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Putting Yourself on the Line
Putting Yourself on the Line
Keating Cummings, Opinions Editor | February 11, 2025

Public speaking is a skill many people detest to exercise, but there is no doubt that it is one of life’s most useful abilities. From presentations to speeches, public speaking is used in almost all contexts of life and it is an essential aspect of whatever it is you are doing. It is used as a means...

Where Our Class of 2024 Went!
Christmas in a Warzone
Christmas in a Warzone
Lili Bazargan, Editor-in-Chief | January 6, 2025

Christmas is a time of joy, family, and celebration; however, for many worldwide, Christmas looks very different. For families living in war zones, Christmas does not eliminate the constant fear of death....

Putting Yourself on the Line
Putting Yourself on the Line
Keating Cummings, Opinions Editor | February 11, 2025

Public speaking is a skill many people detest to exercise, but there is no doubt that it is one of life’s most useful abilities. From presentations to speeches, public speaking is used in almost all...

The Varsity (blue) and JV (black) girls taking a celebratory photo after winning 1st and 2nd at the Clovis Invitational.
Laguna Beach Girls Cross Country: A Season to Remember
Saya Snyder and Hayleigh Martino | October 30, 2024

The Laguna Beach High School girls cross country team has been having an exceptional season, setting new standards and making their community proud. With a roster full of talented athletes and dedicated...

9 to 5: The LBHS Spring Musical Stars Three Powerhouse Women
9 to 5: The LBHS Spring Musical Stars Three Powerhouse Women
Lili Bazargan, Editor-in-Chief | February 5, 2025

From the moment I step into the small recording room, the energy is palpable. The three stars of the LBHS 2025 Spring Musical, 9 to 5, radiate an infectious enthusiasm that fills the space.  Maris...

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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
“Echoes of Connection”: How People We Meet Shape Us
“Echoes of Connection”: How People We Meet Shape Us
Elise Schultz, Photography Manager | September 25, 2024

Since the beginning of our lives, we have interacted with people. From when we were little kids asking to pet someone’s dog to when we needed...

Holiday Movies: A must-need for a cozy holiday season
Holiday Movies: A must-need for a cozy holiday season
Michelle Blunk, Social Media | January 10, 2025

As the holiday season and winter have begun, many have started to cozy up and watch their favorite holiday movies. Each movie has a fun and exciting...