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That's a Wrap on Clue

That’s a Wrap on Clue

Katja Broomberg April 8, 2025

Months of preparation led to the three shows of murder and mayhem: months of line memorization, blocking, madness, laughter, and community. Every theater production has much more to it than meets the eye,...

Terrifying Tariffs: Negotiating Tactic or Economic Disaster?

Terrifying Tariffs: Negotiating Tactic or Economic Disaster?

Bennett Sullivan April 8, 2025

Tariff: A tax or duty to be paid on a particular class of imports or exports. The definition is simple, yet the impact of tariffs is anything but. These taxes can influence every single product online,...

A Constitutional  Crisis: Trump’s  Executive  Orders

A Constitutional Crisis: Trump’s Executive Orders

Davis Ohanian April 8, 2025

An individual who is meant to embody the uncompromising spirit of democracy. An administrative position that is entrusted with the duty of guaranteeing the liberties of the Constitution.  The President...

Do You Know  What You Are Eating?

Do You Know What You Are Eating?

Liam Knezevic April 8, 2025

Did you know a small fry from McDonald’s in the United States contains 10 ingredients, four of which are seed oils and a combination of processed ingredients and additives, creating a flavorful yet unhealthy...

Meme Coin Madness

Meme Coin Madness

Bennett Sullivan April 8, 2025

In the ever-changing world of cryptocurrencies, meme coins have emerged as a new obsession, blending internet culture with speculative investment.  Solana, known for its high-speed transactions and...

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...

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