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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

Art by Katie Brubaker

The College Scandal: Everything Comes to Light

Katie Brubaker, Managing Editor March 28, 2019

The corruption behind the closed doors of leading educational institutions has finally come to light, and it is ugly. With top schools like the University of Southern California and Yale College being...

Summer School Sucks the Life Out of Students

Summer School Sucks the Life Out of Students

Eva Smedeby, Staff Writer March 17, 2019

Summer school? More like the time where summer never starts. Instead of basking in the sun, hours are spent hunched by a computer screen or with a pen and paper in hand, solving equation after equation....

The 501st Legion is a charity group made up of Star Wars fans who focus on making accurate and realistic costumes of characters. They attend several charity events, and have partnered with the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Costumes vs. Cosplay- Know The Difference!

Ryan Healy, Staff Writer March 14, 2019

Cosplay. The parents usually hate it, some people love it, but what is it? And why is it different from wearing a costume? Cosplay is defined as “the practice of dressing up as a character from a...

6 Ways to Prepare for the AP Test

6 Ways to Prepare for the AP Test

Connor Rose, Staff Writer March 14, 2019

It’s almost that time of year. The terrible two weeks of stress, cramming, and praying minutes before you write your name down in pencil on those dreaded AP tests. There are ways to avoid all that last...

Many of the social studies textbboks, A.P. Government and Politics, World History, A.P. American History, A.P Physcology, and other social studies textbooks, haven’t been updated to include more modern history. The most recent update to the history textbooks was in 2006.

Big Hopes for Updated History Textbooks

Connor Rose, Staff Writer March 14, 2019

A lot has happened since 2006. We elected our first African American President, significant civil rights changes have happened, and the economy has experienced another recession. 2006 was the last time...

A chef at Zenko Sushi makes a California Roll and Crunch roll for a couple that came in as soon as they opened on Monday at 5:00 PM. They are typically open at 10:30-2:30 PM, and then reopen 5:00- 9:30 or 10 PM depending on the day of the week.

Touche Zenko Sushi

Dalton Flores, Photo Editor March 14, 2019

My rating: 5 Stars. Zenko Sushi is a restaurant best known for its All You Can Eat (AYCE) special, and is located right off of Marguerite Parkway and Via Escolar. I am no stranger to eating sushi,...

Offensive Hate Crimes Spark Outrage

Offensive Hate Crimes Spark Outrage

Lucy Hughitt, A&E Editor March 14, 2019

When I woke up on Sunday, March 3rd, I checked my phone, and clicked on Instagram. I scrolled through a few posts and tapped on a few stories, until one specific story caught my eye. It was a photo...

Students will now be able to say goodbye where it all started. Holding graduation in the Badlands will ultimately be more special for everyone.

Graduating at the Badlands Isn’t that Bad

Makayla Walders, Staff Writer March 11, 2019

Recent news that the class of 2019 will be graduating at the Badlands Stadium at SJHHS has caused much uproar among students and parents. The community quickly became distraught to such a change, however...

JD Flannel Donuts & Coffee, which opened on January 15, is full of fresh and delicious donuts, such as the Cinnamon Crumble donut, the February 12 special, and the Blueberry Lemon donut.

Donut Miss Out On JD Flannel Donuts & Coffee

Isabella Mahar, Staff Writer February 18, 2019

JD Flannel Donuts & Coffee, located in San Juan Capistrano, opened on January 15th.   The donut shop focuses on creating fresh and delicious donuts with no preservatives, dyes or artificial flavors,...

The art by Katie Brubaker encapsulates the artistic style of the film, especially the opening with its brighter, almost-neon tones.

Velvet Buzzsaw Redefines Thriller

Connor Rose, Staff Writer February 18, 2019

“Velvet Buzzsaw” tells the story of a modern art gallery that takes the works of a recently dead artist and displays them for their own profit. Little do they know, the art holds a darkness and supernatural...

Valentines Day is a day for loving, candy, and general stress.

Valentine’s Day- The Cost of Loving vs. The Profit of Not Loving

Ryan Healy, Staff Writer February 14, 2019

Valentine’s Day. The February holiday means different things for different people. For most guys, either you stay at home, enjoying being single and stress-free, chilling with some Netflix or, for...

A cookie, forged in hellfire, devours the tartest of all the poppers with tenacity, that of which is only comparable to the dragons of fairy tales.

Comedic Take on High School Lunch

Dalton Flores, Staff Writer February 14, 2019

DISCLAIMER: For best viewing experience, please read in a snobby British accent. It is with the utmost certainty in which I can exclaim, that school lunches are by far the most delicious things to have...

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