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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
Human Trafficking
Human Trafficking
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
Do You Read the Label?
Shōgun by FX
Shōgun by FX
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!
Recycled Music
Recycled Music
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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Claire Tolles

Claire Tolles, Lead Designer & Lifestyle Editor

In her Sophomore year, Claire started at the fourth estate as an independent study and Graphic Artist. Now, as a Senior, she is the Lead Designer and Lifestyle Editor.

All content by Claire Tolles
GameDay

[Photo] Game Day

Alexandra Siegel and Elli Westmacott
April 6, 2022
MostImportant

[Photo] The Most Important Meal of the Day

Dionne Peterson
April 6, 2022
Matteas Requina

[Photo] International Flavors

Alexandra Siegel
April 6, 2022
AlaMode

[Photo] A La Mode

Milla Hirsch and Frances Carlson
April 6, 2022
Claire Winter Comic

[Photo] Claire’s Winter Comic

March 31, 2022
Draft

[Photo] The ROUGH Draft

Ada Green
March 7, 2022
Feminism

[Photo] Feminism Through the Ages

Sofia Ramirez
March 3, 2022
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[Photo] The Perils of Redistricting

Luca D'Agruma
March 2, 2022
Nuclear2

[Photo] The Nuclear Option

Myles Hazen
February 28, 2022
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[Photo] A Dorm Without Windows: What is Munger Hall?

Abby Kim
February 16, 2022
Diamonds are a symbol of status, power, and wealth. Over the centuries, diamonds continue to remain in high demand, and are even more accessible due to today's advanced technology

Diamond Dynasty

Jinling Wang and Claire Tolles
February 7, 2022
Whose Body Matters More?

Whose Body Matters More?

Elli Westmacott and Claire Tolles
November 17, 2021
To Tell or Not to Tell

To Tell or Not to Tell

Hanna Masri, Dare Fitzpatrick, and Claire Tolles
November 17, 2021
Whether the original intent of cancel culture was to make sure that rich and powerful face repercussions for their actions, spread gossip, or increase publicity, the only thing to do is choose whether or not to participate.

Cancelled

Milla Hirsch and Claire Tolles
November 17, 2021
Is the SAT Outdated?

Is the SAT Outdated?

Aden Meisel and Claire Tolles
November 17, 2021
The link between climate change and natural disasters is increasingly apparent

Global Warning

Dare Fitzpatrick and Claire Tolles
November 17, 2021
Skyrocket

Skyrocket

Jinling Wang, Claire Tolles, and Sofia Ramirez
November 17, 2021
Kaiser Family Foundation polls have shown that up to 20% of U.S. parents of 12-17 year-olds will ‘definitely not’ get their kid vaccinated, with even 9% of vaccinated parents firmly opposed the shot.

Why Is It Important for Students To Get Vaccinated?

Luca D’agruma, Myles Hazen, and Claire Tolles
November 17, 2021
The race to become the leaders in public space transportation.

Space Tourism Heats Up

Jinling Wang and Claire Tolles
November 17, 2021
Murky Materials

Murky Materials

Jackson Baltes and Claire Tolles
November 17, 2021
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[Photo] The Rise of STEAM

Claire Tolles, Staff Writer and Opinion Editor
June 10, 2021
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[Photo] June Comic

June 10, 2021
Senior Finn Walker passes the ball during a league basketball game.

[Photo] The Significance of Sports

Andreas Jackson, Staff Writer
June 10, 2021
Governor Gavin Newsom (left) gesticulating with Santa Barbara Mayor Cathy Murillo.

Recall Newsom?

Luca D'Agruma and Claire Tolles
June 4, 2021
Claire's film

Claire’s film

Claire Tolles
April 27, 2021
WandaVision: The New MCU

WandaVision: The New MCU

Claire Tolles
April 16, 2021

[Photo] Is Free Speech Weakening Our Country?

Myles Hazen and Luca D'Agruma
March 26, 2021
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[Photo] Mayflowers 5k Race

Daisy Finefrock, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 26, 2021
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[Photo] Biden’s First 40 Days

Phoebe Stein, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 26, 2021
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[Photo] Learning in a Pandemic: How School Has Changed Due to COVID-19

Hanna Masri, Lifestyle Editor
January 26, 2021
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[Photo] Repeating Mistakes of 1918 Flu with COVID-19

Myles Hazen
January 26, 2021
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[Photo] Waging War on COVID-19

Luca D'Agruma
January 26, 2021
DMV Horror Stories

DMV Horror Stories

Claire Tolles, Opinion Editor
January 25, 2021
Behind the Screen

Behind the Screen

Claire Tolles, Opinion Editor
January 25, 2021
Sleep: Remote v. In-Person

Sleep: Remote v. In-Person

Claire Tolles
December 1, 2020
First Amendment

First Amendment

Claire Tolles, Lead Designer & Opinion Editor
September 28, 2020
seasonal-depression

[Photo] Here Comes the Sun

Dare Fitzpatrick and Hanna Masri
April 15, 2020
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[Photo] What It Means to See

Patrick Otte
December 3, 2019
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