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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

Usage of socail media and the internet has gone up over the last decade breeding a new generation of internet stars.

Social Media Breeds a New Generation of Entertainers

Jaden Hiraga, Staff Writer October 26, 2020

Over the past decade, entertainment has evolved via the internet giving rise to a new form of entertainment: social media. Born between 1996 and 2015 and growing up alongside the internet, Gen Z has used...

The Ban on Gasoline Cars is Just Talk

The Ban on Gasoline Cars is Just Talk

Cooper Aitken, Staff Writer October 26, 2020

On September 23, Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order that bans the sale of all gas cars by the year 2035, which has caused a large debate over the legality and effectiveness of the action....

The R-word has been used by many as a derogatory term to call someone stupid; however, intentionally or unintentionally, it’s negatively effecting those with disabilities.

Why You Should Care About The R-Word

Gabby Laurente, Staff Writer October 23, 2020

The use of the word “retarded” has been normalized by society for as long as we can remember, but there is a lack of understanding that it's a degrading term to those most affected.  The word is...

Men, teenage boys especially, are breaking gender norms to express their individuality and prove that femininity is inclusive. Boys can now be seen wearing skirts and dresses on the regular, embodying the idea of feminism as the face of masculinity.

“Femboy Friday” Embraces Femininity In Men

Eva Smedeby, Arts and Entertainment Editor October 17, 2020

Masculinity is granted a new, inclusive face with “Femboy Friday”, embodying femininity as a form of manliness. The term “masculinity” has been stereotyped for centuries, caging men of all ages...

Parents from across CUSD gather in front of the school district office building to protest against agenda item 38, a proposal to reopen schools at the start of the second semester. The agenda item was pulled later that same day.

Moving Ahead with Hybrid Model Ignores Voices of Teachers and Students

The Express Editorial Board October 2, 2020

Students across the district will have the option to experience hybrid learning starting October 13th, which is not only a bad idea, but a dangerous one. The board rushed the decision to implement hybrid...

Its super easy to make your pronouns visible, to be an ally. Put your pronouns in your bio or include them when you introduce yourself.

Making Pronouns Visible is an Important Part of Allyship

Isabella Mahar, Opinion Editor September 24, 2020

Pronouns are something that you don’t really think about . . . unless you do. So for many people who do not use the pronouns of their sex at birth, it can be a difficult minefield to go through; however,...

Staff Perspective on CUSD Hybrid Model

Staff Perspective on CUSD Hybrid Model

Samantha Freeman, Staff Writer September 21, 2020

Q: How do you feel about returning to in-person teaching? What are some concerns that you have? A: I have mixed emotions, but overall I think it is a bad idea. On the one hand I miss my students,...

During the San Clemente Black Lives Matter Protest, a protester writes "ACAB" on a sign. Throughout the protest, people carried signs that showed their support for the Black lives matter movement.

The Meaning Behind ACAB

Gabby Laurente, Managing Editor September 20, 2020

ACAB, commonly mistaken for “All Cops Are Bad”, stands for “All Cops Are Bastards”. While the title is misleading, this movement is not meant to target police as individuals, but rather the institution...

Over the past few years gender reveal parties have gotten more popular and more elaborate. Recently, these parties have received criticism for the damage they've caused.

How Gender Reveals Can Be Harmful

Cooper Aitken, Staff Writer September 20, 2020

Wildfires caused by fireworks involved in a gender reveal party in California have triggered a debate as to the importance and effects of the events. In this modern age where gender norms and constructs...

Since the start of online school last year, it has been hotly debated whether Zoom or Google Meets is the better option.

Zoom Zooms Ahead of Google Meets

Jaden Hiraga, Staff Writer September 20, 2020

With school resuming online this year, which online meeting platform is best has been a hotly contested topic among students and staff. The most popular of these programs, Google Meets and Zoom, both allow...

Kaia Wolfe (11), sits by computer to start online school for the day. Her tab is opened on Canvas, a system new to several students that helps to navigate classes, schedules and assignments.

Online School is Decidedly Helpful

Eva Smedeby and Sydney Wolfe September 15, 2020

There’s no question that the world is in a current state of disarray. The media is at a constant circulation of negativity and most people, students alike, are starting to feel the weight of it mentally....

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