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Recently the FDA has banned a popular red food coloring used in many of our favorite snacks as it is believed to cause cancer.
F.D.A. Bans Red Dye No. 3 in Foods
Addison Amador and Anahii Hurtado February 7, 2025

The Food and Drug Administration (F.D.A.) recently banned the use of Red Dye...

As wildfires tear through California, insurance companies are withdrawing their help.
Why Insurance Companies are Dropping Policies
Raylen Briganti, Staff Writer • February 7, 2025

Due to the extremity of the destructive wildfires recently, well known insurance...

Anime and manga is a cornerstone of global culture, but explicit content has sparked controversy for the artists and producers. (Freepik - gstudioimagen1)
Exposure of Children in Anime: Dandadan Controversy
Nia Bufkin, Staff Writer • February 9, 2025

Anime has mostly been in the categories of cool, weird, and controversial. No...

Twitter, now known as X, has created a community-like culture on social media, and many people do not want to use its new name. (Freepik - rawpixel.com)
Bring Back the Bird
Cameron Croll, Section Editor • February 9, 2025

It's been over two years since South African–American entrepreneur Elon Musk,...

Girls Wrestling at LOHS offers a warm and welcoming community for athletes, and Forester's leadership is spectacular for the team. (Freepik)
Wrestler Spotlight: Madison Forester
Hana Selver, Staff Writer • February 12, 2025

With the peak of the wrestling season upon us, many questions arise. One of the most pressing topics to be reviewed regarding the nature of this...

Club volleyball offers an outlet to build a community outside of school and continue to train for school sports during off-season.  (Freepik)
Volleyball Clubs
Emily Sterling, Staff Writer • February 12, 2025

Volleyball is a fun and active sport that requires many skills. Setting, spiking, passing, digging, and serving are just a few. The members of...

Theater deserves more recognition, and theater actors should be appreciated. (freepik)
Curtains Down, Lights Up
Payton Duncan, Staff Writer • February 7, 2025

Lights go up, curtains go down, and voices begin to disappear into whispers as the show begins. The art of live theater has been around for centuries....

“Chekhov’s Shorts” was performed on January 23, 24, and 25 in the LOHS Theatre.
Checking Off “Chekhov’s Shorts”
Scarlet Vandegrift, Head Copy Editor • February 7, 2025

“Chekhov’s Shorts” was performed on January 23, 24, and 25 in the LOHS Theatre. It was thrilling to see another production, this time directed...

A popular podcast set-up, where the hosts talk to their digital audience, following trends. (Freepik)
I Don’t Want to Talk Tuah, Not Everyone Needs a Podcast
Lilly Arnot, Section Editor • November 4, 2024

Overconsumption is a cycle that finds itself in many aspects of our cultural...

This chilling photograph of pop culture's favorite fiend is an example of the disfigurement of Frankenstein. (Freepik)
The Disfigurement of “Frankenstein”
Scarlet Vandegrift, Head Copy Editor • October 11, 2024

For decades, popular (or pop) culture has created many facets of society. From...

The flyer for LOHS Drama Department’s “Beating a Dead Horse”. (Courtesy Photo by Randy Shorts)
LOHS Drama Department’s
Scarlet Vandegrift, Head Copy Editor • November 1, 2024

The stage is set, the curtains are down, and the lights are bright.  Once again, the LOHS Drama Department takes the stage in a fantastic...

Our Sophomore Class officers--from left to right-- Miley Reyes, Morgan Cube, Kevin Nashed, Emily Liu, Ayanna Capito, and Bavly Mikaeil. (Courtesy Photo from ASB)
New Sophomore Officers for 2024-2025
Emily Liu, Web Manager • April 12, 2024

Our Sophomore Officers are President Emily Liu, Vice President Kevin Nashed, Secretary Bavly Mikaeil, Treasurer Miley Reyes, Media Manager Morgan...

Ashley Anumba proudly smiling at the Paris Olympics 2024 Closing Ceremony. (Photo Courtesy of Ashley Anumba)
Los Osos Alum Ashley Anumba Participated in the 2024 Olympics
Chioma Adenihun, Section Editor • September 20, 2024

Ashley Anumba is a star. At just 25 years old, she earned 14th place in Discus, representing Nigeria at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Discus is an...

Los Osos High School’s first Girls Flag Football team won 40-0 against Ontario High School. (LOHS Yearbook)
Girls Flag Football
Ilene Sanchez, Editor-in-Chief • September 20, 2024

As Los Osos High School (LOHS) progresses through the years, so does our amazing sports program.  This year, LOHS introduced a new sport...

After 20 years, "The Importance of Being Earnest" took the LOHS stage again. (The Grizzly Gazette)
Presenting… “The Importance of Being Earnest”
Scarlet Vandegrift, Staff Writer • March 7, 2024

“...It is a terrible thing for a man to find out suddenly that all his life he has been speaking nothing but the truth." The above line is...

KCC and ASU Officers at the “Squid Game” Bonder. (KCC and ASU)
ASU x KCC
Isidora Vasquez Gonzalez and Steven Lai February 9, 2025

The release of the show “Squid Game” has caused many people to want to try...

Political candidate for Emerald Bend, Taylor Alexander, was out on a daily morning jog before his scheduled debate that afternoon with political rival, Harper Dorais, when he was abruptly grabbed by an attacker and thrown into the back of a car.
Controversial Political Kidnapping: Hostage or Hoax?
Sophie Zheng, Staff Writer • January 17, 2025

On November 11th, 2023, running political candidate for Emerald Bend, Taylor...

Don’t “Reign” on My Parade
Scarlet Vandegrift, Head Copy Editor • January 17, 2025

I joined the Grizzly Gazette last year, my Sophomore year, incredibly shy and...

The LGBTQ community has been around for centuries, influencing the culture and history of multiple cultures and countries. (Freepik)
A History of Homosexuality
Sophie Zheng, Staff Writer • February 12, 2025

Homosexuality has existed across cultures and centuries, with a history reflecting varying degrees of acceptance and persecution. From ancient dynasties to modern revolutions,...

Sonny Angels are popular toys, inspired by the Kawaii aesthetic. (Freepik)
The Rise of Sonny Angels
Morgan Johl and Sadie Jauregui February 12, 2025

Sonny Angels are cute little figurines that have captured the hearts of many collectors and fans worldwide. In the early 2000’s, Toru Soeya, a Japanese toy manufacturer, created...

Floriography, the language of flowers, allows for unique symbolism in literature, art, culture, and general society. (Freepik - pvproductions_
Floriography: The Language of Flowers
Bonnie Yang, Copy Editor • February 12, 2025

Flowers have always been a symbol of beauty in civilizations for many centuries.  They are more than just mere markers for the passing of time, they symbolize milestones. People...

The movie "The Substance" is actually a message about the Hollywood industry.
The Meaning Behind “The Substance”
Lilly Arnot, Managing Editor • February 7, 2025

The 2024 Horror/Sci-fi “The Substance”, is more of a critique on society than a simple scary movie. While it may come off as grotesque and...

The expectations of 2025 from the past are much different than what 2025 is. (freepik)
The Expectations Vs. The Reality of 2025
Adriana Kenney, Staff Writer • February 7, 2025

Flying cars, robots, space exploration, AI (Artificial Intelligence) companions and  green technology have all been promising expectations for...

Fleetwood Mac's biggest album, "Rumours" is one of the most iconic albums of the 1970s. (freepik)
“Rumours” Fleetwood Mac Analysis
Hana Selver, Staff Writer • February 7, 2025

On February 4, 1977 the world of rock and roll was greatly impacted by all elements of Fleetwood Mac’s newest and biggest album.  “Rumours”...

The Poignant Beauty of ‘Anora’
Isidora Vasquez Gonzalez, Staff Writer • February 7, 2025

TW: Spoilers Worldwide audiences tend to generally enjoy a good cliché love story; a Cinderella story. But something the audiences love more...

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