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By Madeline Tanaka Late last November, my good friend and fellow sophomore here at Westmont High School Evie Salacain introduced me to the glittering world of professional hockey. And while I do truly love the sport in itself, I would be lying if I said some of the players weren’t good looking—I promise I know…

By Madeline Tanaka Sports have long been a powerful part of culture, bringing people together through shared passion and excitement. Yet, for many women who cheer for male-dominated sports like football, basketball, or baseball, that joy often comes with an unwelcome side effect: toxicity. Despite growing efforts towards inclusivity, women’s sports fans frequently face unfair…

By Henry Hansen With the Fantasy Football season coming to a close, there have been players who have stood out from the crowd, the best of the best, the award-worthy competitors. eight awards have been given in this article, and each of them is highly deserved. MVP Christian McCaffery With the most fantasy points out…

By Logan Whiteson I used to be pristine and handled with careA lovable book for the world to shareAs my story went onThe east times would soon be goneBattles and bruises over the yearsWrinkled and stained from countless tearsCreases of natural ware and tearNothing too hard to bareBut one day I was rippedAs my control…

By Mira Nayak

By Aadya Vadrevu Home is where I feel comfort in your arms,Where the warm string lights filter beneath my bedroom door,Where the faint smell of coffee wakes my Sunday mornings. Home is the subtle fragrance of saffron and turmeric,Where the scent of smoky cinnamon, wood, and cloves proliferate the air,Where the sudden “quack” of your…

By Lili Metanovic One of a kind in a way that’s hard to explain.Some bring noise; this brings calm.The world slows,and everything settles into place. There’s comfort in the words that come so naturally,that contagious laughter that feels safe,and the quiet reassurance that everything will be okay. Time apart feels heavier than it should,like something…

By Wesley Adams Do you think you’ll miss me?Do you think you’ll get the chance?Compare me to a treeI’ll grow like the strongest plantYou all are burning for convenienceYou all are children, deep insideFirst, it was your mother, then maybe God, or your wife.You love the thought that someonecan carry you through life;Can do your…

By Delaney Pound In room one, far, far awayEvery time I see her, I know it will be a great day!Her class is so fun and always excitingShe always makes sure to be super inviting, She’s the youngest teacher on campusSo she definitely understands us.She tries her best even when we’re annoyingMost of us stop…

By Henry Hansen On July 1st, 2021, the NCAA announced that schools could now distribute money to athletes. This practice has been ongoing for years, albeit on a relatively small scale, under the table. This ruling has set a dangerous precedent for athletes and has diluted the spirit of college sports. Back in the 2000s,…