Take a R.I.P.
Julia Guglielmo and Paige Levinson
December 3, 2019
Wanna hit this? Can I rip that? What flavor? These questions have become all too familiar in our generation. A common chemical substance, nicotine has been prevalent in our society since the 1800s and has remained popular to this day. Due to its addictive nature, over thirty-four million people smok...
New Education Methods Point Laguna Toward Scandinavia
Elizabeth Bisno and Ziqian (Violet) Zhou
December 3, 2019
As high schoolers at a college preparatory school, we dread our endless workload, but we know it’s an essential part of practicing for standardized tests and flaunting an impressive transcript. As exhausting as this process is, it’s been an accepted reality in the U.S. for a long time. But in te...
The Importance of Engagement
Phoebe Stein and Mia Humberd-Hilf
December 3, 2019
Organizing student walk-outs, participating in local marches, getting involved in national politics, speaking out about beliefs— political and civic engagement goes by so many names. Growing up in the United States, it has been fascinating and disheartening to watch the constant battle between con...
The Price of College Debt
Phoebe Stein, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 3, 2019
Children grow up being told the same thing over and over: do well in school, get a job, make money and start a family. The cycle repeats. However, this cycle is not only unreasonable but, for many, unattainable. In 2006, 13 years ago, student debt nationally was under 600 billion dollars — which s...
Global Leadership Connection
December 3, 2019
Global Leadership Connection is an organization dedicated to putting youth leaders in a positive spotlight. The GLC Leadership Experience is an all-expense-paid trip for the top 2-6 leaders from each area program. Connecting leaders from different GLC Programs, they encourage discussions on leadership...
Behind the Scenes
December 3, 2019
What first drew you to this job in the beginning? T: Working at a school, for me. Because I think it’s a happy place full of life and people and growth. And being a mom, I love the whole atmosphere of being at a school. J: I was looking for a career change, background being law, and this opportu...
New Education Methods Point Laguna Toward Scandinavia
Elizabeth Bisno and Ziqian (Violet) Zhou
December 3, 2019
As high schoolers at a college preparatory school, we dread our endless workload, but we know it’s an essential part of practicing for standardized tests and flaunting an impressive transcript. As exhausting as this process is, it’s been an accepted reality in the U.S. for a long time....
Whats on the Menu?
Paige Levinson and Julia Guglielmo
December 3, 2019
Our teachers have more skills than just the knowledge and enthusiasm they bring to the classroom: three, in particular, are exceptional chefs and bakers. Often these teachers will bring a meal to class to reward their students or to celebrate a holiday. For example, Rose Steeber made pancakes f...
When the Lights Go Out
Cody Busch-Weiss, Writer
November 5, 2019
Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) are temporary shutoffs of electric power to certain areas by power utility companies. Most major utilities in California, including Pacific Gas & Electric in Northern California, South California Edison in southern California (including Santa Barbara), and San...
Racing toward Absolute Zero – Scientific American Blog Network
Caitlin Gainey
September 17, 2019
Under a tangled mess of pipes, tubes, gauges, metal plates, pumps and duct tape lies a place colder than outer space. Working in this environment of organized chaos, the Quantum Matter team at the University of Cambridge’s Cavendish Laboratory is beginning to unveil the exotic quantum properties of...
Co-Editor-In-Chief
Graduating from A&E and Editor, Phoebe has stepped into the Co-Editor-in-Chief position with Daisy Finefrock! Phoebe enjoys writing, music, and hiking. She most enjoys writing about women's rights,...
Co-Business Manager
Julia is a new writer for the magazine and enjoys playing sports, spending time with friends and family, and playing with her dogs. She loves to write about pop culture, new inventions, etc.