While spring can be an exciting time for many seniors as they hear back from their dream colleges, it can also be a difficult time…
Mary Moses
Mary Moses is a junior at Santa Barbara High School and has been a member of The Forge for three years. She also plays for the tennis team and enjoys reading, going to the beach, and spending time with friends in her free time.
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…
As Valentine’s Day is around the corner, many people will be turning to their favorite romantic comedies for entertainment. When you think of your favorite…
While not everyone has gotten to experience Mr. Teris teaching, he remains a popular figure among art lovers and students here at Santa Barbara High.…
Santa Barbara High is facing an impending teacher work to contract event as conflicts between the district and Santa Barbara Teachers Association (SBTA) continue. A…
Across the United States, various union issues and strikes– like those in the Los Angeles school district last year or SAG-AFTRA– have been a common…
Graduation tickets have been bought. Yearbooks have been flipped through. College merch has been worn and classes have been skipped. For most seniors, these last…
As the remaining school days begin to dwindle and students yearn to escape the classroom confines in search of the beach, many Santa Barbara High…
As the end of the year approaches, many students are looking forward to a bright and relaxing summer. But for some, this time of year…
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…
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…
Here in Santa Barbara county, we are surrounded by the all encompassing Pacific Ocean. Due to recent discourses on climate change and its effects, there…
For the past few months commercials, ads, and lawn signs have contributed to the endless stream of political material following voters across the country as…
The close proximity of Milpas to Santa Barbara High School makes it a popular destination for lunch among Santa Barbara High School students. At first…
Over the past month, the conflict between Russia and Ukraine has become an unwelcome source of uncertainty and an ongoing guessing game of what is…
The city of Santa Barbara has dealt with the issue of homelessness for a long time. Due to the recent pandemic, the crisis has only…
On Saturday, February 26, a large group of people gathered at the Courthouse and marched up State Street to protest Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. People…
While tensions continue to rise between Ukraine and Russia, the conflict is perplexing civilians around the world and causing American citizens to question the country’s…