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  • A Whole New World: Caroline Reitman traveled to Africa over the holidays for the opening of Oprah Winfrey’s school for girls. Along the way, she visited with her two adopted sisters and helped make a difference in the lives of many girls.

    Thursday, February 01, 2007 By: Brooke Matthews

    This past winter break, senior Caroline Reitman was presented with the very rare opportunity to witness in person the opening of Oprah Winfrey’s school in South Africa.Naturally, Caroline and her fami

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  • String'n: String Ensemble Perform at Vista del Monte

    Thursday, February 01, 2007 By: Nicholas Behrman

    Mrs. Emily Sommermann, teacher, director, accomplished musician and Laguna parent brilliantly leads the Laguna String Ensemble. Throughout the year, the string ensemble has gone to different locations

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  • Hollywood Comes to My Own Backyard

    Thursday, February 01, 2007 By: Brooke Matthews

    If someone had told me that my house would be chosen as a setting for a movie, I never would have believed them.Sheer luck allowed the crew of Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez’s “Grind house” to

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  • Return of the Alumni

    Friday, February 02, 2007 By: Colin Kennedy

    “[it] was a total cultural shock…what is this?” said a perplexed Allison Atwill , who graduated in 2006, when the Director of College Counseling, Mr. John Thurston, asked about her initial thoughts ab

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  • New Building Offers Students Art Oasis

    Friday, February 02, 2007 By: Nathaniel Oliver

    When students filed into the Ruston Theater to begin the new school year, they were taken aback by what seemed to be a construction sight just behind the theater. Rumors about the new Emmons Art Cent

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  • Staff EditorialLaguna’s Blue and White... And Green?

    Friday, February 02, 2007 By:

    “What, we’re adding to our school colors?” you might ask. Well, kind of, but not quite.Ever since we were small children, we were taught to conserve and protect the environment, plant trees, and creat

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  • Who Nose?

    Friday, February 02, 2007 By: Kelley Stevens

    It’s a random Saturday night in October and I, a “well-behaved” daughter, decided to finally secure my individual identity. Coming of age stories flicker through my mind as I prepare to break from my

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  • Asked and AnsweredSaddam Hussein Execution

    Friday, February 02, 2007 By: Nicky Behrman

    On Dec. 30, 2006, one of the most hated dictators in the world was executed and celebrations ensued throughout the streets of Iraq. Saddam Hussein, 69, was put to death by hanging after being found gu

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  • Cameras: How Far is too Far?: Everyday videos are turning up on YouTube and on the news that were taken by people who used pocket video cameras. Which makes me wonder about the proper place for cameras.

    Friday, February 02, 2007 By: James Goldmuntz

    With the rise of digital technology putting video cameras in almost everyone’s pocket in the form of a cell phone, just about anyone can film anything, anywhere, at any time: but how far is too far? T

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  • The Biggest Thing in China

    Friday, February 02, 2007 By: Colin Kennedy

    On Sep. 12, 1980 the first and only son of Yao Zhiyuan and Fang Fengdi was born. Although he is seven feet six inches, no one ever expected him to be this tall. However, this one man has changed the i

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Q: What is your idea of a perfect date?A: A romantic night with Mexican food and moonlight walk on the beach.Q: What are your hobbies?A: I’m a multi-dimensional sport athlete.Q: What types of things d
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“From guitar, I just enjoy the feeling that you get while playing as if nothing else existed.  It’s a great way to express yourself.  As for singing, I mainly just enjoy the attention it gets you,” sa
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Some may be shocked to find that there are other mp3 players than just the iPod. Although on the Laguna Blanca campus the always present white earphones are associated with iPods, some people are find
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This past December, Esther Tran Le and I had the privilege of representing LBS at the Student Diversity Leadership Conference in Seattle with college counselor, Mr. John Thurston. Despite a major snow
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Laguna alumni often excel after they graduate, but not many are able to achieve the life of a super star. However, former Laguna student Anyshka Sawhney has managed to make her mark in the music indus
Celebrity ParentsBestWill Smith- He first started out his career as the “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” yet was able to name himself a serious actor in 2006 with his role as the struggling dad in the “Pursu
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Captains are always looked up to, either on the field or in the gym, however, captains often hold respect outside of sports as well. They are people one can approach at school, ask questions about hom
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Stuart Felkner:Stuart Felkner was recruited by Clarmont Mckenna to play for their football team. He was a superstar at Laguna Blanca, helping lead the team last year to a League Championship and all t
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