High School Traffic
Santa Barbara native Maren Schiffer graduated from both Washington Elementary and Santa Barbara Junior High before moving onto Santa Barbara High School, where she is currently in her senior year. In "High School Traffic," Maren will detail the perils and pleasures of the schooling life as she prepares for graduation this coming June.
The Thursday Paper
School’s Out Forever
High school graduate stops to note childhood’s end. Read story.
Class of 2010 Rules
The Best People
High school senior believes her class is comprised of the best individuals ever. Read story.
Up All Night
Procrastination Kills
It is 2:48 a.m., and high school senior Maren Schiffer has three different assignments to complete. Read story.
Public Displays of Affection on Campus
The PDA Is Here to Stay
There was a time when the high school columnist hoped PDAs were a passing trend. Read story.
Being Seventeen
It Has Its Quirks
I think I love being a teenager, despite the brutality that comes with it. Read story.
All Kinds of Diverse
Future Nostalgic Flashback
High School Traffic shares an answer to the actual essay question, "Diversity: What does it mean to you?" Read story.
Avoiding Adult Social Gatherings
Nagging Questions
High School Traffic presents the perspective of a senior fielding the same numbing questions time after time after time . . . Read story.
Four Days in Ashland
Play Abandons Plot to Focus on Themes
I woke up with someone's leg pinning my cheek to the aisle floor. Read story.
Marching Forth on March 4th
Santa Barbara Represents for Public Education
Santa Barbara represents for public education. Read story.
Who Are You Calling Gifted?
GATE Dilemma Still Front and Center
High School Traffic continues to examine the complicated controversy surrounding GATE program. Read story.
The GATE's Closing
It’s a Socioeconomic Thing
High school administrators propose to eliminate Gifted and Talented Education programs. Read story.
Laid-back Band Leaves Impact
Tierney Sutton Band Gives Jazz Master Class
Tierney Sutton Band’s jazz master class at SBHS a reminder that passion can be at core of success. Read story.
Music of the Night in Its Tenth Year
Musical Revue Produced Entirely by Students
Musical review produced entirely by students most popular show on campus. Read story.
Online Forever
High School Traffic’s Take on Media Addiction
High School Traffic’s observations on media addiction, up close and personal. Read story.
Staring into the Abyss
Hole in Ground Leads to Bigger Picture
High school columnist’s investigation of hole in the ground outside fifth period class reveals bigger picture. Read story.
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