• Cambria Graff Named Teacher of the Year at SJHHS: one of the most recognized performing arts teachers in all of Orange County
  • Pajama Drive Happening Now: Donate a pair of new pajamas, infant through adult, between now and December 13. Drop off in the front office or ASB.
  • Trading Post Has New Merch, Visit During Lunch
  • Senior Portrait Deadline Dec. 9: Schedule Through South Coast Photographic
The story of San Juan as told by its students

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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

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Samantha Freeman

Samantha Freeman, Staff Writer

Sam is a senior at SJHHS and excited to be joining The Express newspaper for her first year as a staff writer. She is a doubles tennis player, an avid coffee drinker, and an advocate for social change. Sam is looking forward to exploring the various aspects of journalism, as she hopes to continue this pursuit in college.

All content by Samantha Freeman
SJHHS Varsity tennis player Kaia Wolfe (11) wins Singles League Champion title for the second time since her freshman year. The team ranked third in the South Coast League and will advance to CIFs next week.

Girls Tennis Rallies Through League

Sydney Wolfe and Samantha Freeman
May 17, 2021
Colleges have greatly increased their recruiting efforts by constantly mailing prospective applicants letters and stickers encouraging them to apply.

2021 Is An Unusual Year For College Admissions

Samantha Freeman, Staff Writer
April 29, 2021
The COVID pandemic has been a struggle across the globe. In the process of recovering from the pandemic, there has developed an issue of vaccination inequity. While the U.S. and the U.K. are distributing vaccines at relatively fast rates, many other countries are experiencing setbacks in the vaccination process.

Vaccination Inequity Is Becoming A Major Global Issue

Samantha Freeman, Staff Writer
April 29, 2021
There is a Women of Color Conference on March 20th and 21st to empower and inspire women of color during Women’s History Month. It’s being held online and is available for all individuals internationally to attend.

Students to Organize Women of Color Conference

Samantha Freeman, Staff Writer
March 19, 2021
Every 10 years congressional and local legislative districts and redrawn following the census. In an area as densely populated as Orange County, this can lead to uncertainty over who one’s next Congressional representative will be.

Redistricting Delays Campaigning for 2022

Samantha Freeman, Staff Writer
March 11, 2021
Online learning is challenging for many students. The workload can be overwhelming, and it’s especially difficult to focus in zoom meetings for multiple hours.

Students Are Hitting the Pandemic Wall

Samantha Freeman, Staff Writer
March 11, 2021
The senate filibuster, as depicted in the comic, has consistently been used by politicians as a way to counter progressive legislation even if their own party doesn't hold the majority.

The Ongoing Debate of the Senate Filibuster

Samantha Freeman, Staff Writer
February 17, 2021
CUSD Plan

CUSD Cultural Proficiency Plan Update

Samantha Freeman, Staff Writer
January 25, 2021
One of the most prestigious universities in the world, Harvard University is one of the eight Ivy League colleges in the United States. It is ranked as the second best college in the United States.

Ivy Leagues Aren’t Worth All of the Hype

Samantha Freeman, Staff Writer
January 22, 2021

Doctors Give Insight on Covid

Samantha Freeman, Staff Writer
December 14, 2020
Members of CUSDAgainstRacism participated in and sponsored the Woman March back in October. CUSDAgainstRacism has been placing pressure upon the district to adapt more anti-racist policies.

CUSD Proposes Cultural Proficiency Plan To Address Inequality on School Campuses

Samantha Freeman, Staff Writer
November 13, 2020
Vegan products are becoming increasingly available in grocery stores in the area. Plant-based cookbooks are also popular in the vegan community for those who are just beginning the transition to veganism.

Making the Switch to Veganism

Samantha Freeman, Staff Writer
November 4, 2020
Deputy Field Director and Intern Supervisor Gehrig Urbano makes phone calls to voters to inform them of safe ways to return their vote by mail ballots.

Mike Levin Campaign Recruits Interns to Increase Political Outreach

Samantha Freeman, Staff Writer
October 18, 2020
Students and families carry signs at a Women’s March that took place on Saturday, October 18th. It was organized and hosted by the student youth organization CUSD Against Racism to protest Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination as a Supreme Court Justice.

Students Rise to the Occasion as the November Election Approaches

Samantha Freeman, Staff Writer
October 18, 2020
Staff Perspective on CUSD Hybrid Model

Staff Perspective on CUSD Hybrid Model

Samantha Freeman, Staff Writer
September 21, 2020
Parents opposed to an extension of online learning for high school students gathered outside the district office on Tuesday.

CUSD Drops Plan to Postpone Hybrid Reopening of High Schools

Samantha Freeman and Ella Villar
September 21, 2020
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