Category Archives: Claire DaQuino

By Claire DaQuino As I prepare to finish high school and move onto college, I can only think about leaving the friends I have found at Westmont. As exciting as the experience of finding a roommate and having a fresh start with new people is, making new friendships as meaningful as the ones I foundContinue reading “Winnie the Pooh was Right”

By Claire DaQuino Sometimes novels don’t live up to their titles… so here are some alternative ones to describe the books a little better. Catcher in the Rye… more like A Long, Disappointing Downward Spiral Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland… more like Y’all Should Have Paid Attention in D.A.R.E. The Odyssey… more like The Odyssey andContinue reading “Alternative Titles to Novels”

By Claire DaQuino “Plants don’t provide enough protein!”criticizers of vegan and vegetarian diets often misconstrue. My mom reminds me of this all the time with her constant barrages of “where is the protein?” and “plants can’t give you energy!”  However, many plants provide close to the same amount, if not more protein than animal products.Continue reading “I’ve got Beef with Beef”

By Claire DaQuino If you know nothing about Harry Styles, I feel deeply sorry for you. Read Vogue’s “Playtime with Harry Styles” and you will see, with the singer’s raw talent and compassionate nature, he is truly deserving of this cover. Featured on the December 2020 cover, Harry Styles is the first solo male onContinue reading “Harry Styles’ Got Style”