Seniors Feel the Loss of Seniority as Juniors Tackle the Student Section During Football Games
Emily Wale, Staff Writer
October 6, 2019
The class of 2020 has just begun to experience both the joys and pressures of being seniors, having had their first taste of senior seating during pep rallies and the strain of completing college applications upon their shoulders. Ready to take it all in, their excitement falls short as these privileges...
Protests Put People in Power
Kate Meyers, News Editor
October 4, 2019
Protests are a common and powerful way to influence people and make change in the world. Widespread organizations can host protests and rallies nation-wide to raise awareness for their causes, such as climate change or equal rights. Though many may argue that protests are not effective, they gi...
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 biggest class SJHHS has ever had. This influx of students is causing a lot of concern to students w...
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 the rules of high school in general, but many are unaware of what the dress code actually permits and does ...
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 no longer insane or crazy, it could be reality. Nationally, the government has proposed idea...
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 the upcoming break, seniors’ minds are being corrupted by the idea of college and the questio...
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 Irish and Swagger, who are both black breeder Labradors. Therapy dogs are trained to respond...
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 be a felony charge and doctors found guilty could get up to 99 years in prison, more time than...
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 the country are choosing to “drop the map” because, they argue, it creates an unhealthy culture of com...
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 used for clothing. Zara, H&M, and Forever 21 are some of the more well-known companies t...
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 are six academic advisers on campus, but only two full time counselors and a school...
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” or “cute” is following the trend. Although it is not always intentional or blatant, this type of...
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Rylan Weber is a sophomore at SJHHS, and is looking forward to being a part of The Express newspaper! She has enjoyed being involved at SJH so far. A California native, she has been a club swimmer since...