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Youth voters could shape Congress
Youth voters could shape Congress
Zealan Munsey, Editor-in-Chief | September 25, 2025

In the latter part of 2026, it is more important than ever to register to vote. As seniors approach the voting age, the first election many will be able to participate in is the midterms. While college, family, and other milestones may be priorities, the midterms will shape the country’s policies and...

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Youth voters could shape Congress
Youth voters could shape Congress
Zealan Munsey, Editor-in-Chief | September 25, 2025

In the latter part of 2026, it is more important than ever to register to vote. As seniors approach the voting age, the first election many will be able to participate in is the midterms. While college,...

Music & It’s Place at LBHS
Music & It’s Place at LBHS
Van Gianesin, News Reporter | September 18, 2025

To many, music is no more than a random assortment of frequencies carrying little meaning beyond the entertainment it provides; however, for others, it’s far more than that. Music is a means of expression...

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...