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David Lynch’s Voice of Love in a World of Evil– A Tribute
David Lynch’s Voice of Love in a World of Evil– A Tribute
Katie Jeffers, Arts & Entertainment Editor | April 18, 2025

On the morning of January 16th, I woke up to the news that my favorite filmmaker had passed away. David Lynch, one of the most influential artists of our time, had died. I’m not one to obsess over celebrities, but Lynch was one of those I so badly wanted to meet one day. He was the person who taught...

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...

David Lynch’s Voice of Love in a World of Evil– A Tribute
David Lynch’s Voice of Love in a World of Evil– A Tribute
Katie Jeffers, Arts & Entertainment Editor | April 18, 2025

On the morning of January 16th, I woke up to the news that my favorite filmmaker had passed away. David Lynch, one of the most influential artists of our time, had died. I’m not one to obsess over celebrities,...

Why We Love Our Club
Why We Love Our Club
Zealan Munsey, Editor-in-Chief | March 17, 2025

As Dani Rojas says in the hit football show Ted Lasso, “football is life” for many worldwide. Football is a birthright; parents run around the house, schoolyards echo with chants and cheers. There...

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...