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The story of San Juan as told by its students

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The story of San Juan as told by its students

The Express

Two hands: one traditionalist, and one pushing for representational change are fighting over the story of Snow White and the cultural significance it holds. One side argues that the original representation of Snow White must be preserved, while the other says that it must be modernized.

A Timeless Classic Reimagined, or Changed Completely?

Alex Alvord, Staff Writer October 2, 2023

The Grimm brothers’s timeless fairy tale, Snow White, is being reimagined again by Disney with more representation and a modern spin, but is it even the same story?  The remake will feature a more...

Campus Supervisors are always ready to lend a helping hand to students. Appreciate supervisors, their hard work often goes unrecognized.

Treat Supervisors Better

Celeste Cariker, Co Editor-in-Chief October 2, 2023

Supervisors are employed to keep students safe, which sometimes means confronting issues students create on campus. However, it should not be their job to put up with back-talk or insults by the student...

This graphic depicts the snowball effect, which is the idea that small actions can snowball into even bigger outcomes, ultimately resulting in a huge change. This idea plays a part in many student's academic lives because the pressures of today often spiral into larger consequences.

The Snowball Effect of Academic Pressure

Domenica Peloso, Opinion Editor September 22, 2023

For most students, the future is a daunting prospect that gives rise to much unwanted stress and fear. Oftentimes, this fear snowballs into a more critical outlook on one’s academic performance.  According...

The California Constitution, ratified in 1879, protects the rights of California citizens. The protections of the Constitution extend to minors.

Local School Districts Threaten LGBTQ+ Safety

Celeste Cariker, Co Editor-in-Chief September 20, 2023

Blinded by hate, some politicians and community leaders are violating the rights of children. As surrounding school districts begin adopting anti-LGBTQ+ policies, the youth in Capistrano Unified are...

Moth Golba (9) stands with the transgender pride flag in support of their community. Now with hundreds of anti-trans bills proposed, and more expected to come, it is extremely important to stand as an ally with the LGBTQ+ community.

Anti-Trans Bills Increase Nationwide

Carter Van Zanten, Sports Editor May 5, 2023

The trans community is under attack. From 2015-2022, 548 anti-trans bills were proposed. In 2023 alone, about 533 anti-trans bills have been proposed in the states. 62 of them have been passed into...

 Constant worrying about appearances, attempts to match those around us and the ideas implanted through toxic gym culture are things most have experienced at least once in their lives.

Navigating Gym Culture Anxiety

Sydney Wolfe, Photo Editor May 4, 2023

In the age of social media, gym culture has become increasingly popular–and increasingly toxic. Gym culture, or fitness culture, is a sociocultural phenomenon revolving around physical fitness and...

Recently, the College Board removed Roe v. Wade from the AP Government and Politics curriculum. Nationwide, students will no longer learn the case that defines the women’s rights movement. Roe still belongs in the classroom.

College Board Nixed Roe: Here’s Why it Still Matters

Nikki Iyer, Co-Editor-in-Chief May 2, 2023

It doesn’t matter if you’re pro-life or pro-choice. If you love the Dobbs decision or if you hate it. There’s one thing that we all need to agree on: students need to continue learning about Roe...

Isotretinoin, commonly known as Accutane, is a powerful drug used in the treatment of acne. With its many side effects, Accutane can take a toll on individuals’ mental health and daily lives.

The Brutal Experience of Accutane

Mia Tickell, News Editor May 2, 2023

Ah, acne. The mere mention of it is enough to make any hormonal teenager cringe with discomfort. I found myself in that dreaded predicament. My once-manageable acne spiraled out of control, and it became...

TikTok Painted Black

Celeste Cariker, Copy Editor May 2, 2023

President Joe Biden has begun attempting to have the popular social media app TikTok banned in the United States. While lawmakers are claiming that their motivations surround safety concerns, it is clear...

Stallion Support’s Identity Crisis Ruffles Students

Celeste Cariker, Copy Editor March 28, 2023

With the pandemic’s hybrid bell schedule came the placement of 25 tutorial minutes into every block period to minimize unnecessary contact among students. Minutes that used to be part of one rotating,...

The race-conscious college admissions process has various pros and cons. The fear of racial stereotypes and inequity is prominent for many Asian applicants who may be under the impression that race is a determining factor in one’s admission. At the same time, a race-conscious admissions process is necessary to ensure diversity in a college's student body.

Deciding Ethnic Identity: a Tricky Decision for Asian Americans in College Apps

Sydney Wolfe, Photo Editor March 23, 2023

When it came time for me to write my personal statement for college applications, I struggled to find a way to talk about my bi-racial identity without coming across as “too Asian.” Writing about my...

Waving Buy Buy to Microtrends

Waving Buy Buy to Microtrends

Mia Tickell, News Editor March 17, 2023

The next big thing is out there, waiting to be discovered. Microtrends are small-scale fads, contributing to a toxic culture of consumerism and materialism.  On social media platforms like TikTok,...

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