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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

The story of San Juan as told by its students

The Express

Students were asked to choose their favorite Girl Scout cookies. Thin Mints and Caramel deLites tied for first place, each with twenty-nine votes.

A Ranking of Every Girl Scout Cookie

Blake Davenport, Copy Editor March 7, 2023

Every year, the February season generates a frenzy for the nostalgic taste of Girl Scout Cookies. Once those green tablecloths arrive at the supermarket, it can be hard not to contribute to the spurring...

The impression you leave on the internet follows you forever. This art depicts that it’s your decision on how you’d like to leave your mark on the internet, and once you choose, there’s no going back.

The Permanency of Posts on Social Media Platforms

Kaitlyn Kittredge, Co Editor-in-Chief March 6, 2023

What you post is tied to you forever.  With the new normality of posting our lives on social media, it can be easy to forget that all posts, comments and “likes” are kept on record. With a touch...

Inclusivity Is Necessary In Class Libraries

Inclusivity Is Necessary In Class Libraries

The Express Editorial Board February 16, 2023

It’s ironic that a school that includes Fahrenheit 451 in its curriculum censors classroom libraries. Specifically, by targeting LGBTQ-centered books.  Last semester, a queer library on campus was...

Cupid’s arrow and candy hearts are classic symbols of Valentine’s Day, “the day of love”. But in this case, a candy heart is pictured with several bruises and blood streaming from its base, thus picturing the dark side of love that is breakups.

Valentine’s Day for the Valentine-less

Domenica Peloso, A&E Outside February 16, 2023

In an effort to protect the identity of the following anonymous sources, an unassociated alias was created in place of their real names.  Chocolate boxes, cheesy instagram posts, overpriced roses…it's...

Outside of room J105, the Sponsor a Stallion club ran a Winter Formal Dress Drive where students were able to donate any kind of formal attire, including dresses, suits, shoes, makeup - all of which are gender inclusive. These donations could be picked up free of cost by any student. Sponsor a Stallion acknowledged the ongoing issue of high expenses spent on school dances, so they aimed to help out students in need of financial support.

School Dances Aren’t For Everyone – But They Can Be

Sydney Wolfe, Photo Editor February 16, 2023

Growing up, I remember watching the prom scene from High School Musical, fantasizing the day I’d be able to get ready for “the night of nights.” Though when it came time for my first Homecoming dance,...

Various forms of film photography have gained popularity among members of Gen Z in recent years.

Is Film Photography Dead?

November 17, 2022

Two protestors from environmental activist group Just Stop Oil threw soup on the historic Van Gogh painting "Vase with Fifteen Sunflowers" to bring attention to today's climate issues. However, vandalism is not the solution to solve a detrimental issue.

Cold Soup on Art Will Not Solve Today’s Climate Crisis

Claire Stafford, Opinion Editor November 6, 2022

Destruction should not be combatted with more destruction. To bring awareness to today’s climate crisis, two protestors vandalized Vincent Van Gogh's 134 year-old painting “Vase with Fifteen Sunflowers”...

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...

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