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  • October 3Attention all freshman!: Don’t forget you have your freshman class bonding October 11 from 5-6:30pm at the gym! Join us for fun activities and free food and entry for all freshman! grades 10-12 have a 3 dollar entry fee. See you all there!!!
  • October 3Hey LULAC, we'll be meeting this Friday after school to plan for upcoming fundraisers and possibly take our yearbook photo. Wear your LULAC shirt if you have one, and don't be late. Friday after school in C-212. See you there!
  • October 3Seniors - all college applications are now open! Make sure to work on your applications early, get them checked before submitting. For those applying to UCs and Private Colleges, you should have drafts of your first two college essays done by now, if you don't, make sure to spend some time working on your responses this weekend.
  • October 3Chapman University and Columbia University will be visiting our school next week! Make sure to sign up by this Thursday if you want to meet with the college rep! Check your email for more details.
  • October 3Unsure about a future career or pathway after high school? Come by Ms. Zingers room for Career Welfare’s first meeting of the school year this Friday after school, where we will discuss our club objectives.
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Word on the Street: Season 4, Episode 3
September 26, 2024
Word on the Street: Season 4, Episode 2
September 10, 2024
The Santa Ana Police Department posted on Instagram about the information of the alleged shooting. The whole community was reposting this story to spread awareness towards school shootings in general.
McFadden Shooting Scare
Alondra Cifuentes, Editor-in-Chief of Digital Media • September 25, 2024

On Tuesday, September 17, 2024, McFadden Institute of Technology was put on lock down. The K-8 school was on lock down due to an active shooter on campus. This was the only school around the area to go...

Pictured is an early voting center in New Orleans. Early voting typically starts a month before the election.
2024 Presidential Debate Recap
Jason Verde, Staff Writer • September 25, 2024

The 2024 Presidential debate occurred early this month, and a lot happened in the debate that could prove to be useful for everyone to know. Before we get into the meat and potatoes of the debate, we must...

Homeless individuals in Skid Row, Los Angeles, California camped against the streets of the city. This photo shows the harsh circumstances these people face out on the streets as it could be seen in many cities around southern California.
Homeless Crisis In Southern California
Fernando Torres Catalan, Social Media Manager • September 25, 2024

In Southern California, you see people who are less fortunate on the streets. Whether it be the streets of Los Angeles, Long Beach, or Santa Ana- where many Segerstrom High School students live- you can...

During the California heat wave, a total of three fires started. The Airport fire was expanding through Orange and Riverside county and it was spreading quickly.
Fires start in California due to heat wave
Alondra Cifuentes, Editor-in-Chief of Digital Media • September 17, 2024

In the past week, California has gone through a heat wave where the temperature reached as high as triple digits. As a result, there were a total of three fires around the area of Los Angeles and Orange...

The Inuit Dome in Inglewood as seen from a nearby building on the night Mexican artist Peso Pluma performed at the arena for his Exodo tour.
New Intuit Dome Opens In Inglewood
Fernando Torres Catalan, Social Media Manager • September 11, 2024

On August 15, 2024, the new Los Angeles Clippers home opened to the public for a sell-out Bruno Mars show. This new arena is located in the Hollywood Park area in Inglewood, California, which also houses...

The inside of Wells Fargo Stadium, the current home of the 76ers. The team's Lease ends in 2031, which has the team in a rush to find a new home.
Philly 76ers “Seriously” Consider Offer To Move To New Jersey
Jason Verde, Staff Writer • September 11, 2024

To the surprise of many, the Philadelphia 76ers said that they were “seriously” considering an offer made to them for them to move to Camden, New Jersey. Currently, the Sixers are in Philadelphia and...

Segerstrom News Today | Season 2 | Episode 1
October 3, 2024
Segerstrom News Today | Season 1 | Episode 4
May 19, 2024
Jags Talk Podcast: Season 3, Episode 2
October 3, 2024

Topic: Trying Trader Joe's fall items

Jags Talk Podcast: Season 3, Episode 1
September 16, 2024

Topic: What does the new school year means to us?

Poll Archive: Who would win in a fight? Deadpool or Wolverine?
Poll Archive: Who would win in a fight? Deadpool or Wolverine?
Maximous Contreras, Pollster • September 11, 2024
The Fashion Design Club held their first meeting on September 18, 2024. They introduced their board and played a game of jeopardy based on fashion and the board members.
The new fashion design club offers students new experiences
Valeria Flores, Staff Writer • September 30, 2024

This is the first time that Segerstrom has ever offered a fashion design club to students. Through it, participants have the opportunity to design...

Here are some examples of how seniors decorate the boxes to show their unique personalities.
Senior Boxes on the Rise
Celeste Carmona, Senior Section Editor • August 27, 2024

Senior Boxes have gained massive popularity in the past few years due to social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram. Senior boxes are boxes...

Joshua Vu attending the 100 Student Scholars at the district with his family.
Senior Sendoff #Classof2024: Joshua Vu
Emy Hernandez, Staff Writer • May 29, 2024

Joshua Vu is the news editor for Segerstrom News and a senior who will be attending UCI. He’s one of many students willing to lend a hand when...

Kaylie Amaya, a graduating senior from the Segerstrom News team.
Senior Sendoff #Classof2024: Kaylie Amaya
Mayah Reyes, Staff Writer • May 29, 2024

Throughout her four years at Segerstrom News, Kaylie has contributed in many different ways. To begin, in her first year she briefly wrote a...

Football season has kicked off, making many fans excited to start attending games for the competition and the amazing atmosphere. The University of Southern California recently played in their home opener, which allowed all Trojan fans to celebrate their first win.
Football season begins for all levels
Alondra Cifuentes and Celeste Carmona September 17, 2024

As a new fall sports season begins, football fans are excited to start watching their favorite teams for another season. Football teams across...

There were many sports that participated in the summer games 2024. Now that the games are over, here is a recap.
Summer Olympics 2024 Recap
Alondra Cifuentes, Editor-in-Chief of Digital Media • September 4, 2024

This year, the Summer Olympics were held in Paris, France. Many people were very excited that the Olympics were in their city and couldn't wait...

The Softball season ended with an intense game between our Lady Jags and the Garden Grove Argonauts. The game ended with the Argonauts prevailing with a score of 5-0.
Catching Up with the Softball Season
Joshua Vu, News Editor • May 7, 2024

With the softball season concluding, the Segerstrom Softball team has played their last game for this school year. They had a great run with...

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Strategic planning and commitment is necessary for AP exam preparation and developing an effective strategy can increase the chances of success.
How to Prepare for AP Exams
Melanie Vargas, Senior Copy Editor • May 10, 2024

The AP exams are coming up soon, so preparing and developing the best review techniques is essential to achieve the best results. For students...

Thanksgiving is annually beloved for its theme of family, thankfulness and food.
Thanksgiving, an overshadowed holiday
Joshua Vu, News Editor • November 17, 2023

Across the United States, millions of families celebrate Thanksgiving every year, whether that be through family gatherings, a lavish feast,...

Sparking conversations about blindness spreads awareness and makes the world a more accessible place.
Visually impaired student answers FAQs about blindness
Sofia Nevarez, Staff Writer • October 27, 2023

Most Segerstrom students have spotted me navigating campus with my white cane. Sometimes, they nearly collide with me and stammer a horrified...

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle: Mutant Mayhem was released on August 2nd, 2023. But as we explore in the article, we can see the turtles aren't all one in the same to this most modern version.
A Comprehensive Guide to the Ninja Turtles
Mayah Reyes, Senior Copy Editor • September 25, 2024

Through the advancement of technology and new minds working on the series, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle franchise has grown since its debut...

The Fiestas Patrias event included many educational booths to help children understand their heritage better. This interactive activity encouraged children to stick a pin in the spot their family is from and sparked many conversations about Mexican heritage.
Downtown Santa Ana Hosts Fiestas Patrias
Celeste Carmona, Senior Section Editor • September 24, 2024

On September 14th through the 15th, the Historic District in Downtown Santa Ana hosted Fiestas Patrias to celebrate Mexican Independence Day....

A picture of an advertisement supporting the event. This was the 40th VMA which was held at the UBS Arena on September 11th.
VMAS 2024 Recap
Fernando Torres Catalan, Social Media Manager • September 19, 2024

On September 11, 2024, the 40th annual Video Music Awards took place. The event was hosted in the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York. This year's...

Compton born Kendrick Lamar is set to perform in New Orleans, Louisiana for the Super Bowl 59 halftime show making this his second appearance at the Super Bowl
Kendrick Lamar To Headline The Super Bowl Halftime Show
Fernando Torres Catalan, Social Media Manager • September 18, 2024

The SuperBowl is among the most-watched sports events that are hosted in various American cities annually. The event is centered around American...

"Espresso" off of Sabrina Carpenter's latest album Short n Sweet has brought her a lot of success and has even become her first top five on the Billboard Hot 100's chart.
Short ‘n’ Sweet Album Review
Melanie Vargas, Editor-in-Chief of Print Media • September 13, 2024

Pop singer Sabrina Carpenter released her sixth studio album Short ‘n’ Sweet on August 23, 2024. The album has 12 tracks, each distinct from...

2024 saw the release of a plethora of movies that delighted diverse groups of audiences. Let's look at some reviews of the top blockbusters!
2024 Movies Recap
Hannah Reyes, Staff Writer • September 10, 2024

From having to hold your breath and hide behind your hands while watching eerie and unsettling movies like Longlegs, to nearly falling out your...

The Guts Bus Experience was held at the Irvine Spectrum Center along with many pop-ups. The bus was decorated on the inside and outside with all things Olivia.
Olivia Rodrigo kicks off her second world tour
Valeria Flores, Staff Writer • August 30, 2024

Female popstar Olivia Rodrigo debuted her sophomore album GUTS on September 8, 2023,  which she announced the tour dates for on September 15,...