The Jag Journal

The Student News Site of Segerstrom High School

The Jag Journal

The Jag Journal

Bushra Syed, Co-editor-in-chief

All content by Bushra Syed
Mr. Hennemuth (back to the left) stands with his family of five for a Christmas photo.

New Teacher Feature: Mr. Hennemuth

September 19, 2022
Whether it’s freshman year or senior year, a good day or bad, Dominic (far left) Truong always walks in with a smile on his face. Now, as he completes his final year at Segerstrom as a staff writer for the Jag Journal, Dominic has this to say about his high school experience.

Senior Sendoff #2022: Dominic Truong

May 25, 2022

The Jag Journal Podcast: Episode 1

May 20, 2022
Over spring break, students should aim to practice healthier habits that will benefit them in the long run.

5 Healthy Habits to Practice Over Break

March 30, 2022
Over the next week, students will be meeting with their counselors in the library to officially register for their classes for next year.

What to Know about 2022-2023 Registration

March 16, 2022
The Find Our Balance for Teens club provides a good environment for students who want to work on their mental health and achieve a balanced lifestyle.

Find Our Balance for Teens Interview

February 16, 2022
Muslims, especially women, are often misportrayed in western media as people who arent happy with their religious identity.

Representation of Muslim Women in Western Media

January 18, 2022
The COVID-19 vaccine was recently approved for children aged 5 or older. Everyone who is elligible for the vaccine is encouraged to receive theirs. (Image courtesy of Valentin Russanov via Getty Images)

Should Kids Get the COVID-19 Vaccine?

November 17, 2021
Amybeth McNulty stars as 13 year old Anne Shirley in the Netflix/CBC series Anne With An E.

“Anne With An E” Review

November 3, 2021
Students got to explore colleges and develop after high school plans at College Night. For more information, click here. (Image courtesy of Adrianna Huezo)

Segerstrom Hosts SAUSD’s Annual College Night

October 12, 2021
Mrs. Espinosa loves making connections with her students and enjoys teaching them. She stands with Ivan Rubalcava (10), one of her students.

Meet Mrs. Espinosa: “Fun, bubbly, and always happy”

October 1, 2021
Multitasking seems harmless, but it’s extremely detrimental to our health and has many harmful effects. Photo Courtesy of: David Bruyland from Pixabay.

5 Reasons Why You Should Stop Multitasking

May 4, 2021
The banning of the hijab in France has ignited a lot of controversy over the past couple of weeks, and we can help by doing something as simple as signing our name on a petition like this one from change.org. As of April 23rd, over 195,000 people have signed it.

France Passes Hijab Ban for Minors

April 27, 2021
One important focus of Ramadan is ensuring that all five daily prayers have been performed. Some people choose to pray at the local mosque and others do them at home with their families. Taraweeh (ta-ra-wee), which means “to rest or relax” in Arabic, is a special prayer performed every night during Ramadan after the five main prayers. Photo courtesy of Rumman Amin on Unsplash.

Celebrating Ramadan During a Pandemic

April 2, 2021
A photo of the front page on Segerstrom’s website featuring the flyer for 9th grade orientation. Photo courtesy of: Bushra Syed.

What to Know About 9th Grade Virtual Orientation Day

March 23, 2021
After only a few days after Dr. Seuss Enterprises announced the ban, the books are being sold for hundreds of dollars on Amazon, but have recently been slightly reduced since then. Photo courtesy of: Bushra Syed

Dr. Seuss Enterprises Announces Banning of Six Books for Racist Images

March 12, 2021
A screenshot of Segerstrom’s counseling website, which can be accessed here. Photo courtesy: Bushra Syed

What to Expect This Year For Segerstrom Registration

March 2, 2021
Black Americans protest against racial segregation during the civil rights movement in the 1960s. Photo courtesy of: kids.nationalgeographic.com

The Origins of Black History Month

February 18, 2021
California governor Gavin Newsom discussing new COVID-19 policies. Photo courtesy of: The Guardian

California Stay At Home Order and Curfew Lifted

February 3, 2021
Sabira Mohammed attending an Islamic Society of Orange County (ISOC) event featuring a petting zoo.

Senior Spotlight: Sabira Mohammed

January 23, 2021
Photos of all three monolithic structures (left to right: San Juan County in Utah, Batca Doamnei Hill in northern Romania, Pine Mountain in California) - Photo Courtesy: Insider.com

Third Monolith Discovered on Pine Mountain after Similar Structures in Utah and Romania Mysteriously Disappear

December 11, 2020
Alex Trebek opens up about cancer awareness and an update on his health status. Photo courtesy: Facebook.com

Jeopardy! Seeks Alex Trebek’s Replacement Host

November 20, 2020
The original copy of the Halloween Spirit Week flyer; everyone is welcomed and encouraged to participate.

Segerstrom Celebrates This Spooky Saturday With Some Spirit Solace

November 9, 2020

The Effect of Distance Learning During COVID-19

October 29, 2020
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