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Sal, Inspiring Positivity Through Connection 
Sal, Inspiring Positivity Through Connection 
Van Gianesin, Sports Reporter | June 11, 2025

Every school has that one person who makes it feel like home for many students: that person is Sal. As a campus supervisor, Sal’s role goes far beyond simply overseeing the hallways. He’s the heart of the school, the one person students know will always greet them with a smile, ask how their day...

Where Our Class of 2024 Went!
LBHS Principal, Dr. Jason Allemann
Do new ICE policies affect LBHS policies? In short, no.
Lili Bazargan and Zealan Munsey | March 17, 2025

On January 20, 2025, President Donald J. Trump was inaugurated to his second term in office. On the first day, he signed several executive orders targeting various issues he’d promised to deliver on...

Substitute with a Soundtrack: Mr. Burnz’s Mic and Mission
Substitute with a Soundtrack: Mr. Burnz’s Mic and Mission
Van Gianesin, Aidan Delgado, and Sophia Conrad | June 11, 2025

At LBHS, someone has been making waves in the classroom and on the stage. Mr. Burnz, a substitute teacher by day and an aspiring rapper by night, captivated the audience during his spectacular performance...

3 Islands, 6 Days
3 Islands, 6 Days
Elise Schultz, Photography Manager
Boys’ Soccer Captures CIF Division 4
Boys’ Soccer Captures CIF Division 4
Kyra Zaengle, Sports Reporter | April 30, 2025

The Laguna Beach High School Boys Soccer team wrapped up an incredible season this year and came out on top, clinching the CIF Division 4 title after a neck-and-neck battle against Yucaipa. This marks...

A Modern Take on a Historical Icon: Marie Antoinette (2006)
A Modern Take on a Historical Icon: Marie Antoinette (2006)
Sofi Fazio, Social Media | June 11, 2025

Sofia Coppola's Marie Antoinette (2006) is a visually stunning film that reimagines the life of one of history's most controversial queens. Instead of delivering a more traditional historical drama filled...

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Across the front pages of numerous publications in 1952, Christine Jorgensen was celebrated both as a World War II veteran and a transgender actress. 70 years later, trans people are demonized in the media.
Equipping teachers with tools to talk to Trans youth
Oliver Behunin, Brush and Palette Outside Reporter | April 5, 2023

I have been deprogramming my ideas on gender since middle school, but most people are just starting now. It’s a constant battle and one that...

Beauty in a Box
Beauty in a Box
Yodi Carrucciu, Brush and Palette Outside Reporter
Image Credits: Kids First Pediatrics
The Ongoing Battle Between Self vs. Social Media
Elise Schultz, Photography Manager | April 28, 2025

Social Media is a highlight reel that features only the most positive aspects of each poster’s life. Many teenagers fall into the trap of believing...

E-bikes in Laguna Beach
E-bikes in Laguna Beach
Van Gianesin, Sports Reporter | June 11, 2025

E-biking has made its way to Laguna Beach, and it has become a prevalent mode of transportation for teens and pre-teens in Laguna. However, are...