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The Student News Site of Westmont College

The Horizon

The Student News Site of Westmont College

The Horizon

Millions across America are outraged at endemic gun violence, yet a solution has yet to be agreed upon.
California Democrats respond to mass shooting epidemic with Senate Bill 2
Jenae McInnes, News Editor • April 18, 2023

In the wake of the recent mass shootings in Tennessee, Kentucky and Alabama which left a combined 15 dead, including 7 children, a renewed yet far from...

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Dr. Denu giving her speech at her installation.
Students and faculty celebrate Dr. Denu's installation as Provost
Riley Potter, Staff Writer • April 18, 2023

On March 31, 2023, the Westmont community came together to commemorate the installation of Dr. Kimberly Battle-Waters Denu as Provost of Westmont College....

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Masses of college students flock to Del Playa Dr. every year for Deltopia.
Isla Vista 'Deltopia' party wreaks havoc in Santa Barbara community
Riley Bream, Photography Editor • April 18, 2023

Originating as a beach party known as “Floatopia,” the iconic Isla Vista (IV) “dayger” has since evolved into “Deltopia,” named after its primary...

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“Anti social media” apps are still social media
“Anti social media” apps are still social media
Jordan Cuskey, Staff Writer • April 24, 2023

I recently went to Ritchie's and was surprised to see three groups of people pose to take a selfie within a five minute period. I asked the barista, “Is...

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Camp Westmont?
Camp Westmont?
Kiki Brehmer, Staff Writer • April 24, 2023

Westmont College is, in essence, a middle school Christian summer camp. While this may seem to be a statement that is bold or out of place, I have been...

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Actors in the Black Box for Wormlet
"Wormlet": a tragedy wriggling with life and several sizzling deaths
Kristiana Phillips, Guest Writer • April 27, 2023

Performed only once, on the final night of the 2023 Fringe Festival, Bo Bowman’s “Wormlet” wriggled with an impressive amount of life, especially...

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Barbie v. Oppenheimer
"Barbie" v. "Oppenheimer"
Wesley Yowell, Staff Writer • April 27, 2023

In recent weeks rumors on Twitter have been swirling around, and even falsely reporting, that Christopher Nolan’s new WWII biopic, “Oppenheimer,”...

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David Schaupp at Westmont
David Schaupp explores the role of race and ethnicity in a student’s experience at Research Symposium
Analisa Salvado, Staff Writer • April 26, 2023

On April 20, 40 Westmont students presented posters from three academic divisions at the 27th annual spring Student Research Symposium. Fourth-year David...

David Schaupp at Westmont
David Schaupp explores the role of race and ethnicity in a student’s experience at Research Symposium
Analisa Salvado, Staff Writer • April 26, 2023

On April 20, 40 Westmont students presented posters from three academic divisions at the 27th annual spring Student Research Symposium. Fourth-year David...

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Alyssa Hernandez, third year student at Westmont
Alyssa Hernandez desires to shape the minds of young students 
Analisa Salvado, Staff Writer • April 19, 2023

Alyssa Hernandez is ready to change the lives of young students as a third-year liberal studies major. She is going to be graduating this May with her...

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Senior Series: Zac Bridger
Hunter Penn, Staff Writer • May 3, 2023

Fourth-year on the Westmont’s baseball team, Golden State Athletic Conference (GSAC) champion, and three-time injury trooper, Zac Bridger has seen it...

Editors Note: A final goodbye
Editor's Note: A final goodbye
Annika Bahnsen, Sports Editor • May 3, 2023

Another year has come and gone, which means my time here at the Horizon has come to an end. I have had the pleasure of being the Horizon’s Sports...

List of 2022 - 23 Golden Eagle Award Winners
Stay golden: 2023 Golden Eagle Awards
Katherine Bouma, Staff Writer • May 3, 2023

As the 2022-2023 school year wraps up at Westmont College, awards are handed out to the impressive array of collegiate athletes on campus. Since 1995,...

Senior Series: Jack Fletcher
Senior Series: Jack Fletcher
Katherine Bouma, Staff Writer • April 21, 2023

As his final year at Westmont College wraps up, Jack Fletcher makes his last marks on the Westmont men’s baseball team.  Reflecting on his years...

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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?