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Webb Canyon Chronicle

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Webb Canyon Chronicle

Behind the door of the science office, the Mission Statement for the Webb Schools Science Department reminds students and teachers of the purpose and priorities of Webb’s science department. The statement emphasizes empowering students to be global citizens with the intention of serving their community. Looking at the mission statement, increasing diversity in the workplace aligns with this message, encouraging female students to take advanced courses.
Science and Technology
Why do no girls take physics? An in-depth study of STEM at Webb
Stephanie Ma and Kristine Bisgaard | March 16, 2024

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Some Webbies need to travel to different countries during breaks or personal leaves. Tina Wang (‘24), posing in a sleeping position, went back to China to celebrate Lunar New Year during February break. “Going straight back to school after travelling has always been a challenging process for me,” Tina said. Webbies can learn some strategies to cope with such issues.
How to deal with jet lag
As she sits and prepares to work on her homework, Emily Thornton (‘25) looks through her playlists deciding which would be best to listen to.  Looking for the perfect mix of songs to help set a mindset that will lead to success, Emily chooses her gym playlist. “Not having music in when doing something is pointless. Especially with homework, my music is what keeps me going,” Emily said. Having hopes that it will increase her energy and encourage her to keep going, like it does when she is working out.
How to make a playlist
Drake Drendel (‘25) intensely looks at his monitor at his set-up made with all the highest technology you can find for gamers. Wagering fellow professional players in tournaments or 1v1 is very common for Drake, and here he is competing against a friend of his to practice his skills and prepare himself for the next upcoming Cash Cup.
How to play video games professionally
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News
With a powerful skip shot, Drew Holland stretches for the ball as it bounced into the net. Scored! The team was practicing 6 on 5 drills, a scenario in which the defense team is down a player from an ejection, after talking to the head coach, Dejan Udovicic, and assistant coach Gavin Arroyo.
USA men’s water polo team makes a splash at Webb
Kathy Duan, Jenny Tran, and Emily Li | January 26, 2024
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Jay Pang (25’) and Aaron Yang (25’) wear masks while working with Armen Xue (25’) on an assignment, modeling a new era in COVID-19 control at Webb. Webb no longer requires mandatory isolation for cases without severe symptoms due to a decrease in the severity of COVID-19 seen in LA County. “This is a welcome change, especially for international boarders since they don’t need to look for somewhere to stay if they get COVID” Armen said. Webb used to enforce a five-day mandatory isolation period off-campus for students who test positive, which required students to find a place to stay in case of infection.
BREAKING NEWS: Webb updates COVID-19 management protocols
Eric Luo, Yuki Layman, and Gianna Darden | January 24, 2024
Passengers waiting for their flights, played by Kathy Duan (‘25), Catherine Shen (‘25), and Jerry Hu (‘25) are in shock as the two flights crash and become engulfed by fire. “When people realized that their flight [were] canceled, they started to get really anxious,” Zona Zhou (‘26) said. The disorder inside the airport matched the scene outside.
Chaos erupts at Haneda Airport
Kathy Duan and Catherine Shen | January 9, 2024
Webbies take the now opened passageway to lunch without having to find an alternative strenuous route. “I was excited to see this when I returned to campus,” Jordan McCray (‘24) said. “I can finally use the walkway.” As more students noticed, this magical sight evoked many similar emotions all around.
Walkway to heaven shortens circuitous route
Sydney Mildon and Berklee Antecol | January 9, 2024
Xi Jinping, pictured left, and Joe Biden, pictured right, engage in negotiation over educational issues in front of a school. This debate represents the tension between the United States and China, which has largely affected education. “As an international student here, I need to juggle between my identity as a Chinese person and also this questionable relationship between US and China,” Joy Li (‘24) said. The fight between the two superpowers has impacted the daily lives of students.
U.S.-China tensions create educational barriers
Kathy Duan | December 16, 2023
Opinion
With the growing industry of filmmaking and movies, what caused their decline in quality? In recent years, more and more remakes and sequels came into sight in the cinema, but the original ones are beginning to disappear. These sequels can be identified as IPs. “The IPs establish a solid audience that will be attracted to this movie as long as it is the same IP,” said Joy Li (‘24). Is money-making the dominating idea in movies nowadays? This might be the reason that we see a trend of decline in movie quality.

Credit: The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Wonka, Barbie, Elemental, Mulan, Wish, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Oppenheimer, and Avengers: Endgame.
The downfall of the movie industry
Eleanor Hong and Lisa Peng | January 20, 2024
A popular spot for boarding students to finish their nightly assignments often takes place within dorm communal areas. “I love studying with my neighbors in Jones during stressful times because it makes me feel less lonely and that we are suffering together,” said Emily Shao (‘26). Emily Shao (‘26), Sophie Lin (‘26), Natalie Au (‘26), and Steph Ma (‘25), sit together in the Jones common room at 10:30 pm as they complete their assignments for the night.
Webb should have Mental Health Days
Sydney Morales | December 15, 2023
Throughout the school day, the hustle and bustle of Webbies pervade Fawcett Library. Housing a vast collection of books, whiteboards, study rooms, and classrooms, the library acts as the center of academics at Webb. As many Webbies spend their free time diligently working at the library tables, it is clear that they care about their academics... a lot.
Editorial: Webb’s “unbounded” curriculum needs more flexibility
The WCC editorial board | December 11, 2023
Left to right: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, deceased Wagner private mercenary group leader and Russian military contractor Yevgeny Prigozhin, Russian president Vladimir Putin, and Hamas militant group terrorists, above a destroyed residential building in Mariupol, Ukraine, after Russian forces shelled the city in March 2022.
The world is drowning in blood: can the Third World War be prevented?
Elena Petrova | November 16, 2023
As Lia Thompson, a transgender woman, wins the women’s National Collegiate Athletic Associations (NCAA) division one swimming championship, many trans-exclusionary radical feminists (TERF) protest against trans women in sports. With a focus on feminism, TERFs have created an opposition between trans rights and feminism.
Trans-exclusionary radical feminism undermines the core values of feminism
Kathy Duan | November 16, 2023
From left to right, the photo features Zombie Apocalypse, Haunted Tour, Alumni Weekend, DSP Fall Social, Homecoming, and Fall Play. All these events were packed into the weekends of October, making students busier than usual. “I brought my computer to Homecoming to fill my college application, because the date is just three days before the deadline,” said Tina Wang (‘24). Students are unsatisfied with the Calendar Committees plan for October and call for a more reasonable schedule for next year.
Webb students question October schedule
Chloe Wang | November 13, 2023
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Sports
Senior wrestler, Ken Lin (24’), goes up against one of the many wrestlers who attended this year’s wrestling CIF championship. Out of 30 members on the wrestling team, only four upperclassmen and 4 other members qualified to participate in the CIF wrestling tournament. “This year was a pivotal year for Webb wrestling,” said Eric Hansen, VWS and WSC wrestling coach and humanities department faculty. “This year, our team has had the most members [it’s ever had], and suddenly, the possibilities felt bigger.”
Wrestling team smashes the season
Ben Madanski, Staff Writer | March 10, 2024
Nicole Sampson (‘26), shoots against an opposing team, while an eager audience awaits the outcome of her shot. As Webbies reminisce on the team’s remarkable progression through CIF, the question of how this team made it this far begins to appear. “Everyone on the team gets along, and with new people coming in and stepping up in leadership, we have really good shot at CIF next year,” Geniya Parker (‘26) said.
Core principles drive VWS basketball team
Gianna Darden, Staff Writer | March 9, 2024
WSC varsity basketball head coach Micheal Dunford coaches his team on the sideline, directing each player exactly what he wants to see out on the court. He sends in substitutes to have a fresh lineup on the court, replacing all the starters.
WSC Varsity Basketball keeps fighting through the season
Nicolaas Grobler | January 25, 2024
In preparation for the incoming volleyball season, Jacob Zhang (‘26) practices serving the ball during the WSC Clinics. Despite the ascent to Les Perry Gym, prospective students interested in playing Volleyball this Spring will have to make the climb. “Volleyball clinic was a great way to get to know the players on the teams and coaches and to work on my skill,” Samantha Crawford (‘26) said. Whether it is the VWS or WSC volleyball clinic, the experience serves as an important building block for all players.
WSC volleyball clinic prepares players for domination
Gianna Darden and Ben Madanski | January 23, 2024
Brian Caldwell, Triathlon team head coach, stands next to the pool as swimmers flip turn and do another lap. The steamy fog reflects a freezing temperature of 35 degrees fahrenheit at 7:00 a.m. in the morning. Despite the cold, swimmers persevere and continue training for their full triathlon by the end of the season, with breathtaking dawns as their constant companion.
Seas the Day: Triathletes conquer the early morning pool
Jenny Wang and Emily Li | January 15, 2024
Excited varsity Webbies across grades and schools prepare to take on alumni, for a competitive, fun packed game of sibling rivalries and reconnection with old friends. Coach Mbengue steps in to play alongside his students, anticipating an action-filled game against his former team.
Varsity vs. Alumni: Winter break’s competitive soccer match!
Lauren Gutierrez and Kristine Bisgaard | January 12, 2024
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Science & Technology
The Honor Cabinet members placed posters all over the dining hall and the tables. The posters read, “Don’t use tech! Try to connect!” to promote conversation. “So many posters were published around campus as a way to launch the initiative in a noticeable way,” said Frannie Hinch (‘25), an Honor Cabinet member. “the main goal of the posters was to remind people that by not using their tech they would form better communities.” This campaign serves to help remind Webbies to have genuine, face-to-face conversations with each other instead of connecting through technology.
Initiative to connect without tech!
Berklee Antecol and Sydney Mildon | February 21, 2024
Webb’s empty Health Center is decorated with Christmas trees and warm lights for the holidays. The COVID-19 testing station is no longer present, and significantly fewer students pay regular visits to the Center than in the last few winters.
Seasonal disease prevention vs. treatment: what’s better, and what’s changed since Covid
Taya Sibichenkova | December 13, 2023
Nick Protich, Tech Office staff stands in the Tech Office, located to the left of Berry Center in Fawcett Library. His office is the go-to location for any issues you may be having with your devices. It is open from 8 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday, and you can always email techno@webb.org or call (909) 482-5207 for any questions you may have. Even if they are unable to fix the problems you encounter, they can lend you a spare Chromebook while your device is repaired at an electronics store so you can keep working.
Wi-Fi, Firewall Restrictions, and more
Phillip Park | November 30, 2023
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