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Spiced Cranberry and Orange Christmas Bundt Cake Recipe

Spiced Cranberry and Orange Christmas Bundt Cake Recipe

Bennett Sullivan December 20, 2024

Ingredients for the Cake: 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour 2 tsp baking powder ½ tsp baking soda 1 tsp ground cinnamon ½ tsp ground nutmeg ½ tsp ground cloves ½ tsp salt 1 cup...

A Trendy Gift Guide

A Trendy Gift Guide

Ella Wickman December 13, 2024

With the holiday season approaching, students and families are preparing for the festive celebrations. Yet, finding the perfect gift for everyone is often overwhelming and often ends up as a last-minute...

Espresso Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

Espresso Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

Lilly Trautwein December 4, 2024

With the holidays just around the corner, everyone is trying to perfect their baked goods. So the next time you’re signed up to bring dessert to a party, or you’re simply just craving a sweet treat,...

100 Years of Art

100 Years of Art

Katja Broomberg November 20, 2024

You pass under its glimmering marquee whenever you walk up State Street. The city’s only “skyscraper” can be seen from any part of Santa Barbara as it towers 119 feet above the 60-foot buildings...

The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Popstar

The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Popstar

Lilly Trautwein November 20, 2024

People all over the world dream of becoming famous one day. They think the flashing lights and screaming fans will bring nothing but joy. But time after time, they realize that the limelight has a dark...

“It Ends with Us” Controversy Continues

“It Ends with Us” Controversy Continues

Lilly Trautwein and Lulu Simpson November 20, 2024

Since its release on Aug. 9, the book-film adaptation “It Ends with Us” earned well over $300 million. The #1 New York Times bestseller novel turned blockbuster film follows a woman named Lily Bloom...

Jacob Collier is known for complex music. He poured a bit of everything into his latest album to represent the beauty of collaboration.

In Defense of Jacob Collier’s “Djesse Vol. 4”

Ada Green November 19, 2024

I know I wasn’t the only one surprised when I read the 2024 Grammy nominations last week—and I just about jumped out of my chair when I saw the Album of the Year candidates.  You’re probably...

The End of an Era - 149 shows. 5 continents. 3.5 hours per night. 1 billion dollars

The End of an Era – 149 shows. 5 continents. 3.5 hours per night. 1 billion dollars

Olivia de Ponce November 17, 2024

Questions: What were your surprise songs  Did you dress up?  What was your favorite part of the concert? What do you think will happen next in Taylor's career?   Chloe Gidney (‘25)...

Shōgun by FX

Shōgun by FX

Niccolo D'Agruma May 30, 2024

"Shōgun” is a literary classic and an internationally bestselling novel written in 1975 by James Clavell. The book was adapted into a television series in 1980, where it became the most-watched show...

39th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival

39th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival

Lucy Wang and Ada Green April 22, 2024

Every year, Santa Barbara hosts one of the leading film festivals in the world, attracting filmmakers, celebrities, and 100,000 attendees. This February, SBIFF held its 39th annual event in downtown theaters....

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Book Review: Machines Like Me

Lyla Bollag February 13, 2024

I discovered Machines Like Me, written by Ian McEwan in seventh grade. It was during my last SBMS (Santa Barbara Middle School) trip to Marin, located in the Bay area. It was in a bookshop where I happened...

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