Five years ago with mountains ablaze and smoke filling the air, residents between Ventura and Santa Bárbara counties in an anxious frenzy evacuated their homes to flee from the Thomas Fire.
The Thomas...
The piles of unfinished books and assignments, the sound of notifications signifying more work to come, and the voices of every teacher and coach ringing, telling tales of distasteful decline. This is...
“The Game of Thrones ending is possibly the worst ending of a TV show that ever existed,” wrote one fan on social media, “I am so angry right now.” In 2019, one of the most popular television series...
Ashton Lustfield:
Q: What grade are you in?
A: I am in 7th grade.
Q: What is it like having an older sibling in the same school as you?
A: It’s nice because teachers will recognize you...
Although the youth of each generation is fleeting, there is much to learn from the prior experiences of those whose footsteps we walk in, whether it is Trish McHale’s experiences growing up just outside...
The median Santa Barbara house price in 2022 exploded to 2.1 million from $940,000 in 2021. This dramatic increase is due to several factors. According to local luxury properties specialist Jim Scarborough,...
Q: Where are you from originally?
A: I am from a country that is very far away. It’s in the north of South America, and the country’s coast is Mar Caribe—the Caribbean Sea. That country is Venezuela.
Q:...
Leadership of a nation affects people worldwide. Leaders run the country, keep things in order, protect the national economy and politics, and are responsible for decision making, which was an essential...
During the pandemic, Covid-19, the performing arts completely shut down, leaving eager casts and audiences alike disappointed after months of waiting and preparing for their shows. As the draped red curtains...
Interview with the College Counseling Team
As the school year starts, we welcome the new college counseling team. During the interview, the three college counselors offered insights about their own...
Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is a Latinx, educator, and organizer serving the 14th district of New York in the Bronx and Queens. Ocasio-Cortez grew up experiencing the reality of New York’s...
Four students share their process and experiences in the unique art form of songwriting.
Dionne Peterson ‘25:
Q: What are your favorite genres to listen to and write?
A: I like listening to...
