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A New Face on Campus

A New Face on Campus

Phoebe Stein and Daisy Finefrock January 26, 2021

Q. How has it been coming to a new school when the first couple of months were online? Were you able to connect with students? A: “So the day I accepted my job at Laguna was the day...

Patrick, Roarty’s son, smiles by the Christmas tree.

Welcome to the Family

Taylor Smith, Staff January 25, 2021

In times of uncertainty and fear, it is necessary to find joy in family. Four Laguna faculty did just that as they welcomed new additions to their families during the quarantine. Dana Caldwell,...

DMV Horror Stories

DMV Horror Stories

Claire Tolles, Opinion Editor January 25, 2021

Every year, a new wave of high school students painstakingly memorizes DMV pamphlets and test books, runs countless practice courses and, finally, waits in line at the Santa Barbara or Goleta...

Celebrating Holidays in Quarantine

Celebrating Holidays in Quarantine

Abby Kim, Staff January 25, 2021

Michelle Finck, Spanish Instructor “I celebrated Christmas at my parent’s house with my brother and sister. We usually go out to a nice dinner and a Christmas Eve midnight church service,...

Young Entrepreneurs

Young Entrepreneurs

Phoebe Stein, Co-Editor-in-Chief January 25, 2021

It has become a trend in the past few months, teens who put their clothes on resale websites such as DEPOP to make some quick money. However, it is much less common for teenagers to succeed...

How Ski Resorts Are Coping with COVID-19

How Ski Resorts Are Coping with COVID-19

Carson Bohnet, Staff January 25, 2021

After months of being closed, ski resorts are re-opening in Europe and in the U.S. which leaves people to ask if it is safe to go skiing this winter due to the ever-climbing coronavirus infection...

Do Friends Need to Agree About Politics?

Do Friends Need to Agree About Politics?

Myles Hazen December 1, 2020

People often break up friendships over political issues, which can be for various reasons, from disagreements on guns to racism. It begs the question, since it’s so common, can people have different...

Athletes’ Roles in Politics

Athletes’ Roles in Politics

Carson Bohnet December 1, 2020

Throughout sports history, many professional athletes have spoken up about their political views and standpoints. Many people support these players’ decisions to fight for what they believe...

Quarantine’s Effect on Students

Quarantine’s Effect on Students

Elli Westmacott December 1, 2020

The teenage brain is complex. Our minds are still developing, making us overly emotional, and changing the way we think. Social interactions, establishing relationships, and having healthy routines...

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