The Express, Editorial Dept.
February 25, 2014
Filed under Opinion
While it may reduce the number of tardies overall, the policy doesn't allow for legitimate reasons. What is your most legit reason that was ignored?
February 21, 2014
Tracy Gaylord, staff writer
February 11, 2014
Filed under Opinion
Senior ditch day has been a high school tradition for generations, however some students decided to skip the fun
“He’s too intense, man,” said Jim Tinker, referring to the harsh consequences John Baker threatened to impo...
Shane Battis, Business Manager
January 17, 2014
Filed under Opinion
At the start of 2014, Colorado became the first state to legalize the recreational use of marijuana to users at least 21 years old, prompting nationwide debates on whether the drug’s use is safe and should be extended to other sta...
Brittany Christensen, Editor-in-Chief
January 17, 2014
Filed under Opinion
As the new year begins and my time at SJHHS draws to a close, I have been reflecting on high school as part of the college essay process. This writing task led me to discover what it is that drives me and how I can make somethi...
Tracy Gaylord, STAFF WRITTER
January 15, 2014
Filed under Opinion
Due to the cancellation of STAR testing there is no longer a good reason for seniors to be off campus -- or so says CUSD.
This is a major change to tradition at SJHHS and other high schools. Every year we would see and hear ab...
Mrs. Krasilneck, Guest Columnist
January 14, 2014
Filed under Opinion
Well it’s about time!
Finally CUSD has the good sense to cancel that ridiculous senior Knott’s trip.
For far too long freshmen, sophomores, and juniors have been taking STAR tests while seniors took a day off to frolic a...
Tracy Gaylord, Staff Writer
November 22, 2013
Filed under Opinion
Companies paid to scan and monitor your social media accounts looking for signs of cyberbullying wouldn't bother you, right?
What if they were also looking for signs of controlled substances, self-harm, disruption of school activiti...
Shane Battis, Business Manager
November 15, 2013
Filed under Opinion
How many times have you been denied entrance to a rated R movie because you’re underage? Annoying isn’t it? If teenagers under 17 are trusted with so many other privileges like driving and seeking out their first jobs they sh...
Nikki Rastegar, Staff Writer
November 8, 2013
Filed under Opinion
It’s understandable that some competition among schools and different classes is healthy, but have students taken it too far?
Riverside Brookfield High School, in Illinois, has a tradition which crossed the line this year. E...
Courtney Crane, STAFF WRITER
November 8, 2013
Filed under Opinion
The long awaited break is around the corner. Students have been waiting anxiously for it for nearly three months. Thanksgiving break is a time to catch up with sleep, TV shows and relax. Homework is something almost every studen...
