By Yaoci Gamboa The girl stares out the window, Watching the snow gently fall Like a white blanket covering the ground. Small snowflakes, delicately dance in the sky. She curls up on the small, comfortable couch, wraps the thick, soft blankets Enveloping her in warmth. Her mother comes to the room, A mug of hotContinue reading “Winter”
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Quiet
By Julia Kemp It’s the crinkle of branches as you wander through a forest Or the pitter patter of a squirrel across a wooden fence. It’s the sound of a page turning in a book And the still whistle of the wind through green spring trees. Quiet It’s the difference between something and nothing, NotContinue reading “Quiet”
Found
By Alessandra Kelly once lost now found the world doesn’t feel as bleak with someone you trust by your side before i would fear everyone near would disappear however others will appear and those individuals now remain the most dear thank you to all who remain with me through big and small
Family Values
By Makenna Adams I just called to talk I just called to laugh I just called to hear your thoughts I just called a day and a half Time flies by when I’m with you Time seems to know no end Anything is fun with you Anything, my friend You still smell like chocolate YouContinue reading “Family Values”
Trevor Gorji
By Austin Lin Trevor Gorji, the founder of “Fugazi Amici” is an individual I look to for fashion inspiration. I first found out about Trevor from YouTuber’s Jacob Wallace and Fernando Rangel. (Who I’ve written previous articles about.) I soon followed his instagram and was instantly attracted to his style. A simple and clean yetContinue reading “Trevor Gorji”
Anything Goes Review
By Makenna Adams YouTuber, fashion icon, and teen idol—Emma Chamberlain has been dominating social media since her rise to fame in 2017. Emma began her YouTube channel at the end of her sophomore year in high school, where she chronicled the adventures she embarked on in her daily life. Immediately, her outgoing personality amassed aContinue reading “Anything Goes Review”
Ballet Myths Debunked
By Hanna Yamato Dance is one of the oldest and most prominent art forms today. The variety of dance genres are endless, varying from contemporary to lyrical to hip-hop. However, as a ballet dancer for about 12 years, I can say that ballet is the solid foundation for all types of dance. Although many ofContinue reading “Ballet Myths Debunked”
Pop Culture Grid
By Alessandra Kelly Who won the NBA finals? (Lakers) Marcus Kelly: Don’t know David Nargunam: Lakers Dylan Wright: Lakers Matthew Johnson: Lakers Who’s the owner of SpaceX? (Elon Musk) Marcus Kelly: Elon Musk David Nargunam: Elon Musk Dylan Wright: Elon Musk Matthew Johnson: Elon Musk Who wrote the song Xo Tour Lif3? (Lil Uzi Vert)Continue reading “Pop Culture Grid”
Community Service Opportunities
By Madi Zanardelli With the start of the new semester, many of you may need community service hours to fulfill club requirements or just want to find a way to give back to the community, but with Covid-19, opportunities have been few and far between. Here is a list of some activities you can doContinue reading “Community Service Opportunities”
Taco ’bout teaching: Mrs. Tighe
By Elizabeth Flatley Name: Ashleigh Tighe Subjects: English 1 H, English 2H, english 3 American experience Years at Westmont: 15th Birthplace: El camino hospital High School: Leigh College: Santa clara undergrad and Depaul What makes Westmont great? The populations: student, community, staff, the people What do you enjoy about teaching? The interactions with the studentsContinue reading “Taco ’bout teaching: Mrs. Tighe”