By Cassie Kim Yemen has faced challenge after challenge, including war, starvation, and outbreaks of disease, forcing them into a devastating humanitarian crisis. The disaster began when the power transfer from Ali Abdullah Saleh, Yemen’s authoritarian president, to Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi failed in 2011. The Houthis, a rebel group that is largely speculated to beContinue reading “The Crisis in Yemen”
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Online School Advice
By Madi Zanardelli For many of you, myself included, online schooling is not the most ideal way of learning, but like it or not, virtual classrooms are our future, at least for the first semester. Over the summer, I took an online course that used many of the online applications our teachers will use, soContinue reading “Online School Advice”
Why Harry Styles is Amazing
By Makenna Adams Harry Styles is amazing. There are many ways to say it, but I often think the best way to say something is to say it simply. So, to make it known to all: Harry Styles is amazing, and here is why I admire him. When people make it big, they often don’tContinue reading “Why Harry Styles is Amazing”
Bomb In Beirut
By William Caraccio Before August 5, 2020, the Gemmayzeh neighborhood just south of Beirut’s main port could be characterized by stone churches and clustered restaurants, with Lebanese locals as well as tourists populating the historic cobblestone streets. Now, after a huge stockpile of ammonium nitrate unexpectedly exploded on Wednesday, killing over 150 and displacing someContinue reading “Bomb In Beirut”
The Importance of UNEP
By Madi Zanardelli We have a lot of environmental issues in today’s face-paced world. And while we might be aware of some of the topics, it’s hard to solve them, especially ones that involve multiple countries. To help combat global environmental problems the U.N. created the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) in 1972, which isContinue reading “The Importance of UNEP”
Students for Hospitals
By Anna Hanuska Despite the uncertainty and stress surrounding the pandemic, several Westmont students found a way to help our community. Inspired by his mom’s struggles as a nurse at the beginning of the pandemic, 2020 Westmont graduate Daniel Lan founded Students for Hospitals to relieve the PPE shortage and protect health care workers likeContinue reading “Students for Hospitals”
Tips for High School Success
By Anna Hanuska Don’t beat yourself up for procrastinating. Everyone procrastinates, just try to improve your study habits by writing your assignments in a planner or breaking them up into more manageable chunks. Quizlet is your best friend. You can make your own quizlets of vocabulary words you need to learn, and there are lotsContinue reading “Tips for High School Success”
The Most Charismatic Chefs
By Kendyl Brower What do you get when you mix cooking, charming chefs, and comedy? Youtube Channel, Bon Appetit Test Kitchen! If you keep up with popular Youtube videos, you have most likely stumbled on a Claire Saffitz Gourmet Makes Challenge from Bon Appetit, which can rake up to 10 million views. However, these cookingContinue reading “The Most Charismatic Chefs”
Fun Facts: Westmont Edition
By Ricky Thompson -Brett Dalton, a famous actor who stars in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D and Until Dawn, graduated from Westmont. -Westmont ranks #2 in CUHSD high schools, behind Branham. The ranking is determined by college readiness, graduation rate, and proficiency in different subjects. -Westmont’s school motto is “It’s a Great Day to be a Warrior!”Continue reading “Fun Facts: Westmont Edition”
AOC
By Ben Wynd The rise of Alexandira Ocasio-Cortez to political stardom was unprecedented in American politics. 28 years old at the start of her campaign, AOC began her run for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives for New York’s 14th district. However, this would be a great challenge seeing that in order toContinue reading “AOC”