Does social media have a effect on the lack of sleep and academics? Gabriela Cuevas Quebrado, Thomas Shirk, and Isa Iturra May 19, 2026
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. 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. February 10, 2026
