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...

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...

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...

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)...

As we write this letter to you, we look back at the “Dear Freshmen” letter that was written to us by the class of 2021. And let’s face it: none of us read that letter then. But we really wish we...

"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...

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....

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...

Materials: Stand mixer  2 small bowls  A rolling pin  Ingredients: Brown sugar  White sugar Yeast  Egg  Sour cream  AP flour  Baking powder  Milk  Salt ...

Vibrant, upbeat K-Pop songs, such as “Butter” by BTS and “The Feels” by Twice, flood American radio stations. “Squid Game,” popular on Netflix, won six Emmy awards in 2022. This reflects the...