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Jeffrey Dahmer is one of the most notorious serial killers in history. The publicity his crimes received are long-lasting.

Jeffrey Dahmer is a Criminal, Not a Trend

Celeste Cariker, Copy Editor November 4, 2022

Netflix series Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story has become the third most viewed Netflix series in history. The series retells the story of Jeffrey Dahmer, a cruel murderer and cannibal of 17...

The illustration describes how mental illnesses can manifest into grotesk beings of oneself, never letting them be free by the chains of sorrow shackled around the illness and its host. The spreading of the illness onto its host demonstrates how mental illness cannot and will not stop until oneself is corrupted and has become an empty husk of their former self, unless they seek the help of a professional.

Portrayal of Mental Health on the Big Screen

Carter Van Zanten, Sports Editor October 21, 2022

Horror films have been popular for decades, featuring different captivating scenes such as masked serial killers chasing children, groups of friends going to a haunted house in town or the crazy patient...

art by Carter Van Zanten depicts the intensities of social media overwhelming a member of Generation-Z.

Technology is Responsible for Generation Z’s Emotional Discourse

Celeste Cariker, Copy Editor October 6, 2022

Generation-Z is being raised in a new dawn of time where a cell phone lives in nearly every American teenager’s pocket. Modern technology provides immediate access to thousands of news sources, something...

Politics Have No Place in a Board Room

Politics Have No Place in a Board Room

Sandhya Ganesan, Co-Editor in Chief April 25, 2022

It is well known that while student free speech and political actions are well protected, the political speech and actions of teachers are severely restricted. Knowing how contentious an issue of political...

Anna Ho (12) searches for summer programs online. Between generalized programs and those attached to Ivy Leagues, many students have an abundance of opportunities.

Ivy League Summers Programs Are Unnecessary

Eva Smedeby, Opinion Editor April 25, 2022

As the school year nears its end, many begin to look for ways to continue learning in the summer. Whether it be motivated by desires to keep the brain active, seeking a fun experience, or boosting one’s...

San Juan Hills seven counselors are available 5 days a week from 7:30 am to 3:00 pm. In addition to academic advising, counselors are trained to assist students with any social/emotional issues, including struggles with depression, anxiety, stress, and coping skills. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, and it is after hours or during the weekend, please call the national suicide prevention lifeline (800-273-8255 or dial 911.

The Treatment of Mental Health in Schools

Jocelyn Serlin, Sports Editor April 24, 2022

Content Warning: This article contains subject matter involving suicide and may be triggering for some. An estimated 49.5 percent of adolescents have dealt with a mental health disorder at some point...

While we may be approaching equal pay for equal work, we have yet to offer equal opportunity for men and women in the workforce.

The Reality of the Wage Gap

Gabby Laurente, Co-Editor in Chief April 24, 2022

When the topic of wage gap rises to conversation, the initial instinct of some people is to scoff and roll their eyes, but surprise! The wage gap is still very real. Studies track the wage gap between...

Gas stations around the nation have experienced casual vandalism as critics of gas prices and president Joe Biden place stickers on gas pumps. A popular sticker used pictures president Biden pointing with the text I Did That!

Five Headlines More Important Than High Gas Prices

Jocelyn Serlin, Sports Editor April 18, 2022

Six dollars per gallon. Gas prices are at a record high in Southern California and around the nation. People have taken to social media to discuss their opinion on the rapidly rising price of gas, making...

Life 360 Makes Life Easier

Anna Ho, Staff Writer April 11, 2022

A teen will hear the name “Life 360” and feel one emotion: dread. Word association is a powerful thing, but does the apprehension toward Life 360 go deeper than just preconceived notions? Opponents...

Life360 Leads To Overstep

Cooper Aitken, Staff Writer April 11, 2022

Helicopter parents, while not a new phenomenon, are now far more skilled in the borderline stalking of their children than anyone could have ever foreseen in their worst nightmares. Life360 tries to...

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bill  which states that “classroom instruction on sexual orientation or gender identity may not occur in kindergarten through grade 3 or in a manner that is not age-appropriate” for public school students.

Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” Bill is a Step Backwards in History

Sydney Wolfe, Staff Writer April 3, 2022

“We’re going to have a great night tonight. And for you people in Florida, we’re going to have a gay night!  “Gay, gay, gay, gay, gay, gay, gay, gay, gay!” These were the words of openly...

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