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Webb Canyon Chronicle
The Student News Site of The Webb Schools

Webb Canyon Chronicle
The Student News Site of The Webb Schools

Webb Canyon Chronicle
Opinion
On this table is Biscoff Crumbles, one of the most iconic drinks that the boba store Nobibi has to offer. It has a strong cinnamon taste blended into the cream. “The unique and sophisticated caramel sweet taste reminds me of cafes in Shanghai, which is my hometown,” Ethan Xi (‘27) said. The taste of boba is a signature Asian taste that brings students with Asian roots a connection to their culture.
Understanding boba culture at Webb
Anna Meng, Staff Writer | November 22, 2024

Diving into sugary, chewy circular balls made from tapioca starch and brown sugar, boba has a unique flavor. This sugary goodness matches the...

On their website, Victoria's Secret claims to "represent all women," an effort seen in their runway shows and campaigns. However, many, including Lucy Troendle (‘26), feel this doesn’t reflect true inclusivity. "I don’t feel represented at all by Victoria’s Secret,” Lucy said.
From angels to real women? Why Victoria’s Secret’s rebrand did not work
Zona Zhou, Copy Editor | November 14, 2024
Chappell Roan has not only found herself in the spotlight of fame, but also in the spotlight of controversy. Her push to ask questions and truly learn about candidates has ignited intense debate amongst voters and fans or hers. “People were pushing her to vote for Kamala Harris but Chappell was pushing for proper research and authenticity, which is far more important than a presidential campaign, in my opinion,” said Emily Thornton (‘25).
Chappell Roan and nuance — why we need civil discourse
Leia Albornoz and Dessie Koehn | November 4, 2024
Former VWS student Mia Li (’27) and WSC student Albert Luo (’27) found themselves disagreeing over whether to bring snacks to their club meeting. The seemingly trivial disagreement soon escalated into a two-sided fight, where they each firmly held on to their beliefs. “Albert is just difficult,” said Mia Li (’27) with a grin.
Why we cannot talk: gender polarization and its echo chambers
Zona Zhou and Catherine Shen | October 31, 2024
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Multimedia
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
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