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By Ojas Joshi A beautifully written coming of age story, The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky is a must read for any high schooler. Centered around introverted high school freshman Charlie, the plot unravels as he discovers his best friends: charismatic seniors and step-siblings Patrick and Sam. Patrick and Sam introduce him…

By Amelia Lipcsei I used to hate poetry; I despised the interruption of flow with line breaks, I detested the unnecessary rhyming, and most of all, I loathed the language that seemed so foreign to me. Everytime I picked up any poems by Shakespeare, I struggled to focus while reading for more than five minutes.…

By Raven Carthon “That’s me. And no matter where we are, no matter what time it is, the world is dark and we are two blinking lights. Flashing at the same time. Neither one of us flashing alone.” Daisy Jones and the Six perfectly encapsulates a sense of community and family within the crisp pages…

By Avalon Kelly *SPOILERS* The question of which Harry Potter book is the best sparks hot debate in the world of literature.  It may feel overwhelming to choose a top pick, but worry not—in this article, I will ease your doubts and enlighten you.  Not a single novel in the incredible series tops Harry Potter…

By Larena Tannert SPOILER ALERT! This article contains some spoilers about The Kite Runner. Read at your own risk… “Every sin is a variation of theft,” Baba warns Amir. Stealing someone’s right to read Khaled Hosseini’s novel, The Kite Runner, is the greatest sin of all. Telling  the extraordinary story, an unlikely friendship between a…

By Julia Kemp As a senior, I have now read almost all of the books assigned at Westmont for English. Though some teachers assign different books and I admittedly have not read all of the books assigned to me, I believe that I have a sufficient ranking of the 10 best books I have read…

By Jen Mejia The leaves changing colors means it is time to bring out the neutral colors; beige, brown, gray, white, and similar burnt colors. Autumn in California is just the perfect weather for some light clothing attire. Here are perfect essentials for you to have in your closet for the upcoming Autumn weather. 

By Avalon Kelly Last April, Westmont’s very own rock band, The Table, performed for the first time at the district-wide Battle of the Bands.  Originating as a jam group from Westmont Cross Country, the band is set to release their first album, We Are, by the end of this year.  The Table really emphasizes their…

By Keira De Vita It was on the night of August 28 2022, when singer/songwriter Taylor Swift arrived at the VMAs dressed in dazzling Oscar de la Renta dress, something that hit a little too close to home for her fans. The dress particularly resembles a dress she wore to the 09’ VMAs, later replicated…

By Sinchana Holla & Rina Weaver Wendy Lawson, IM1, AP Calculus AB and BC teacher,  has an elegant style. Lawson’s student, Isabel Kikoshima, exclaims, “I love how her outfits are so color coordinated!” Everyone gushes over Lawon’s outfits as she walks into class everyday! Here is an inside scoop into Ms. Lawson’s fashion extravaganza. Describe…