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The story of San Juan as told by its students

The Express

The story of San Juan as told by its students

The Express

The story of San Juan as told by its students

The Express

Modeling her newly launched clothing brand, Piper Gentry shows off her hoodies. Piper launched her brand in the fall, furthering her entrepreneurial and business skills.

Pippy: The Student Created Brand Redefining Comfort, Style

Sophia Roldan, Staff Writer January 17, 2025

For students looking to support a local brand, the hoodie company Pippy is becoming the new go-to brand. SJHHS student Piper Gentry (12) is the young mastermind behind Pippy’s cheerful and cozy creations.  Gentry...

Adriana Mora (11) displays her tattoos which she got for her birthday. The tattoo on her right arm being a cross and the left arm is a script her grandma had wrote to commemorate her when she passed away.

Inking Identity: Students with Tattoos

Elliott Ruvalcaba, Staff Writer December 11, 2024

Tattoos are more than just a simple decoration–they allow people to transform their bodies into canvases for storytelling and self-expression. It’s quite common for young people to showcase their...

Self portraits of the artists interviewed in the story, Libby Tracy-Council and Lilly Hamidi. Composite image by Brielle Lee.

Frame-by-Frame on Student Animators

Brielle Lee, Staff Writer December 11, 2024

Aspiring animators like SJHHS student, Libby Tracy-Council, are working diligently to master the craft and develop the ability to immerse views in worlds of fantasy and tell stories beyond the confines...

Hard at work, AP Biology student Iclia Rodriguez (12) finishes up her Unit five “Drosophila Genetics lab.” Unit five is centered on the study of heredity, and this lab focused on the genetics of fruit flies through an online simulation.

A STEM Driven Future

Reese Whitehead, Staff Writer December 9, 2024

STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), whether in the form of marine biology, building cars, robotics, or any of the other unique careers, has become an integral part of several students’...

Students Sidarth Gaikwad (11) and Emma Owens (11) take a hike on a local community canyon trail. The students are enjoying the natural beauty that our Southern California communities offer.

Hiking to Health: Beauty with Benefits

Iman Elkoustaf, Staff Writer December 6, 2024

Southern California residents are privileged to be surrounded by natural beauty. From beach trails to mountain treks, California is one of the few states that offers almost every type of topography.  Not...

The students at the college and career advantage training center document and research each other. They work together as a part of the training to prepare them for working on real patients.

Career/Technical Ed Courses Jumpstart Student’s Careers

Iman Elkoustaf, Staff Writer December 6, 2024

After-school Career Technological Education classes such as Paramedics Course and Fire Science, kickstart student's future careers. These courses allow aspiring first responders to learn about the field...

Nick Stine sits down with Principal Abedzadeh inside the Mane Event's studio in F10. Students in Mane Event taped a special segment for their monthly newscast.

A Taste of “Hot Ones” Comes to Campus

Gabriella Bello, News Editor December 4, 2024

“The show with hot questions and even hotter wings.”  “Hot Ones,” presented by First We Feast, has grown into a well-known talk show, challenging celebrities to test their spice tolerance through...

Mental health struggles in youth is a huge problem. Many adolescents tend to bottle up their emotions and look to unhealthy solutions to their problems. Poor mental health can cause adolescents to struggle with their school work and grades, as well as impacting many other areas in their life. Because of this, going to therapy, asking for guidance, and having support is crucial for improving poor mental health.

The Power of Therapy: How Talking Can Transform Your Mind and Life

Audrey Tillotson, Staff Writer November 17, 2024

Approximately 13% of youth live with a serious mental health condition, and only about 20% get the treatment they need. “The biggest contributor to poor mental health is poor sleep habits. Teens need...

Books, Beats, Bandmates

Caoimhin Grothe-Brinton, Staff Writer November 14, 2024

Young musicians are not just making music, they are making a statement.  Through creative expression and collaboration, some SJHHS students are stepping into the hardcore punk scene.  “We try...

Leaving the dance room after rehearsing various routines, Amelia Mui (12) heads home to complete her school work, which she balances with dance training on a daily basis. “It can be stressful at times but planning ahead for the week and knowing if I have a certain rehearsal on a certain day, I learned to prioritize my time and manage it,” said Mui.

The Untold Life of a Studio Dancer

Rowan Noonan, Staff Writer November 8, 2024

The performance, the showcase, or the final display of a dancer's work sometimes conceals the late nights and rigorous training they endure to master their art form.  Many dancers are dedicated to...

 Student nail technician, Morgan Beaver (11) displays her newest set of nails. Beaver runs her own nail business where she creates gel-x nails similar to the ones she has on.

Nailing It: From Classroom to Salon

Iman Elkoustaf, Staff Writer November 4, 2024

People can pay anywhere between $30 to $80 before tips for a set of nails that realistically will only last for two weeks. With the cost of a good manicure or “full set” rising, some SJHHS students...

Posing with big smiles, liberal Elliot Ruvalcalba (12), moderate Ben Dart (12), and conservative Jason Studdert (12) positively coexist despite their differing political ideologies. Each of these students are among the few seniors who can vote in the upcoming election.

Q&A with One Liberal, Moderate, Conservative

Claire Stafford, Feature Editor November 3, 2024

Out of the 2665 students at SJHHS 125 of them are above the age of 18. These students have the opportunity to vote in the 2024 General Election. To understand the attitudes of these newly eligible voters,...

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