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Fall Sports Recap

Fall Sports Recap

Macy Christal and Christian Branch December 3, 2019

Girls Volleyball   Girls Volleyball was on a roll this season. Since starting on Aug. 7, the girls were non-stop competitive. “This year’s Varsity team had a fantastic season,” coach Jason...

What It Means to See

What It Means to See

Patrick Otte December 3, 2019

You feel the ground beneath your feet; the shrubs brush past you as you side-step towards your prey. As you approach your target, one can tell the deer is 15 feet away just by the grazing steps it takes...

“Anatomy of Gray,”  Not “Grey’s Anatomy”

“Anatomy of Gray,” Not “Grey’s Anatomy”

Dare Fitzpatrick December 3, 2019

What is the plot of “Anatomy of Gray”?   A coming-of-age story set in 1800s rural Indiana with our young protagonist 15-year-old June who has just lost her father. [She’s] wrestling with grief...

The  Importance of Engagement

The Importance of Engagement

Phoebe Stein and Mia Humberd-Hilf December 3, 2019

Organizing student walk-outs, participating in local marches, getting involved in national politics, speaking out about beliefs— political and civic engagement goes by so many names. Growing up in the...

Behind the Scenes

Behind the Scenes

Madeleine Nicks December 3, 2019

What first drew you to this job in the beginning? T: Working at a school, for me. Because I think it’s a happy place full of life and people and growth. And being a mom, I love the whole atmosphere...

Addressing the Dress Code

Addressing the Dress Code

Frances Carlson and Madeleine Nicks December 3, 2019

The dress code is a standard part of most institutions whether it is a private school, a public school, a Catholic school, or a company. Yet, that does not mean that there is one overarching, standard...

Hong Kong Chaos

Hong Kong Chaos

Ian Brown, Wesley Shultz, and Artist Claire Tolles November 26, 2019

One of the world’s most powerful economies is currently being thrown into chaos. Since early June, the dependent territory of Hong Kong has been engulfed in mass protests against the government of China...

Tips for Tackling High School Homework: A Guide to Local Coffee Shops

Tips for Tackling High School Homework: A Guide to Local Coffee Shops

Elli Westmacott, Writer November 15, 2019

A few weeks ago I started high school and I’m already stressed about homework and projects. I have Biology worksheets, English essays, and math homework pretty much every night. I’m reading large textbooks...

African Adventures For Laguna Blanca's Zack Moore

African Adventures For Laguna Blanca’s Zack Moore

November 10, 2019

11/7/2019 BY LESLIE DINABERG, SB INDEPENDENT When Zack Moore travels to Ghana this November, his second journey to the West African coast will take his educational voyage full circle. The Laguna...

What is #seniorseason?

What is #seniorseason?

Julia Guglielmo, Co-Business Manager November 5, 2019

The school year has kicked off and classes are underway. Freshmen are adapting to the upper school, Sophomores are in the midst of their high school career, Juniors have moved to a new quad, and Seniors,...

Frontier League Doubles Final Results

Frontier League Doubles Final Results

Nafisah Fathima, Web Editor November 2, 2019

An opponent's injury has postponed the doubles match of Phoebe Stein '21 and Lucy Cao '20 for the Frontier League doubles final. They will compete at another time for the title. Katherine Monroy '20...

An Eventful Spirit Week at LBS!

An Eventful Spirit Week at LBS!

Daisy Finefrock November 2, 2019

PAJAMA DAY! TWIN DAY! INTERNET DAY (VSCO AND E-GIRLS/BOYS)! HAWAIIAN/TOURIST DAY! LAGUNA SPIRIT DAY!

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