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By Isabel Kikoshima A beautiful concoction of chickpeas, lemon, and garlic—hummus pairs perfectly with a variety of snacks. From veggies, to pita chips, to falafels, and so much more, hummus provides a smooth and savory addition to any pairing. Originating in Egypt, hummus has many health benefits due to the protein-packed chickpeas in the dip.Continue reading “Hungry for Hummus?”

By Cynthia Andary  Fondue is widely known as a cheese dip. More specifically, a Swiss melted cheese dish with a splash of wine to elevate flavor. It is most commonly served with bread, vegetables, crackers, or small pieces of meat. The possibilities are endless for what you can pair with this cheesy delight. And theContinue reading “Cheese and Chocolate”

By Emily Burich Out of all the dips in the world, Nutella is definitely one of the best.  You can dip Nutella in just about anything: strawberries, pretzels, bread, waffles, oreos, marshmallows, bananas….the list just goes on and on.  Here are some of my favorite things to dip with Nutella and my rankings. My ranking:Continue reading “Nutella Necessities”

By Lauren Marino & Cat Kemp  Chick fil a is known for their unique sauces and the variety that they offer. We decided to rank the different sauces based on flavor, texture and how well it goes with all of their products. Here is our take on the infamous chick fil a sauces.  With itsContinue reading “Dip-fil-A “

By Amelia Lipcsei Delicious and creamy, artichoke dip continuously ranks (in my humble opinion) in the top three best appetizers. With smooth flavors that blend together seamlessly, the dip is delicious both cold and warm. However, nothing can beat a fresh warm dish of artichoke dip. Personally, I think that this dip is severely underrated.Continue reading “Appetizing Artichoke Dip”

By Alex Sabahat It has been just over a year since Russia has started its invasion into the Donbas region of Ukraine.  The latest news from March is that an unarmed prisoner of war was executed. The clip was posted by a unit in the Wagner Paramilitary group composed of former Russian prisoners that serveContinue reading “Update on the Ukraine & Russia Conflict”

By Larena Tannert Already around 50,000 people have been killed in the catastrophic earthquake that took place in Turkey and Syria on February 6th. Authorities have reported that thousands are still missing or unaccounted for, and many more are injured and seeking medical care. Millions more are suffering from the wreckage that the massive earthquakeContinue reading “Turkey & Syria Earthquake Update”

By Isabella Brady On February 6, 2023, a 7.8 earthquake, followed nine hours later by an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.7, struck the countries of Syria and Turkey. The subsequent decimation in the form of leveled buildings and shattered infrastructure was responsible for what officials estimate to be over 50,000 deaths and 70,000 injuredContinue reading “Rescue Efforts in Syria and Turkey”

By Carter Cormier Once spotted flying over Montana in early February, news concerning China’s “Meteorologist Balloon” has spread in a frenzy. The balloon has caused both apprehensive and defensive dialogues between the United States and China.  As of recently, the diplomatic relationship between the U.S. and China has been thoroughly strained. Trade wars, embargos onContinue reading “China’s Balloon in US Airspace: Diplomatic Tension and Spying Concerns”

By Faith Gonia Westmont’s first blood drive in two years did not collect donations in vein.  Throughout the day on February 6, over 90 students and adults aspiring to give blood traveled to our campus cafeteria. There, the Westmont Blood Drive Club, partnered with Stanford Blood Center, warmly welcomed participants while conducting them through theContinue reading “Blood Drive Club Saves Lives in Recent Donation Event”