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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
Caoimhin Grothe-Brinton

Caoimhin Grothe-Brinton, Staff Writer

Caoimhin is returning to the Express for the second time. She joined the Express as a creative outlet and to be a part of a welcoming community. This year she plans to write pieces about upcoming events and to bring awareness to different communities and cultures. Caoimhin takes an interest in films and music, wanting to pursue a career as an entertainment lawyer or a filmmaker. After school, she participates at the Boys and Girls Club and goes home to watch TV and play music.

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Noa Hernadez (11) is on the mats wrestling with Christan Garcia (9). Participating in wrestling practice to improve their skills. They do drills, sparring sessions, and activities to build their endurance and strength for upcoming tournaments

[Photo] Stallion Round-Up 11/15 – 12/6

Sofia Bello and Sydney Hogancamp
December 7, 2024

Books, Beats, Bandmates

Caoimhin Grothe-Brinton, Staff Writer
November 14, 2024
Students in the period 4 dance class are taking turns rehearsing. Preparing themselves for a balanced and thoughtful performance. Some of the students dedicate their time to dance during lunch and after school.

Boys and Girls Club member, Adriana Mora (11) helps set up the annual haunted maze at the Boys and Girls Club of Capistrano Valley. The maze will be open to members and families from October 29-30 for a $5 entry.

[Photo] Stallion Round-Up 10/21-11/4

Sofia Bello, Arts & Entertainment Editor
November 3, 2024
October is Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. Resting on October 17th, “purple Thursday” brings light to instances of domestic violence anywhere around the world. If an intimate partner is hurting or trying to control you, do not hesitate to speak out for your safety.

Shattering the Silence for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Caoimhin Grothe-Brinton, Staff Writer
October 20, 2024
Elisabeth Sparkle (Demi Moore) decides to take “The Substance”, a cell-replicating serum that literally creates a better and younger version of herself, because she is no longer appreciated in the industry due to her age. “REMEMBER YOU ARE ONE” represents the repeated phrase for Sparkle and her replicated self that developed this biological horror film.

The Substance: A Gripping Tale of Body Horror and Scientific Cinema

Kaiah MacLeod and Caoimhin Grothe-Brinton
October 20, 2024
Grace Holley (12) works with a sewing machine, continuing to put together more costumes for the Animal Farm performers. She has been working on this and several other costumes for hours each week, hoping to design the best possible costumes to fit each actor and their assigned character.

Animal Farm: Bringing Costumes to Life

Caoimhin Grothe-Brinton, Staff Writer
September 25, 2024
Love bombing is a manipulation concept that can be used in any form of a relationship. If you or someone you know experience the dangers of love bombing, call 1.800.799.7233, TTY 1.800.787.3224, or chat National Domestic Violence Hotline at www.thehotline.org.

Love Bombing: Affection Becomes Manipulation

Caoimhin Grothe-Brinton, Staff Writer
February 9, 2024
Grothe - Gen Z Slang Graphic

[Photo] How to Speak Gen Z

Madison Wolikow, Staff Writer
January 26, 2024
San Juan Hills girls basketball wins against San Clemente 66-48. The team huddles with Coach Paul Edwards in celebration before heading to the locker room for a game review.

[Photo] Stallion Roundup 1/15 -1/26

Sofia Bello and Celeste Cariker
January 26, 2024
Girls Basketball players 33 and 24 blocking San Clemente High School from scoring. Our school won with 47 and 30 points.

San Juan Hills girls basketball wins against San Clemente 66-48. The team huddles with Coach Paul Edwards in celebration before heading to the locker room for a game review. Girls basketball Coach, Paul Edwards and players huddle and putting hands together. After winning against San Clemente High School with 47 and 30 points.

Brief History: Mission Basilica, the seventh of 21 California Mission, that is located in San Juan Capistrano. Containing history of Acjachemen, Spanish, and Mexican heritage. Across from the Mission is the Los Rios District, a tourist attraction for being the oldest neighborhood in California.

The Story Behind San Juan Monuments

Caoimhin Grothe-Brinton, Staff Writer
December 15, 2023
This drawing depicts Lola Bunny, Starfire, Tinkerbell, and Harley Quinn, commonly over-sexualized characters in popular culture. Children's entertainment characters are often turned into revealing costumes for Halloween, leading kids to support the immoral actions of halloween costume companies.

Sexualization During Halloween is Scarier than Ghouls

Caoimhin Grothe-Brinton, Staff Writer
October 30, 2023
Theater students Viola Whittaker, Sydney Briggs, Liam Herd, Jacob Koclanis, and Luke Dunphy are rehearsing a scene for upcoming musical, Clue, where a chandelier falls and crushes Mr. Green. Just like former and future musicals, Clue was chosen by theater arts instructor Cambria Graff.

Theaters’ Way Of Determining Musicals

Caoimhin Grothe-Brinton, Staff Writer
October 7, 2023
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