13 Good Deeds To Do in September in Remembrance of 9/11
September 8, 2020
For the entire month of September, in honor of the September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance, we’re joining together with 911day.org to encourage all our colleagues and neighbors to make a difference. From volunteering, supporting charities through donations of goods or cash, and s...
Creating Calm in Chaos
Amara Murphy, Writer
June 18, 2020
As of April 16, the U.S. had 675,344 cases of COVID-19, resulting in more than 34, 512 deaths. The numbers alone are enough to leave anyone at a loss for words, and that doesn’t include the endless stream of news broadcasting, which displays not only the statistics, but also stories, pictures, and...
Here Comes the Sun
DARE FITZPATRICK and HANNA MASRI
June 12, 2020
The start of a new season is fun for everyone -- special traditions make each season exciting in its own way. Most of us tend to prefer one season over the others, but sometimes, a dislike of a season can go so far as being a mental disorder. SAD, or seasonal affective disorder, as explained by Dr. Norman R...
TEDx Testimonials
Emma Raith, Writer
June 10, 2020
KIKI TOLLES My time with the TEDx production class over the past three years has been the highlight of my high school experience. In this class I’ve formed relationships with people I otherwise wouldn’t have met and I’ve developed skills I otherwise wouldn’t have discovered. I’m proud to have ...
Instagram and the Rise in Anxiety Disorders in Adolescents
June 4, 2020
How many of you use Instagram? Now of those of you who raised your hands and are girls, how many of you follow models or other beauty influencers? As girls growing up in today’s world, we have seen and faced the constant pressures exerted by the media and the internet to be “perfect." Whether it i...
Alternatives to Attending College
April 20, 2020
At this time of year, seniors are facing the most significant decision of their lives-college. However, college is not the only way to grow and thrive after high school. Other options, including taking a gap year, getting a minimum-wage job, or joining the military, deserve consideration. Taking a gap...
Owls in College: Ava Morouse’ 19
Ziqian (Violet) Zhou, A&E Editor
April 15, 2020
Ava Morouse’ 19 Barnard College Major: Art History & Visual Arts Minor: Women’s/Gender Studies & Psychology Q: What are your suggestions on choosing the “right” college for current Laguna seniors? Has your perception of your college changed since when you made the decision to attend it ...
Owls in College: Tony Xu’ 19
Ziqian (Violet) Zhou, A&E Editor
April 15, 2020
Tony Xu’ 19 Babson College Major: Finance & Economics Q: Are you involved in any new extracurricular activities you’ve never done before? What are the cool things you’ve done so far (can be either academic or extracurricular)? A: I stepped out of my comfort zone and joined a business fraternity, AKPsi. I never im...
A Glimpse into Motorsports
Wesley Shultz, Writer
April 15, 2020
Top speeds of 200 miles per hour, 100 to 0 breaking in 40 feet, 1000 horsepower. These crazy numbers are the norm for the top end of motorsports, sports like Formula 1 and LMP1 are among the most technologically advanced industries in the world, where even a 1 percent increase in efficiency can mean a ch...