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Indio ASB’s The Rundown Airs Five Straight Weeks of Special Coverage in March, Marking a Full Busy Month

  • Mar 31
  • 3 min read

March 31, 2026 —For five straight weeks, RNN’s signature production, The Rundown, created in partnership with Indio ASB, aired special coverage highlighting major student events and experiences.


Jazmin Vinalay anchoring from Indio and Alora Druyon reporting from Washington D.C. - The Rundown EP26 3/3/2026
Jazmin Vinalay anchoring from Indio and Alora Druyon reporting from Washington D.C. - The Rundown EP26 3/3/2026

The coverage began on March 3 with Episode 26, hosted by Indio ASB Class of 2027 Vice President Jazmin Vinalay. The episode previewed the Indio Leadership trip to Washington, D.C. Vinalay was joined by ASB President Alora Druyon, who shared insights into the group’s first day and expectations for the trip.


The Rundown - Pictured:Jazmin Vinalay (Photo by Anthony Martinez-Arizta/RightNow News) February 27, 2026 ©2026 RightNow News
The Rundown - Pictured:Jazmin Vinalay (Photo by Anthony Martinez-Arizta/RightNow News) February 27, 2026 ©2026 RightNow News

Arleen Mejia anchoring from Indio and Alora Druyon reporting from Washington D.C. - The Rundown EP27 3/9/2026
Arleen Mejia anchoring from Indio and Alora Druyon reporting from Washington D.C. - The Rundown EP27 3/9/2026

The following week, on March 9, Episode 27 aired as the second installment of the special coverage series. Hosted by Class of 2028 member Arleen Mejia, the episode featured Druyon once again, providing a final report and recap of the Washington, D.C. trip and the LEAD Conference. The segment was edited by Sophia Alejandre.


The Rundown - Pictured: Arleen Mejia (Photo by Anthony Martinez-Arizta/RightNow News) March 5, 2026 ©2026 RightNow News
The Rundown - Pictured: Arleen Mejia (Photo by Anthony Martinez-Arizta/RightNow News) March 5, 2026 ©2026 RightNow News

The Rundown - Pictured: (L-R) Alora Druyon, Abraham Gonzalez-Diaz & Sophia Alejandre (Photo by Yzabella Cruz/RightNow News) March 8, 2026 ©2026 RightNow News
The Rundown - Pictured: (L-R) Alora Druyon, Abraham Gonzalez-Diaz & Sophia Alejandre (Photo by Yzabella Cruz/RightNow News) March 8, 2026 ©2026 RightNow News

Later that same week, Episode 28 aired as a special edition of The Rundown. Hosted by RNN’s Sophia Alejandre, the episode featured in-depth interviews with five students, including Alora Druyon, discussing their experiences in Washington, D.C. The 15-minute conversation provided a deeper look into the impact of the trip.


The Rundown - Pictured: (L-R) Guadalupe Perez & Jazmine Guillen (Photo by Yzabella Cruz/RightNow News) March 8, 2026 ©2026 RightNow News
The Rundown - Pictured: (L-R) Guadalupe Perez & Jazmine Guillen (Photo by Yzabella Cruz/RightNow News) March 8, 2026 ©2026 RightNow News
Jazmin Vinalay reporting from Idyllwild, California - The Rundown EP29 3/20/2026
Jazmin Vinalay reporting from Idyllwild, California - The Rundown EP29 3/20/2026

On March 20, Episode 29 continued the special coverage with a report by Jazmin Vinalay from Idyllwild, California, highlighting the RYLA Camp experience. Hosted by Alora Druyon, the episode included a recap edited by Sophia Alejandre and live interviews with attendees Madeline Martinez and Evelyn Sandoval, who shared their experiences at the camp. The episode also featured a special segment in which the Class of 2027 revealed the 2026 Prom theme.


The Rundown - Pictured: (L-R) Anthony Martinez-Arizta, Alora Druyon, Madeline Martinez & Evelyn Sandoval (Photo by Yzabella Cruz/RightNow News) March 9, 2026 ©2026 RightNow News
The Rundown - Pictured: (L-R) Anthony Martinez-Arizta, Alora Druyon, Madeline Martinez & Evelyn Sandoval (Photo by Yzabella Cruz/RightNow News) March 9, 2026 ©2026 RightNow News
The Rundown - Pictured: Dulce Salgado (Photo by Yzabella Cruz/RightNow News) March 23, 2026 ©2026 RightNow News
The Rundown - Pictured: Dulce Salgado (Photo by Yzabella Cruz/RightNow News) March 23, 2026 ©2026 RightNow News

On March 25 and March 31, Episode 30 and Episode 31 aired as part of special coverage of the Indio High School Theater production of Mean Girls. Episode 30 was hosted by Class of 2027 member Dulce Salgado, while Episode 31 was hosted by Class of 2028 Publicity member Valeria Guillen-Castro. In Episode 30, RNN’s Anthony Martinez conducted a quick promotional interview with two cast members ahead of the show’s opening. In Episode 31, Martinez attended the musical and interviewed audience members and cast members following the second night of performances, capturing reactions and highlights from the production.


The Rundown - Pictured: Valeria Guillen-Castro (Photo by Yzabella Cruz/RightNow News) March 26, 2026 ©2026 RightNow News
The Rundown - Pictured: Valeria Guillen-Castro (Photo by Yzabella Cruz/RightNow News) March 26, 2026 ©2026 RightNow News

Screen grabs from Interviews conducted for EP31


RNN’s signature production team produces The Rundown for Indio ASB and RightNow News online. You can streamThe Rundown on RightNow News




 
 
 

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