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…
Cole Weaver
Cole Weaver is a junior at Santa Barbara High School and staff writer for The Forge. He enjoys history and science, and mostly publishes articles related to those topics. Cole hopes his articles will assist in forming a more active and informed public.
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…
On February 10, five international directors were invited to the Santa Barbara International Film Festival to speak about their films. Matteo Garrone, Wim Wenders, IIker…
As you may have noticed, there’s now a new place to pick up The Forge at school in the counseling office. The Forge’s newspaper box…
When you think of Christmas, what do you think of first? Is it snow settling on a windowsill; the warm light of festivities glowing through…
On August 21, 2023, the school year began with a new interim principal: Fred Razo. The former principal, Elise Simmons, resigned on August 2. Santa…
The idea of Halloween has existed for ages, but how has The Forge celebrated it in the past? I took a trip to The Forge…
Looking for an amazing recipe for snickerdoodle cookies? This delectable recipe is perfect for entering the fall, cinnamon is the spice of the season. This…
Since 2021, the school bathroom policy has been based on passes. Two color-coded clipboards per classroom. In theory, it works great, but when the rules…
On Friday night last week, four SBHS students got the chance to walk the red carpet in our very own theater. Each was the recipient…
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…