Locked Up
December 6, 2018
Filed under Opinion
I grew up going to zoos and aquariums. Both teach children about animals and provide an experience you can’t find in books or television. That’s why I found it so odd when I saw movies like “Blackfish” or “The Cove” coming out. I didn’t understand why people would boycott suc...
The Future of Magazines
December 6, 2018
Filed under Opinion
If you think about a class magazine, the first image that will pop into your head is dozens of bound, glossy, bright pages filled with celebrities, fashion, politics and graphics. That classic magazine could be changing forever. The first magazine was published in 1741, and since the beginning, it was consid...
Showing and Selling Animals
October 11, 2018
A global network of youth organizations whose mission is “engaging youth to reach their fullest potential while advancing the field of youth development.” The “4-H” stand for head, heart, hands, and health to not only better your club and community but the world. There is a lot w...
A Reflection on my College Process
June 4, 2018
Filed under Opinion
There’s a certain way that I thought my life, specifically the next four years of my life, would turn out. I had this perfect vision of myself, and I thought it was going to be my reality. I had applied to 11 schools, and, of those, I actually wanted to go to two. I believed that I was going to end...
If You Could Do High School Over Again, You Would …
June 4, 2018
Filed under Opinion
HANNAH MILLER “I would go to more school and sports events. They are really fun, and it’s great to see the community come together and support everyone. I don’t think I realized that until senior year.” ROTH YIN “I don’t regret many thi...
No Ivy? No problem.
June 4, 2018
Filed under Opinion
Dear Fellow Rejectees, It's about time for us to stop feeling sorry for ourselves and start focusing on the opportunities awaiting us in this exciting time in our lives: college. So grab a makeup removing wipe, put that tub of ice cream down and read about these successful Laguna alumni and celebrities...
Cool College Advice
June 3, 2018
Filed under Opinion
Margaret Lazarovits ‘14 University of Chicago, Illinois Below zero temperatures are obviously something I wasn’t familiar with, and I think I’m still adjusting! However, make sure you have a warm, long coat that goes past your waist and sturdy snow boots. Looking cute isn’t nearly as important...
The Power of Words
June 1, 2018
Filed under Opinion
Today. How many times did you open your notebook in class? How many times did you open your phone and send a text? How many times did you open your computer to type something? Our world is completely dominated by words. It has always been. Since the first stories were told by the wise elders to the young,...
The Grammy Divide
May 15, 2018
Filed under Opinion
The Grammy Awards are supposed to be an accurate representation of music trends in our world. They were established “to cultivate the understanding, appreciation, and advancement of the contribution of recorded music to American culture.” The Grammy steering committee members are all involve...
Stance of the Staff: Our Generation
April 19, 2018
Our generation is constantly being labeled — whether it be as Generation Z, the ridiculous iGen or as narcissistic, lazy idiots, depressed because we spend way too much time on our phones. At the same time, the massive weight of issues inherited from past generations rests on our shoulders. Wel...
Day Zero: a City Without Water
April 17, 2018
Drought continues to be a very common, close and real concept to all of us who live in Santa Barbara. Over the past couple of years, we have all had to shorten showers, limit washing machine cycles and ultimately do our best to conserve water. However, the drought we face does not compare to ...
I am Not a Toy!
February 21, 2018
Filed under Opinion
The fresh smell of pine needles, the crinkle of recycled wrapping paper.You sit under the tree in your onesie pajamas, warmly snuggled in a cozy flannel. Mom and Dad walk in carrying a wrapped box with a big red bow around it. You hear a muffled bark from inside the box, and your face ...
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