Plotting Against Pollution
November 7, 2018
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The word habitat is defined as “the natural home or environment of an animal.” The Pacific Ocean is precisely that for millions of marine species, and we are destroying it. Human’s increasing use of plastic products ends up acting like food to the sea turtles off of our beaches. The fishing net...
Chicago Spring Trip
November 2, 2018
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“Eventually, I think Chicago will be the most beautiful great city left in the world.” -Frank Lloyd Wright, American architect. Spring trips were just recently pulled into the spotlight, and Chicago is one of them! Freshman and sophomores, in addition to juniors and seniors (depending on space...
LAGUNA STUDENT PUBLICATION THE FOURTH ESTATE MAKES SCHOOL HISTORY
October 19, 2018
The Fourth Estate made school history when it was named by Columbia as a finalist for its third consecutive Crown Award in News Hybrid Critique for print and digital publications. The Fourth Estate was one of 20 hybrid magazines chosen as finalists for the CSPA Crown Award to be presented at Columbia University in March. Final...
Go Owls Rice Krispies
October 11, 2018
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Ready in 30 minutes Serves 12 Treats Ingredients 4 Tbsp Butter 8 cups mini marshmallows 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 1 Tbsp Milk 6 cups Rice Krispie cereal Preparation Melt butter over low heat in a large pan. Add vanilla and 6 cups of the marshmallows to the melted butter. Add the...
Lab-Grown Neurons Could Help Scientists Repair Damaged Brain Tissue
October 4, 2018
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Question: Could it be possible to generate new nerve cells that could contribute to brain repair? Overview: IPSCs--induced Pluripotent Stem Cells-- have two unique properties: they can self-renew and can become any type of cell. IPSCs are similar to those of Embryonic Stem Cells (ESCs); how...
Dear Seniors
June 4, 2018
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This is always a bittersweet time of year for me, as I start to mourn the impending departure of the senior class while warmly watching their excitement build as they realize just how close they are to this long-anticipated commencement. I am feeling this bittersweet emotion strongly with each of you....
Dear Freshman Selves,
June 1, 2018
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It’s been a long four years. We know that you probably don’t want to read this because you think that you’re so cool, and you’re in high school now, and you’re basically an adult, but we ask that you please do read this because, in the epic four-year-long rollercoaster ride that we’ve just...
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...
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...
Homecoming!
October 17, 2017
Homecoming is just around the corner, set for this Saturday, October 21st. This year’s dance is Disco themed and sure to be a blast. Student Council President, Camila Lemere jokes “We’re all gonna need to cool down on Sunday because of that Saturday Night Fever." Tickets for the event are 15$ p...
Changing Schools
October 17, 2017
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Abby Corpuz Senior Abby Corpuz left Laguna Blanca to go to Dos Pueblos for freshman and sophomore year. She found that it was really difficult to leave the Laguna community and have to find her way around at a much larger school and find new friends. Even though she was able to find a friend group, s...
An Interview with New Teacher Kelly Baeza
August 31, 2017
What's your name? Do you have a nickname? (Do you prefer Ms. or Mrs.?) Kelly Baeza. I prefer Ms. Baeza or Ms. B What subjects do you teach? Math What did you teach before coming to Laguna? I have taught math at Dos Pueblos, San Marcos, Santa Barbara Junior High, La Cumbre and La Cue...