How different cultures at Webb Celebrates Lunar New Year.
February 25, 2025
As the drumbeats, mystical creatures of blue and red scales entered. This mysterious creature is the dragon and lion for the lion dance performance. These traditions, fortunately, bring a sense of home to international students. “Watching the lion dance reminds me of performances I watched at home in Shanghai,” said Jessica Lu (‘27).
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Anna Meng, Social Media Manager
The laughter ringing in your ears when stepping into South Hutch lounge belongs to Anna Meng (‘27). There she is, chatting with friends about the most recent K-Pop news while sharing DoorDash deliveries on the couch. After all, the joyful spirit characterizing SoHo would not be the same without Anna’s presence. The epitome of a sociable friend, Anna strives to bring inclusivity to the Webb community. As a prefect in SoHo, Anna is never absent. From sleepover nights to hotpot gatherings, she will accept anyone’s invitation to hang out, even if it is just having a casual conversation or a “doom scrolling” TikTok session on the lounge couch. These seemingly small moments are especially meaningful to Anna; a session of “doom scrolling” with friends even sparked her academic passion, leading her to attend Brown University’s summer program on language and media. Fittingly, Anna takes on the role of social media manager for the Webb Canyon Chronicle this year, incorporating her knowledge from the summer program to increase WCC’s publicity. From promoting Asian American artwork through her co-founded The Little Art Book nonprofit to debating about politics, Anna has never disappointed in her ability to chat with anyone about anything. Those who have talked to Anna even once will know that how the conversation started does not matter, because she’ll have become your friend before you know it.
Favorite Song: “Mystery of Iniquity” by Ms. Lauryn Hill

Emma Liu, Staff Writer
Emma Liu (‘26) has a keen sense of dedication and creativity. She is always a colorful presence on campus, spreading amazing talents like a bee pollinating the flowers. Originally from Shanghai, Emma has been passionate about dance since kindergarten. Despite taking a brief pause, she rekindled her love for it last year with the Webb dance company. This summer, she expanded her dance repertoire by diving into K–pop, jazz, and hip–hop. However, Emma’s enthusiasm extends beyond dance: she also broadened her horizons by exploring different countries in the world and indulging her passion of reading and writing. As the founder of the Business club, she showcases her leadership skills and entrepreneurial spirit. Academically, she enjoys humanities courses the most, particularly Advanced Studies Faith Narrative of the Holy Cities, and has been actively involved in theatre for the past two years. Emma often spends her weekends with her ragdoll cat and poodle dog, watching action and fantasy movies, and of course, busting out a couple new moves for her two furry friends. Just like her pets, she holds her advocacy for environmental issues and feminism very close to her, highlighting her commitment to making a positive impact on the world. In addition to her leadership and passion for art, she hopes to bring kindness and authenticity to journalism through her work in the publication.
Favorite Song: Galway Girl by Ed Sheeran