The student news site of Laguna Beach High School

Brush and Palette
The student news site of Laguna Beach High School

Brush and Palette
The student news site of Laguna Beach High School

Brush and Palette
Zealan Munsey

Zealan Munsey, Editor-in-Chief

Hi, this is my fourth year in journalism and my third full year as an Editor-in-Chief! I love writing in every capacity, whether it be sports, politics, movies, or whatever! I’ve always dreamed of being a soccer analyst, and I hope to show you the beautiful game and more this year through my writing.

All content by Zealan Munsey
Youth voters could shape Congress

Youth voters could shape Congress

Zealan Munsey, Editor-in-Chief
September 25, 2025
Left to Right: Zsa-Zsa Korda (Benicio del Toro, Sister Liesl (Mia Threapleton), and Bjørn Lund (Michael Cera).

Morality, Legacy, and a Hand Grenade: The Phoenician Scheme

Zealan Munsey, Editor-in-Chief
June 10, 2025
Coastal to Columbia: LBHS MUN Duo Heads to NYC

Coastal to Columbia: LBHS MUN Duo Heads to NYC

Zealan Munsey, Editor-in-Chief
June 6, 2025
Where Coffee Meets Culture: Sur Coffee

Where Coffee Meets Culture: Sur Coffee

Zealan Munsey, Editor-in-Chief
June 6, 2025
“Kill Bill” Strikes Your Eyes

“Kill Bill” Strikes Your Eyes

Zealan Munsey, Editor-in-Chief
June 4, 2025
“Sinners” Bites Deep - And Begs Questions

“Sinners” Bites Deep – And Begs Questions

Zealan Munsey, Editor-in-Chief
April 26, 2025
LBHS Principal, Dr. Jason Allemann

Do new ICE policies affect LBHS policies? In short, no.

Lili Bazargan and Zealan Munsey
March 17, 2025
Why We Love Our Club

Why We Love Our Club

Zealan Munsey, Editor-in-Chief
March 17, 2025
Solving the College Maze

Solving the College Maze

Zealan Munsey, Editor-in-Chief
December 12, 2024
Students Unite in Peer Tutoring Lab

Students Unite in Peer Tutoring Lab

Zealan Munsey, Editor-in-Chief
November 2, 2024
The Ocean’s Misjudged Ruler: The Shark

The Ocean’s Misjudged Ruler: The Shark

Zealan Munsey, Editor-in-Chief
October 25, 2024
Blonde: A Warming Musical Ride

Blonde: A Warming Musical Ride

Zealan Munsey, Editor-in-Chief
September 25, 2024
"Sound of Metal" Pierces the Ears & Mind

“Sound of Metal” Pierces the Ears & Mind

Zealan Munsey, Editor-in-Chief
September 2, 2024
Igor: A Tapestry of Emotions

Igor: A Tapestry of Emotions

Zealan Munsey, Editor-in-Chief
April 24, 2024
A Football Revolution at Leverkusen!

A Football Revolution at Leverkusen!

Zealan Munsey, Editor-in-Chief
March 25, 2024
Why You Should Shop Small

Why You Should Shop Small

Zealan Munsey, Editor-in-Chief
March 19, 2024
Some Education on Ms. Lauryn Hill

Some Education on Ms. Lauryn Hill

Zealan Munsey, Editor-in-Chief
March 14, 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
How to Love Nothing (Everything)

How to Love Nothing (Everything)

Zealan Munsey, Editor-in-Chief
February 27, 2024
Klopp's Departure: What Lies Ahead for Liverpool FC?

Klopp’s Departure: What Lies Ahead for Liverpool FC?

Zealan Munsey, Editor-in-Chief
January 28, 2024
Locals and visitors alike sit down for some coffee and calm at Jedidah Coffee.

Espresso Euphoria: How Coffee Cultivates Community

Zealan Munsey, Editor-in-Chief
January 18, 2024
Power of Together: Michigan Claims National Title

Power of Together: Michigan Claims National Title

Zealan Munsey, Editor-in-Chief
January 10, 2024
Manchester City Reign Continues; Who's Next?

Manchester City Reign Continues; Who’s Next?

Zealan Munsey, Editor-in-Chief
December 4, 2023
New Coach, New Season Underway for Girl’s Soccer

New Coach, New Season Underway for Girl’s Soccer

Zealan Munsey, Editor-in-Chief
December 3, 2023
A 2016 New York protest occurred after the death of two Muslims in Queens, spurring local support for "Muslim Lives Matter."

The drastic occurrence of Islamophobia

Zealan Munsey, Editor-in-Chief
November 7, 2023
A couple blows, a couple spots of brain damage

A couple blows, a couple spots of brain damage

Zealan Munsey, Editor-in-Chief
November 1, 2023
Horror and confusion mix in Shutter Island

Horror and confusion mix in Shutter Island

Zealan Munsey, Editor-in-Chief
October 25, 2023
Deep-Dish with a side of sports

Deep-Dish with a side of sports

Zealan Munsey, Editor-in-Chief
October 9, 2023
Sainz takes first in Singapore, Red Bull win streak ends

Sainz takes first in Singapore, Red Bull win streak ends

Zealan Munsey, Editor-in-Chief
September 19, 2023
The Troubling Dynamic Between Soccer and Racism

The Troubling Dynamic Between Soccer and Racism

Zealan Munsey, Photographer
May 30, 2023
The student-designed floral pop-up mural in Downtown Laguna combined fresh florals with found objects

LBHS art students collaborate to create floral pop-up mural gracing the Promenade

Zealan Munsey, Editor-in-Chief
May 7, 2023
Has the World Baseball Classic Revived Baseball Internationally?

Has the World Baseball Classic Revived Baseball Internationally?

Zealan Munsey, Photographer
April 5, 2023
Soobzokov (Left) and Fleming (Right) at the game against Los Alamitos on Jan. 20, 2023. Fleming coached from 1990 to 2000 and resumed coaching in 2005 to 2022.

Coach Fleming leaves Beach basketball legacy to former player

Abigail Roedersheimer and Zealan Munsey
April 5, 2023
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish highlights the purity of life while maintaining Shrek-like fun

Puss in Boots: The Last Wish highlights the purity of life while maintaining Shrek-like fun

Zealan Munsey, Photographer
April 5, 2023
Willow Project prioritizes money and oil while ignoring the future

Willow Project prioritizes money and oil while ignoring the future

Zealan Munsey, Photographer
March 31, 2023
The “fight” for freedom: celebrating civil rights on MLK Day

The “fight” for freedom: celebrating civil rights on MLK Day

Zealan Munsey, Photographer
January 16, 2023
Politics and soccer: the perfect combo

Politics and soccer: the perfect combo

Zealan Munsey, Photographer
December 21, 2022
Greatest Argentine Footballer - Maradona or Messi?

Greatest Argentine Footballer – Maradona or Messi?

Zealan Munsey, Photographer
December 10, 2022
Stars shine, countries disappointed in unusual World Cup

Stars shine, countries disappointed in unusual World Cup

Zealan Munsey, Photographer
December 7, 2022
Dest, Pulisic lead America to Round of 16

Dest, Pulisic lead America to Round of 16

Zealan Munsey, Photographer
December 3, 2022
Community Roots & Dana Hills HS students pose with the 2022 Coast Film & Music Festival banner after presenting their films.

LBHS students showcase filmmaking talents

Zealan Munsey, Photographer
November 29, 2022
NFL in a Nutshell: Our Season Predictions

NFL in a Nutshell: Our Season Predictions

Gavin Zaengle and Zealan Munsey
November 28, 2022
My dad may hear my mom, but he’s really just listening to Drake’s new album.

The Rising Art of Excessive Talking; And the Decline of Listening

Zealan Munsey, Photographer
November 3, 2022
Loss & Grief: We’re Not Alone

Loss & Grief: We’re Not Alone

Zealan Munsey, Photographer
October 23, 2022
Marcus Heins celebrates with his teammates after a big play.

Rumble in the Jungle: Jaguars Left Out to Dry

Zealan Munsey, Photographer
October 8, 2022
Left to right: Bryce Stothers, Zealan Munsey, Patrick Nugent

A key to dominating fantasy football

Zealan Munsey and Gavin Zaengle
September 26, 2022
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