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The Student News Site of The Webb Schools

Webb Canyon Chronicle
The Student News Site of The Webb Schools

Webb Canyon Chronicle
Culture and Lifestyle
A collage highlights three of Webb’s most underrated study spots on campus. The image features Alamo Lawn, the museum chairs outside Alf Museum, and the PA Corner inside the health center. “Although I usually do work in the library, I appreciate Webb’s campus because there are so many hidden spots where students can do work,” Emily Wei (‘28) said. Each space offers an alternative to more crowded study areas, providing students with opportunities to work both indoors and outdoors.
Top 3 underrated study spots at Webb
Freya Fu, Public Editor | May 11, 2026

When Webbies think of “study spots,” the same locations come to mind: library tables during free blocks, comfortable sofas in dorm common...

Kevin Wang (‘27), Saraya Chigoji (‘27), and Madison Leiva (‘27) lean into each other as the ferry cuts across the San Francisco Bay toward Alcatraz Island. In moments like this, someone inevitably reaches for a camera, caught between excitement and nostalgia. Chargers and SD card readers come packed alongside travel bags, ready for experiences that feel too rare to leave undocumented. “Usually, I use my camera when it's a certain event,” said Ava Austria (‘28). “If it's a once-in-a-lifetime kind of thing, or something I don't go to very often, I gravitate to my camera.” For many students, it’s not just about taking photos; it’s recognizing when a moment matters and choosing to preserve it before it slips away.
The rise of digital cameras: zooming in on nostalgia
Lily Youngstrom | March 23, 2026
Male antiheroes are often imagined as isolated figures, detached from the social worlds that shape them. “It’s interesting to see the ways that male psychologically challenged killers are often just sort of divorced from the people around them; they operate independently, their actions not really considered,” said Dr. Wendy Maxon, humanities department faculty. In the absence of context, isolation becomes identity audiences are invited to admire.
The cult of the antihero
Geniya Parker | March 19, 2026
Fashion is more than the clothes you pick out or wear; it is a piece of history, and common garments can have roots in moments of protest. Whether you are explicitly spelling out your beliefs or simply carrying a purse, your clothes can represent what you stand for or against. “Fashion has always been political, and I think it can be very subversive, but it can be also very explicit,” said Kyle Smtih (‘12), the NFL’s Fashion Editor.
Stitched with meaning: how fashion becomes a form of resistance
Ava Crane | March 17, 2026
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Multimedia
We are what we eat. Although this saying is repeated far more than it is actually thought about, one thing is clear—food plays an essential role, not just in our personal lives but also in culture and society as well. Good food can remind you of home when you are far away; it can bring people together when they need company; it can offer solace when all you want is to be alone on Webb’s campus. In this guide, we will break down the essentials of ordering food at Webb—what does not disappoint, what you must try, and what you might want to think twice (or a lot) about.
The ultimate guide to food deliveries at Webb
Zona Zhou | February 10, 2025
Frannie Hinch (‘25) and Yuki Layman (‘25) brighten the quad through decorative chalk art. This is one of the many activities the peer advisors put on to celebrate Stress Less Week. “It was a really fun way to de-stress because drawing particularly with chalk is a really calm thing for the mind,” Yuki said. The colorful designs brought a cheerful touch to campus, lifting everyone's spirits.
Stress Less Week: does it really de-stress?
Sydney Mildon | February 7, 2025
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