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From left, California gubernatorial candidates Matt Mahan, Xavier Becerra, Chad Bianco, Steve Hilton, Tom Steyer and Katie Porter participate in a debate at KRON Studios in San Francisco on April 22, 2026. California’s primary is June 2, with the top two finishers advancing to the November general election regardless of party affiliation. (Jason Henry/Nexstar/Bloomberg)
Senior’s priorities for the midterms
Zealan Munsey, Editor-In-Chief | May 19, 2026

Amidst wars, both tariff-focused and full-blown, a new level of political divisiveness, and high stakes this election season, it is interesting to consider what may be on the minds of first-time voters when they head to the ballot box in November. There are an array of issues on the minds of many...

From left, California gubernatorial candidates Matt Mahan, Xavier Becerra, Chad Bianco, Steve Hilton, Tom Steyer and Katie Porter participate in a debate at KRON Studios in San Francisco on April 22, 2026. California’s primary is June 2, with the top two finishers advancing to the November general election regardless of party affiliation. (Jason Henry/Nexstar/Bloomberg)
Senior’s priorities for the midterms
Zealan Munsey, Editor-In-Chief | May 19, 2026

Amidst wars, both tariff-focused and full-blown, a new level of political divisiveness, and high stakes this election season, it is interesting to consider what may be on the minds of first-time voters...

Echoes of Anger
Echoes of Anger
Jude Lifeset, Editor-in-Chief
Senior Hayden Joseph leaves a mark on Laguna Beach track and cross country
Senior Hayden Joseph leaves a mark on Laguna Beach track and cross country
Hayleigh Martino, Arts and Entertainment Reporter | May 19, 2026

After four years competing in cross country and track at LBHS, Hayden Joseph (12) will graduate as one of the program’s most memorable and hard-working runners, contributing to a CIF and state-level...

How the 2026 NFL Draft is reshaping LBHS seniors’ college experience
Asher Hoffman, Sports Editor | May 19, 2026

As many Laguna Beach High School seniors prepare to attend colleges across the country, the 2026 NFL Draft is altering the collegiate teams and players that they once followed. For many students, top colleges’...

Biscuits and berries galore
Biscuits and berries galore
Amelie Ford, Features Reporter | October 16, 2025

Whether the actors are screaming, crying, dancing, or frolicking around with berries and biscuits, Laguna Beach High School’s fall play, Emma, continues to stun audiences. With the 2025-26 theater season...

Beauty in a Box
Beauty in a Box
Yodi Carrucciu, Brush and Palette Outside Reporter | March 30, 2023

As we scroll through our social media, we see pictures of superficial beauty. Filtered images generated by our algorithm to purposely make us...

"People Like Me" - Legacy Poem
“People Like Me” – Legacy Poem
Sonia Salado, Brush and Palette Outside Reporter
As anxiety rises, concern fades
As anxiety rises, concern fades
Bailey Mitchell, Sports Reporter | February 13, 2026

The culture of teenage environments has become centralized around anxiety. Anxiety has become a common diagnosis in teenage lives. As students...

Sports gambling in the United States: The growing ‘bet-demic’ nationwide
Sports gambling in the United States: The growing ‘bet-demic’ nationwide
Van Gianesin, News Reporter | December 11, 2025

13.71 billion dollars, this is the striking amount of revenue the online betting industry raked in, according to a study published by the AGA...