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The story of San Juan as told by its students

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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

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,...

Minors are often advertised harmful products by nicotine companies, who are looking to get the next generation hooked on addictive items, such as vapes and cigarettes. The average age for people who first use nicotine products is as young as 14 years old.

The Evolution of Nicotine

Cadence Henss, Staff Writer October 20, 2024

Due to nicotine companies' targeted marketing strategies, 516 million packs of cigarettes per year are being sold and consumed by minors.   Companies have been accused of using colorful packaging...

An arrangement of dresses from sophomore year to present day. Each dress took around one to two weeks to complete.

DIY Designer Riley Kutnyak

Brielle Lee, Staff Writer October 7, 2024

As homecoming season rolls around it's inevitable to see people have the same dress, but not for Riley Kutnyak. Riley Kutnyak is a senior at SJHHS, she has a clear talent in fashion design making all...

Students all with the name Alexa – Alexa Rodriguez, Alexa Jones, and Alexa Wolf, gather for a portrait outside E14. All of them have experienced strange interactions because of the advent of Amazon’s “Alexa” device. They are not alone. Other SJHHS students with the name are Alexa Delgado, Alexa Smolinki, and Alexa Leitneer. Photo by Cadence Henss

Hey Alexa, Tell Me Your Story

Cadence Henss, Story Writer October 4, 2024

  Last year only 698 baby girls were named Alexa in the US.  A once popular name has drastically dropped in popularity rankings all because of household devices. Amazon's Alexa was invented...

 Bodie, the school service dog, takes a well deserved rest in the office. He is a new and friendly addition to the SJHHS campus and is available to help any student in need.

Bodie: A Student’s Furry Friend

Sophia Roldan, Staff Writer September 23, 2024
A new furry friend, Bodie the dog, made his way onto campus at the beginning of the school year. Bodie, known as the “school dog,” is a hypoallergenic dog, who is here at SJHHS to act as a therapeutic outlet for many students. Assistant principal, Amanda Bratcher, is the owner and caretaker of Bodie on...
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