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Brush and Palette

The student news site of Laguna Beach High School

Brush and Palette

Sun rises over the Pacific Ocean on a Tuesday morning in January, casting a warm glow across the waves of Laguna Beach, California.
Psychology of hitting “snooze” vs. multiple alarms
Keating Cummings, News Editor | November 6, 2025

With the Winter Solstice approaching and dark, cold mornings looming ahead, getting out of bed is going to become just that much harder for people of all ages and occupations. Nobody wants to wake up to their first alarm when the sun has not even hit the horizon, so what's the better option: hitting...

Where Our Class of 2024 Went!
The protection of SNAP benefits
The protection of SNAP benefits
Jude Lifeset, Editor-in-Chief | November 6, 2025

For many families in America, the grocery store has become a place of many questions, uncertainties, and overwhelming choices. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, was a way to ease...

The power of the ocean: What it means to students on a deeper level
The power of the ocean: What it means to students on a deeper level
Amelie Ford, Features Reporter | November 10, 2025

Laguna Beach is not just a place; it's a lifestyle, and locals are well aware of that. The ocean is a significant part of everyday life in the small beach town, not only because it's so close, but because...

Superstar problems… what’s next for Liverpool?
Superstar problems… what’s next for Liverpool?
Zealan Munsey, Editor-in-Chief | October 22, 2025

While it’s not time to panic, fans can only wonder what comes next when their expensive superstars do not perform multiple games into the season. In the case of Liverpool, it appears neither the supporters...

Biscuits and berries galore
Biscuits and berries galore
Amelie Ford, Features Reporter | October 16, 2025

Whether the actors are screaming, crying, dancing, or frolicking around with berries and biscuits, Laguna Beach High School’s fall play, Emma, continues to stun audiences. With the 2025-26 theater season...

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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...

Seniors, You Are Not Alone!
Seniors, You Are Not Alone!
Elise Schultz, Opinions Editor | October 16, 2025

As the sun begins to set on productive academic days, it is no secret that back-to-school marks a time for a full range of new beginnings. From...