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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

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....

For many students, they prepare for the SAT and ACT by using test prep books, such as this one, filled with tips and tricks on how to get a few extra points. However, lots can't afford them leaving them with less preparation than more affluent peers and one of the reasons why these students tend to do poorer on standardized tests.

Standardized Testing is Optional and That’s the Best Thing That Could Happen

Isabella Mahar, Opinion Editor September 6, 2020

For decades the Scholastic Aptitude Test and the American College Testing, otherwise known as the SAT and ACT, have been a standard in the journey to college. But with the COVID-19 pandemic, students in...

Teachers are being greatly affected by COVID-19, and many are having difficulties with distance learning. For instance, many teachers are spending longer hours working than before, and feel more tired working at a computer than in-person, and grading and emails continue to pile up.

Struggles with Distance Learning not Limited to Students

Nikki Iyer, Staff Writer April 19, 2020

Many students quarantining during the COVID-19 outbreak are having difficulty completing online work without the in-person guidance of their teachers. It can be frustrating when a teacher does not respond...

Comfortable Sleep and Home, a furniture store, informs their customers that they are a nonessential business and therefore will be temporarily closed. Across Ladera Ranch and San Juan Hills, businesses complied with governor Gavin Newsom's order and closed their stores for the time being.

Government Stimulus Package Has Underwhelming Effect During Desperate Times

Max Katz, Staff Writer April 17, 2020

One cannot quantify the suffering and hardship caused by the almost 120,000 world wide deaths and 1.8 million infections from the Covid-19 pandemic. On top of the massive loss of life that has come with...

Many individuals have been spending their time spreading a little more positivity into the world. Amanda Reeves (9) made these cards for the doctors and nurses working hard at the hospital, in hopes to help add some joy into these very difficult days.

There’s Always a Light at the End of the Tunnel

Kaitlyn Kittredge, Staff Writer April 17, 2020

Sometimes life gets tough. With COVID-19, having to stay at home and being isolated from everyone, it can be hard to stay positive. However, there are always two ways to look at any situation - focus on...

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