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  • Rescue Efforts in Syria and Turkey

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    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 injured…

  • China’s Balloon in US Airspace: Diplomatic Tension and Spying Concerns

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    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 on…

  • Blood Drive Club Saves Lives in Recent Donation Event

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    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 the…

  • A Rising Opponent to Far-Right Italian Prime Minister Meloni

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    By Faith Gonia When Giorgia Meloni, member of the Brothers of Italy party, became Italy’s Prime Minister in Fall 2022, many Italians feared the new leader’s far-right beliefs. Though founded in 2012, Brothers of Italy defends ideology dating back to neo-fascism in post-World War II Italy. At the time of the party’s establishment, Meloni herself…

  • A Green Treasure Trove

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    By Alex Gryciuk  Earlier this year, studies conducted on the Noreighen seabed discovered large volumes of extremely valuable mineral deposits that will be essential to green energy production in the near future. Deposits are estimated to include copper, zinc, lithium, cobalt, and various other rare Earth elements, also known as REEs. In fact, the Ministry…

  • How To Overcome Beginner Gym Anxiety

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    By Jen Mejia Going to the gym is fun since it allows you to feel good while also working on yourself. Except that when you first start, you notice that all eyes are on you, and your anxiety about being judged for not understanding how to handle a machine grows. You appear to battle with…

  • Write It All Down

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    By Julia Kemp Like many overthinkers, I’ve found that I tend to bottle up harmful emotions or thoughts until they explode. While I love to rant to my loved ones or let the world know my struggles via my private story, I’ve found that journaling can be equally therapeutic; it’s helpful in scenarios where I…

  • Take a Hike

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    By Isabel Kikoshima If you want a fun activity to do with your friends or feel a little stressed, try hiking. Hiking is a completely costfree activity, which can prove difficult to find. With a variety of health benefits, hiking can improve cardiovascular fitness. Surrounding yourself in nature can increase your serotonin levels and overall…

  • Sad Music Made Me Happier

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    By Faith Gonia I rely on my phone for my mental health.  It sounds terrible, I know. Yet, whenever I have a bad day, the Spotify app on my home screen provides a cure-all for any overwhelming emotion—music.  Rich melodies, powerful lyrics, familiar notes—each song gifts its listeners auditory art that, according to modern studies,…

  • High on Running

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    By Ojas Joshi A workout for the legs, a workout for the heart, a workout for the mind—running stimulates nearly every system in the body. While many tend to focus on the excellent physical benefits of running—a healthy heart, strong joints, and improved cardiovascular fitness—my favorite part of running is the mental stimulus and natural…