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Westmont develops new policy on artificial intelligence
Sophia Rotello, Guest Writer • November 14, 2024

  Artificial intelligence has been one of the more controversial and divisive topics in the educational field in recent years. As concern for the...

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Students navigate cultural norms in Europe: Part 2
Katherine Whitney, Guest Writer • November 12, 2024

  It was widely agreed that Amsterdam was where we really started feeling like fish out of water. The Dutch capital was the first stop in our trip...

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WCSA hosts panel on the Israel Palestine conflict
Adriana Gomez Monroy, Staff Writer • November 12, 2024

  Westmont College Student Association hosted the most recent panel of the Conversations that Matter series in GLC Simmons this past Oct. 29th....

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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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Friday’s concert reveals two new bands for Westmont’s music scene
Kiki Brehmer, A&E Editor • November 14, 2024

Without warning, two bands trampled onto the Santa Barbara music scene and entered Westmont's awareness this Friday, promising a new wave of student music....

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'Hadestown': A look into Orpheus and Eurydice
‘Hadestown’: A look into Orpheus and Eurydice
Marissa Candelaria, Staff Writer • November 7, 2024

The author Marissa Candelaria is writing this play review from across the pond in London, England, as part of the Westmont in England Fall 2024 Semester.   A...

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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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Senior series: Olivia Garrison
Senior series: Olivia Garrison
Katherine Bouma, Sports Editor • November 14, 2024

Last season, fourth-year swimmer Olivia Garrison earned PCSC All-Conference honorable mention and posted team season-best times in the 1650-yard freestyle,...

Swim team update
Swim team update
Griffin Brown, Staff Writer • November 14, 2024

Westmont’s swim team has a very powerful team dynamic, consistently pushing each other to perform at each individual’s highest level, while being supportive...

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A Warrior’s perspective on the World Series
Griffin Brown, Staff Writer • November 8, 2024

It is a very exciting time in the world of professional sports; the NFL season is in full swing, the NBA season is underway and the highly anticipated...

Senior series: Kaili Hashimoto
Senior series: Kaili Hashimoto
Madison Quaid, Staff Writer • November 8, 2024

The life of an athlete is a unique blend of passion, discipline, and relentless pursuit of excellence. From early-morning workouts to late-night training...

Women's soccer update
Women’s soccer update
November 1, 2024
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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?