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Simple Ways To Stay Safe In College

Macy Drew, News Editor March 7, 2014

With graduation right around the corner, many of you are getting ready to head off to college and start a new chapter in your life. New school, new campus, new friends, and a new environment. As exciting...

Zero Tolerance Tardy Policy Ignores Legit Excuses

The Express, Editorial Dept. February 25, 2014

While it may reduce the number of tardies overall, the policy doesn't allow for legitimate reasons. What is your most legit reason that was ignored?

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Accepting Rejection

Shane Battis, Business Manager February 21, 2014

Rejection: the cold slap in the face that hits everyone sooner or later. Everyone knows a healthy lifestyle will have its ups and downs and rejection always plays a part in that journey, but what some...

Top OC Teacher John Baker Gets Tough on Ditching

Tracy Gaylord, staff writer February 11, 2014

Senior ditch day has been a high school tradition for generations, however some students decided to skip the fun “He’s too intense, man,” said Jim Tinker, referring to the harsh consequences John...

Should Marijuana Be Legalized?

Shane Battis, Business Manager January 17, 2014

At the start of 2014, Colorado became the first state to legalize the recreational use of marijuana to users at least 21 years old, prompting nationwide debates on whether the drug’s use is safe and...

Letter From the Editor

Brittany Christensen, Editor-in-Chief January 17, 2014

As the new year begins and my time at SJHHS draws to a close, I have been reflecting on high school as part of the college essay process. This writing task led me to discover what it is that drives me...

Knott’s is No More

Tracy Gaylord, STAFF WRITTER January 15, 2014

Due to the cancellation of STAR testing there is no longer a good reason for seniors to be off campus -- or so says CUSD. This is a major change to tradition at SJHHS and other high schools. Every year...

No Knotts? Hooray!

Mrs. Krasilneck, Guest Columnist January 14, 2014

Well it’s about time! Finally CUSD has the good sense to cancel that ridiculous senior Knott’s trip. For far too long freshmen, sophomores, and juniors have been taking STAR tests while seniors took...

Is Internet Addiction Claiming Another Victim?

Is Internet Addiction Claiming Another Victim?

Alexea Malaletkin, Editorial Editor December 6, 2013

The first step is admitting you have a problem. But should the Internet be categorized alongside nicotine and alcohol as an addiction? Some psychologists believe so. The DSM-IV, or ‘Diagnostic and Statistical...

Glendale District Monitors Students’ Social Media Accounts

Tracy Gaylord, Staff Writer November 22, 2013

Companies paid to scan and monitor your social media accounts looking for signs of cyberbullying wouldn't bother you, right? What if they were also looking for signs of controlled substances, self-harm,...

Rated R Theater Policies Belittle Teens

Shane Battis, Business Manager November 15, 2013

How many times have you been denied entrance to a rated R movie because you’re underage? Annoying isn’t it? If teenagers under 17 are trusted with so many other privileges like driving and seeking...

Has School Spirit Been Taken Too Far?

Nikki Rastegar, Staff Writer November 8, 2013

It’s understandable that some competition among schools and different classes is healthy, but have students taken it too far? Riverside Brookfield High School, in Illinois, has a tradition which crossed...

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