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DEAR FRESHMEN

DEAR FRESHMEN

Frances Carlson & Madeleine Nicks September 15, 2019

Welcome to high school. You made it! At the moment, the next four years might seem a bit daunting, but it’s a right of passage you must go through. There will be good times, sleepless times, hilarious...

We Are with Strong Minds and Fragile Hearts

We Are with Strong Minds and Fragile Hearts

October 2, 2012

Well, I’m doing it! Surviving Washington DC’s record-breaking summer heat one day at a time. I really should document my experiences here, but if I may, I’d like to digress for a while. Prior...

Eden Wormer

May 3, 2012

"I love you Daddy, goodnight." These were the last precious words that Eden Wormer, a 14-year-old girl from Vancouver, Washington would ever say. She killed herself on March 7, a victim of bullying.   Eden...

Drawing from Life, Painting to Live

Drawing from Life, Painting to Live

March 22, 2012

They didn’t think he’d make it. At least, not initially. But, when Michael Orchowski found himself painting pictures of Santa Barbara in the summer of 2011, his story hit the papers as he became...

MOVIE REVIEW: In the Land of Blood and Honey

MOVIE REVIEW: In the Land of Blood and Honey

February 20, 2012

I have an exclusive movie review for all of you cinema fanatics! In the Land of Blood and Honey: A Tragic Love Story about the Effects of War I spent the holiday season in my hometown of New...

The 3:16 Advocate: A Story of Hope

The 3:16 Advocate: A Story of Hope

February 8, 2012

I, Daria, Doth Decree the Following Blogeth: The 3:16 Advocate: A Story of Hope   For someone who came very near to death even before birth, “God’s Quarterback” is nothing short of...

PHOTO: ANASTASIA ANTANOVA

Misunderstood Mentality

February 2, 2012

Throughout the years, teenagers have evolved into a retrospectively condemned generation marked by endless criticisms of our socially irresponsible behavior. In fact, the modern teenager seems to have...

Thy 1st Decree: A Blog by Daria Etezadi

Thy 1st Decree: A Blog by Daria Etezadi

January 6, 2012

    I, Daria, Doth Decree the following blogeth: The “S” Word Success. It has no universal meaning, brings no security, and breeds eternal misery more than hope does, yet it...

Aija Mayrock, 10th grader and screenwriter extraordinaire

Exclusive Interview with Aija Mayrock

January 2, 2012

We sit down with Aija Mayrock, our resident film critic, to talk about her recent accomplishments... Be Sure to Check out Aija's Cinema Blog! Laguna tenth grader Aija Mayrock moved to Santa...

Dexter: A Charming Serial Killer Who Kills Serial Killers

Dexter: A Charming Serial Killer Who Kills Serial Killers

December 12, 2011

“….but it’s always there, this Dark Passenger. And when he’s driving, I feel alive, half sick with the thrill of complete wrongness. I don’t fight him, I don’t want to. He’s all I’ve...

PHOTOS: MORGAN RAITH

Holiday Wrapping on A Dime

December 6, 2011

During these hard economic times, the holidays can be a big burden on our wallets. This time of year there’s no escape from spending money on food, gifts, and decorations. Here are some creative gift...

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