Call-To-Action Film Festival | SBIFF
September 19, 2018
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A diverse selection of 7 thought-provoking films is set for the seven-day festival. Beginning with a Passholder Reception at Belmond El Encanto on September 28, the festival runs through October 4, 2018, at SBIFF’s Riviera Theatre. The purpose of the Festival is to bring communities together in order...
No Ivy? No problem.
June 4, 2018
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Dear Fellow Rejectees, It's about time for us to stop feeling sorry for ourselves and start focusing on the opportunities awaiting us in this exciting time in our lives: college. So grab a makeup removing wipe, put that tub of ice cream down and read about these successful Laguna alumni and celebrities...
Q & A with Junior Maxx Christal
June 4, 2018
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Q: What is the first thing you do when you wake up? A: I usually drink water then go downstairs and eat breakfast and take my pills and drink my shake. Then I go upstairs to brush my teeth and get dressed. Q: How do you like to spend your free time? A: I like to spend my free time at the beach....
Cool College Advice
June 3, 2018
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Margaret Lazarovits ‘14 University of Chicago, Illinois Below zero temperatures are obviously something I wasn’t familiar with, and I think I’m still adjusting! However, make sure you have a warm, long coat that goes past your waist and sturdy snow boots. Looking cute isn’t nearly as important...
Grade Inflation
June 3, 2018
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According to a study done by Michael Hurwitz of the College Board and Jason Lee of the Uni- versity of Georgia,“In 1998, 38.9 percent of kids in high school had an average grade of an A,” but by 2016, “the average number of students with A’s had increased to 47 percent.” Needless...
Juuling: A New kind of Smoking
June 1, 2018
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Over the past few years, the U.S. has seen a decrease in the use of cigarettes and an increase in the use of e-cigarettes also called vapes. Most recently, there has been a spike in the use of a new vape product called the Juul. The Juul is barely 9cm long and 1.5cm wide, the size and weight of a l...
The Price of Christmas
February 21, 2018
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Everyone dreams about ‘the most wonderful time of the year’.The weeks leading up to Christmas Day are full of energy, with people eager to spend time with their loved ones and kids buzzing with excitement. But it seems like consumerism is devouring this spirit and making the holidays stres...
Mission to Mars
February 9, 2018
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Mission to Mars was a series of thirty-minute presentations done by 8th graders under the circumstances if they were to travel to Mars and successfully colonize the planet. Approximately sixty to eighty people attended Mission to Mars, five teachers, and many parents. Every team consisted of six pan...
Unspeakable Tragedy Brings Forth Unmeasurable Help
February 8, 2018
Laguna Blanca’s core values of Character and Community proved to be more than just words in times of local devastation. From high school students to faculty members, the Owls took much of their own time and energy to volunteer in helping victims of the Thomas Fire and mudslides. The night...
Southern Hurricanes Create Turmoil
February 7, 2018
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In 2017 hurricanes affected so many people on coastlines as well as some people in the Laguna community. Seniors Mackenzie Kinsella and Kelly Bicket both have connections with people that were hit by the hurricanes. Kelly has a house in Florida and was hit by both hurricane Matthew and Irma. Hurricane Mat...
An Interview with Heart Surgeon Dr. Dominic Tedesco
January 21, 2018
Cardiothoracic surgeon and Medical Director of Cardiac Surgery at Com- munity Memorial Hospital, Dr.Tedesco, talks about his journey to becoming a surgeon and what his job is like now. Dr.Tedesco has been recognized as one of the Los Angeles area’s top doctors, according to Los Angeles Magazine. H...
Hugh Hefner: The Good, The Bad and the Bunny
January 21, 2018
When a celebrity passes, our society must decide how we will remember him or her. Typically, we choose to to recognize the best qualities of the dead and selectively forget their flaws. Although it is respectful and important to appreciate the positive contributions of the deceased, in order to not repeat...