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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

Recent studies have shown a stark decrease in literacy rates among younger generations. With the rise of artificial intelligence, several students have strayed away traditional forms of education—the most alarming being books.

The Decline of Literacy and the Rise of AI: Are We Losing the Ability to Think?

Elliott Ruvalcaba, Staff Writer February 28, 2025

We are witnessing a crisis—not just of literacy, but in our societal capacity to simply think for ourselves. According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), the percentage of U.S....

Where a celebrity goes, paparazzi follows. The growth of celebrity culture has led to a rise in these notorious photographers, known for invading the personal space and boundaries of famous individuals. While there are paparazzi that engage with celebrities respectively, often their pursuit to snag a photo can lead to objectifying behaviors in how they capture their photos, and even what they capture. The violating nature of paparazzi is heavily targeted towards young female celebrities, including Emma Watson and Chappell Roan who have both spoken out upon this issue.

The Price of Fame

Kaiah MacLeod, Staff Writer February 28, 2025

Over the course of history, celebrity photographers, commonly known as paparazzi, have become a dangerously normalized aspect of modern-day pop culture. Even though exploitation is a natural aspect of...

 Zaleeya Dhalla standing at checkout screen, contemplating the option of leaving a tip. The screen displays a prompt for gratuity at the end of her purchase.

The Tipping Point of Tipping Culture

Victoria Hernandez, Staff Writer February 21, 2025

Tipping has become the norm or even the expectation for most industries, especially in the U.S. Tips are an optional or extra payment that customers give to employees as a reward or courtesy for performing...

Behind the screen, not everything is as it seems. The TikTok ban trend exposed how influencers curate their content, proving that social media thrives on illusion.

Secrets Exposed: Recent Tik Tok Trend Reveals the Falsehood of Social Media

Gabriella Bello, News Editor February 9, 2025

What you see on social media is often fake.  The amount of deceit and dishonesty that encompasses parts of social media comes as no surprise. This inauthenticity is fueled even more into today’s...

Kendrick Lamar will take the stage with SZA to perform in New Orleans for the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show. The two artists have multiple top hits together and fans are hoping to see it live.

Ranking the Past 10 Super Bowl Performances

Sofia Bello and Sydney Hogancamp February 7, 2025

Kendrick Lamar and SZA will perform together during the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show. Lamar performed at the 2022 Super Bowl along with Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige. After winning 5 Grammy...

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent making an arrest in Chicago, Illinois, U.S. January 26, 2025 in a still image from video. Trump’s inauguration as the 47th President of the U.S. has led to a slew of new anti-immigration proposals. These policies are not only tearing families apart, but instilling immense fear and uncertainty in various community members. Immigration and Customs Enforcement/Handout via REUTERS

Trump’s Agenda Instills Fear Within Immigrant Communities

Rowan Noonan and Elliott Ruvalcaba February 4, 2025

“I ask you to have mercy, Mr. President, on those in our communities whose children fear that their parents will be taken away,” said Washington Bishop Mariann Budde after her sermon on Tuesday, Jan....

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...

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