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...

The holiday season brings people together to gather around one special place: the dinner table. Our classmates shared their experiences during our winter break. Here are some of our classmates’ stories: “Every...

Hozier “If the Heavens ever did speak, She's the last true mouthpiece.” This soulful verse is the creation of Andrew Hozier-Byrne, otherwise known as Hozier, in his hit song “Take Me To Church.”...

Prometheus stole fire from the gods and gave it to men. For this, he was chained to a rock and tortured for eternity.” “Oppenheimer,” directed by Christopher Nolan and based on Kai Bird and Martin...