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Professor Mangrum departs after six years in the English department
Adriana Gomez Monroy, Staff Writer • December 12, 2024

  In the Spring of 2018, after a year of teaching at the University of Utah, Professor Kya Mangrum made the decision to join Westmont’s faculty....

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Will Ferrell speaks to reporters on the red carpet.
SBIFF honors Will Ferrell with Kirk Douglas Award
Grace Redford, News Editor • December 12, 2024

  The Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) recently awarded its 17th annual Kirk Douglas award to comedy legend Will Ferrell. The...

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Annual Beebe Christmas Dinner moves to Murchison Gym
Adriana Gomez Monroy, Staff Writer • December 12, 2024

  Bearing gifts of sparkling cider and endless different desserts, Santa Beebe stopped by the Murchinson gym on Thursday, December 5th. The...

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How to talk the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show
How to talk the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show
Emily Wheeler, Guest Writer • October 29, 2024

On October 15th, 2024, Victoria's Secret returned after a six-year hiatus with their internationally televised fashion show, and we're still hearing about...

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A beginner's guide to party planning
A beginner’s guide to party planning
Jordan Cuskey, Staff Writer • April 12, 2024

I am an avid celebrator and believer in making the most of special days as well as making every day special. Planning a party can seem overwhelming and...

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Will Ferrell speaks to reporters on the red carpet.
SBIFF honors Will Ferrell with Kirk Douglas Award
Grace Redford, News Editor • December 12, 2024

  The Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) recently awarded its 17th annual Kirk Douglas award to comedy legend Will Ferrell. The...

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The artist and his mother on opening day
Visiting “Repetition” – Micah Fields’ First Ceramics Exhibition
Josiah Stice, Staff Writer • December 5, 2024

As the rain trickled down one quiet Saturday in the middle of November, student artist Micah Fields hosted the reception for “Repetition,” his first...

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Bye, Westmont!…Hello, Westmont?
Avery Inman, Features Writer • November 20, 2024

As a significant leader on campus through his years studying at Westmont, Caleb Marll knew he wanted to maintain a leadership role after he said farewell...

From Turkey to Westmont
Avery Inman, Features Writer • April 17, 2024

It's rare to find a first-generation college student in America who comes to Westmont from a different country. However, there are a few of these students...

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Broadway at the ‘mont
Avery Inman, Features Writer • April 17, 2024

The Santa Barbara Bowl erupted with singing, dancing and performing by the world's most favorite celebrities, Westmont students. Families and curious Santa...

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New head baseball coach Paul Svagdis
New head baseball coach Paul Svagdis
Griffin Brown, Staff Writer • January 16, 2025

Over the offseason, Westmont baseball dealt with unforeseen changes. During this past summer, former head coach Tyler LaTorre decided to make a change...

Westmont volleyball makes their mark in Division II
Westmont volleyball makes their mark in Division II
Griffin Brown, Staff Writer • December 5, 2024

The Westmont volleyball team recently capped off their season on the road, playing their last two games against William Jessup University and Dominican...

Fall 2024 editor's note
Fall 2024 editor’s note
Katherine Bouma, Sports Editor • December 5, 2024

This fall was Westmont College's first athletic season participating fully in NCAA Division II. From men’s soccer becoming PacWest champions to new records...

Cross-country season recap
Cross-country season recap
Katherine Bouma, Sports Editor • December 5, 2024

This fall, our cross-country Warriors fought hard, our men placing 4th of 11 in the PacWest Championships and 14th of 25 in the NCAA Division II West Regional....

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A look back on this year
Emily Peterson, Capstone Editor • April 19, 2021
Remember when Henri Nouwen climbed the Pickle Tree and the Fire Department had to be called to get him down?