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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
Jenny Wang

Jenny Wang, Editor-in-Chief

Returning after a transformative summer at Northwestern University, Jenny Wang (’24) is rejoining the Webb Canyon Chronicle as Co-Editor-in-Chief, bursting with fresh journalism skills. Jenny is primarily humble when talking about her talents and interests, she occasionally forgets to flex that she is also a pianist, flutist, comedy enthusiast, and badminton pro. As a prominent figure at Webb, Jenny serves on the VWS honor cabinet, captain of the debate team, and chapel council. Finding comfort in shows like Grey’s Anatomy and Gilmore Girls, she balances the demands of her busy life. Jenny’s academic pursuits lean towards humanitarian issues; over the summer, she invested extra time into political risk research, specifically analyzing aspects of Israeli lifestyle. Beyond her academic commitments, Jenny’s mission this year is to infuse WCC articles with potent and well-balanced viewpoints. Her intellect, vibrant personality, and unwavering laughter contribute to an environment full of energy and positivity. There is no doubt, Jenny Wang embodies a dynamic blend of talents, passions, and determination that enriches both the Webb community and the wider world. Through her versatile contributions and infectious laughter, Jenny’s presence leaves an indelible mark, reminding us all of the power of embracing one’s passions and sharing them with the world. 

Favorite Song: “Welcome to Wonderland” by Anson Seabra

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For four days, Webbies embarked on a rock-climbing adventure in Joshua Tree National Park, where they explored the outdoors, played mafia, and

Climbing through History: Joshua Tree

Jenny Wang
March 28, 2024
Stratton Rebish (‘24), Eleanor Hong (‘24), and Emily Li (‘24) link hands and walk out of Fawcett Library to grab a bagel at the dining hall after reading Kathy Duan’s how to make the perfect Webb bagel article. “How many more opportunities do we have left as seniors to enjoy a Webb bagel?” Emily said. Like them, other seniors are taking advantage of their newfound freedom to enjoy delicious food, relax, and seek new hobbies.

To seniors: How to live semester two to the fullest

Jenny Wang, Editor-in-Chief
February 13, 2024
Brian Caldwell, Triathlon team head coach, stands next to the pool as swimmers flip turn and do another lap. The steamy fog reflects a freezing temperature of 35 degrees fahrenheit at 7:00 a.m. in the morning. Despite the cold, swimmers persevere and continue training for their full triathlon by the end of the season, with breathtaking dawns as their constant companion.

Seas the Day: Triathletes conquer the early morning pool

Jenny Wang and Emily Li
January 15, 2024
Saira Bhagat (‘25) and Dorothy Ma (‘25) sign in to their 7/10 during long lunch, with many students behind them waiting. 7/10s are served in the Fawcett Library classrooms behind the check- in table. “I think the most common reason for getting a 7/10 is being late to class or skipping afternoon activity or chapel,” Sehoon Kang (‘24) said. Recently, students have flooded the library to serve their 7/10s.

Webb students face an influx of 7/10s

Stephanie Ma and Yuki Layman
December 16, 2023
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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
Like other Webb students, Andrew Barrantes (‘25) is surprised by the decision made on the name of Webb Collegiate.

Collegiate no more: Webb abandons new school name

Jenny Wang, Stratton Rebish, Jenny Tran, Emily Li, Eric Luo, and Kathy Duan
September 20, 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
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
From left to right: Heloise Robertson ('23), Nancy Lin ('23), Kaylynn Chang ('23), Narineh Madikians ('23), and Noe Chock ('23) sit at the bench in front of the library. As 2022-2023 Head Editors of the Webb Canyon Chronicle, they have led the publication through various group projects, solo runs, and media explorations. They are the backbone of our student-run newspaper and a constant source of support and inspiration. We have compiled some fun facts about them in a buzzfeed quiz, and please click below to uncover your hidden journalistic personality!

Which WCC Head Editor are you?

Jenny Wang and Emily Li
March 7, 2023
Webb students embarking on the Spring Break trip to Bolivia pose in front of Fawcett Library. From left to right are Michael Szanyi, Humanities Department faculty, Jamie Zeng (‘23), Wendy Chang (‘23), Marina Saeger (‘23), Jackie Shugert (‘24), Wura Ogunnaike (‘23), Ken Lin (24), and Stephen Hebert, Humanities Department faculty. This photo captures most, but not the entire travel group, all excited for the trip.

Political turmoil forces Webb to move trip from Peru to Bolivia

Jenny Wang, Oma Sukul, Wura Ogunnaike, and Shuci Zhang
February 27, 2023
The archive room below Fawcett Library contains many print copies of Blue and Gold and older Webb Canyon Chronicle. This photo highlights a 1974 October issue of the Blue and Gold, where the "freshman invaders" take the headline.

Blast from the past! Travel back to Webb in the 80s…

Jenny Wang and Kaylynn Chang
February 10, 2023
In this image, Brazil and Webb are connected by the bridge of fascism, showing that despite the geographical difference, our community is not immune to extreme political ideologies. Thus, Webb students must be equipped with proper knowledge to identify and address fascism within their environments, something already underway through our Advanced Studies Fascism course.

Fascism resurges in Brazil: why it matters for Webb

Jenny Wang
January 24, 2023
A popular bi-annual event hosted by the Art Club, Art Café showcases student-submitted art in various forms: paintings, ceramics, drawings, collages, photography, digital art, animation, and more. Venturing beyond merely displaying these works, Fall Art Café 2022 inspired more artistic creativity by encouraging more student interactions with the event. Apart from featuring an art display, Art Café also provided an artist marketplace (a space where artists can sell their work), an open-mic session, a post-it note wall, and a station where anyone can doodle on a big piece of construction paper. At the entrance to this flurry of activity is this event’s theme: Dawn, a reflective departure from the pandemic’s burdens and a hopeful outlook for the future.

Fall Art Café 2022 embraces student interaction

Jenny Wang and Emily Li
January 18, 2023
The China Southern Airlines plane prepares for takeoff at New York’s JFK Airport. Hundreds of passengers onboard are eager to return home after spending weeks or years in a foreign country. With the recent loosening COVID-19 quarantine policies –– mandatory five days at a hotel and three days at home –– more and more people are motivated to make the long trip. Many Webbies are excited to reunite with family and friends after spending more than a year in the states.

New winter break arrangement motivates Webbies to travel home to China

Jenny Wang and Chloe Wang
January 4, 2023
The release of “Nxde,” the title track in k-pop girl group (G)-idle’s newest album, sheds light on the sexualization of women in media and how search engines perpetuate unjust stereotypes. Taking inspiration from the timeless icon Marilyn Monroe and her experiences, “Nxde” raises conversations about society’s paralleling criticisms and disrespectful portrayals of females. This collage pieces together key elements from “Nxde”‘s music video, an iconic outfit of Monroe from “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953)”, and screenshots of search engines and graphs that further the podcast’s main discussion.

“Nxde” by (G)-idle raises pertinent discussion about sexualization of women in media

Emily Li, Jenny Tran, and Jenny Wang
November 20, 2022
Joy Li (‘24) sits in the Health Center and reads Annie Ernaux’s signature book, The Years, on her iPad while she waits for the nurse. “The book is utterly inspiring,” Joy said. “It is a genuine and sincere reflection of the author’s ideology.” While students don’t have access to physical copies of the Nobel laureate’s book, they have resorted to reading electronic copies. The Fawcett Library ordered Ernaux’s books, which are due to arrive in November and December.

Annie Ernaux, fighter for women’s rights, wins the Nobel Literature Prize

Jenny Wang and Lisa Peng
October 27, 2022
Part 1 of Questions With New Faculty At Webb! With a large influx of 14 new faculty members this year, the community introduces many new faces who are, in the words of Humanities Department Co-Chair Jessica Fisher, "...all awesome and talented in their own directions." Bringing diversity and fresh perspectives, these new members are settling into the Webb community and adapting norms. To learn more about their stories, let's dive into some wacky questions with new Webb faculty!

Welcoming New Webb Faculty With Wacky Questions!

Kaylynn Chang, Kathy Duan, Eleanor Hong, Emily Li, Sydney Morales, Jenny Wang, and Shuci Zhang
September 30, 2022
Webb Canyon Chronicle journalists performed “Our Song” by Taylor Swift with George Cardenas (‘23) on the piano, Jovana Luna (‘24) and David Hastings (‘22) on the guitars, and the others singing. As the second major group performance, the group spirit moved the audience to wave with the music.

Webb students have a blast at Jubilee

Jenny Wang, Jenny Tran, Emily Li, and Dora Ding
May 11, 2022
A family of refugees stand next to a pole, with arrows in different directions. The mother holds her young son and worries about their future. The bright colors surrounding them provide a stark contrast to their grim situation.

How the world has responded to Ukrainian refugees: and why it matters

Jenny Wang
May 10, 2022
The Vanishing Half, a novel by Britt Bennett, tells the story of two identical twin sisters embarking on separate paths, through which they explore their relationship with race and identity.

A fictional reality: how racism continues to haunt us today

Jenny Wang
May 10, 2022
Caste: the Origins of Our Discontent is a trailblazing work of narrative nonfiction by American journalist Isabel Wilkerson, in which she combined various humanities disciplines to vividly paint the history of caste systems across the globe.

Historian. Journalist. Professor; an unapolegetic voice that bridges disciplines

Jenny Wang
May 3, 2022
Julian Ratinoff (‘25) has his hands on the earth ball. He tries to push the ball to the other side of the court to score a point.

Post pandemic strong comeback: Webb Day and Webb Night

Kaylynn Chang, Wura Ogunnaike, Jenny Tran, Jenny Wang, and Emily Li
March 30, 2022
Emily Thornton (‘25) goes through the flight simulation set up in the Old School House, where she learns the basic handlings of a plane, including take off, landing, and trimming. Students in “Just Plane Fun” participate in flight simulations every morning of their unbounded.

Just Plane Fun

Jenny Wang and Taya Sibichenkova
March 18, 2022
Emelia Bordage ('23) happily stands next to the newly opened juice machine. These refreshments that have been absent from Webb students for almost two years symbolize a step towards a new normal.

Final return to normal? A reflection of how the pandemic changed Webb

Jenny Wang
March 14, 2022

Webb students share out their second semester goals

Dora Ding, Emily Li, and Jenny Wang
February 24, 2022
The Webb Canyon Chronicle interviewed five pairs of siblings at Webb to learn more about how they interact at Webb.

Did you know about these Webb siblings?

Emily Li, Jenny Wang, and Sunny Yu
February 18, 2022
Sometimes it is hard to find a balance between academic rigor and social life, especially at a place like Webb. The scale in this image balances book and heart, symbolizing the delicate balance between academic and romantic life. Credit: Emily Li ('24)

The unique state of Webb’s dating culture: post-lockdown

Emily Li, Jenny Wang, and Taya Sibichenkova
January 26, 2022
The Little Prince stands on his planet and looks toward the stars. His seemingly curious expression reveals his desire to explore other planets. A cloud of smoke erupts from an active volcano on the left, while the extinct one lies on the right. The simplistic art style showcases his childish innocence and matches the wholehearted story that Antoine de Sant-Exupery narrates. Credit: Antoine de Saint-Exupery

Why you should read The Little Prince even today

Emily Li and Jenny Wang
January 23, 2022
As day students returned to campus on Tuesday, January 4th, they waited inside their vehicles at the gym parking lot to be tested. The line was very long as each student had to wait for 15 minutes for the test result. Only students with negative test results were allowed on campus. Nevertheless, for the next three days, Webb still experienced an increase of COVID-19 cases, with seven students who tested positive on Friday.

Breaking News: Webb experiences a surge of COVID-19 cases after students return from winter break

Sunny Yu, Cathy Wang, Emily Li, and Jenny Wang
January 10, 2022
Kyle Champion, fine arts faculty, conducts the string section of the orchestra to continue playing music. The audience takes pictures of the performance while watching in awe. They all prepared extensively for this concert and thoroughly enjoyed the process.

The Candlelight Concert celebrates community through sound

Jenny Wang, George Cardenas, and Noe Chock
December 17, 2021
Sunny Yu (‘22) wears her mask in the library and gives a thumbs-up to the camera because she follows the appropriate COVID-19 protocols. On the other hand, Jenny Wang (‘24) violates Webb rules by unmasking indoors. She condemns these types of actions by giving a thumbs-down.

Reexamining our biases: debunking 8 COVID-19 myths

Jenny Wang and Sunny Yu
December 17, 2021
Marie Blake (‘22), Hunter Lange (‘22), Nikhil Jindal (‘22), Gaby Trauttmansdorff-Weinsberg (‘22), and Nichola Monroe (‘22). Sam Cardenas (‘23) and Karma Griggs (‘23) are talking in the background.

The school enjoys Homecoming off campus

Jenny Wang
December 11, 2021
Howie Kalter, math department faculty, Jenny Wang (‘24), Nichola Monroe (‘22), Lisa Nacionales, Chair of the Science Department, Rae Brookshire, humanities department faculty, Izzy Kim (‘24), Theresa Hu (‘24), Naomi Kang (‘24), Maria Duan (‘23), Stanley Jian (‘23), and Emily Berg (‘24) smile at the camera. During a weekend run, Mr. Kalter, Ms. Nacionales, and Ms. Brookshire took Webb students to Fairview Mountain in the high desert to rock climb. Everyone had a blast and it was overall a memorable experience!

Webb students rock climb at Fairview Mountain

Jenny Wang
December 7, 2021
In this photo, world leaders from twenty countries attend the G20 Summit in Rome. Joe Biden, President of the United States, is representing America’s interests and discussing his main agendas. Two large screens spotlighted Biden. Other participants are tentatively listening to his speech.

The Webb community responds to the G20 Summit

Jenny Wang
November 14, 2021
Cover of the “Gran Hotel” TV Show

How to fully immerse in foreign languages

Jenny Wang
November 10, 2021
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