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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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Amanda Marie Sparkman releases “Neighbors with Fur,” continues California Wild Neighbors series
Adriana Gomez Monroy, News Editor • November 18, 2025

  Amanda Marie Sparkman, Professor of Biology at Westmont, and Director of the Environmental Studies Department at the college, has released her...

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Westmont set to open new tennis court complex February 2026
Westmont set to open new tennis court complex February 2026
Adriana Gomez Monroy, News Editor • November 11, 2025

A new building complex for the tennis department is in the works at Westmont. Funded by alumni with a passion for tennis, the department’s new project...

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Time is the new idol
Ezekiel Choi, Staff Writer • November 19, 2025

“Feeling Drowsy? Stop and Rest” blinks a sign above the 101 – cars race by, probably swerving, too red-eyed to even catch the clue. Something about...

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Let's talk God
Let’s talk God
Nora Robinson, Staff Writer • November 19, 2025

Prayer Through The Night ran from 7 pm to 7 am on Friday, in the Prayer Chapel. 12 hours of prayer and worship, basking in the Lord’s presence. Psalm...

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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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The Montecito Journal
Westmont chemistry students clean up Butterfly Beach for coastal cleanup day
Ella Donnelly, Staff Writer • December 2, 2025

On Saturday, September 20, a group of twenty Westmont students traded their usual weekend plans for a morning of gloves, trash bags, and ocean views down...

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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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...

Senior spotlight: Sage Kramer
Senior spotlight: Sage Kramer
Weston Ash, Staff Writer • November 14, 2025

Sage Kramer has been a leader for the Westmont Women’s Basketball team all four years of her time at Westmont College. Across her three seasons, she...

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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?