Westminster is stronger together
Resilience is commonly defined as “the ability to maintain normal functioning in pressurized environments, by staying balanced emotionally, and sustaining mental fortitude to thrive in adversity.” If...
View ArticleHow world travel burst my bubble
We have all heard from our parents or teachers that “Westminster is a bubble.” Throughout the years, I have had a unique opportunity to understand and experience this phenomenon by traveling the world...
View ArticleA country versus its people
I believe most Americans are patriots. No matter how much Americans may struggle with social injustice, economic crisis, or political disorder, the American dream has never left the conscious or...
View ArticleHomecoming: formal or informal
On Oct. 5, Westminster hosted its annual homecoming dance on Love patio. The informal dance sported the theme “Barbenheimer,” which stirred a sea of pink shirts and black jackets, and even a few PDC...
View ArticleThemes of contrast in the 50th Paris Fashion Week: Tradition and nature vs....
The first Paris Fashion Week was held at Versailles Palace in October 1973 as a fundraiser to renovate the palace, a total cost that came to an estimated 60 million Francs. The three categories: haute...
View ArticleThe actors’ and writers’ strikes are over!
I could not be more excited to have the Hollywood strikes settled. As an avid consumer of television and movies, especially the best new works that come out, the strike went on far too long for me....
View ArticleHow to improve as a teenager: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens
We’ve all heard adults talk about how helpful it is to read self-help books. For a long time I doubted them, cast them away as silly (especially those about being a better teenager). I believed that my...
View ArticleThoughts from a well-seasoned boba consumer
Boba has taken the world by storm: the delightful, chewy tapioca submerged in sweet, silky milk tea–or more recently, an endless variation of fruit teas, slushies, creams, and more. Originating in...
View ArticleWhy aren’t the political leaders of today engaging the youth of America?
As the 2024 election draws closer and closer, it seems that this election, unlike the election of 2020 or even those in years past, has a unique central driving focus: America’s youth. Why? Perhaps on...
View ArticleThe truth behind cub petting
Cub petting is an international practice that abuses big cat cubs and uses them as props for the tourism and photo industries. This practice extends to tiger, lion, jaguar, leopard, cheetah, and other...
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