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In Santa Barbara, we've directly experienced the impacts of corporate neglect.
Climate Goals: Morality or Marketing?
From left to right: Kevin Lu ‘28, Milton Lopez Plascencia ‘25, Monica Paredes Villegas ‘25, and Nayeli Castrejon-Peralta ‘25.
SDLC : Celebrating Diversity
College counselors Lalitha Otterness (left) and Colleen Murray (right) welcome back alumni Jesus Arriaga, Natalie Bianchi, Lucia Camp, Jayla Provance, Lucas Acosta, Alexia Acosta, Owen Noble, Griffin Rick, and Dylan Charney.
Young Alumni Return to Campus
Biden's long political legacy comes to a close.
A Lifetime of Public Service: Joe Biden’s Legacy
Trump launches into his second term with ambitious ideas in a tough domestic landscape.
Trump Promises Change: For Better or For Worse?
The cryptocurrency surge has shattered all expectations.
Minting Millionaires: The Surge of Stocks and Crypto
Quarter of a Century
Quarter of a Century
No Room for Error
No Room for Error
The Goodness of Gratitude
The Goodness of Gratitude
Four New Faces on Campus
Four New Faces on Campus
"I Voted"
“I Voted”
The Dangers of TikTok
The Dangers of TikTok
"Without social media, it is just a cookie store" - Sierra Finney
The Crumbl Cult
It’s All Grand and It’s All Green
It’s All Grand and It’s All Green
Retelling the Menendez Story
Retelling the Menendez Story
Funk Zone Angles
Funk Zone Angles
2025 Wardrobe Essentials
2025 Wardrobe Essentials
Spiced Cranberry and Orange Christmas Bundt Cake Recipe
Spiced Cranberry and Orange Christmas Bundt Cake Recipe
The Enhanced Games
The Enhanced Games
Athlete of the Issue
Athlete of the Issue
A CFB RESURGENCE
A CFB RESURGENCE
Interview With Head Basketball Coach Phil Sherman
Interview With Head Basketball Coach Phil Sherman
Spring Sports
Spring Sports
Spring Sports Preview
Spring Sports Preview
Winter Blues and Daylight Snooze
Winter Blues and Daylight Snooze
The Rise of Counterfeit
The Rise of Counterfeit
Aging Across the World
Aging Across the World
“Books provoke thought.” – Victoria Dryden
The Reading Slump
As school shootings rise in numbers students and teachers alike fear for their safety
The School Shooting Epidemic
Modern Media and Politics
Modern Media and Politics
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Alex Bates

Alex Bates, Staff, Independent Study

Alex is a new member of the staff this year. He loves watching movies and playing basketball and tennis. Alex most enjoys writing about sports, music, video games, and movies.

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Senior Projects Program

Alex Bates, Staff Writer
June 10, 2021
The Debate over the GOAT

The Debate over the GOAT

Alex Bates
April 16, 2021
Life after Death: The Posthumous Ascent of a Rap Newcomer

Life after Death: The Posthumous Ascent of a Rap Newcomer

Alex Bates, Staff
January 26, 2021
The Cloudy Future of Film

The Cloudy Future of Film

Alex Bates
December 3, 2020
It's Been a Long Road for the Lakers

It’s Been a Long Road for the Lakers

Alex Bates, Staff
November 16, 2020
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