• Resume 101 Workshop in College & Career Center on Feb. 25th.
  • Stallion Showcase on Saturday, Feb. 8: Learn about SJHHS's Classes and Programs.
  • Purchase Valentine's Grams in Upper Quad by ASB Store.
  • Invent 2 Prevent: New Program Looses Funding Following Trump's Dismantling of the Department of Education.
The story of San Juan as told by its students

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The story of San Juan as told by its students

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NEWS
On September 9th 2024, a wildfire surged through Orange and Riverside. The fires covered 23,526 acres and almost lasted a full month before its full extinguishment on October 5th 2024. Photo by Cameron Morrissey
How Capistrano Unified Prepares for Fire Emergencies
Caden Mai, Staff Writer • January 31, 2025
Apps like Instagram, Threads, and Facebook are all controlled under Meta, a technology company, previously known as Facebook Inc. Meta is pulling out of your fact checking and replacing it with community.
Meta Halts Fact Checks
January 22, 2025
First gen students, ----- Mia Garcia (12), and Alezza Pineda (12) discus their ideas for a video they are creating with the help of ----. The First Gen students were asked to make short videos about their plans for the future to celebrate national First Gen day, which took place on November 8.
San Juan Hills Celebrates National First Generation Day
December 10, 2024
On a cold day in December, the president of the SJHHS Dressember club, MJ Chapman (11) wore a dress to advocate against human trafficking. She plans to continue her presidency through her senior year and follow in her sisters footsteps, who were both previously presidents of the Dressember club. “I want to do it next year and maybe in college I might continue doing it because it's a wide thing and doesn't just have to be in high school,” said Chapman.
Dressember: Win The Fight With Fashion
December 9, 2024
Youth homelessness in California is rising after two years of it being at a low, but is often overlooked. Homeless youth face many challenges, including mental health issues, education barriers, and lack of necessities.
The Hidden Struggles Among America’s Youth
November 15, 2024
FEATURE
Justine Beaver sports her veterinary tech scrubs. Beaver, like many of her classmates taking the CTE Veterinary Technician course, hopes to pursue a career working with animals.
Future Veterinarians: After School CTE Program Offers a Pathway
Cadence Henss, Staff Writer • February 19, 2025

Veterinary Technician is one of the many Career Technical Educational Classes (CTE) offered by SJHHS. The course focuses on training students for careers involving animals This...

Students, Brielle Killion (11), Hudson Huggins (12), Ty Porter (11), and Sage Borst (12), display their unique style. For these students picking out an outfit isn’t just about the clothing, but it is a form expression.
Forming Identity Through Fashion
February 12, 2025
Six-year-old Bob shows off an adorable blue “adopt me” bandana to let prospective families know of his availability. He recently made his debut at an adoption event with San Juan Hills’ own Promise for Paws foundation alongside several other dogs.
Aiding Furry Friends After L.A. Wildfires
February 7, 2025
From left to right: Nevaeh Finnley (11), Allison Canchola (11), and Caoimhin Grothe-Brinton (11) give speeches in regards to being nominated for the Youth of the Year. Every year, the Boys and Girls Club of Capistrano Valley chooses one nominated member from ages 14-18 to receive the award. The winner will receive the William H. Shreve Memorial Scholarship Fund for $1000 dollars.
Youth Leaders Celebrated
February 5, 2025
With Cambria Graff's selection as San Juan Hills Teacher of the Year, her 12 years directing theater productions and musicals is officially recognized.
Cambria Graff Wins Teacher of the Year
January 24, 2025
SPORTS
TRENDING STORIES
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Kendrick Lamar will take the stage with SZA to perform in New Orleans for the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show. The two artists have multiple top hits together and fans are hoping to see it live.

Ranking the Past 10 Super Bowl Performances • 120 Views

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After everyone dies of thirst due to the lack of control over water consumption, the cast joins for one last pose.

Urinetown the Musical in Photos • 116 Views

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Six-year-old Bob shows off an adorable blue “adopt me” bandana to let prospective families know of his availability. He recently made his debut at an adoption event with San Juan Hills’ own Promise for Paws foundation alongside several other dogs.

Aiding Furry Friends After L.A. Wildfires • 93 Views

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents conduct an arrest as part of U.S. President Donald Trump's wide-ranging immigration crackdown in Chicago, Illinois, U.S. January 26, 2025 in a still image from video. Immigration and Customs Enforcement/Handout via REUTERS

Trump’s Agenda Instills Fear Within Immigrant Communities • 93 Views

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From left to right: Jackson Thurman (11), Daniel Riberos (11), Nathan Perlas (12), Kiyan Ghaffari (11), Kaden Banks (11), and Lucas Peña (11) smile together in their tacky tourist attire. On Wednesday 1/22, students dressed up in tourist-like clothing in the spirit for winter formal.

Stallion Round-Up 1/17-1/31 • 72 Views

OPINION
Behind the screen, not everything is as it seems. The TikTok ban trend exposed how influencers curate their content, proving that social media thrives on illusion.
Secrets Exposed: Recent Tik Tok Trend Reveals the Falsehood of Social Media
Gabriella Bello, News Editor • February 9, 2025

What you see on social media is often fake.  The amount of deceit and dishonesty that encompasses parts of social media comes as no surprise. This inauthenticity is fueled...

Kendrick Lamar will take the stage with SZA to perform in New Orleans for the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show. The two artists have multiple top hits together and fans are hoping to see it live.
Ranking the Past 10 Super Bowl Performances
February 7, 2025
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents conduct an arrest as part of U.S. President Donald Trump's wide-ranging immigration crackdown in Chicago, Illinois, U.S. January 26, 2025 in a still image from video. Immigration and Customs Enforcement/Handout via REUTERS Trump’s inauguration as the 47th President of the U.S. has led to a slew of new anti-immigration proposals. These policies are not only tearing families apart, but instilling immense fear and uncertainty in various community members. Because Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is now allowed to enter previously protected spaces, it is important to know one's rights and take back one’s voice.
Trump’s Agenda Instills Fear Within Immigrant Communities
February 4, 2025
Sydney Garrick (12) works on her detailed painting of a landscape on a small carton.
Student Artists Paint a Beautiful Future
January 22, 2025
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MULTIMEDIA
Dancers, Zoe Lewis (11), Carlie Schafer (9), Saelah Dinnie (9), and the rest of the SJHHS Dance program recreated the iconic opening scene from La La Land for the Winter Formal Pep Rally. The program hired a professional videographer and staged a fake traffic jab on campus for their recreation.
Stallion Roundup 1/6-1/17
Claire Stafford and Gabriella Bello • January 22, 2025

Sophomore Madyson Macabale debuted as a soloist at the SJHHS Christmas choir concert with “The Christmas Song (Chesnuts Roasting on an Open Fire).” Her stage presence and strong vocals are sure to bring her far.
Winter 2024 SJHHS Choir Concert
December 19, 2024
Beginning from left to right, Adelyn Clifton (10), Skylie Willis (10), Reagan Rigol (10), and Addy Vaught (11), smile as they begin their winter season. The girls soccer team had their home opener against Foothill, which ended in a 0-0 draw.
Stallion Round-Up 11/15 – 12/6
December 7, 2024
Performing their prepared routine Free, the beginning intermediate dance group including Charlotte Paxton (9), Hannah Sedgwick (11), Alex McNutt (9), Lila Jackson (10), Elie Degroot (10), Holly Brando (11), Queanna Nguyen (11), and Audrey Chi (10), all take off their propped costume for the crowning end of their dance as a metaphorical symbol of breaking free from conformity.
Fusion: Winter Dance Showcase
December 6, 2024
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ESPAÑOL
Students approach Amy Neville in the gym after one of three assemblies conducted to warn about the dangers of fentanyl. Neville’s son, Alexander, died in 2020 of fentanyl poisoning. Fentanyl deaths have increased dramatically since 2013 when it accounted for 3% of drug deaths. Now it represents more than 50%.
Asamblea Educa Sobre los Problemas de la Muerte por Fentanilo
Lexi Odekirk, Staff Writer • November 17, 2022
Sophia Bojorquez (12), Daniel Fernandez y Señor Serrano posan con las banderas con las que ellos se identifican. Sophia y Daniel son Mexicanoamericanas y el Señor Serrano emigró de España cuando él tenía 23 años.
El Mes de la Herencia Hispana inspira la reflexión sobre las diferentes culturas
October 14, 2021
El Condado de Orange tiene un asombrosamente bajo porcentaje de registros de votantes jóvenes. Esto ha resultado en la gente preguntando sobre la eficacia de los curriculums del gobierno en las escuelas.
Porcentaje bajo en los registros de votantes jóvenes se resulta en un solicitud de registros
September 23, 2021
Los oficiales J. Duran (izquierda) y A. Jablonsky (derecha) visitan la sala de maestros de SJHHS para educar a los maestros y administradores escolares sobre a qué prestar atención cuando buscan posibles dispositivos de vapeo en el campus. Los oficiales trajeron muchos ejemplos para que el personal los examinara de cerca. Todos fueron herramientas de vape previamente confiscadas de escuelas secundarias públicas locales.
Taller Educa a Padres Sobre Peligros de Vapeo
March 6, 2020
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