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The global semester crew arriving in India
Inside Westmont’s global semester
Adriana Gomez Monroy, News Editor • October 29, 2025

The Global Semester Crew finds itself in the realms of Greece. The warmth of Athens follows with that of Saudi Arabia. Most striking, however, is the cultural...

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Westmont ICP’s: DiversiTea - The Power of Seeing Others
Westmont ICP’s: DiversiTea – The Power of Seeing Others
Zoe George October 29, 2025

A beautifully elegant tea time set up by Westmont’s Intercultural Program leaders aimed to bring together all different cultures, backgrounds, and majors...

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Westmont hosts conversation on e-bike concerns downtown
Westmont hosts conversation on e-bike concerns downtown
Katherine Bouma, Editor-in-Chief • October 26, 2025

Since the closure of State Street during the recent pandemic, e-biking numbers have increased. Citizens use these motorized bikes to get to work, school,...

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Jim Rodenbush photo taken from (https://www.thefire.org/news/act-now-condemn-indiana-universitys-censorship-student-media)
Indiana Adviser Fired
Katherine Bouma, Editor-in-Chief • October 19, 2025

Indiana University has recently fired the adviser of its student newspaper, Jim Rodenbush, over a censorship dispute.  There were disagreements between...

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2025-2026 Westmont College Student Association Team
The Year Ahead for WCSA
Mya Brushey, Guest Writer • October 14, 2025

Westmont Friends, It’s hard to believe we are already more than a month into the school year! May you all find time to rest and lean into the joys...

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courtesy of the Paperjam Theatre Co.
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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Grace Crowell as Antigone/ courtesy of the Westmont College Festival Theater
Westmont Theater’s Antigonick
Asher Hammer, Staff Writer • October 30, 2025

  Westmont’s own Theater Arts Department opened their season this past Friday with Antigonick, a new translation from Canadian poet and essayist...

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Inspiring incidents from trips overseas
Inspiring incidents from trips overseas
Nora Robinson, Staff Writer • November 5, 2025

On Monday night, over yummy Indian food, many students shared their experiences serving overseas as we all listened intently. Chaney Bowman, a fourth-year...

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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Men’s basketball welcomes nine transfers
Men’s basketball welcomes nine transfers
Katherine Bouma, Editor-in-Chief • November 10, 2025

A new basketball season has made its way onto the horizon, and this year, nine transfers have joined the Warriors. Of the nine, five athletes are from...

Senior series: Makenna Meyers
Senior series: Makenna Meyers
Weston Ash, Staff Writer • November 7, 2025

Makenna Meyers is a seasoned veteran of the Westmont women’s soccer team, having been a key leader on the squad since her freshman year in 2022.  Meyers,...

Senior spotlight: Alex Reyes
Senior spotlight: Alex Reyes
Weston Ash, Staff Writer • October 31, 2025

Alex Reyes hails from Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, and is entering his fourth year as a part of the Westmont community and Men’s Soccer Program. He has been...

2025 World Series
2025 World Series
Weston Ash, Staff Writer • October 31, 2025

It’s that time of year again - the air is crisp, the stakes are high, and every baseball pitch in the MLB feels like history in the making. The Major...

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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?