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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

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...

Over the course of the pandemic, thousands of small businesses have occurred damage due to less people going out. About 38.6 million Americans have filed for unemployment since the beginning of the pandemic.

Why Everyone Needs To Be Supporting Small Businesses

Isabella Mahar, Feature Editor April 16, 2020

One of the hardest hit industries because of the COVID-19 outbreak is the service industry, particularly restaurants. Many small businesses around the country have had to transition their services to delivery,...

The stay at home orders have allowed for families to unexpectedly become closer with each other. While there are some negatives to constantly being around family, it is much better than the alternative of quarantining alone.

Quarantine Helps Families Bond

Sandhya Ganesan, Opinion Editor April 16, 2020

Mandatory quarantine, to reduce the number of people affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, has yielded an unexpected opportunity for family bonding. However, with school being online, it is hard to adjust...

Essential businesses such as pharmacies and grocery stores are allowed to be open during this pandemic. They still encourage people to social distance, and stay six feet apart from anyone they do not live with.

Self-Quarantining Saves Lives

Kate Meyers, News Editor April 9, 2020

Being quarantined is less than ideal: the sudden break in routine is overwhelming, not seeing people can feel lonely, and the anxiety that comes from a global pandemic is detrimental to people’s mental...

In accordance with state and federal law, the district has installed fire alarms all across the school campus. This fire alarm, the one located at the track, is notorious for going off during practices, games, and track meets.

Fire Alarms: An Analysis of Student Indifference

Jack O’Connor, Photo Editor April 3, 2020

It's third period. The teacher is only halfway through her powerpoint, and you’re wishing that you were at home sleeping. Suddenly, the loud, shrieking sound of the fire alarm goes off. It scares you...

Art by Nikki Iyer

Why The Creator Of “The Simpsons” Is Definitely A Time Traveler

Ryan Healy, Art, Graphics, & Video Editor April 1, 2020

Today, I’m going to talk about a topic that’s widely discussed. Why Matt Groening -creator of shows like The Simpsons and Futurama- is, in fact, a time traveller.  Okay, maybe not a time traveller,...

From left to right, Cooper Kitaen (12), Austin Shreeve (12), and Ian Fu (12) celebrate winning Clash of the Classes in 2019 when the juniors were victorious. The event  is a competition between grades and is looked forward to all year. Due to COVID-19, however, it has been cancelled and the class of 2020 will not have a chance to win as seniors.

Class of 2020’s Senior Year Robbed by COVID-19

Riley Goodfellow, Co Editor-In-Chief March 20, 2020

Senior year: the best year of high school. The year that all students' hard work is rewarded and when they get to celebrate their accomplishments.  With COVID-19 rapidly spreading, that time may never...

Why The Government Is Behind The Black Death

Why The Government Is Behind The Black Death

Ryan Healy, Art, Graphics, & Video Editor March 9, 2020

We’re now in the third month of 2020, and it’s not looking good so far. We've had conflict with Iran, Australian natural disasters devastating the continent, and the Corona Virus epidemic in China,...

There are 9 enneagram types. A person can have a secondary type, a "wing" next to their primary type. For instance, type 2's can have a type 1 or 3 wing, type 3's can have a 2 or 4 wing, and so on.

The Enneagram: The Only Accurate Personality Test

Riley Goodfellow, Co Editor-in-Chief February 28, 2020

In a world full of outside influences, it is sometimes hard to know who you are or what makes you, you. Buzzfeed and astrology might try and convince you that the food you eat or the month you were born...

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