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The Horizon

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The Horizon

Santa Barbara resident pepper-sprayed in altercation with ICE
Asher Hammer, Editor-in-Chief • February 3, 2026

Police were called into East Santa Barbara on the morning of January 28 to de-escalate a "large fight", according to Bryan Kerr, a spokesperson for the...

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Interacting With Immigration Officers on Campus
Interacting With Immigration Officers on Campus
Abigail Sellers, Guest Writer • February 3, 2026

In recent months, our country has seen the rising presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers on our streets and in our communities...

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CAPS and ResLife host discussion "Restoring Real Connection: How porn effects the brain and relationships"
CAPS and ResLife host discussion “Restoring Real Connection: How porn effects the brain and relationships”
Adriana Gomez Monroy, News Editor • December 2, 2025

“This event is for everyone, whether or not you have been impacted by porn,” said Vintsy Medel, Resident Director for Clark Halls at Westmont. On Thursday,...

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Water it Down
Leah Chai, Opinon Editor • January 31, 2026

Society is filled with contradictions. From a young age, we are told to be ourselves. That we are beautifully and wonderfully made with our own unique...

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Who Comes First?
Leah Chai, Opinion Editor • January 23, 2026

I love women. I love everything about women. Even the women I dislike, I love. That might sound antithetical at first glance. In reality, it isn’t a...

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Ansel Adams: Beyond the Wilderness
Ezekiel Choi, Staff Writer • February 5, 2026

Jan. 15th saw the opening of “Beyond the Wilderness: Ansel Adams in 1940s Los Angeles” at the Westmont Ridley Tree Museum of Art. Known for his photographs...

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The Death of Precious Art
Ezekiel Choi, Guest Writer • October 30, 2025

Lucca Rodiguez and Asher Hammer are two men who pull no punches. This past Sunday saw the duo debut an all-original play “DOG DREAM”, written by Rodriguez...

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Westmont hosts prayer nights
Westmont hosts prayer nights
Joshua Lin, Staff Writer • December 9, 2025

When talking to Christians about how God speaks today, the two most common things that come up are through the Bible and prayer. Often described as “Talking...

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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Editor’s Note: Goodbye, Horizon
Editor’s Note: Goodbye, Horizon
Katherine Bouma, Editor-in-Chief • December 12, 2025

Since I first began working for The Horizon, our athletics have grown immensely. From NAIA Division III to NCAA Division II, several conference championships,...

Westmont's current logo
Willie the Warrior
Weston Ash, Staff Writer • December 5, 2025

Sure, you’ve seen the Westmont Warrior on sports jerseys, or heard the quote “It’s a great day to be a Warrior!” But do you know the history behind...

Westmont women’s soccer shows growth despite narrowly missing playoffs
Westmont women’s soccer shows growth despite narrowly missing playoffs
Weston Ash, Staff Writer • November 21, 2025

As the year wraps up for the PacWest Women’s soccer season, the Westmont Warriors women’s team barely missed the conference tournament playoffs with...

Senior spotlight: Christian Jimenez
Senior spotlight: Christian Jimenez
Weston Ash, Staff Writer • November 14, 2025

Christian is a 6’2” senior defender out of Santa Maria, California. Entering his fourth year with the Westmont Men’s Soccer Team, he has been a part...

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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?