In spite of efforts to fix the scheduling problems with Capistrano Unified’s vaccine POD (point of dispensing) located at Capistrano Valley High School, it closed last Friday, March 5. “This morning...

The Academic Decathlon team won their division and are going to the state competition being the first team from Capistrano Unified School to be invited.  The team faced many challenges going into the...

A new course is being piloted within the district-- ethnic studies. The widespread movement for equality and representation highlighted the need for a course dedicated to teaching students about the diverse...

In an effort to fight discrimination and welcome diversity, SJHHS hosted the first ever Unity Week February, 2020. Evidently, the circumstances of this year have threatened its 2021 opening, but despite...

For the past few months, the Si family in Ladera Ranch has faced severe Anti-Asian attacks at their home. Through Ring security footage, teenagers are seen pounding on the door and blaring flashlights...

“At 6am I heard something that sounded like a gunshot. From what I understand now, it was probably not a gunshot, but rather some type of explosive device that is meant to disorient people inside of...

Many colleges have moved towards eliminating the SAT from admission requirements or have made it an “optional” submission. Around half of the four year universities have done this including Stanford...

This semester, the district decided to alter the schedules for online and hybrid learning. Prior to this new change, many agreed that the previous district wide schedule was confusing and overall hard...

With a delayed football season, online school, and no dances, students had to adapt to the pandemic’s effect on school and their social lives. ASB is no exception.  The usual activities of Homecoming,...

Efforts for racial justice have been made both nationally and at a local level, particularly at San Juan Hills, where an on site task force has rebranded the school in efforts to commit to a more equal...

The Cultural Proficiency Plan, approved at the December board meeting, was an important step forward; however, many of its original advocates believed the plan required further revision in order to better...

As new information concerning the recent capitol protests and breach are revealed, video evidence of a CUSD teacher, Kristine Hostetter, allegedly attending the protests with her husband, Alan Hostetter...