Birkenstocks: from Hippie to Trendy
January 17, 2019
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From a small German workshop in 1774 to mainstream fashion today, Birkenstocks have taken the world by storm. Unlike any other shoemaker, Birkenstock’s founder Johann Adam Birkenstock developed a sole made of cork and silicon to mold to the wearer's feet. This makes for a utilitarian sole that work...
Alumni College Panel
January 11, 2019
Students filed into Spaulding to hear from recent alums about their individual college experiences and to get advice about college in the annual Alumni College Panel assembly on Jan. 9. Hailing from some of the country’s top liberal arts colleges from coast-to-coast and in between– Claremont McKenna,...
2019 HOMELESS POINT-IN-TIME COUNT
January 11, 2019
2019 HOMELESS POINT-IN-TIME COUNT, Thursday, January 24, 5-8:30 a.m., plus one volunteer training session in January The Laguna Blanca Sock Club began 4 years ago this month following a group of 20 Laguna Blanca students/parents/faculty members’ participation in this citywide event. We now have Sock...
HAITI GIRL POWER FUNDRAISER
January 11, 2019
HAITI GIRL POWER FUNDRAISER, Saturday, January 12, 11:15 am, 3, p.m., 7 p.m. Dr. Doohan is a Street Medicine Program Director and Family Medicine doctor who has been mentoring Sock Club students for years. Community service opportunities abound, within this event, this non-profit and in connectio...
One Year After: A Remembrance
January 8, 2019
As we roll into the new year and enjoy the new beginnings of January, many residents in Santa Barbara are taking this time to remember the Montecito Mudslides that occurred exactly a year ago. A remembrance has been planned for the entire community to provide healing for the destructio...
A week in History: October 30th: Orson Welles’ broadcast of “War of the Worlds” Scares Nation
January 7, 2019
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The year is 1938, and radio is in its prime. Before the invention of the television, there was no better way to get the news, advertise a product, or entertain yourself in the comfort of your home than with this innovative new medium. Of course, in the case of entertainment, there’s one particular instan...
Young Entrepreneurs
December 30, 2018
Avery Hughes ‘19 Q: How did you get into the resale industry? A: My friend encouraged me to buy the Supreme Peach Box Logo Hoodie on eBay while not doing any research. Obviously, it was fake, and I was out $200. So my first experience was not a good one. Q: What do you think will change in the r...
Loss of Legends: the Opioid Crisis
Maddie Walker and Maggie Newell
December 30, 2018
"I’m a bit surprised that I’m even still alive. Mixing uppers and downers, practically suicide.” With the recent death of the well-known and beloved artist Mac Miller, the devastating repercussions of opioid abuse are hard to dismiss. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), opioids, a drug responsible for 115 deaths per ...
Let’s Be Honest, We All Lie
December 6, 2018
There are numerous studies that demonstrate that most people lie on social media platforms. The financial site Learnvest published a survey in 2017 that revealed that 60 percent of millennial respondents lied or exaggerated in a social media post. This is confirmed by Social Media Consul...
Reminders of How to Stay Organized
December 5, 2018
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Color Code red = tests orange = reminders pink = meetings green = free periods 2.Remind yourself to make time to study either by simply writing study in a bold font or by highlighting Mark when work...
How to Show Your Thanks During the Holiday Season
November 30, 2018
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As the holiday season nears and 2018 comes to a close, it is around this time that we like to reflect on all of the things that we’re grateful for. Whether you’re thankful for a friend, family member, teacher, or coach that has been there for you throughout the good times and the bad, taking the t...
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