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By Haley Kim  Poems, you tricky little thing,  I sit here for hours, wondering,  Trying to think of something to write,  Maybe I’ll wait ‘til daylight. Anxiety crawling up my skin, Should I just toss this in the bin?  And then, I see the light,  And much to my delight,  My fingers are starting to…

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By Josie Barker It’s a crisp Sunday afternoon in the middle of fall. Trees decorated with amber-colored leaves line the streets. As you walk outside, crunchy leaves coat the pavement, and a light breeze carries you into town, bringing the scent of autumn through the air. Every store you pass is dressed up for Halloween;every…

By Jordyn Powell Ever wonder who those people walking around school in red and black overalls are? Well, that’s your 2026–27 Spirit Leaders! We help make Westmont an inclusive and active environment—and guess what? So can you! Over the past few years, we’ve only had around five Spirit Leaders planning football games, rallies, and chants.…

By Madeline Tanaka With Early Decision and Early Action deadlines for college applications quickly approaching, stress and anxiety levels in high school seniors is imminent. Whether it’s regret of not studying to receive better grades, or fear of rejection from top universities, students often second-guess themselves and their capabilities of attending prestigious schools. Considering the…

By Ting Lian The dark room is silent without a single light Only the glow of my alarm clock, 4:30 AM, proves that I’m awake at night I bought this quiet hour with the price of my slumber I scatter my hands between pages of a notebook “Day 2” and empty lines My second day…

By Audrey Dern Try to grow the largest pumpkin possible, the task sounds simple, but requires a ton of work. Giant pumpkin growing features massive pumpkins, driven by the competitive global event and large prize payouts. This article will cover the bases of how to grow such a gigantic pumpkin, previous and upcoming competitions, and…

By Haley Kim Poems, you tricky little thing,  I sit here for hours, wondering,  Trying to think of something to write,  Maybe I’ll wait ‘til daylight. Anxiety crawling up my skin, Should I just toss this in the bin?  And then, I see the light,  And much to my delight,  My fingers are starting to…

By Kaia Lee and Jordyn Powell Westmont is a school full of bright, beautiful smiles, where each smile is unique and special! We decided to ask people to send a picture of themselves showing off their smiles, along with  what toothpaste brand they use! Niki uses Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste! They both use Crest 3D White…

By Eera Bhagwat With Halloween right around the corner, it’s everyone’s favorite time to go grocery shopping, when every candy imaginable seems to be on the shelves. Here are some of my favorite (and least favorite) candies of the Halloween season! Twix are my personal favorite of all time, arguably one of the best chocolate…