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By Sinchana Holla As the years go on, people have become increasingly obsessed with their collection of feet covers, or shoes. 23 billion shoes are made every year, with 22 billion thrown into the landfill. With new designs launching everyday and fashion trends rapidly changing, shoe-buying culture is only growing. Through each new shoe addition,Continue reading “Running to Destruction”

By Keira De Vita My most vivid memories with my grandma (from ages 3-8) are watching television on her humongous couch. More specifically, the ads. Ranging from As Seen On TV, to medication ads with 3-minute-long warning labels, I have watched it all. Indoctrinated I was, indoctrinated into the Pillow Pet life. Similarly, my grandmaContinue reading “The Trap of the 2000’s “

By Owen Andersen “By the end of 2021, there will be 4 billion people in the global consumer class, and, in the absence of another major economic crisis, the global consumer class will reach 5.2 billion people by 2030.” -Wolfgang Fengler and Max Heinze, BROOKINGS Like no other socioeconomic system, consumerism platforms an abominable amalgamationContinue reading “Honest Greed”

By Weston Kelly Spoiler Warning The first on-screen rendition of the Dune franchise received astounding feedback from critics and viewers alike, for good reason. The sound design, plot, visuals, and acting in the film continue to blow audiences away, leaving them yearning for more. Luckily, Dennis Villeneuve delivered. Dune: Part 2 not only meets theContinue reading ““Dune 2” Delivered”

By Cat Kemp  Goofy, kind, and unique, as described by her friends, freshman Maya Bourne is truly the full package. An active member in ASB and softball, Bourne is the embodiment of a student-athlete extraordinaire.  Regarding softball, the freshman enjoys the sport, stating how it is “really fun to be on a part of suchContinue reading “Bourne to be a Blast”

By Emi Gruender In my tireless search to find a mystery senior to interview, I eventually ended up in the back of room 58 in a group composed of Anna Genna, Jack de Cesare, Diego Mantelli, and an unknown face to myself: Bianca Schultz. Acquiring her blessing for an interview, I sat down beside herContinue reading “Brilliant Bianca Schultz”

By Sophia Doan  Wandering the halls of Westmont, you will not miss the bright, warm smile of Evelina Tchalamov. A star on and off the track, read below an exclusive interview with Evelina herself.  What activities/sports do you do and what are your favorite parts of those activities?  “I do track and am a partContinue reading “Excellent Evelina”

By Adam Sarsfield As a part of the Humans of Westmont section for the Shield, I was tasked with finding and interviewing a student from Westmont in their sophomore year. The student I interviewed was Sanvi Swain. Sanvi is a part of Best Buddies, Blood Drives, Women in Stem, and Paws, which she says “areContinue reading “Sensational Sanvi Swain”

By Nadia Rivas Landon Cribari  an incredible performing athlete, a junior with insane Prs in the 1600 and 3200. I found Landon in an all out nike outfit that was very stylish, with his silver chain giving that final touch. Landon is a part of the cross country and track and field teams here atContinue reading “The Great Landini”

By Matthew Etzel In the rambunctious corner of Room 16 study hall, Miguel Martinez chills. Who is Miguel Martinez? He’s a sophomore–one of the youngest in his class–and he always wears this gray beanie. Though he doesn’t take part in many school activities, he knows how to keep busy. Outside of school, he likes toContinue reading “Mr. Chill Miguel”