As the students stepped from the vans and began to scatter down to Hollister Ranch Beach, the creatures and organisms they had studied in their AP Biology and Marine Science classes began to come to life. Students were divided into small groups where they were accompanied by a teacher and a marine biology guide. In more »
Over 1 billion people in the world still lack access to adequate drinking water and not many people know how to address the problem. On Oct. 15, Laguna welcomed Buzz Thompson, the founding Director of Stanford Law School Environmental & Natural Resources Program to give his talk “Water as a Public Commodity.” “Water is incredibly more »
Lower School students poured out of buses and cars, Upper School students rushed out of their classes and down to the field, music blasted, decorations were up, and Jogathon began. The all-school event on Oct. 12 started with Headmaster Paul Slocombe, speaking about Laguna’s new slogan ‘NOW’ and what it means to the school’s community. more »
After being allowed to sleep in an extra hour, students rolled into the parking lot at 9 a.m. and prepared to engage in a full day of games on the field. They were welcomed by a dunk tank, an obstacle course, basketball, volleyball, and various other field games set-up on the lower field and courts. more »
With Global Water Day approaching, Hands4Others has launched its newest campaign. Global Water Day is an international holiday focused on promoting the conservation of water and exposing the harsh reality that 1.1 billion people around the world lack access to clean water. As a nonprofit that is dedicated to providing access to safe and sustainable more »
In under an hour, Mr. John Davies revealed the secret to success: “Know why you do what you do.” And if there was ever a question of finding that sense of purpose, Mr. Davies addressed that as well; “Everything you need for life is between your two ears. The trick is learning to get it more »
Throughout the years, teenagers have evolved into a retrospectively condemned generation marked by endless criticisms of our socially irresponsible behavior. In fact, the modern teenager seems to have justified playing hooky, talking back to parents, and attending parties where drugs and alcohol are present. It’s no wonder that adults view “Generation Gimme” as a reckless more »
Volunteers were greeted by a large balloon arch, banners, music playing, and enthusiastic H4O leaders ready to make the event they had planned for months a success. Hands4Other’s hosted their first annual Walk4Water on Oct. 29. Sporting blue Hands4Others T-shirts, running shoes, and warm sweatshirts to ward off the early morning fog looming low on more »
According to the locals, Sambo’s Restaurant has been known as the place to go for “the best pancakes in the city.” Located on the beach front with a view of Santa Barbara’s Harbor and pier, Sambo’s has occupied the same small brick and tile building since 1957. Upon arrival, we put our name in at more »
They memorize the names of important battles, dates, and death tolls. They think they know what happened in the 1940s throughout Europe between the Allies and Axis Powers, and what currently is happening in Iraq. They even watch movies like “Saving Private Ryan” that attempt to recreate the horrors of real warfare. But, students’ knowledge more »
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