Books are a part of most students’ lives. Whether it is a textbook, an independent reading book for English class, or simply for one’s own entertainment, books are hard to escape. It is therefore interesting...

A collection of some Multimedia Art and Design Academy (MAD) work from 2026. MAD has worked on many digital designs, music videos, and professional photos over the course of this year.

At SBHS, the band and choir program has been nonstop all year round, with performances, competitions, and community events packed into nearly every week. The program is led by band director Tyler Ravelli,...

Across from Room 61 sits the choir classroom. And if you happen to walk by at the right time, you may catch them in song. This year, the choir family traveled, sang, and spread joy. “The choir did really...

From Friday night lights to school rallies, SBHS Donettes brought energy, precision, and school spirit to campus throughout the season. As the school’s dance team, the Donettes played an essential role...

On Thursday, May 21, seniors of the SBHS Visual Arts and Design Academy (VADA) were honored in an intimate graduation ceremony held in front of the recently renovated VADA studio.  The evening began...

Today outside the cafeteria, the Santa Barbara High School's Olive and Gold Yearbook Team distributed their 120th yearbook. The program started back in 1906. This year's yearbook distribution featured...

While many Santa Barbara High School (SBHS) students have been studying for APs and wrapping up sports seasons, the SBHS Theatre Department has been deep in rehearsal for its spring production of A Midsummer...

Bennett Giesbrecht is currently a senior at SBHS. Giesbrecht is a talented and driven artist, contributing to so many aspects of the art world. She has been involved in theatre since her freshman year,...

To say Kristofer Borgli’s The Drama felt like an uncanny fever dream would be a colossal and somewhat ironic understatement. Before diving into the somewhat impossible task of describing what this film...

On April 25, the Santa Barbara Bowl hosted an evening that felt less like a standard pop concert and more like a quiet evolution unfolding in real time. Charlie Puth, long known for his meticulous production...

Originally written by English novelist and poet Emily Brontë, “Wuthering Heights” took its newest form in the eyes of Emerald Fennell. Premiering on Feb. 14, “Wuthering Heights” has kept a tight...