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The Fourth Estate

In Santa Barbara, we've directly experienced the impacts of corporate neglect.

Climate Goals: Morality or Marketing?

Teddy Wilson January 31, 2025

Carbon neutrality is an increasingly used word within the environmental science community.  Every corporation it seems has set aside a date for it—a date after which their company will become a positive...

"Without social media, it is just a cookie store" - Sierra Finney

The Crumbl Cult

Olivia de Ponce and Natalie Schweitzer January 31, 2025

After waiting in line for hours to buy a cookie imported from across the world, customers at a pop-up Crumbl in Australia spent $12, more than twice the amount of an average cookie, all for a trend.  Created...

It’s All Grand and It’s All Green

It’s All Grand and It’s All Green

Ada Green January 31, 2025

After 20 years, three Tony awards, over 8,000 Broadway performances, and 63 million global audience members, “Wicked” is one of the most successful stage musicals of all time—after only “The Lion...

Biden's long political legacy comes to a close.

A Lifetime of Public Service: Joe Biden’s Legacy

Davis Ohanian January 31, 2025

Over the past 50 years, President Joe Biden has epitomized what it means to be a public servant. As a senator from Delaware, Vice President under Barack Obama, and President of the U.S., Biden’s political...

Trump launches into his second term with ambitious ideas in a tough domestic landscape.

Trump Promises Change: For Better or For Worse?

Davis Ohanian January 31, 2025

On the other hand, as President Trump takes office, he has no shortage of problems to deal with, especially as he tries to unite our nation. According to recent polling from Gallup, in August 2024, 18%...

No Room for Error

No Room for Error

Ella Wickman January 31, 2025

The college admissions process has changed a lot over the years, and today, it’s more complicated and demanding than ever.  Digital applications are taking over, colleges are shifting what they prioritize...

The cryptocurrency surge has shattered all expectations.

Minting Millionaires: The Surge of Stocks and Crypto

Bennett Sullivan January 31, 2025

Over the last two years, the stock market has grown astronomically; the S&P 500 has risen by nearly 50%, and certain stocks like Nvidia have soared up more than 700%. This dramatic increase in the...

The Complex Case of Luigi Mangione

The Complex Case of Luigi Mangione

Mason Siegel January 7, 2025

Luigi Mangione, a 26 year old man, was accused of killing Brain Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthCare, which is one of the largest healthcare corporations in the United States. This murder caught on camera...

California’s New EV Policy: A Glimpse into a Sustainable Future

California’s New EV Policy: A Glimpse into a Sustainable Future

Liam Knezevic January 6, 2025

California has been a leading state in environmental policies, and its new significant move to prioritize electric vehicles (EVs) is their next step. The state’s new policy, set to take full effect in...

Google DeepMind Announces Gemini 2.0

Google DeepMind Announces Gemini 2.0

Teddy Wilson December 14, 2024

On Wednesday, Google’s advanced Artificial Intelligence Lab DeepMind announced its latest Large Language Model (LLM): Gemini 2.0. Although only limited functionality is currently available to the public—through...

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...

The Goodness of Gratitude

The Goodness of Gratitude

Katja Broomberg December 5, 2024

This year has been a year of growth, a year of learning, a year of failing, a year of succeeding, a year of doing and being and living. Our experiences have been plentiful. Our smiles have been innumerable....

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