin during Friday's Mariachi Rayos de Oro performance.

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Members of Mariachi Rayos de Oro included Estefany Cano, Klarissa Soto, Jonathan Cespedes Jimenez, Victor Trejo, Juandavid Sanchez, Anahi Juanta, Julian Hernandez, and Brandon Salazar-Rodriguez.

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After weeks of practice, the Mariachi class at Del Oro, Mariachi Rayos de Oro, performed during lunch on Friday in the Library.

[Photo] Rayos de Oro Makes its Musical Debut

September 29, 2024
Estefany Cano and Anahi Juanta took center stage during Friday's concert.

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Estefany Cano plays the violin during Friday's Mariachi Rayos de Oro performance.

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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).

[Photo] Theater Department Prepares Fall Production of “The Bold, The Young and The Murdered”

Ismerai Briseno, Staff Writer
September 22, 2024
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Genessis Lopez-Corvera (center) was among the many seniors who watched the presidential debate between Republican candidate Donald Trump and the Democratic nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris.

Presidential Debate Watch Party Draws Suns Seniors

Jayden Zepeda, Staff Writer
September 20, 2024
Suns Tame Boron, 27-20

Suns Tame Boron, 27-20

Estefany Cano and Jayden Zepeda
September 16, 2024
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Del Oro middle blocker Marisol Ponce (left) blocks a shot from a West High player during Tuesday's match at home against the Vikings.

Nayomi Mosqueda serves the ball during Tuesday's match against West.

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