Riley Blum – The Catalyst

Riley Blum, Managing Editor

Riley Blum attends NDB and is currently a junior. This is her second year taking Journalism and her second year as Editor of the Opinion section of The Catalyst. Outside of writing, Riley plays and coaches soccer, is part of Mock Trial where she serves on leadership as Witness Lead, and is also the Vice President of the Ambassador Board.

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Everyone needs a creative outlet

Riley Blum, Opinion Editor
May 19, 2026

Coming in hot: Look out for these upcoming album releases

Riley Blum, Opinion Editor
May 19, 2026

The pressure to make summer productive

Riley Blum, Opinion Editor
May 19, 2026

[Photo] The wrong moment for an Ad

Lily Jensen-Pelletier, Writer
May 19, 2026

Juniors complete their capstone projects

Riley Blum, Opinion Editor
April 25, 2026

Beyond the chains: The Yard Coffee stands out in Redwood City

Riley Blum, Opinion Editor
April 23, 2026

What do Tigers think the best part of Aquacades is?

From freshmen to seniors, the NDB community is eagerly anticipating the arrival of the annual Aquacades rally.

Riley Blum, Opinion Editor
March 29, 2026

Mock trial team members compete in state finals, coach earns Adult Advocate of the Year award

Riley Blum, Opinion Editor
March 25, 2026

Album Review: Luke Combs reveals himself on ‘The Way I Am’

'The Way I Am' is a 22-track album that moves between fun anthems and personal storytelling, marking a new era for Combs' country music career.

Riley Blum, Opinion Editor
March 20, 2026

Beyond the brochure: The power of campus visits

Riley Blum, Opinion Editor
March 7, 2026

As grade inflation rises, colleges adjust to gaps in foundational skills

Riley Blum, Opinion Editor
February 11, 2026

Algorithms shape teen views

Riley Blum, Opinion Editor
February 11, 2026

Basketball: Sammy Kakala’s day in the life as a student athlete

Riley Blum, Opinion Editor
February 11, 2026

[Photo] Court is in session: NDB Mock Trial competes in county competitions

Page Krensavage, Editor in Chief
February 11, 2026

Digital note-taking is replacing comprehension with transcription

Riley Blum, Opinion Editor
January 22, 2026

From player to coach: NDB students take the lead

Riley Blum and Allison Wright
December 11, 2025

Holiday heartbreak: To break up before or after the holidays

Riley Blum, Opinion Editor
December 11, 2025

Group projects are harder than they should be

Riley Blum, Opinion Editor
November 25, 2025

Black Friday brings out the worst in us

Riley Blum, Opinion Editor
November 25, 2025

Halloween Spirit Week, Day #4: Rest in Peace – Dead Memes Day

Allison Wright and Riley Blum
October 30, 2025

The psychological allure of horror movies

Allison Wright and Riley Blum
October 23, 2025

Future tigers get the full NDB experience at Open House

Riley Blum, Opinion Editor
October 23, 2025

The Jewish value of argument: Machloket l’shem shamayim

Riley Blum, Opinion Editor
October 23, 2025

[Photo] Teens have begun talking politics

Sammy Scheley, Staff Writer
October 23, 2025

The resurgence of country music in America

Riley Blum, Opinion Editor
September 24, 2025

The pressure to always say the right thing limits honest discussions

Riley Blum, Opinion Editor
September 24, 2025

Partisanship and speed are killing journalism

Riley Blum, Opinion Editor
September 24, 2025

Soundtracks play a pivotal role in film and television

Allison Wright and Riley Blum
May 20, 2025

The pursuit of perfection matters more than perfection itself

Riley Blum, Opinion Co-Editor
May 20, 2025

Ethnic Studies: The promising concept that needs careful execution

Riley Blum, Opinion Co-Editor
May 20, 2025

Sweet Maple: A brunch spot you won’t want to miss

Riley Blum, Opinion Co-Editor
March 25, 2025

NDB commences the second year of the Middle School Mock Trial Program

Riley Blum, Opinion-Co Editor
March 25, 2025

UC’s test-optional shift rewards achievement, not intelligence

Riley Blum, Opinion Co-Editor
March 25, 2025

The double-edged sword of AI in education

Riley Blum, Opinion Co-Editor
February 12, 2025

The mental game: Tackling sports psychology at NDB

Riley Blum and Allison Wright
February 12, 2025

From hearts to hugs: Honoring friends with Galentines

Riley Blum, Opinion Co-Editor
February 12, 2025

2024-2025 Soccer season kicks off

Riley Blum, Opinion Co-Editor
December 10, 2024

NDB holds annual Winter Spirit Week

Riley Blum, Opinion Co-Editor
December 10, 2024

The NDB Jewish community honors Hanukkah tradition

Riley Blum, Opinion Co-Editor
December 10, 2024

[Photo] Western culture is to blame for the immaturity of younger generations

Allison Wright, Arts & Life Co-Editor
December 10, 2024

The art of movie-making is often lost on today’s youth

Riley Blum, Opinion Co-Editor
November 21, 2024

Overemphasizing college rankings can have dangerous effects

Riley Blum, Opinion Co-Editor
October 24, 2024

Teachers call NDB home

Riley Blum, Opinion Co-Editor
October 24, 2024

College legacy admissions are banned in CA for equity

Riley Blum and Allison Wright
October 24, 2024

[Photo] Self-censorship of political opinions stifles democracy

Allison Wright, Arts and Life Co-Editor
October 24, 2024

The fall season is here: How the change in weather affects us

Riley Blum, Opinion Co-Editor
September 25, 2024

The therapeutic outcomes of music on mental wellness

Riley Blum, Opinion Co-Editor
September 25, 2024

Inside NDB’s Mock Trial: Preparing for the Courtroom

Allison Wright and Riley Blum
September 25, 2024

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