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Webb Fall Sports teams: VWS Volleyball, VWS Golf, VWS Tennis, WSC Waterpolo, WSC Football, WSC and VWS Cross country.
Sports
Fall Sports Intro
Stratton Rebish, Jenny Tran , Ethan Normann, Kristine Bisgaard, and Brandon Arteaga | September 28, 2023

This series spotlights five uniquely talented Webbies from different schools and grade levels.
Culture and Lifestyle
September spotlight: uniquely talented Webbies in the 2023-24 school year
Taya Sibichenkova, Jenny Wang, Eric Luo, Elena Petrova, and Ben Madanski | September 26, 2023
After executives Annie Han (‘24) and Jonathan Rosales-Cardenas (‘24) announced the seniors as the winners of both Spirit Week and Spirit Night, the class of 2024 came together in celebration and cheered with their trophy.
Features
Spirit Week replaces Theme Week for the 2023-2024 school year
Jovana Luna, Olivia Cooke, Ray Kan, and Troy Seanoa | September 26, 2023
To end Spirit Night, the entire Student body dances to “Thriller” by Michael Jackson. In addition to their own dance, each grade choreographed a section of “Thriller” for their own class to dance to. The seniors ended their section with an iconic Michael Jackson pose to cue the rest of the grade for the first ever Spirit Night Unity Dance. “I thought it was fun, but felt as though it wasn’t a good replacement for the skits during theme night,” said Ken Lin (‘24)
Opinion
Theme Week’s Spirit needs to make a comeback
Stephanie Ma, Yuki Layman, Sydney Morales, Leia Albornoz, and Lauren Gutierrez | September 26, 2023
A goldfish with a group of black-fish navigate murky waters in the Kenroku-en Garden in Kanazawa, Japan. What used to be an imagery of serenity has become an object of controversiality as nuclear wastewater was dumped into the water. People, like the fish, are clouded by the murky waters.
Science and Technology
Media from different countries clouds truth about the Japanese radioactive water dump
Lisa Peng, Chloe Wang, Kathy Duan, Catherine Shen, Evan Li, and Phillip Park | September 24, 2023
Like other Webb students, Andrew Barrantes (‘25) is surprised by the decision made on the name of Webb Collegiate.
News
Collegiate no more: Webb abandons new school name
Jenny Wang, Stratton Rebish, Jenny Tran, Emily Li, Eric Luo, and Kathy Duan | September 20, 2023
Peaceful, monochromatic picture displaying the “ideal minimalist” room.
Columns
Behind the Façade
Zona Zhou and Sophie Lin | September 9, 2023
Spirit Week 2023
Spirit Week 2023
September 6, 2023
The 2023-2024 course catalog informs Webb students on what classes they can take.
Webb offers six new classes for upcoming school year
Stephanie Ma, Co-Editor of Opinion | August 31, 2023
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  • The Webb Schools
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    Nuview Bridge
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    Sep 16 / V Football
  • The Webb Schools
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    Avalon
    3
    Sep 16 / VWS V Volleyball
  • The Webb Schools
    2
    Avalon
    3
    Sep 16 / VWS V Volleyball
  • The Webb Schools
    16
    West Covina
    2
    Sep 14 / VWS V Tennis
  • The Webb Schools
    3
    Fairmont
    0
    Sep 14 / VWS V Volleyball
  • The Webb Schools
    17
    Big Bear
    1
    Sep 12 / VWS V Tennis
  • The Webb Schools
    20
    Sierra Vista
    1
    Sep 12 / WSC V Water Polo
  • The Webb Schools
    3
    Seed LA
    0
    Sep 12 / VWS V Volleyball
  • The Webb Schools
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    Western Christian
    7
    Sep 11 / VWS V Tennis
  • The Webb Schools
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    Fairmont
    228
    Sep 5 / VWS Golf
TRENDING NOW
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Here are Nichola Monroe (‘22) and Gaby Trauttmansdorff (‘22)’s top Taylor Swift picks. Credit: Nichola Monroe (22)
13 better Taylor Swift songs: a musical and lyrical analysis
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This series spotlights five uniquely talented Webbies from different schools and grade levels.
September spotlight: uniquely talented Webbies in the 2023-24 school year
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To end Spirit Night, the entire Student body dances to “Thriller” by Michael Jackson. In addition to their own dance, each grade choreographed a section of “Thriller” for their own class to dance to. The seniors ended their section with an iconic Michael Jackson pose to cue the rest of the grade for the first ever Spirit Night Unity Dance. “I thought it was fun, but felt as though it wasn’t a good replacement for the skits during theme night,” said Ken Lin (‘24)
Theme Week’s Spirit needs to make a comeback
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A goldfish with a group of black-fish navigate murky waters in the Kenroku-en Garden in Kanazawa, Japan. What used to be an imagery of serenity has become an object of controversiality as nuclear wastewater was dumped into the water. People, like the fish, are clouded by the murky waters.
Media from different countries clouds truth about the Japanese radioactive water dump
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After executives Annie Han (‘24) and Jonathan Rosales-Cardenas (‘24) announced the seniors as the winners of both Spirit Week and Spirit Night, the class of 2024 came together in celebration and cheered with their trophy.
Spirit Week replaces Theme Week for the 2023-2024 school year
Columns and Series
On this episode of Austin on the Block... Austin displays his journalistic prowess, by asking Dr. Smith the hard-hitting and uncomfortable questions that Webbies never had the courage to ask! In this 17-minute special edition, AOTB redefines what true journalism is.
Austin on the Block: Season 3 Finale (WE INTERVIEWED DR. SMITH)
Austin Off the Block: Februarys Schedule
Austin Off the Block: February's Schedule
Ask Nancy is an advice column where I will offer my candid thoughts and advice on select topics.
Ask Nancy: Vol. 2
News
After returning to Webb from February break, students and faculty were pleasantly surprised to see that the Fawcett Librarys old furniture has been replaced with new, modern-looking ones. With brand new couches, tables, desks, chairs, and booths, the library now has more seating for students to hangout, socialize, do homework, or work on group projects together. It also has created a more inviting environment for students to feel more comfortable in the library.
The Fawcett Library got new furniture. What’s next?
Sydney Mildon | March 31, 2023
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Elaine Tang (‘24) is signing the petition to help Yaya return to China sooner. “A contribution from each individual would help Yaya get home sooner,” Elaine said. Up to now, there are over 175,000 signatures on the petition.
Webb Chinese students respond to mistreatment of pandas by the Memphis Zoo
Chloe Wang | March 30, 2023
Elena Petrova (‘25) and Dan Danylov (‘23) stand alongside Maria Pevchikh, renowned Russian opposition journalist and UCLA’s guest speaker. Surrounded by attendees that stayed behind after the talk’s end, Pevchikh struggled to answer the swarm of questions from the intrigued audience.
Maria Pevchikh, recent Oscar winner and Russian opposition pioneer speaks at UCLA
Dan Danylov | March 29, 2023
Just only few minutes after Dr. Smith’s email went up, a STAS discussion was initiated by a Clarence Deng (‘23)’s question of “What does Collegiate mean?” Student responses expressed both confusion and anger, wondering where the word “Collegiate” had appeared from. Some students even satirically closed their email to the chain with “Sincerely, name, Webb Collegiate class of 202#.”
Breaking News — Webb adopts “collegiate” starting in the 2024-2025 School Year
Kaylynn Chang, Jenny Tran, Emily Li, and Jenny Wang | March 29, 2023
Dr. Smith presents a slideshow about her findings during her sabbatical as VWS sits quietly in their all-school meeting during February of 2023. To enforce communication between the student body and the administration, she wanted to be transparent about her plans and share what she had done with the entire school.
Theresa Smith returns to Webb after a sabbatical leave
Jovana Luna, Eva Annabi, Jenny Tran, and Lisa Peng | March 17, 2023
Opinion
Ya Ya hanging out in a tree enjoying her days in her enclosure at the Memphis Zoo. Photo courtesy of Memphis Zoo Staff.
The Memphis Zoo is not mistreating pandas
June 13, 2023
Amy’s Farm, a pillar of service and life in the Ontario community, is in danger. The introduction of corporate industries in Ontario has pushed the farm off its land in favor of mass-producing warehouses. As Farmer Randy Bekendam and his family grapple with the potential loss of their farm, we must band together and fight against the forces that have displaced them.
Warehouses invade Amy’s Farm: the dangers of corporate industrialization
Stratton Rebish and Shuci Zhang | April 19, 2023
Natalie Au (‘25) makes coffee using the K-pod coffee machine in Jones.
Caffeine culture at Webb — helpful or harmful?
Stephanie Ma | March 31, 2023
Due to a badminton competition, the athletes were released early. Cathy Hou (24’) and Elsa Li (24’) express joy when they went down the gym hill in the afternoon instead of the evening.
An uphill battle: Webb badminton schedule needs “rescheduling”
Lisa Peng | March 30, 2023
An American Idea class discusses the ideas of freedom during the Cold War. However, as emails on STAS begin to rush into their inboxes about Webb’s new name, students’ attentions get diverted. There seems to be a sense of distance from the topics students learn about and their everyday lives.
Webb humanities classes should emphasize current events more
Kathy Duan | March 30, 2023
Discriminatory media coverage of femicide encourages gender-based violence due to its dehumanizing nature, obscuring the root cause of a misogynistic hierarchy. The Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Movement and the Pink Cross are forms of protest by feminists in Canada and Mexico, respectively, for women’s rights of life due to the continuous femicides.
Discriminatory media coverage –– the bystander to femicide
Jenny Tran | March 27, 2023
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Culture and Lifestyle
Four seniors at Webb demonstrate their artistic talents in their own unique ways. Through painting, film, music, and digital art, they enjoy living through their passions.
Media spotlight: how students live through art
Noe Chock | May 27, 2023
Selena Gomez sticks up for her ex-boyfriends wife.
Feud between Selena Gomez and Hailey Bieber sparks debate
May 24, 2023
Webbies on WCC! A sub-section of the C&L category, this project aims to feature the amazing works and hidden talents of students and faculty on campus!
Webbies on WCC!
March 31, 2023
A look into the dorms that house over half of the students at Webb, and act as a new home away from home. Each dorm is unique, some having single floors, some having two, rooms with balconies, and rooms with entire backyards. Dorm life is the backbone of Webb, and it only makes sense that each dorm has its own culture, community, and spirit.
The WCC’s guide to choosing your dorm at Webb
March 31, 2023
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Features
All Student picture - 70 students from across the country conclude their first day of workshop with a group photo. “It’s important to have people come together in any capacity and because Asian people have been historically sidelined and made to feel invisible, it feels very new that we have an environment to be together. Everyone made me feel included and supported, and I’m eternally grateful for their kindness and generosity,” said Callie Lew, Class of 2023 at University School of Nashville.
Making waves and rocking the boat – a recap of the AsEA Conference
Jenny Tran and Leia Albornoz | May 31, 2023
The Foothill boulevard bike lane is part of Claremont’s two-decade long campaign to improve biking infrastructure but also roads in general. “The city has a policy called the Complete Street Policy, which stipulates that when you have roads that have these kinds of important characteristics, you need to look at this roadway segment to see if you can improve what you have there,” said Maria Tipping, a traffic engineer for the City of Claremont.
Claremont’s leap toward biking friendliness
May 19, 2023
Before hundreds of hungry students and faculty stream into Price Dining Hall to refuel, Price Dining Hall staff members begin to prepare for lunch. “When I come to the Dining Hall, I clean the counters and roll up my sleeves seeing what I need to prepare and put out for dessert,” said Teresa Acosta, Price Dining Hall Kitchen Staff member. While the kitchen staff members move quickly between the food stations to prepare and cook a large number of dishes, Price Dining Hall fills with the aroma of cooking food.
A look inside Price Dining Hall
May 10, 2023
Meet the 2023-2024 Student Government Class Officer candidates
Meet the 2023-2024 Student Government Class Officer candidates
April 26, 2023
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Sports
Bryan Oglesby (‘23), Kenny Clay (‘25), Karma Griggs (‘23), Sebastian Hazlet (‘24), and Garrett-Cordova-Caddes (‘23) start track practice with jogging up and down the track lines as they loosen up before sprinting. As they finish their warm-ups, track and field coach, Anthony Flucker, tells the athletes to line up and start practice off with running a mile.
Webb spring sports 22-23
Nicolaas Grobler, Troy Seanoa, Nancy Lin, and Bryan Oglesby | March 10, 2023
Ethan Undello (‘25) and Jordan McCray (‘24) play football together on Centennial Field in their off-season as Troy Seanoa (‘24) throws them a ball. They play together after spending their lunch talking about the recent NFL games that have been happening leading up to the Superbowl.
How the Damar Hamlin Injury Shocked the Sports World
Nicolaas Grobler | February 8, 2023
Webb Students share their predictions for the Super Bowl
Webb Students share their predictions for the Super Bowl
Troy Seanoa | February 3, 2023
Clarence Deng (‘23) performing Christiano Ronaldo’s signature goal celebration the “siuuu”, a move that has become popular amongst Ronaldo fans around the world.
Webb’s opinions on Christiano Ronaldo signing with Al-Nassr
Leo Levitin-Shilman | February 1, 2023
Eric Zhu (‘25) starts the tournament off as point guard for the WSC Basketball Team against Rio Hondo. The game starts quickly as Webb wins the tip off giving them first possession trying to put points on the board as Eric calls out the offensive play.
WSC Basketball places 5th in Thirty-Seventh Annual Webb Classic
Nicolaas Grobler and Troy Seanoa | January 19, 2023
Cheers to a perfect season.
VWS Golf season recap
Ethan Undello | December 16, 2022
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Science & Technology
Chat GPT, played by Jenny Wang (‘24), is poised to destroy the Webb Canyon Chronicle newsroom by shooting lasers from its head. On the opposite side of the frame, Stratton Rebish (‘24) pleads mercy from the artificial intelligence. Although staged hyperbolically, this graphic reflects many people’s fears toward the powerful capabilities of emerging AI: will they replace human work in the future? What is the point of persisting in human journalism when Chat GPT can write articles with more efficiency?
The relevance of journalism in the age of ChatGPT
Stratton Rebish, Emily Li, and Jenny Wang | March 15, 2023
After a long day of work, Katharine OHearn (24) sleeps on the library couch to “catch up” on sleep.
The mystery of the night: how should Webb students sleep?
Lisa Peng and Chloe Wang | March 14, 2023
“ONE DAY I WILL RETURN TO YOUR SIDE” — a burning graffiti by Cindy the SKULL, Disco Elysium’s precocious communist youth. The line represents the prophetical comeback of Girl Child Revolution, a personification of the pure, hopeful human future in the game’s worldview.
Disco Elysium investigates political intricacies with haunting art and literary flair
Shuci Zhang | March 10, 2023
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