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Delaney showing off some items for Five DanceWear
A Glimpse Into Delaney McCarthy’s Dance Journey
Saya Snyder and Hayleigh Martino | May 20, 2025

If you’ve ever seen one of Laguna Beach High School’s dance performances, chances are you’ve seen Delaney McCarthy. A sophomore with a huge presence on stage, Delaney is one of the standout members of the school’s Dance Company. Her talent is clear to anyone who’s watched her perform, but what...

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...

Delaney showing off some items for Five DanceWear
A Glimpse Into Delaney McCarthy’s Dance Journey
Saya Snyder and Hayleigh Martino | May 20, 2025

If you’ve ever seen one of Laguna Beach High School’s dance performances, chances are you’ve seen Delaney McCarthy. A sophomore with a huge presence on stage, Delaney is one of the standout members...

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...

“Sinners” Bites Deep -  And Begs Questions
“Sinners” Bites Deep – And Begs Questions
Zealan Munsey, Editor-in-Chief | April 26, 2025

Ryan Coogler’s Sinners hit a higher notch in a world of magnificent movies. The esteemed director’s fifth film once again featured Michael B. Jordan. Together, they deliver an action horror that will...

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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...

How Generative AI is One of the Biggest Environmental Killers and Detriments to our World
How Generative AI is One of the Biggest Environmental Killers and Detriments to our World
Katie Jeffers, Arts & Entertainment Editor | May 19, 2025

While generative AI is a revolutionary tool, it significantly damages our world. In the past few years, the use and furtherment of generative...