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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

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

Victoria Hernandez, Staff Writer January 22, 2025

Meta announced this month its plan to reduce or end fact-checking in its social media platforms, including Instagram and Whatsapp, sparking widespread controversy.  This has created debates over free...

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

Zaleeya Dhalla, Staff Writer December 10, 2024

61 seniors and around 27 staff members identified as first gen members celebrated National First Generation Day November 8th in the College and Career Center. They are the first generation to pursue college...

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

Rowan Noonan, Staff Writer December 9, 2024

For all 31 days of December, advocates from around the world are dedicated to wearing dresses and ties to combat human trafficking. This is known as Dressember; an awareness campaign that has not only...

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

Victoria Hernandez, Staff Writer November 15, 2024

Youth homelessness is a result of several factors including family conflict, abandonment or rejection, addiction, poverty, and mental health issues.   There has been a spike in unhoused youth, specifically...

Students preregister to vote in their American History. Members of AVID, the PTSA, and ASB came into Junior and Senior history classes to show students how to register to vote.

Low Teen Voter Pre-Registration Causes California Schools to Intervene

Alex McNutt, Staff Writer November 6, 2024

77% of young people in the US don’t vote, which could be an effect of the lack of voter pre-registration in teens. Growing concern has led AVID, ASB, and PTSA to establish a voter pre-registration drive...

Type one diabetes is not so invisible when it comes to the excessive amount of supplies needed for care. Displayed is a glucose monitor reading 518, just one example showing the difficulty of keeping blood sugar in range below the recommended 250.

Visibility for an Invisible Illness

Reese Whitehead, Staff Writer November 4, 2024

It’s 2007 and the world is in a frenzy over the announcement of beloved Nick Jonas’ diagnosis. While many believed the stigmatized and relatively unknown disease would be fatal to the celebrity, it...

New principal of SJHHS, Cina Abedzadeh is proudly working hard while establishing his new role as principal. After transferring from Mission Viejo High School, Abedzadeh is happy to start working and be a part of the Stallion family.

Giving Students a Voice: The Principal’s Student Council

Elliott Ruvalcaba, Staff Writer November 4, 2024

How much of a say do students have in shaping our culture and how our campus is run? Although it has existed for years, the Principal’s Student Council has likely flown under the radar of many students....

October is Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. Resting on October 17th, “purple Thursday” brings light to instances of domestic violence anywhere around the world. If an intimate partner is hurting or trying to control you, do not hesitate to speak out for your safety.

Shattering the Silence for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Caoimhin Grothe-Brinton, Staff Writer October 20, 2024

October is the month to acknowledge the horrors of the world and bring awareness to the issue of domestic violence. This month advocates for survivors and those suffering domestic abuse. Different forms...

San Juan Hills takes on Red Ribbon Week. Students will be given red wristbands and get the opportunity to participate in various competitions as well as a school cleanup scheduled on Oct. 24.

Fighting the Drug Problem with Red Ribbon Week

Caden Mai, Staff Writer October 20, 2024

For years, SJHHS has been celebrating Red Ribbon Week, a time dedicated to celebrating a drug-free life and giving care to those in need of drug addiction assistance. This year is no different. Or is it? Originated...

In July 2024, California became the first state to prohibit school districts from outing students without their consent. It is important to remember that school should be a safe space for all students. By spreading kindness and showing inclusivity to all, we can make a difference.

New Law Bans Outing of Students

Kaiah MacLeod, Staff Writer October 4, 2024

The California State Legislature passed a bill over the summer (AB 1955) that was signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom making it unlawful for individual school districts to pass so-called parental notification...

New Active and Expansive Ethnic Studies Course to Rollout in Fall ’25

Alex McNutt, Staff Writer October 2, 2024

Students hoping to broaden their knowledge will have the chance to take a recently developed class, ethnic studies. It is an elective that will be available in fall 2025 and will present students with...

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