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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...

Professional Sports Safety during Covid-19

Professional Sports Safety during Covid-19

Carson Bohnet, Staff November 1, 2020

Since the beginning of the coronavirus quarantine began, many businesses, organizations, and sports seasons had been canceled. Now, most sports are back in season and are doing so in safe ways. Some of...

Ode to America

Ode to America

Hanna Masri October 27, 2020

In the midst of 2020, one can often find it hard to see the silver lining of the year. The COVID-19 pandemic, California wildfires, and the tumultuous political scene have caused many to lose their...

KULE + THE GANG

KULE + THE GANG

Madeleine Nicks, Co-Managing Editor & Feature Editor October 13, 2020

FeatureWhen COVID-19 swept the nation, schools closed, travel plans halted, and our family, like many others, was stuck at home. But instead of confining ourselves to days filled with nothing but Zoom...

Daisy Finefrock, hostess at Finney’s in Santa Barbara.

My Life: These Eyes Are Smiling in Santa Barbara

Daisy Finefrock, Co-Editor-in-Chief October 13, 2020

I’m a host at Finney’s Crafthouse, and that means I’m the first face you see when you walk up to the restaurant, which is owned by my uncle. When I started working there, just as the COVID-19...

New Films This Fall and Winter Season

New Films This Fall and Winter Season

Dare Fitzpatrick October 10, 2020

Whether you’re a film fanatic or you just like to watch movies to unwind, watching films remains an enjoyable activity for many of us at Laguna and everywhere. With movie theaters closed across the country...

Join Lagunas Mock Trial Team!

Join Laguna’s Mock Trial Team!

October 6, 2020

 It is a great opportunity for those interested in the law, looking to do an extracurricular activity, or develop a character for a witness role and have fun with acting.  And, something to include on...

13 Good Deeds To Do in September in Remembrance of 9/11

13 Good Deeds To Do in September in Remembrance of 9/11

September 8, 2020

For the entire month of September, in honor of the September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance, we’re joining together with 911day.org to encourage all our colleagues and neighbors to...

Democrats, Republicans and the Coronavirus:  Coming Out on Top During a Time of Crisis

Democrats, Republicans and the Coronavirus: Coming Out on Top During a Time of Crisis

Jacob Self, Writer June 20, 2020

An extremely divided, diverse and self-destructive field of Democratic presidential candidates this year saw their endless media coverage brought to a permanent halt when the coronavirus began spreading...

Lessons I Learned from Quarantine

Lessons I Learned from Quarantine

Boning (JZ) Zhang, Writer June 15, 2020

The sudden outbreak of Covid-19 has created an upheaval in our lives on a never-before-seen scale, putting people out of a job, inflicting massive economic damage, and harming our collective mental health....

Synesthesia in Art

Synesthesia in Art

Ziqian (Violet) Zhou and Elizabeth Bisno June 13, 2020

Stevie Wonder may be blind, but this doesn’t stop him from seeing vivid colors. When music enters his ears, it produces colorful visions in his mind, making him part of the 4 percent of the world’s...

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