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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 rise of Generation Alpha, attitudes towards authority figures have drastically changed. Because defying rules is the new “cool,” teachers and parents have found it increasingly difficult to command these unreasonable adolescents.

Generational Defiance: An Issue With Our Youth

Iman Elkoustaf, Staff Writer October 7, 2024

In recent years, there has been an intense shift in the feelings of respect towards authority figures. Within the younger generations, specifically ages ranging from ten to fifteen, respect and consideration...

It’s practically tradition at San Juan Hills to go to In-N-Out after a football game. However, this tradition has recently gotten out of hand for local In-N-Out employees. With students leaving shocking messes and overcrowding the establishment, In-N-Out has become a breeding ground for chaos.

Overcrowding at In-n-Out: The Disrespect Has Gone Too Far

Chloe Porchia, Staff Writer October 7, 2024

Hungry and shouting crowds of teenagers swarm in front of the Sendero Pkwy In-N-Out. Many complain it is mob-like and disrespectful and criticize their reckless behavior.  According to several students,...

Racial injustice continues to be a pervasive issue in society, affecting countless lives and communities. Despite progress, systematic racism remains evident in many aspects of life, including in the criminal justice system. It is crucial to acknowledge these disparities and work towards meaningful change to ensure equality for all. The Marcellus Williams case is an example of the continuous fight for justice.

Marcellus Williams: A Symbol of the Ongoing Injustice in the Justice System

Gabriella Bello and Elliott Ruvalcaba October 4, 2024

“A caring and loving father” are the words Marcellus Williams’ attorneys used to describe him. On September 24, the life of this 55-year-old father was cut short due to failures in the court system...

 Social Media and screen time has affected Gen Alpha. The time they spend on social media has popularized a new form of slang called “brain rot.” This new trendy vernacular features words such as “rizz” and “skibidi toilet.”

Gen Alpha Infected with Brainrot

Caden Mai, Staff Writer September 23, 2024

Skibidi toilet? Livvy Dunne? Baby Gronk? Mewing? Ohio? What the sigma? Can you understand all of that? If so, you’re probably a part of the Class of 2028.  In recent years, a new sense of humor known...

Included in the NSHSS invitation packet is the infamous "Proud Parent of a Scholar" bumper sticker. This is just another element that adds to the organization's illusion of prestige and exclusivity.

Is NSHSS a Scam?

Domenica Peloso, Opinion Editor September 20, 2024

“Be honored. Be more.”  Founded in 2002, this is the slogan of the infamous National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS). This organization of over two million members promises to provide high-achieving...

As the student population increases, so does the competition to get into a "good" college. As a result, many students turn to unethical strategies such as embellished essays, fabricated extracurriculars, and even fake letters of recommendation in order to get into the college of their dreams.

College Applications: Root of Student Frustrations

Domenica Peloso, Opinion Editor September 11, 2024

As more and more students apply to colleges, and acceptance rates continue to plummet, competition to get into a “good” college is at an all-time high.  UCLA receives over 170,000 college applications...

With political tensions at an all-time high, flags have become a hot-button topic --- especially in classroom settings. A recent demonstration regarding a teacher's Pride and Palestinian flags has made several community members wonder: Are certain flags truly an affront to American values?

Substitute Teacher Removes Pride and Palestinian Flags

Domenica Peloso, Opinion Editor May 24, 2024

When the classroom teacher tore his ACL, a long-term substitute teacher was hired in preparation for his seven week medical leave of absence. On February 27, 2024, after just two weeks in the classroom,...

Dallas Liu as Zuko stands in front of the Fire Nation invasion force.

Avatar Live Action Could Have Been Worse

Alex Alvord, Staff Writer March 22, 2024

In one word, decent. In 15 words, not as bad as I feared, but not the masterpiece I hoped it would be.  There was reason for concern with the original writers leaving the team and disowning the project...

Gen Z's Low Voting Registration Rates

Gen Z’s Low Voting Registration Rates

Rowan Noonan, Staff Writer March 13, 2024

With elections right around the corner low voter registration amongst Gen-Z is increasingly concerning. This needs to change because it is important for the next generation to use their vote for the betterment...

Most of Gen Z would agree that commitment is scarce in most relationships. For this reason, Snapchat has become a hot spot for online dating.

Left on “Opened“: Snapchat Dating Culture

Domenica Peloso, Opinion Editor March 2, 2024

From “could I get your number?” to “what’s your Snap?,” Gen Z is changing the dating scene one picture at a time.  Snapchat, first introduced in 2011, gained popularity for being an app where...

Due to the increase in gun violence, Biden renews his call for gun legislation. The deadly shooting at the Kansas City parade is now the 48th mass shooting to happen this year.

Biden Urges Action on Gun Legislation: Enough is Enough

Sydney Hogancamp, Feature Editor February 17, 2024

It doesn't matter if you're pro-gun or anti-gun. Why you need them or why you don't. There's one thing we all need to agree on: innocent lives continue to be lost because guns keep falling into the wrong...

Rowan Noonan (11) takes a look into the historical novel A Tale of Two Cities. This book is read by students in Honors English II.

Understanding the Classics of California’s English Curriculum

Mylan West, Staff Writer February 9, 2024

Students pave their academic journeys through the classes they choose to enroll in. The English classes they take are impactful on their educational growth, and the main contributor to that growth is the...

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