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Mr. Roberts explains his improvised audio setup during U.S. history. Without a working audio connection he used a wireless microphone held up to the small speaker behind the projector to boost the sound to the classroom. The idea was suggested by Mr. Hernandez. Many classrooms in the school, and especially the H building have faulty AV equipment, which prevents teachers from projecting presentations or adding video content to lessons.

Projector Problems Strike School Classrooms

Logan Chavez, Video Editor • October 16, 2017

Every school has a little trouble getting back on its feet after the summer break. This time, the technology gave the teaching staff a particularly hard time with non-functional projectors in many classrooms. While...

Hurricane warnings were issued in many states. Rescue teams are in action to help the victims of these disasters, but rebuilding will take time, especially in Puerto Rico.

ATTENTION: This is NOT the End of the World

Kate Finman, News Editor • October 1, 2017

President of the Red Cross Club, Sydney Shields, is helping SJHHS make an impact in the wake of a succession of natural disasters. The club is holding a drive to raise money for the Red Cross fund...

ASB Purchases Doughnuts In Response To Free Food Threat

ASB Purchases Doughnuts In Response To Free Food Threat

Olivia Fu, Co Editor-in-Chief • September 27, 2017

While everyone is familiar with the age old warning not to take candy from strangers, on Wednesday the 20 of September, the students at SJHHS found this easier said than done in the face of actual free...

Enforcing A New Hat Policy

Enforcing A New Hat Policy

Jackson Hirchag and Brendan Gibson, Staff Writers • September 27, 2017

School administration has changed the dress code this year to allow a limited number of hats to be worn on campus. After consultation with the district, school officials have decided to allow students...

Mrs. Serio makes sure her English III students are utilizing their tutorial time responsibly. Photo edited by Wil Kennedy.

School Resolutions: Tutorial Crackdown and Zero Period Punishments

Wil Kennedy, Art & Graphics Editor • September 21, 2017

It’s no secret that with the start of the 2017-2018 school year, the staff of San Juan Hills High School has started to crack down on tutorial periods, tardies, and lunch tutorials. Already, teachers...

Link Crew Leaders pose at annual Freshman Tailgate

Link Crew Involvement with Freshman Athletics

Lucy Collins, Copy Editor • September 20, 2017

In past years, freshman sporting events have been under attended, but this year SJHHS Link Crew decided it was time for a change. The SJHHS Link Crew is responsible for helping freshman transition...

In the new Stem Lab class the students frequently work with 3D printers, along with other kinds of groundbreaking technology.

Engineering Lab a Work in Progress

Parker Easton, Student Writer • September 20, 2017

Among the changes at SJHHS this year is the growth of electives designed to attract students to new courses. The swap of a weight room for a STEM lab in room E21 is quite significant. For those who...

Two students in Mr. Wooten’s new Virtual Enterprise class introduce their presentation on creating, managing and owning a vending machine business.

SJHHS Unveils New Virtual Enterprise Lab

Jonny Schniepp, Staff Writer • September 20, 2017

Along with the new 2017-2018 school year,  SJHHS unveiled a number of new classes, including the Virtual Enterprise class. The goal of the class is to give students a solid foundation in business as they...

This is a flyer from the foundation advertising the 5K that will take place on October 7. The ultimate goal behind the walk is to raise mental health awareness and money for research regarding adolescent mental and behavioral health issues.

Julia Ransom’s 5K Fundraiser for Mental Health

Katie Brubaker and Kate Meyers • September 20, 2017

In January of 2017, a student at SJHHS rose above the adversity of loss and developed a plan that would reach far beyond the San Juan Capistrano community. Julia Ransom decided she was going to fundraise...

Finally completed, the J building hallways and classrooms are immaculate and crisp, creating a refreshing learning environment for students.

SJHHS Unveils the New J Building

Kaden Brown and Jonny Schniepp • September 20, 2017

To kick off the new 2017-2018 school year, SJHHS opened the doors to a brand new building on campus. The J building was completed over the summer, two years after it was announced in 2015. Construction...

The City Council of San Juan Capistrano meet to discuss among other topics, the SJHHS fire trail.

The Trail’s Fate Determined by the City Council

Katie Brubaker, Feature Editor • September 20, 2017

On a Friday afternoon after the last bell had rung at SJHHS, students made their way down to the bottom of “the trail” where they encountered a peculiar sight. A group of women were passing out papers...

The J Building parking lot is a new addition to SJHHS campus. After last year’s lack of parking, more spots are available this school year for the junior class.

Mormon Lot Replaced with Revamped Parking Lot

Gavin Aitken and Collin Easton • September 15, 2017

After last year’s parking debacle where over half of the junior class were unable to receive a parking spot, this year’s student body was surprised to find that parking this year was easily attainable....

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