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The Kissing Disease
The Kissing Disease
The Next Cold War: Cybersecurity
The Next Cold War: Cybersecurity
Marco Rubio smiles during his official photo for the nation's 111th Congress.
A Divided Republican Coalition – Reviewing Trump’s Cabinet Picks Thus Far
Trump vs. Biden
Trump vs. Biden
A Climactic California Crisis: 2023-2024 Update
A Climactic California Crisis: 2023-2024 Update
Mock Trial
Mock Trial
The End of an Era - 149 shows. 5 continents. 3.5 hours per night. 1 billion dollars
The End of an Era – 149 shows. 5 continents. 3.5 hours per night. 1 billion dollars
The Kissing Disease
The Kissing Disease
Marco Rubio smiles during his official photo for the nation's 111th Congress.
A Divided Republican Coalition – Reviewing Trump’s Cabinet Picks Thus Far
Brain Chips: A Digital Dystopia
Brain Chips: A Digital Dystopia
Dear Freshmen...
Dear Freshmen…
á la mode - Packing for College
á la mode – Packing for College
The End of an Era - 149 shows. 5 continents. 3.5 hours per night. 1 billion dollars
The End of an Era – 149 shows. 5 continents. 3.5 hours per night. 1 billion dollars
Dear Freshmen...
Dear Freshmen…
Shōgun by FX
Shōgun by FX
39th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival
39th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival
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Book Review: Machines Like Me
Cinnamon Buns Recipe!
Cinnamon Buns Recipe!
Interview With Head Basketball Coach Phil Sherman
Interview With Head Basketball Coach Phil Sherman
Spring Sports
Spring Sports
Spring Sports Preview
Spring Sports Preview
Super Bowl Recap
Super Bowl Recap
NBA Update at the All-Star Break
NBA Update at the All-Star Break
Athlete of the Issue
Athlete of the Issue
Fearless Femininity
Fearless Femininity
Artist: Olivia Sofranko
“It’s All in Your Head”
Art by Milla Hirsch
The Female vs. Male Gaze
The Skin Care Craze
The Skin Care Craze
The Generation of “iPad Kids”
The Generation of “iPad Kids”
My Top 5 Wes Anderson Films (Editorial)
My Top 5 Wes Anderson Films (Editorial)
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Book Review: Machines Like Me
Beijing Olympics 2022 Review
Beijing Olympics 2022 Review
Encanto Review
Encanto Review
The Expanse: What was that ending????
The Expanse: What was that ending????
Capital and Ideology - a book review
Capital and Ideology – a book review
Bingeable New Year Netflix Shows
Bingeable New Year Netflix Shows
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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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