On April 8, a rare solar eclipse crossed over Mexico, Canada, and the United States, minimizing daylight across Santa Barbara for a total of 136…
Year: 2024
SBHS College and Career appears empty after students who have attempted to complete the FAFSA have been told all they can do is wait. [Image…
For the casual moviegoer to the film guru, the period between late January and early March marks an exciting time for entertainment: awards season. During…
As the second semester begins, three new staff writers will be joining the ranks of The Forge. Piper Morgan, Yharai Casas Mejia, and Caroline Rogers…
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, here are some delicious, traditional Irish dishes that would be perfect to bring to any celebrations or use as…
Santa Barbara High School’s mock trial team spent Saturday, Feb. 24 at the Santa Barbara Courthouse battling local high schools in a simulated murder case.…
The 2024 prom theme and location have been revealed. ASB recently announced the prom theme, Garden Gala, a chance for many beautiful outfits and extravagant…
Megan Thee Stallion and Nicki Minaj are two of the most popular female rappers of our time and have paved the way for many female…
As the final seconds ticked off the clock, the SBHS boys soccer team stood strong in the face of defeat. Although their season had come…
“Heap of the Week” was a segment from The Forge’s past– especially popular during the time between 1981 and the early 1990s– that featured “autos”…
This month, Santa Barbara High’s highlighted artist is Elly Cuevas. Not only is she an academic overachiever, she is an incredible artist. Cuevas has been…
Near the end of senior year, school can begin to feel pointless (more so than usual). You’ve completed all the graduation requirements, you’re not in…
Boys basketball makes history during their memorable 2023-2024 season, making a run in Division 3AA CIF playoffs and competing in Division 3 state playoffs. The…
Tim Triguiero is a former professional tennis player who grew up in Santa Barbara and attended SBHS in the 1980s. Triguiero was regarded as a…
The college and career counselors– responsible for helping SBUSD students plan out their futures– are facing uncertainty in their own futures within the district. With…
Ms. Greig is a well-known teacher at Santa Barbara High School who extends her bubbly attitude and wonderful spirit to her students. An English language…
On January 31, 2024, The Santa Barbara Education Foundation held its first award ceremony for student grant recipients. SBEF awards $5,000 to students representing clubs…
On February 12, SBIFF presented legendary filmmakers Martin Scorsese and Justine Triet with the Outstanding Directors Award, which recognizes remarkable achievements in directing. The Forge had the…
The Santa Barbara International Film Festival held the 39th award show this year. The Forge had the honor to attend the Variety Artisans Awards on…
The 39th Santa Barbara International Film Festival held its annual Writer’s Panel on February 13, 2024. The event featured prominent screenwriters from top movies of…