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Dear Freshmen...

Dear Freshmen…

Lucy Wong, Dionne Peterson, and Sofia Ramirez June 24, 2024

As we write this letter to you, we look back at the “Dear Freshmen” letter that was written to us by the class of 2021. And let’s face it: none of us read that letter then. But we really wish we...

Oxford Charm Meson and Einstein's Spooky Physics

Oxford Charm Meson and Einstein’s Spooky Physics

Lyla Bollag October 19, 2023

On Jun. 8, 2021, according to the source, University of Oxford, during the “second run of the Large Hadron Collider,” Oxford physicists found a Charm Meson. Quarks and antiquarks comprise the Charm...

The Supreme Court: The Largest Threat to Democracy in the United States

The Supreme Court: The Largest Threat to Democracy in the United States

Lucia Camp October 18, 2023

The Supreme Court is decidedly undemocratic and has been since its creation in 1789. In a government designed to give voice to citizens through the election of representatives in the House and Senate and...

Teens Shouldn't Be Too Young to Invest.

Teens Shouldn’t Be Too Young to Invest.

Lucia Camp, News Editor August 4, 2023

At age 14, Americans can begin to work, but the privilege of investing this money comes much later on. The limits that legislature puts on minors to partake in even long-term, low-risk investments allow...

PAF 6 Presents "Tam Lin"

PAF 6 Presents “Tam Lin”

Ada Green, Co-Feature Editor June 4, 2023

May 25 marked a great celebration for the Performing Arts Department and the class of 2029: the sixth-grade musical production of “Tam Lin.”  Set in 1550 Scotland, “Tam Lin” is a story of courage...

Santa Barbara Film Fest: Celebrating Cinema

Santa Barbara Film Fest: Celebrating Cinema

Luca D'Agruma and Alexandra Siegel April 9, 2023

Lights, camera, and action! This phrase is often used to describe the excitement and anticipation that comes with the start of a film or video production, and it perfectly captures the atmosphere of the...

November Stance of the Staff

November Stance of the Staff

2022/2023 Staff December 2, 2022

It’s been a long couple of years. Who would have thought that before we finish high school we’d have lived through a global pandemic and an attempted coup? Evidently, we are not done processing...

January Stance Of The Staff

January Stance Of The Staff

"I am extremely grateful for Ms. Caldwell and the entire cast and crew of The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, Abridged. As we navigate the heavy, stressful questions about how to actually perform...

The Rise of STEAM

The Rise of STEAM

Claire Tolles, Staff Writer and Opinion Editor June 10, 2021

The die is cast. The lines are drawn. Society picks sides, spitting arguments across a widening chasm of dysfunction and disagreement. There can be no doubt that STEM (science, technology, engineering,...

The Mock Trial team assembles in front of the Santa Barbara Courthouse. Victoria Campbell Goldman ‘23; Fiona Hernandez ‘23; Jaleya Calloway ‘23; Claire Kellett ‘23; Dylan Charney ‘24; Jade Silva ‘23; George Nicks ‘22; Attorney Coach Shelly Mossembekker; Attorney Coach Sarah Barkley; Lead Attorney Coach Neil Levinson; Aden Meisel ‘23; Teacher Coach Jessica Tyler; Kent Dunn ‘23; Robert (Robbie) Dunn ‘23. Note not all members are pictured.

Mock Trial a Success Despite the Pandemic

Abby Kim, Staff Writer June 4, 2021

Mock Trial is an important extracurricular program offered at Laguna that allows students to learn about the judicial system, legal process and compete in a final trial with other schools within Santa...

Governor Gavin Newsom (left) gesticulating with Santa Barbara Mayor Cathy Murillo.

Recall Newsom?

Luca D'Agruma and Claire Tolles June 4, 2021

On April 26, 1.6 million signatures on the Recall Gavin Newsom petition were verified by the California Secretary of State. Within three months, the Secretary of State will schedule a recall election...

Bravo, Humanities!

Bravo, Humanities!

Faculty, Filmmaker Claire Tolles April 23, 2021

Two wonderful film productions were showcased on Thursday evening in Laguna’s cypress grove under the stars. Seniors Sophia Webster and Annie Gabler showcased their joint production in partnership with...

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