On February 6, 2023, southeastern Turkey and northern Syria were hit by a devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake. The earthquake has shattered the lives of people…
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When most people think of St. Patrick’s Day, four leaf clovers, leprechauns, the color green, and Ireland come to mind, but not many people think…
By: Lizzie Throop Photos Courtesy of SBHS Alumni Association Rose Marie Cruz was born and raised in Santa Barbara and graduated from Santa Barbara High…
Mock Trial is a program at Santa Barbara High School where students have the opportunity to be a part of a rehearsed trial that teaches…
Floyd Norman is a legendary Disney animator who has worked for over 60 years. Born on June 22, 1935, in Santa Barbara, California. Mr Norman…
With its high mountains, beautiful oceans, and over ninety separate hiking trails, Santa Barbara is a hiking destination for tourists and locals alike. But when…
Being home to two of the state’s top colleges, along with proximity to LA, our town has been a hotbed of culture for years. Because…
When Halo Infinite first released in November 2021 it boasted that an average of 102,732 players played per month, but now it’s down to a…
After the rainstorm that happened on the day of February 24, there was a rare sight of snowfall in the Santa Barbara Mountains. Residents were…
Pepper Marks is a senior wrestler at Santa Barbara High School, who just won her second year of CIF (California Interscholastic Federation) Southern Division as…
Santa Barbara’s baseball team is one of the best in the Channel League, with a 3-1 league record and being third in Channel. However, it…
The boys volleyball team is looking bright this season after going 7-1 in Channel League last year. The boys volleyball team has many returning players…
The Academy Award season is upon us! – With films such as Elvis, Everything Everywhere All at Once, and The Banshees of Inisherin nominated for…
The Forge attended the Virtuosos event and red carpet on February 15. In combination with the Condor Press and Westmont’s film club, they received interviews…
On February 17, 2023 the Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) honored Todd Field and Martin McDonagh, awarding them with the Outstanding Director of the…
Before I watched this film, I didn’t know much about ALS, but after watching Go On, Be Brave, I now know a lot more about…
North Circular is a documentary film that brings forth stories of the North Circular road that runs through Dublin, Ireland. The film is an immersive…
On January 16, the Santa Barbara International Film Festival presented Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson with the Cinema Vanguard Award. The award honors actors who…
Red Carpet Coverage By Ella Bailey The third celebrity red carpet event of the 28th Santa Barbara Film Festival (SBIFF) features Maltin Modern Master Award…
Red Carpet Coverage The first celebrity interview Red Carpet of the 38th Santa Barbara Film Festival (SBIFF) was full of invigorating and empowering appearances. Honoree…