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The Chinese Birthrate Is Falling

The Chinese Birthrate Is Falling

January 13, 2014

For years, there has been controversy over China’s one-child policy. While it was created to help control rapid population growth, it has caused a massive imbalance in genders due to many female children...

A Second Home in Deep Space

January 10, 2014

Recent calculations done by astronomers using NASA data have revealed that the Milky Way contains about 8.8 billion planets the same size as Earth. What’s more, these planets orbit their parent stars...

What is the Role of the Military in America Today?

January 9, 2014

George Washington’s Farewell Address when he left office in 1779 is one of the most well-known speeches in American history. In his address, he cautioned Americans: “The great rule of conduct for...

Changes in the Common Application Result in Glitches

January 9, 2014

Not only do high school seniors have the stress of applying to colleges, but this year they also bear the added weight of changes and challenges with the application system. Throughout the 2013 college...

Sea Monsters Wash Ashore on California Coasts

Sea Monsters Wash Ashore on California Coasts

December 6, 2013

There are many things that wash up on Catalina Island every day. They range from kelp to drift wood to plastic to an 18-foot fish. On Oct. 13, a researcher who was snorkeling discovered something...

Thrill the World: Zombies Take On Charity

Thrill the World: Zombies Take On Charity

December 3, 2013

Passers bye took note of grotesque zombies in odd costumes who lined State Street on Oct. 26. Right when you think you’re in a horror movie, they start to dance to none other than Michael Jackson’s...

Youth Leader of the Year Visits Washington, D.C.

December 2, 2013

Senior Andrew Vignolo was awarded the Male Youth Leader of the Year this past March at the Global Leadership Connection Conference that was held at Westmont College. Andrew, along with fellow Santa Barbara...

Exciting Times at Laguna Blanca

Exciting Times at Laguna Blanca

November 12, 2013

FIRST 80 DAYS CELEBRATION (4:00 – 5:30) Faculty & Staff: Come celebrate the first 80 days of school at the Head’s House (4171 Paloma Dr.) THE LITTLE BIG READ AT LBS (7:00) Join us for the formal...

Urgent Need – Typhoon Haiyan Disaster Relief

November 12, 2013

Help Provide Relief For Victims Of Haiyan: Hands 4 Others (H4O) is responding to critical needs in the wake of Super Typhoon Haiyan. H4O has been monitoring the storm and began dialogue with our implementing...

Speaker Garners a Standing Ovation

Speaker Garners a Standing Ovation

November 5, 2013

Applause filled the auditorium following W Mitchell’s inspiring presentation. Students gave him a rare standing ovation. Prior to his appearance in assembly, Mitchell requested to be interviewed by...

Release of “Grand Theft Auto 5” Breaks Sales Records

October 30, 2013

With record-breaking first day re- lease sales topping $800 million, $1 billion within its first three days – there are only a few legal ways to make that kind of money that fast. The sales...

Seeking Editorial Interns and Production Interns

October 4, 2013

Editorial Interns:    Mission and State, a newly launched nonprofit investigative and narrative journalism publication at missionandstate.org, is looking for editorial interns to contribute to...

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