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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
The long awaited break is around the corner. Students have been waiting anxiously for it for nearly three months. Thanksgiving break is a time to catch up with sleep, TV shows and relax. Homework is something...
The time has come for state testing to get an update. California has made the decision to join a majority of the nation, as well as several other regions, in introducing the Common Core State Standards...
While our society has continued to grow and develop, social media has offered a new and improved way for people to communicate with each other effectively. However, throughout the past few years much controversy...
Extracurriculars and electives such as ASB, dance, drama and sports ultimately make it difficult for students to arrange their schedules in ways that fit their preferred classes.
Zero period courses,...
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