• September 10College Rep visits are starting this week! The Stanford University admissions rep will be in the Higher Education Center this Thursday, September 12 during lunch and USC on Tuesday, September 17. College Rep visits are open to all Jaguars. Check your email or the Higher Ed's instagram to sign up to meet with the reps.
  • September 10"Listen up freshman! On Wednesday, September 25th, your Link Crew leaders are hosting a donut fishing event in the senior center during both lunches. Make sure to participate for the chance to win a prize!"
  • September 10KIWIN’s is holding their FIRST MEETING THIS THURSDAY in the HIGHER ED CENTER during both lunches! come on by to learn about us and receive a chance at winning free merch!
  • September 10Interested in asking that special someone to the dance? Let ASB help you out! ASB is selling "asking" posters at the ASB window starting at $10. Don't wait until the last minute!!!
The Student News Site of Segerstrom High School

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Segerstrom News

Segerstrom News

The Student News Site of Segerstrom High School
Avery Ngo

Avery Ngo, Editor-in-Chief

Avery Ngo is a Segerstrom senior and the editor-in-chief of The Jag Journal. She’s a book addict and enjoys every genre but sci-fi, especially fantasy, thrillers, and nonfiction. Her interest in books has translated into her love for journalism writing.  When she’s not reading or writing, Avery enjoys swimming, running, biking, and hot yoga with Bella, the photo editor.

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The keto eating plan is all about minimizing carbs to hopefully lower blood sugar, insulin levels, and result in weight loss.

Everything You Need to Know About the Keto Diet

Avery Ngo and Isabella Do
April 19, 2022
From left to right, Matthew Dinh, Han Hoang, and Brandon Nguyen are all excited to graduate and go to college.

Segerstrom College Acceptances

Avery Ngo and Isabella Do
March 28, 2022
Students are anxiously waiting for their college decisions to finally come out this month.

March: College Decision Month

Avery Ngo and Isabella Do
March 15, 2022
Students from Segerstrom High School enjoyed their relaxing four day weekend.

What did you do over President’s Day weekend?

Avery Ngo and Isabella Do
February 24, 2022
Justice Breyer will retire, allowing Biden to choose the next Justice.

Justice Breyer’s Retirement

Avery Ngo
January 26, 2022
Everyday Eatery serves their delicious "Green Brekkie Bowl" with quinoa, egg, feta, kale, pesto, arugula, brussel sprouts, and walnuts.

Best Breakfast Spots Within the OC

Avery Ngo and Isabella Do
January 18, 2022
Pro-life activists protest outside the Supreme Court on Wednesday.

Mississippi Abortion Law Heard by the Supreme Court

Avery Ngo and Isabella Do
December 2, 2021
Plastic in the ocean is a huge problem in today's society and humans are directly affected through eating fish.

It’s Time To Rethink Sushi

Avery Ngo and Isabella Do
November 16, 2021
A girl chases a boy in honor of Sadie Hawkins Day. (Image courtesy of Wikipedia)

The Sexism Behind Sadie Hawkins

Avery Ngo and Isabella Do
October 8, 2021
Mr. Bradshaw smiles underneath his mask after his fourth period just left for lunch.

Uncovering the History Behind Our History Teacher

Avery Ngo and Isabella Do
September 29, 2021
Students walk around the campus during their lunch break, following mask protocol.

Segerstrom’s New Controversial COVID-19 Protocols

Avery Ngo
September 13, 2021
Senator Tim Scott gives his response to President Joe Biden's address to Congress.

The Future of the Republican Party

Avery Ngo
May 28, 2021
High school students from all over Santa Ana took SAT or PSAT tests for free on a district mandated day in 2017. Photo Couresy of: SAUSD

Justifying the UC Decision to Get Rid of the SAT

Avery Ngo
April 23, 2021
A study by Stop AAPI Hate showed that Asian American hate crimes have disproportionately affected women. Photo courtesy of: Pixabay

Why Asian Hate Crimes Are on the Rise

Avery Ngo
March 26, 2021
Anderson Truong smiles for the camera as he is volunteering for the Fountain Valley Easter Egg Hunt. Photo courtesy of: Anderson Truong

Senior Spotlight: Anderson Truong

Avery Ngo
March 8, 2021
Ngo’s collection of books, Gild, Pathfinder, and The Masks of Under among them.

Review: Three Unique Fantasy Books to Read Right Now

Avery Ngo
March 2, 2021
Mandy Len Catron gives a speech about how falling love is the easy part. Photo Courtesy of: TED

Opinion: Can 36 questions really make someone fall in love?

Avery Ngo
February 11, 2021
Yadira Zenteno, senior at Segerstrom High School and Managing Editor at "The Jag Journal" smiles at the camera.

Senior Spotlight: Yadira Zenteno

Avery Ngo
February 2, 2021
An elementary school student works hard over Zoom. Photo courtesy of: Zoom

Opinion: Hard Work is Overrated

Avery Ngo
January 20, 2021
Students work diligently at this learning lab in Santa Ana. Photo Courtesy of: Santa Ana

Learning Labs Provide Opportunities For SAUSD Students

Avery Ngo
December 11, 2020
Roger’s Gardens offers some of the prettiest Christmas decorations and trees in Southern California. Photo Courtesy of: Roger’s Gardens

Best Ways to Celebrate the Holidays During Quarantine in Orange County

Avery Ngo
November 22, 2020
Last year’s photo of Kreation’s members. Photo courtesy of: Kreation’s Instagram

Four Clubs to Join at Segerstrom

Avery Ngo
November 1, 2020
ASB Co-President Katrina Nguyen (middle) poses with junior Giovana Mondragon (left) and senior Kayla Enciso (right), wearing colorful outfits commemorating last year’s Spirit Week.

ASB Plans for the Upcoming Year

Avery Ngo
October 27, 2020
Senior Sendoff #Classof2020

Senior Sendoff #Classof2020

Avery Ngo, Web Editor
May 27, 2020
A collection of one teenager’s favorite books.

Why Young Adults Need to Stop Reading YA Fiction

Avery Ngo, Web Editor
April 19, 2020
Segerstrom's swim team warms up in the water before the meet begins.

Swim Meet vs Sage Hill

Avery Ngo
March 2, 2020
MIchelle Phan (10), Christie Vu (11), Saul Cervera (11), and Alberto Ramirez (11) stand together proudly after attending the celebratory luncheon.

Poetry Contest Update

Avery Ngo
February 6, 2020
Thirteen’s cover shows the jury seats of the “Trial of the Century.” Photo courtesy of: Amazon

Thirteen Book Review

Avery Ngo
January 31, 2020
Michelle Phan, the winner of the Segerstrom High School’s 4th Annual Poetry Contest, smiles proudly at the camera after finding out she won the contest.

Segerstrom High School’s 4th Annual Poetry Contest

Avery Ngo
January 24, 2020
What do you plan to do over winter break?

What do you plan to do over winter break?

Avery Ngo
December 18, 2019
Bella Do stands proudly as Clara, holding her Nutcracker.

The Nutcracker Review

Avery Ngo
December 10, 2019
Alicia Quiroz, Mock Trial Club President, stands proudly in front of a professional space.

Q&A with Mock Trial President Alicia Quiroz

Avery Ngo
November 13, 2019
Book Review: The Poppy War

Book Review: The Poppy War

Avery Ngo, Web and Section Editor, Staff Writer
October 29, 2019
Photo courtesy of: Amazon

The Hating Game Review

Avery Ngo, Web Editor and Section Editor
October 10, 2019
Serena Williams angrily argues with the referee during the women’s final of the U.S. Open Tournament. Photo courtesy of: AP News

Unapologetically Angry

Avery Ngo
October 6, 2019
Eva Ledesma, an 11th grader at Segerstrom, diligently studies for her math class by solving problems in her notebook.

Studying Tips and Tricks

Avery Ngo
October 6, 2019
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