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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
The story of San Juan as told by its students

The Express
Mylan West

Mylan West, Staff Writer

Mylan West is a senior at San Juan Hills High School and joined The Express last year. She wants to learn about interesting topics, write feature stories, and take photos revolving around school. Interests of hers are journaling, listening to music, traveling, and spending quality time with family, friends and cats. In the future, she wants to attend college and have a career in law. 

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The USC MIND logo reflects a movement of empowerment in mental health. It represents the clubs dedication to advancing research, awareness, and support for mental well-being.

USC Students Spark National Mental Health Movement with #SpeakYourMIND Challenge

Mylan West
May 23, 2025
Senior Noah Wisneski (12) prepares to swing on April 28th against Mission Viejo, with his team cheering him on. Stallions lost with a score of 5-4.

[Photo] Stallion Roundup 4/14 – 5/2

Gabriella Bello and Claire Stafford
May 7, 2025
Zaleeya Dhalla standing at checkout screen, contemplating the option of leaving a tip. The screen displays a prompt for gratuity at the end of her purchase.

[Photo] The Tipping Point of Tipping Culture

Victoria Hernandez, Staff Writer
February 21, 2025
Sydney Garrick (12) works on her detailed painting of a landscape on a small carton.

[Photo] Student Artists Paint a Beautiful Future

Reese Whitehead, staff writer
January 22, 2025
STEPS Kids Addison Hayes (12) and Paul Freeman (11) smile as they work on their chromebooks during first period.

[Photo] Stallion Roundup 11/1 – 11/15

Gabriella Bello and Claire Stafford
November 17, 2024
College flags decorate the upper H building to motivate seniors during Ride for Your Future Week.

[Photo] Stallion Roundup 10/7 – 10/18

Gabriella Bello and Claire Stafford
October 20, 2024
During his shift, a Trader Joe's employee stands, proudly displaying the pumpkin spiced madeline cookies. These cookies are one of many products at Trader Joe’s that are part of the new fall season foods.

Fall Flavors Are Back: What to Try at Trader Joe’s This Season

Mylan West, Staff Writer
October 7, 2024
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[Photo] Airport Fire Rages Through Orange, Riverside County

Claire Stafford, Feature Editor
September 24, 2024
Rowan Noonan (12) places her phone into what students refer to as the “phone jail”. This system students must follow in all their classes is a new mandate put in place by the CAPO Unified School District.

[Photo] Stricter Cell Phone Policy for the 2024-2025 School Year

Victoria Hernandez, Staff Writer
September 23, 2024
Girls varsity volleyball joins together in a group photo at an away game at JSerra High School. The game ended with a score of 3-1 in favor of the Lions.

[Photo] Stallion Roundup 9/6-9/20

Gabriella Bello and Claire Stafford
September 23, 2024
Announcing the second pep rally, Chase Walburger (12) raises his arm in the air as Zack Smith (12) points at him in the center of the court. Smith excited the crowd of Stallions after announcing the next performance by Song.

Drew Presser (11) sets the ball as Riley Stone (10) prepares to strike the ball in their White Out game against Trabuco Hills.

[Photo] Stallion Roundup 3/25-4/12

Celeste Cariker, Claire Stafford
April 12, 2024
The San Juan Capistrano Youth Advisory Board comes together for Earth Day. San Juan Capistrano has made great efforts to protect the planet, implementing plastic bag recycling and compost programs in the past and present.

Protecting the Planet: Great Opportunities and YAB Unite for Earth Day

Mylan West, Staff Writer
March 26, 2024
Tanner Kessler (11) prepares to swing against El Modena High School. The Stallions came in a well earned victory by a score of 14-1.

[Photo] Stallion Roundup 2/12 – 3/1

Celeste Cariker, Sofia Bello
March 6, 2024
Rowan Noonan (11) takes a look into the historical novel A Tale of Two Cities. This book is read by students in Honors English II.

Understanding the Classics of California’s English Curriculum

Mylan West, Staff Writer
February 9, 2024
Griff Panchak (12), Cayla Chen (12), Sophia Salib (12), and Emma Gibson (12) were guided through the Newport wilderness, showcasing the impact that runoff and graffiti can have on the natural environment.

Environmental Science Class Explores Newport Estuary

Mylan West, Staff Writer
December 15, 2023

Unwrapping Nostalgia

Mylan West, Staff Writer
December 12, 2023
Carefully conducting a freshmen class, Dean McElroy ensures they will be ready for their next concert. The students who are willing to go the extra mile will continue down a path of success in the world of instrumental music in McElroy's award-winning groups.

Inside Orchestra: A Musical Blend of Strings, Brass, Woodwinds, and Percussion

Mylan West, Staff Writer
October 30, 2023
During lunchtime, campus supervisor Enrique makes rounds in the lower quad with a trash can to reduce the amount of trash that students leave at the tables at the end of the lunch period. “Tell everyone to stop leaving trash everywhere!” said Enrique. Supervisors and custodial staff on campus work hard to keep the campus clean, but students must play their part as well.

Don’t Be Trashy: Keep San Juan Hills Clean

Mylan West, Staff Writer
October 2, 2023
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