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The student news site of Laguna Beach High School

Brush and Palette
Tatum Brennan

Tatum Brennan, Health Editor

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Lauren Norrix ‘25 poses for a photo after winning Best Actress of the Year at the Spirit of the MACYS. She has prepared for this moment since May 2025, when she was announced as a nominee. (Photo Courtesy of LBUSD Theatre)

The Pipeline from Dancer to Singer, Lauren Norrix ‘25

Tatum Brennan, Health Editor
June 6, 2025
A Look Into The Art Department

A Look Into The Art Department

Tatum Brennan, Health Editor
January 1, 2025
Dual Enrollment offers an extensive amount of benefits for high school students.

Dual Enrollment offers an extensive amount of benefits for high school students.

Tatum Brennan, Health Editor
September 23, 2024
Infographic poster by Mental Health Innovation Network

The importance of mental health education in schools

Tatum Brennan, Editor in Chief
May 2, 2024
LBHS’ Cast of Mamma Mia ‘23 posing for a team photo radiating smiles. The theatre program previously participated in the award show but as of last year rejoined the program. (Dane Compton, Joe Joe Lieber, Jonah Goldstein, Felix Robbins, Mason Bruderer, Marco Calderon, Chris Hemley, Scarlett Wheaton, Luke Bruderer, TJ Simmons, Brooke Lattin, Luxy Bynum, Tash Denny, Amanda Nguyen. Breea Hobrecht, Maris Morgan, Soleil Farris, Catherine Jordan, and Claudette Basto)

LBHS Theatre successfully puts on another production and heads to the Spirit of the MACY Awards

Tatum Brennan and Kate Parker
March 21, 2024
Four ASB members pose for a photo at the Hispanic Heritage Month fruit stand last October. ASB collaborated with LBHS Persian Club this month to bring more awareness to their culture club. (Left to Right: Hayes Frith, Cady Dartez, Chloe O'loughlin, Riley Beason)

LBHS ASB engages with cultures throughout the 2023-2024 school year to celebrate heritage

Tatum Brennan, Editor in Chief
March 20, 2024
Taylor Swift poses for the camera at the Golden Globe Awards. She officially passed another Album of the Year win at this years Grammys.

Taylor Swift is not the issue; news outlets and social media are

Tatum Brennan, Editor in Chief
March 20, 2024
Art work by Elly Ruiz

World Music Club broadens the borders of the music regimen at LBHS

Tatum Brennan, Editor in Chief
March 1, 2024
LBHS students remember Malcolm X for his non-violent approach toward liberty and equity

LBHS students remember Malcolm X for his non-violent approach toward liberty and equity

Tatum Brennan and Zealan Munsey
February 28, 2024
Canva work by Tatum Brennan

What were people wearing to Winter Formal 2024?

Tatum Brennan, Editor in Chief
February 25, 2024
FLOW week creates environmentalists using guest speakers

FLOW week creates environmentalists using guest speakers

Tatum Brennan and Katie Jeffers
November 29, 2023
Students gathering around college admission officer for an informational college visit.

LBHS College and Career Center utilizes outside universities to enhance student’s knowledge

Tatum Brennan, Editor in Chief
November 19, 2023
Holes cast and crew pose for a photo with silly expressions. The crew had been working to curate the performance over the course of two weeks. (Left to right: Grace Barsamian, Bradley Roetz, Ziggy Edelman, Anna Sandquist, Kiera Robinson, Alfredo Rincon, Amanda Nguyen, Moises Ramirez, Rita Capano, Savannah Wald, Dane Bowers, Sydney Alderson, Sebastian Torres, Miwako Miki, Ayla Keller, Marlena Steinbach, Ally Notarianni, Malia Dull, Felix Robbins, Claudette Bastro, Joe Joe Lieber, Tatum Brennan, Arianna Cunningham, Elise Schultz, Lupita Javier-Morales, Max Barrow, Arlo Ramazan, Alexander Elyazal, Luxy Bynum. Maris Morgan, Mason Bruderer, TJ Simmons, Lila Tacklind, Marco Calderon, Sam O'Neill, Mallory Keller, Catherine Jordan, and Chloe Hajali).

LBHS Theatre presents Holes, the bonding of childhood and adulthood into one with tech

Tatum Brennan and Miwako Miki
November 5, 2023
Speak (2004) leaves viewers in awe and portrays a compelling teenage story

Speak (2004) leaves viewers in awe and portrays a compelling teenage story

Tatum Brennan, Editor in Chief
October 27, 2023
Rye Goods explores creating a natural way of living through a bakery

Rye Goods explores creating a natural way of living through a bakery

Tatum Brennan, Editor in Chief
October 13, 2023
Peer Mentor's set up friendship bracelet booth and spinning wheel with stickers and candy. The making of this booth was to bring LBHS students together as a community.

Laguna Beach High School brings awareness to Suicide Prevention Month

Tatum Brennan, Editor-in-Chief
September 20, 2023
Map of Laguna Beach High School campus and its exits

LBHS administration announces their security enhancement around campus

Tatum Brennan, Health Editor
May 21, 2023
Canva work by Tatum Brennan

It’s time to recognize the importance of “putting yourself out there”

Tatum Brennan, Health Editor
May 3, 2023
Mamma Mia cast dancing to “Money, Money, Money” while everyone circles around. They had all been spending the past 10 weeks practicing for this moment. (Left to Right: Catherine Jordan, Daniel Compton, Mia Rommerskwinkl, Leina Slocum, Felix Robbins, Kate Trevino, Joe Joe Lieber, Soleil Farris, TJ Simmons, Mason Bruderer, Claudette Basto, Tatum Brennan, Amanda Nguyen, Maris Morgan, Brooke Lattin, Jonah Goldstein, Scarlett Wheaton, Lila Goldstein)

Mamma Mia cast and crew unite to create their best performance

Tatum Brennan and Beatrice Loo
April 5, 2023
The coming-of-age film, Little Women (2019), captures the hearts of millions

The coming-of-age film, Little Women (2019), captures the hearts of millions

Tatum Brennan, Health Editor
April 5, 2023
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[Photo] Beauty in a Box

Yodi Carrucciu, Brush and Palette Outside Reporter
March 30, 2023
Students sit and meditate in a large circle around the Dugger Gym floor at LBHS. These yoga classes are taught by Staci Bina.

The benefits of yoga for high school students

Tatum Brennan, Health Editor
January 25, 2023
The connection between The Perks of Being a Wallflower and teenagers

The connection between The Perks of Being a Wallflower and teenagers

Tatum Brennan, Health Editor
January 19, 2023
Kelly Hesp celebrates with her students at the Fall 2022 Dance Concert. Hesp has been working and choreographing with her students to make this the best show she could put on.

Welcoming Kelly Hesp to LBHS Dance with open arms

Tatum Brennan, Health Editor
December 6, 2022
Peer Mentors Feature: Mila Rafaty, Class of 2024

Peer Mentors Feature: Mila Rafaty, Class of 2024

Tatum Brennan, Health Editor
November 4, 2022
New “Wellness Space” opening soon

New “Wellness Space” opening soon

Tatum Brennan, Health Editor
October 14, 2022
School leaders promote suicide prevention

School leaders promote suicide prevention

Tatum Brennan, Health Editor
September 28, 2022
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