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By Kayla Kim Ingredients: 3/4 cup of Fuzzy Socks 1 cup of Warm Oversized Sweaters 1 cup of Jeans 3 cups of Snowboarding 3 ½ cups of Family and Friends 1 cup of Hot Cocoa 1 tablespoon of Hallmark Movies A pinch of Fuzzy Blankets Directions: First, preheat the oven at 125 degrees Fahrenheit.  Next,Continue reading “The Perfect Winter”

By Lindsay Der You’re most likely sick of holiday music at this point so here is a short playlist of songs to listen to as we get further into the season- mostly non-holiday related. Grab a mug of hot cocoa and cuddle up under some blankets as you let these songs bring you the spiritContinue reading “Winter Playlist”

By Olivia Merrick Following the death of women’s rights champion and Supreme Court Justice, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, talk of filling her now-vacant chair jumped to the top of the headlines. With Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s recent appointment as the ninth Supreme Court Justice, questions remain about what will happen next. The current leading theory inContinue reading “Supreme Court 101- What Does “Packing the Court” mean?”

By Ben Wynd With Election Day rapidly approaching, concerns over how the night will play out have been growing. With President Trump sowing seeds of doubt into the legitimacy of the results, many feel a cause for concern. There’s a chance none of these concerns will be alleviated due to the impact of Covid-19 onContinue reading “Election Day Dilemma”

By Anna Hanuska Supposedly, a fundamental concept of our government is the clear separation of church and state. However, the Catholic Church plays a significant role in American politics.  As nearly a quarter of the US population, Catholics make up a significant portion of voters. Initially made up of mostly poor immigrants, Catholics used toContinue reading “Catholics In The Election”

By Claire DaQuino Although #SettleForBiden has become increasingly popular, the former Vice President’s policies show that when voting for Joe Biden, we are not settling, but in reality, voting for a president who believes in creating a more equitable, safe future for all citizens. But don’t just take my word for it. Read his plansContinue reading “#Settle For Biden”

By Isabella BradyWith the extra time quarantine has brought, many people are struggling to find new recipes to spice up this fall. Oatmeal breakfast berry bars bring a balanced snack any time in the day, whether it be breakfast or dessert. With natural tart flavor from the berries combined with crumbly oats, these breakfast barsContinue reading “Oatmeal Berry Breakfast Bar!”

By Cassie Kim National Merit Scholars are students who have achieved academic excellence by receiving a top PSAT score during Junior year. At the current phase in the process of selection, the College Board has selected semifinalists, but haven’t yet announced finalists. In order to receive the semifinalist title, students have to receive an outstandingContinue reading “National Merit Scholar Semifinalists”

By Madi Zanardelli Name: Monica Perez-Sanchez (Ms. Perez) Subjects: IM2, AP Computer Science Years at Westmont: 11 Birthplace: Valencia, Spain High School: Sant Antonio Abad College: Polytechnic University of Valencia What makes Westmont great? The students What do you enjoy about teaching? The challenge of trying to make something that looks complicated, easy to understand.Continue reading “The Perspicacious Perez”

By Meriem CherifKisra, a versatile flatbread, is a staple in Algerian bread baskets worldwide. The semolina bread has a flaky and crunchy texture, with a buttery flavor that coats your taste buds in decadent richness. Easy to make, and even easier to devour, Kisra is a delicious bread that you can make right at home!Continue reading “How to Make Algerian Flatbread!”