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Joseph Thomas, 18, who migrated to the U.S. from Venezuela with his family in 2023, poses in his room in Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S. February 7, 2026. REUTERS/Go Nakamura
The Current State of Venezuela
March 1, 2026
Screenshot of official JEA Logo from website https://jea.org/
Journalism Education Association
February 27, 2026
Dr. Cameron Hord
SGT does Check-Ins for SPSA Goals and How They are Progressing
February 25, 2026
A U.S. Justice Department logo or seal showing Justice Department headquarters, known as "Main Justice," is seen behind the podium in the Department's headquarters briefing room before a news conference with the Attorney General in Washington, January 24, 2023. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
DOJ Releases 3 Million Files of the Jeffery Epstein Files
February 18, 2026
Extended Day Cuts
Extended Day Cuts
January 26, 2026
A U.S. Justice Department logo or seal showing Justice Department headquarters, known as "Main Justice," is seen behind the podium in the Department's headquarters briefing room before a news conference with the Attorney General in Washington, January 24, 2023. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
DOJ Releases 3 Million Files of the Jeffery Epstein Files
February 18, 2026
Screenshot taken from the SDHS Website. https://sdhs.sandiegounified.org/academics/international_baccalaureate_program
Is the International Baccalaureate workload too stressful for students?
February 11, 2026
Patrick Goddard, Teacher and Chair of the School Governance Team.
SGT and SSC meetings and importance
January 27, 2026
Visitors view racks for data servers, GPUs and CPUs during a tour inside the Nebius AI UK data centre, a new facility hosting NVIDIA and other computer firms, at Ark Data Centres, in Chertsey, Britain, November 6, 2025. REUTERS/Toby Melville
Is AI Ruining The Consumer Market?
January 27, 2026
A screen capture of the SDHS student clubs approved by the ASB on January 16, 2026 shows club listed from the previous academic year. https://sdhs.sandiegounified.org/caver_life/student_clubs
SDHS Website Has Outdated Information for ASB-Approved Student Clu
January 16, 2026
Students attend the JEA/NSPA Convention in Seattle, WA. April, 2025
Letter from the Board
March 3, 2026
Letter from the Editor—January
Letter from the Editor—January
January 23, 2026
A United States Postal Service (USPS) mail delivery truck is seen in Queens, New York City, U.S., May 9, 2022. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly
Letter from the editor
November 30, 2025
People walk by The New York Times building in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., September 16, 2025. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper
EIC Introduction
November 17, 2025
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EIC letter to new reporters
October 15, 2025
Track Athletes Set High Goals as a New Season Approaches
Track Athletes Set High Goals as a New Season Approaches
March 13, 2026
SDHS Cavers Boys Varsity Wrestling Season Recap
SDHS Cavers Boys Varsity Wrestling Season Recap
March 3, 2026
The effect of injuries on athletes
The effect of injuries on athletes
February 25, 2026
San Diego High School Varsity Boys Lacrosse practice at Balboa Park Stadium on February 19, 2026.
New Season, New Energy for Caver Lacrosse
February 20, 2026
From the SDHS Girls Lacrosse Instagram account
From Roster to Reality
February 19, 2026
Visitors view racks for data servers, GPUs and CPUs during a tour inside the Nebius AI UK data centre, a new facility hosting NVIDIA and other computer firms, at Ark Data Centres, in Chertsey, Britain, November 6, 2025. REUTERS/Toby Melville
Is AI Ruining The Consumer Market?
January 27, 2026
People participate in a protest organized by Columbia University students and professors against U.S. President Donald J. Trump's immigration policies and to demand that the school establish itself as a sanctuary campus, in New York City, U.S., February 5, 2026. REUTERS/Amr Alfiky
SDHS And the New ICE
December 18, 2025
Tyler Robinson, accused in the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk, appears during a hearing in 4th District Court in Provo, Utah, U.S. on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026. Trent Nelson/Pool via REUTERS
Charlie Kirk: A Death Covered by Division
September 14, 2025
Upcoming Art Show In SDHS
Upcoming Art Show In SDHS
March 11, 2026
Screenshot taken from Inside the Cave video on January 19th 2026
Preparations for Spring Choral Concert
January 12, 2026
Our Theater Club
Our Theater Club
November 20, 2025
A view of the logo of fashion retailer H&M on one of its branches in Copenhagen, Denmark, March 26, 2024. REUTERS/Tom Little
Fashions at SDHS
October 15, 2025
Passersby look at used clothing for sale at an ambulant thrift shop along a street in metro Manila, Philippines January 25, 2017. Picture taken January 25, 2017. REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco
Fall 2025 Student Fashion from a Foreigner’s Point of View
October 9, 2025
Isa Iturra | A freshman at San Diego high school graduating in 2029. She serves at the editor-in-chief for the school News site, the Russ. She is a very passionate writer and was inspired to join journalism because of her interest in writing, sharing her views, stories, and opinions with others.
Isa Iturra | A freshman at San Diego high school graduating in 2029. She serves at the editor-in-chief for the school News site, the Russ. She is a very passionate writer and was inspired to join journalism because of her interest in writing, sharing her views, stories, and opinions with others.
February 10, 2026
Nathan Williams | A senior inside his class of 2026 at San Diego High School and an active member of his school and local community. He is currently the Website Managing Editor for The Russ newspaper publication while also dabbling in the writing aspects here and there. Nathan has been apart of The Russ for a year and half now and has seen the uptick in participation and overall positive response to the publication as a whole. He is really looking forward to seeing what new knowledge and information the JEA Convention will bring to The Russ and its staff, for the future endeavors planned.
Nathan Williams | A senior inside his class of 2026 at San Diego High School and an active member of his school and local community. He is currently the Website Managing Editor for The Russ newspaper publication while also dabbling in the writing aspects here and there. Nathan has been apart of The Russ for a year and half now and has seen the uptick in participation and overall positive response to the publication as a whole. He is really looking forward to seeing what new knowledge and information the JEA Convention will bring to The Russ and its staff, for the future endeavors planned.
February 10, 2026
Kennedy Murphy | A senior graduating in 2026 and a member of The Russ Journalism at San Diego High School. She serves as the Managing Video Editor of the club and enjoys sports coverage and reporting on local politics. Kennedy has taken multiple journalism and video production classes throughout high school and is interested in pursuing media, business, and politics in college.
Kennedy Murphy | A senior graduating in 2026 and a member of The Russ Journalism at San Diego High School. She serves as the Managing Video Editor of the club and enjoys sports coverage and reporting on local politics. Kennedy has taken multiple journalism and video production classes throughout high school and is interested in pursuing media, business, and politics in college.
February 10, 2026

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Joseph Thomas, 18, who migrated to the U.S. from Venezuela with his family in 2023, poses in his room in Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S. February 7, 2026. REUTERS/Go Nakamura
The Current State of Venezuela
James Webb, Student Reporter • March 1, 2026

There has been a lot of disbelief and uncertainty surrounding the recent events happening in both the United States and Venezuela. Some people...

Journalism Education Association
Hazel Jensen, Student Reporter • February 27, 2026

Most people can’t say that they’ve attended the largest journalism conference in America. This year,...

SGT does Check-Ins for SPSA Goals and How They are Progressing
Jose Fernando Ortiz, Student Reporter • February 25, 2026

The School Governance Team (SGT) has its mid-year check-in on their School Plan for Student Achievement...

Showcase
What Is the JEA Conference?
What Is the JEA Conference?
Kennedy Murphy, Managing Video Editor • March 11, 2026

The Fallen Giant
The Fallen Giant
Ethan Ramirez, Video Reporter • January 9, 2026

Breast Cancer Awareness Walk
Breast Cancer Awareness Walk
Ethan Ramirez, Reporter • November 20, 2025

People walk by The New York Times building in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., September 16, 2025. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper
EIC Introduction
Isa Iturra, Editor in Chief • November 17, 2025

My name is Isa Iturra, and I am honored to say I am The Russ’s new Editor in Chief for the 2025-2026 school year. The Russ published its first...

Opinion
A U.S. Justice Department logo or seal showing Justice Department headquarters, known as "Main Justice," is seen behind the podium in the Department's headquarters briefing room before a news conference with the Attorney General in Washington, January 24, 2023. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
DOJ Releases 3 Million Files of the Jeffery Epstein Files
Juan Deloya Avalos, Student Reporter • February 18, 2026

Jeffrey Epstein was a wealthy financier who was arrested in 2019 on federal charges for sex trafficking minors. His crimes continue to remain...

Screenshot taken from the SDHS Website. https://sdhs.sandiegounified.org/academics/international_baccalaureate_program
Is the International Baccalaureate workload too stressful for students?
Hussein Inaya, Student Reporter • February 11, 2026
Long assignments, challenging exams, and extended essays have left some students in the IB program at San Diego High School recently facing a rigorous schedule that tests both their academic skills and endurance.
Patrick Goddard, Teacher and Chair of the School Governance Team.
SGT and SSC meetings and importance
Jose Ortiz, Student Reporter • January 27, 2026

The School Governance Team (SGT) canceled its most recent meeting due to time constraints. This appears to happen often due to representative...

Arts & Entertainment
Upcoming Art Show In SDHS
Upcoming Art Show In SDHS
Christopher Trudeau, Student Reporter • March 11, 2026

On March 25, the SDHS Art program will host an art show to feature Cavers and their skills. The art will...

Screenshot taken from Inside the Cave video on January 19th 2026
Preparations for Spring Choral Concert
Maya Chavez, Student Reporter • January 12, 2026

As we begin Semester 2 here at SDHS, Ms. Francis is preparing for the next concert. The concert is set...

Our Theater Club
Ethan Ramirez, Reporter • November 20, 2025

Fashions at SDHS
Corece Johnson, Student Writer • October 15, 2025

On September 15th, San Diego High School's hallways felt less like a school and more like a fashion runway. You could see oversized hoodies,...

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Sports
Track Athletes Set High Goals as a New Season Approaches
Sports
Track Athletes Set High Goals as a New Season Approaches
Jaden Webb, Student Student Reporter • March 13, 2026

As a new season arises for the Cavers, Track and Field athletes prepare for their new season with higher expectations for this year and plan...

SDHS Cavers Boys Varsity Wrestling Season Recap
SDHS Cavers Boys Varsity Wrestling Season Recap
Dominick Espalin, Student Reporter • March 3, 2026
The effect of injuries on athletes
The effect of injuries on athletes
Brendan Kelly, Student Reporter • February 25, 2026
San Diego High School Varsity Boys Lacrosse practice at Balboa Park Stadium on February 19, 2026.
New Season, New Energy for Caver Lacrosse
Angelina Beltran, Student Reporter • February 20, 2026
From the SDHS Girls Lacrosse Instagram account
From Roster to Reality
Corece Johnson, Student • February 19, 2026
Inside The Cave
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March 23, 2026

Inside the Cave, Wednesday Edition, March 18, 2026
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