The Verdict is InMock Trial Ruled a Success

The case: Taylor Rodriguez, an actress, was married to a Mr. Jes Markson. On the morning of Oct. 13, she was found dead in her car located in the garage. The cause of death was carbon monoxide poisoni

Brooks Institute Scandal: Local school is caught in lawsuit and students react in the artistic medium that they are majoring in.

Undoubtedly, the prospect that draws hundreds of students each year to attend Brooks Institute of Photography in Santa Barbara is the school’s world-wide prestige. The world and business surrounding

Split it Up, or Mix it Up?: Studies show that genders learn differently in classrooms, and many are compelled to consider whether separating sexes in class would be a step back in time.

Along time ago, male and female classes were segregated and entire schools were open to only one sex. Originally, this was done because boys and girls were expected to learn different things; boys’ e

Students Get “Hands-On” at New Assemblies

This year, the Upper School Student Council has been actively trying to make assemblies more fun and interesting. For Thursday assemblies the council is busy creating interactive assemblies such as

Hamas Wins Elections, Forms New Palestinian Parliament: After winning the majority of seats in Palestine’s parliament, politicians representing Hamas have been invited to form the new government. Who are Hamas and what does their leadership mean for peace?

On Jan. 25, 2006, the political fabric of the entire Middle East was forever changed. On this date, Palestinian voters elected a vast majority of Hamas politicians over the former power of Fatah, esta

Garlic and Sapphires

Ruth Reichel, editor of Gourmet Magazine and the former Food Critic for The New York Times, was the featured author for the American Literary Society of Santa Barbara on Valentine’s Day. The Santa Bar

Student Speakers Take Medals in Optimist Speech Contest

Laguna Blanca’s hosted its eleventh Optimist Club oratorical competition on March 15 in Spaulding Auditorium. This year’s topic is My Future Is Bright Because. Students speak on this topic for a minim

Cupid in Vegas: Students try their luck at the tables and test their moves on the dance floor.

The Final Stretch, Senior Projects, Graduation, and Other Equally Trying Things: For 51 of us, the year is nearing its end, and with this comes the pressure and expectation to go off into the “real world” and succeed. However, this can often times be a little frightening, and leave seniors feeling slightly confused.

Is it just me, or is this year going by really fast? Regardless, we’re nearing spring break and what teachers have been referring to as our “final stretch.” This, to be totally honest, is quite scary.

Asked & Answered: A cartoon published in a Danish newspaper depicting the prophet Muhammed in a negative light sparked outrage among Muslim groups around the world.

Freedom of speech is one of our most precious rights and one of the building blocks of our free nation. However, we are forced to question the limits of this freedom when free speech and press attacks