About the Contributors
Stephanie Ma, Editor-in-Chief
Stephanie Ma (‘25) is no stranger to the spotlight and the gaze of an attentive audience. Taking on roles such as Editor-in-Chief of the WCC, president of Webb Thespians, and co-head of the honor council, Steph is passionate about serving the community. As a head HC, she hopes to direct other students through the disciplinary process and foster community values. A dedicated member of Webb’s theatre department, she designs lights in the fall, works as a stage manager in the winter, and performs onstage in the spring. Although Steph’s limelight is usually directed at helping her fellow students, she illuminates her own talents through music. Since learning guitar the summer before her freshman year, she instantly fell for the instrument's rich melodies and its ability to channel her vibrant energy. Playing the guitar allows Steph to express her emotions freely without pressure, inspiring her to write original songs. She has debuted her golden melodies at the Claremont Village, serenaded the crowd at open mic events, and performed at Jubilee. Steph is ready to shine vividly during her senior year as she encourages her fellow writers to step into the spotlight.
Favorite Song: You're On Your Own Kid by Taylor Swift
Freya Fu, Editor of Opinion
For some, walking thousands of steps and navigating through swarming crowds without a clear path may seem like the worst nightmare; however, Freya Fu (‘26) lives for this laborious pastime known as shopping. Despite being stuck on campus, this Jameson resident constantly pursues alternative ways to enjoy her favorite hobby. This summer, while in Shanghai and Vegas, Freya spent her time well — shopping and managing a Depop side hustle, where she sold vintage clothing. As any avid shopper knows, it requires a consistent, long-term effort to create the perfect wardrobe. Freya not only employs this towards her closet, the majority being from Brandy Melville and Edikted, but towards her resume as well. In her free time, she loves improving upon violin, debate, and tennis, all of which she has practiced for more than five years. In the future, she hopes to channel her favorite TV show, Gossip Girl, by opening a boutique while studying business and marketing in New York. As for the WCC, she plans to use her expertly curated sense of style to continue Hot Take Tuesdays and emphasize a variety of opinions, assuring readers she will incorporate wide-ranging styles as the new Editor of Opinion.
Favorite Song: Chamber of Reflection by Mac DeMarco
William Ma | Oct 4, 2024 at 8:18 PM
Very interesting take! I do agree that community dinner has led me to talk to people that I never would have crossed paths with, and as an alumni, I think this level of community bonding is one of the things I miss most from Webb. I have an especially fond memory of sitting with Mr. Stockdale and discussing how I was adjusting to living abroad 🙂
Gavin Hamilton | Oct 1, 2024 at 4:29 PM
So interesting! It’s so cool to see people sharing their opinions in new ways at Webb.
Stratton Rebish | Oct 1, 2024 at 3:49 PM
Great column, guys!! I look forward to seeing what you write next! Proud of y’all!!
Eric Luo | Oct 1, 2024 at 2:14 PM
That is really easy to say if you are a day student.
For the boarders who are forced to attend this school-mandated community with the same people each time, “community dinner” provides neither community nor dinner.
With the cacophony of the dining hall juxtaposed upon the awkward silence of forced connection and small talk, this virtue-signaling theatre represents a great source of pain for many Webb students. And despite that unnecessary suffering, we cannot enjoy our dinner as we awkwardly pass around dishes, losing the ability to choose what and when we eat. I, like the silent majority of Webb students, do not approve of “community dinner”