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Webb Canyon Chronicle

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Webb Canyon Chronicle

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Webb Canyon Chronicle

Cathy Yan

Cathy Yan, Co-Editor of Features

Cathy Yan (‘19) is a senior boarding student from Beijing, China. She calls Beijing home, but has also lived in Canada and the United States. Although this is her first year in journalism, she serves as the Editor of Features for the Webb Canyon Chronicle. Cathy has always had a passion for news and she is excited to pursue her love for writing through her articles featuring different aspects of Webb life. Cathy serves as a leader in many different forms at Webb. She is the head of peer advisors as well as a captain of the debate team. Two years ago, Cathy helped lead the JV basketball team to their only two successful victories of the season. On weekends, you can find Cathy with her friends at Santa Anita Westfield Mall.

All content by Cathy Yan
A memorial to XXX Tentacion is scrawled in chalk on the sidewalk. Picture taken from Wikimedia Commons.

Hip-hop and the Commodification of Death

Cathy Yan, Co-Editor of Features
May 30, 2019
This graphic provides an overview of Stress Less Week. Graphic Courtesy of Cathy Yan ('19)

Guide to stress less week

Cathy Yan, Co-editor of Features
March 27, 2019
Renny Jiang ('20) holds her two championship titles. Photo courtesy of Renny.

Renny Jiang makes VWS history

Cathy Yan, Co-Editor of Features
February 5, 2019
Bridgid Corbin (‘19) is wearing a pessimistic tee despite being a known optimist.

Six seniors subtly show style

Cathy Yan, Co-Editor of Features
January 25, 2019
Different Webb students react to Ben & Jerry's "Pecan Resist." Graphic Courtesy of Cathy Yan ('19)

Teens react to Ben and Jerry’s “Pecan Resist”

Cathy Yan, Co-Editor of Features
December 18, 2018
Webbies can hold adorable puppies like this one on stress less day.

Your guide to stress less week

Cathy Yan, Co-Editor of Features
December 3, 2018
The Peccary Pals posing near statues during their trip to New Mexico. Graphic courtesy of Dr. Don Lofgren.

Adventures of the Peccary Pals

Cathy Yan, Co-Editor of Features
November 1, 2018
If you care too much about your shoes

If you care too much about your shoes

Cathy Yan, Co-Editor of Features
October 29, 2018

If you see a tarantula in your room

Cathy Yan, Co-Editor of Features
October 29, 2018

For those with arachnophobia

Cathy Yan, Co-Editor of Features
October 29, 2018
For the squeamish

For the squeamish

Cathy Yan, Co-Editor of Features
October 29, 2018
For the noble and brave

For the noble and brave

Cathy Yan, Co-Editor of Features
October 29, 2018
If you care too much about your shoes

If you care too much about your shoes

Cathy Yan, Co-Editor of Features
October 29, 2018
The good old shoe approach

The good old shoe approach

Cathy Yan, Co-Editor of Features
October 29, 2018
How to deal with spiders in the dorm

How to deal with spiders in the dorm

Cathy Yan, Co-Editor of Features
October 29, 2018
Webb meets Hogwarts: the new house system

Webb meets Hogwarts: the new house system

Cathy Yan, Co-Editor of Features
October 11, 2018
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