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Olivia Ross (12) poses with the instrument she will be performing with in the virtual concert that will take placer Friday October 23.

UNICEF Club to Fundraise at Classical Concert

Sandhya Ganesan, News Editor October 23, 2020

Even in the midst of a national crisis with the coronavirus, students have managed to broaden their activism, and have started to raise awareness for dire international crises. Friends Against Famine:...

With a mask on, new Conceptual Physics teacher, Lauren Smith, works at her desk, and is getting used to her new classroom.

Meet New Teacher Lauren Smith

Evan Jones, Staff Writer October 20, 2020

Lauren Smith, a new addition to SJH staff, is excited to start teaching conceptual physics at CUSD. In the past, Smith taught STEM classes at Woodbridge High School. This is her second year teaching....

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg recently died at 87 years old. She was an advocate for gender equality and significantly impacted society today.

Tribute to Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Alyssa Morrone, Staff Writer October 18, 2020

Supreme Court Justice, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, recently passed on September 18th, 2020, at 87 years old. An advocate for civil rights and gender equality, Ginsburg used her voice in lawmaking to change lives. Born...

Despite online learning, the SJH Academic Decathlon team will be returning to practices online. Applications are currently open for interested students.

Returning to Academic Decathlon During Distance Learning

Nikki Iyer, Feature Editor September 29, 2020

As the return to some form of normalcy is near, there are still unclear details of how the SJH Academic Decathlon will continue.  The Academic Decathlon is a group of about 15 students that compete...

Junior Matthew Goldbaum creates background music for the episodes of the recently canceled ASB video series SJH Rigs. In the episodes, staff members would give a tour of their online teaching setup.

ASB Cancels Series “SJH Rigs”

Nikki Iyer, Feature Editor September 29, 2020

After four episodes, ASB canceled their new video series "SJH Rigs” where teachers and administrators showed off their online teaching setup. In the episodes, the SJH staff members gave an in depth...

Class of 2019-2020 AVID students pose for group picture. This was taken prior to the pandemic, where AVID students still partook in on-campus learning.

How the AVID Program is Adjusting to COVID

Eva Smedeby, Arts and Entertainment Editor September 20, 2020

The AVID program, like many others, has created adjustments to adhere with the COVID Crisis.  Recognized nationally, the AVID program has helped numerous students find guidance and preparation for...

Selmas employee, Zoe Hotmer (12) wears a mask while she works due to new regulations put in place because of COVID-19. Restaurants around San Juan have adjusted to new rules to ensure the safety of their customers.

Students Adjust to a New Work Life Due to COVID Pandemic

Ella Villar, Co-Editor-In-Chief September 10, 2020

Most students were not prepared for coronavirus’ effect on their work lives after quarantine last March. Once the world began to shut down, a lot of businesses were required to close due to safety...

For the past two months Eva Benzan has been selling jewelry to raise money for racial justice organizations. Evas non-profit, Earrings 4 Equity, uses Instagram and Etsy to sell jewelry and spread awareness.

Student-Run Business Gains Traction and Raises Over $3000 For Racial Justice Organizations

Gabby Laurente and Julia Lehman September 6, 2020

Earrings 4 Equity is a nonprofit student-run jewelry business in which all proceeds collected go directly to racial justice organizations. The business is run by none other than SJHHS senior Eva Benzan....

Robert Bob Nietzel posthumously accepted the Medal of Honor in 2014 for his cousin Alfred, who did in combat in 1944.

Photograph Of Fallen WWII Hero Emerges After 76 Years

Bill Kaiser, Adviser May 22, 2020

When Express editor Brittany Christensen wrote a news story in 2014, she never thought it would help campus supervisor Bob Nietzel find a picture of his cousin Alfred, who died in battle for Hamich, Germany. Bob...

Hailey Flowers (11) has been giving back to her community during the COVID-19 pandemic through the organization Meals On Wheels. She delivers meals to home bound senior citizens. Unfortunately, many of her future pageant and community service events have been cancelled due to COVID-19.

Hailey Flowers Wins Pageant Titles and Helps Those Affected by COVID-19

Riley Goodfellow, Co Editor-In-Chief April 20, 2020

After being approached on social media for her philanthropy work and dance experience, junior Hailey Flowers began competing in pageants. Since then she has won several titles including Miss Culver City’s...

Couples have started using different platforms to stay in touch during quarantine. Platforms such as Facetime and Netflix party have become popular recently because they give you a chance

Relationships Stay Intact Through Unusual Platforms During Pandemic

Kate Meyers, News Editor April 16, 2020

Many aspects of life are being impacted by social distancing rules, such as businesses, sports, and entertainment, but a lot of people’s lives are being changed in a much more personal and intimate way,...

Scott records herself for her music video Anxious at a recording studio in Tustin. Anxious can be found on her  YouTube page as well as other songs she has created.

Young Singer Writes Her Own COVID-19 Tribute

Sandhya Ganesan, Opinion Editor April 10, 2020

For junior Jasmine Scott, writing music has been her main source of solace during this unprecedented time. She produced a new song entitled “Anxious” in an effort to help people that are struggling.  “My...

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