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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

The story of San Juan as told by its students

The Express

With the incoming class of 2023, SJHHS expands in size. Class sizes and hallways become more crowded as we all make room for new students.

Class of 2023 is Largest in School History

Max Katz, Staff Writer September 11, 2019

As the 2019-2020 school year kicks off, it’s hard not to notice the abundance of students on campus.  The seemingly crowded campus is not alleged, in fact the incoming 2023 student body marks  the...

Ellie MacGregor (10) wears a shirt with inadequate coverage which would be reprimanded by SJHHS proctors according to the new dress code.

Complicated Dress Code Leaves Students Questioning

Ava Nguyen, Staff Writer September 11, 2019

In a generation that is heavily influenced by media and advertising, fashion and self expression plays a huge role in the daily lives of nearly every teenager.  Students are constantly affected by...

School Shootings: A Scary Reality

School Shootings: A Scary Reality

Nikki Iyer, Staff Writer September 8, 2019

On the day of the first football game at the Badlands, 10 students at their own high school football game in Alabama were shot. The victims were ages 15-18. The idea of a similar shooting at San Juan is...

Upcoming freshman college student, Isabella Smedeby, poses for the camera clad in red to represent her committment to Washington State University.

Taking a Break is Always an Option

Eva Smedeby, Staff Writer June 4, 2019

As the school year comes to a close, summer is something every student is looking forward to. Every student except seniors, who have to deal with problems more important than summer. Instead of celebrating...

Students came to the upper quad at lunch on May 28 to pet therapy dogs Irish and Swagger.

Therapy Dogs: A New Addition to Campus?

Sandhya Ganesan, Feature Editor June 4, 2019

Dogs have been roaming around SJHHS campus, and might become permanent members of the campus’ staff. There have been three dogs that have visited students on campus; Hadley a yellow Labrador, and...

New Abortion Laws Wage War On Women's Freedom

New Abortion Laws Wage War On Women’s Freedom

Grace Aitken, News Editor June 1, 2019

Alabama passed legislation this month that bans abortions in almost all stages of pregnancy: with no exception for rape or incest and no consideration for the age or stability of the mother. Abortion would...

This year The Express dropped the map but retained information about where people are going.

Drop the College Map?

Bill Kaiser, Adviser May 28, 2019

Since 2013 The Express has included a map of where seniors are going to college (with the exception of last year, when data was not available before press time). Now, many student newspapers across...

Sustainable vs. Fast Fashion, Slow Your Roll!

Sustainable vs. Fast Fashion, Slow Your Roll!

Claire Cone, Copy Editor May 12, 2019

Fast fashion acts as an efficient way to rotate trends, appeal to customers and mass produce. But what consumers don’t see are the unethically paid laborers, inhumane conditions, and unsustainable materials...

More Counselors Needed

Sandhya Ganesan, Feature Writer April 30, 2019

According to the American School Counselors Association, there is on average one mental health counselor for every 500 students in the US, when the recommended rate is half of that, and SJHHS is no exception. There...

Mental Health: A Reality, Not a Fantasy

The Express Editorial Board April 29, 2019

Nearly everyone has heard, or even been guilty of saying something that romanticizes mental illnesses. This is because society has told us that attempting to make these types of issues appear “quirky”...

Art by Eva Smedeby

One Size Does NOT Fit All

Kate Meyers, Opinion Editor April 18, 2019

Young women everywhere feel ashamed of their bodies no matter their shapes and sizes, and it’s an internal struggle caused by standards that society puts on people. Girls as early as elementary or...

Affirmative Action Changes Unfair College Acceptance Policy

Affirmative Action Changes Unfair College Acceptance Policy

Ella Villar, Staff Writer March 28, 2019

Whether one supports affirmative action or not, there is still a distinct gap in the rates of college acceptance not only by race but by the economic class that needs to shrink. Some people believe...

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