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Students gather in Simmons Hall as Professor Chris Doran speaks about food waste.
Faith and Food Event highlights food waste on campus and beyond
Grace Redford, News Editor • October 22, 2024

  On October 17, dozens of students gathered in Simmons Hall in the Global Leadership Center to hear and discuss the issue of food waste both on...

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The Phoenix hosts open mic night
Adriana Gomez Monroy, Staff Writer • October 22, 2024

  There are many ways to an artist’s heart. At Westmont, you can find them all poured out through the pages of The Phoenix, an annual publication...

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Representatives gather for a presentation at the fourth Lausanne Conference.
President Beebe visits South Korea for fourth Lausanne Conference
Grace Redford, News Editor • October 22, 2024

  “I haven’t traveled that much, but probably to thirty countries.”  Gayle Beebe, Ph.D, stated this in an interview with the Horizon,...

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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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The art of finding a new hobby
The art of finding a new hobby
Jordan Cuskey, Staff Writer • March 22, 2024

I always remember my mother telling me to try new foods because, “every seven years your taste buds change”. This reminder might seem silly. However,...

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‘The Wild Robot’ Review: A robot’s colorful journey to find family
Ella Ingram, Staff Writer • October 17, 2024

Both fun and intense, the new animated sci-fi movie "The Wild Robot" follows the emotional journey of a robot learning what it means to love, grow, and...

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The ‘Qatsi’ Trilogy in Postmodernity
Josiah Stice, Staff Writer • October 10, 2024

How can a film trilogy from the 1980s capture modern life in a way that is still so poignant to a Gen Z audience now? As it paints a non-narrative timeline...

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The Phoenix hosts open mic night
Adriana Gomez Monroy, Staff Writer • October 22, 2024

  There are many ways to an artist’s heart. At Westmont, you can find them all poured out through the pages of The Phoenix, an annual publication...

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: Charlie Bloom
Senior series: Charlie Bloom
Griffin Brown, Staff Writer • October 17, 2024

The life of an athlete is filled with numerous practices, games, tournaments and time spent training. Although there are highs and lows, athletes dearly...

Westmont Golf 10/8/2024
Westmont's new golf coach Leo Maes
Griffin Brown, Staff Writer • October 10, 2024

This past offseason, the Westmont Warrior’s coaching staff went through some changes across the board. One of the most exciting and highly anticipated...

Senior Series: Taylor Distelberg's Journey as a Westmont Warrior
Senior Series: Taylor Distelberg's Journey as a Westmont Warrior
Sophie Jin-Ngo, Staff Writer • October 10, 2024

As fourth-year volleyball athlete Taylor Distelberg approaches her final season at Westmont College, she can’t help but reflect on her incredible journey...

Senior series: Caroline Robinson
Senior series: Caroline Robinson
Madison Quaid, Staff Writer • October 10, 2024

As Westmont cross country rounds the corner into the season’s final strides, excitement is beaming from all of the runners, including fourth-year Westmont...

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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?