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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

Sydney Garrick (12) works on her detailed painting of a landscape on a small carton.

Student Artists Paint a Beautiful Future

Reese Whitehead, staff writer January 22, 2025

“Practical” careers such as positions in medicine, engineering, aeronautics, and several other fields within the walls of science typically prevail when it comes to young adults choosing a path in...

Crafting La La Land-themed posters, ASB members Lucia Mastrangelo (12), Lacy Duckwitz (11), Hope Khalili (10), and Lexi Lau (10) prepare for the Winter Formal Pep Rally. Through extensive work, both ASB and Dance Production aim to raise school spirit and enthusiasm for the upcoming dance.

Behind the Stars: La La Land Winter Formal

Cadence Henss, Staff Writer January 22, 2025

ASB students plan for months in preparation for the Winter Formal dance, whether that be picking a theme, finding a venue, planning activities, or helping organize the pep rally. All of these key factors...

New shopping district, River Street Marketplace, emerges in San Juan Capistrano including a variety of restaurants, shops, and much more. The new shopping district brings opportunities to the community, while also putting established businesses in danger.

Gentrification Becoming a New Reality in San Juan Capistrano

Caden Mai, Staff Writer January 17, 2025

San Juan Capistrano (SJC), one of Orange County’s already wealthy cities, may be moving towards further gentrification.  Out of the 34,000 currently living in Orange County as of 2023, there is an...

Nearing the holiday season, the over-consumption of beauty and fashion trends reach an all time high. Many fill their carts with unnecessary items, constantly overindulging in the recent styles.

Why Cheap isn’t Always Cheerful

Sophia Roldan, Staff Writer November 18, 2024

Our society has recently become increasingly dependent on fast fashion, the appeal of quickly delivered gifts, and the intriguing sales that catch every customer's attention. Fast fashion is the process...

Tik Tok's stimulating and short content makes it the perfect low effort way to unwind. However, it's addictive nature and calculated algorithm, makes it a underestimated danger.

Scrolling Towards a Growing Tiktok Addiction

Caden Mai, Staff Writer November 17, 2024

According to Search Logistics, Tiktok has garnered over 3 billion users since its creation in 2016. Its successive popularity has allowed users from across the globe to connect with each other, allowing...

Hair dye isn’t just about changing your appearance, but about continuing your self-journies and embracing your personal transformation. Each bottle represents a different color, signifying new chapters and hair psychlogy, which is a bold step toward discovering who you truly are.

Dyeing For a Change: An Inner Rebirth

Kaiah MacLeod, Staff Writer November 15, 2024

Through every trim and tinge, hair is often one of the first features we notice about a person. From the way we style it, to the colors we dye it, hair plays a big part in how we perceive ourselves and...

Over the years, straight hair has become the universal beauty standard. This societal superiority of straight hair places unnecessary pressure on people with naturally curly hair. It is time that all hair types, whether pin-straight or tightly coiled, are loved the same.

Curly Hair Should be Embraced, Not Obscured

Domenica Peloso, Opinion Editor November 15, 2024

For some people, hair is merely an afterthought. For others, hair forces them to constantly ask themselves: Am I going to feel confident today?  It’s no secret that straight hair has been the beauty...

KICKING IN: Photo depicts the variety of energy drinks a person may consume. The drinks come in multiple flavors and colors peeking one’s interest, making it desirable. Students often rely on these drinks to help them through the day in order to stay on task and focus at school. Photo by Sydney Hogancamp

Staying Alert on the Caffeine Crisis

Caden Mai, Staff Writer November 4, 2024

According to the National Institutes of Health, about 63% of children ages two to five consume caffeine and 76% of teenagers drink caffeine.  Caffeine is a natural stimulant often found in coffee beans...

Supervisor, Ms. Kim holds the flag with pride.

What it Means to Stand for the Pledge of Allegiance

Victoria Hernandez, Staff Writer October 20, 2024

"I Pledge Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all." Students across America...

The debate between public and private schools have been at an all time high in recent years- especially regarding high school sports. The difference in skill and unfair matchups haven't gone unseen, making people wonder: Is it unfair?

Public vs. Private: The Great Debate in High School Sports

Sydney Hogancamp, Sports Editor October 18, 2024

According to the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF), 763,867 student-athletes competed in education-based athletic programs in California during the 2022-23 school year. Sports programs are...

Social Science teacher Jaime Gonzalez imagines what it might be like to show up to work and find nobody in her classroom to teach if other grade levels began participating in "senior ditch day." Photo illustration.

The Ditch Day Dilemma

Caden Mai, Staff Writer October 18, 2024

Out of 663 actively enrolled seniors at San Juan Hills High School, only 231 students attended class on Oct. 31, 2023. That’s an attendance rate of about 35%.  This occurrence of seniors abandoning...

During his shift, a Trader Joe's employee stands, proudly displaying the pumpkin spiced madeline cookies. These cookies are one of many products at Trader Joe’s that are part of the new fall season foods.

Fall Flavors Are Back: What to Try at Trader Joe’s This Season

Mylan West, Staff Writer October 7, 2024

With autumn quickly arriving, Trader Joe's embraces the season with an exclusive collection of flavors and items for fall. Their shelves are filled with seasonal delights from pumpkin, maple treats to...

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