With the end of the first semester, and the start of the new one, we are met with yet another opportunity to try out new…
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With Valentine’s Day approaching, it can be difficult to pick out a perfect outfit for date night. Whether it’s your first date or tenth, the…
“Let’s just go for it and do it,” declared SBHS student Tom Foreman. Though this was in response to a question regarding the SBHS Dance…
Santa Barbara high school’s girls water polo team season is underway for the 2023-2024 season. There are a handful of seniors on the team who…
Unless you want everyone who tastes these recipes to fall head over heels, don’t make them! A perfect pairing of a side dish and dessert…
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…
The rivalry between Santa Barbara High and San Marcos has been going strong for generations, and this year is no exception, as Dons Basketball faced…
Mr. Martinez is a well-known teacher at Santa Barbara High School who teaches Chemistry and AVID. Mr. Martinez is a funny and trusted teacher. His…
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…
The annual Winter Formal dance is just around the corner and the long-awaited theme has been revealed: “Midnight Masquerade.” The dance will be hosted in…
It is with sincerity and a heavy heart that I write this letter to express my disappointment and dismay on the occurring teacher situation. My…
The 2023 NBA season has been off to a great start. The first NBA in-season tournament has proven to be a success, and certain load…
The Boys Cross Country Team competed in the CIF Championship and then the State Championship after a great performance in their first race. They made…
Gaining divisive reviews on both the internet and from established critics, Emerald Fennell’s provocative and unpredictable film Saltburn navigates the complexities of human desires and…
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is the prequel to Suzanne Collins’ The Hunger Games trilogy. It follows the early life of the main antagonist…
For nearly 50 years, audiences have been dazzled by Santa Barbara Festival Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker. For many, the classic ballet is synonymous with…
Have you been wanting to get into the Christmas spirit but have been unable to due to inexplicable reasons? Worry no more, The Forge’s 2023…
Santa Barbara Boys basketball team began their season this November, already playing games and in tournaments. Last season, the team ended 10-4 in the Channel…
This November, Sabrina Carpenter released her second studio EP, titled fruitcake. It includes six Christmas themed songs, opening with, “A Nonsense Christmas,” a holiday rendition…
In 1516 the Ottoman Empire conquered the territory that is now modern day Israel, and stayed in power until the British conquered the land in…