The Sword

With your host Cami Yee, this episode of The Sword features conversations with Denise Picard and Rucha Chavan as they discuss seasonal depression, its symptoms, and its impact on mental health. They also dive into why seasonal depression occurs, and how students can combat it during the winter months.

With your host Joseph Nian, this episode of The Sword features conversations with Eric Buran and Claire Huang as they discuss the SAT, ACT, and AP tests and their effectiveness in determining student success. Questioning College Board's motivations, determining better paths forward, and evaluating American testing culture against other countries' customs, these guests take a deep dive into the word of standardized testing.

With your host Cami Yee, this episode of The Sword features conversation with Valerie Garcia-Vallejo, Max Mazer, and Denise Picard as they discuss the impact of concussions on young athletes. Exploring the life-altering consequences that one or two injuries can incur, our guests discuss their personal experiences and the science behind concussions

With your host, Mason Vargas, this episode of The Sword features a conversation with Laura Saldana, Owen Zinn, Spencer Hoang, Hewan Tafari, and Josie Todd as they discuss the impact of school spirit on the Westmont community from various perspectives. Delving into a new school year, guests discuss their favorite events, the role athletics and activities play in school pride, and how Westmont can increase student spirit.

With your hosts, Gio Arteaga, Lily Bourne, and Anjali Nayak, this episode of The Sword features conversation with Cat Kemp and Thea England concerning the emotions and opinions that accompany the adolescent queer experience. The LGBTQ+ community often faces discrimination at both an external and internal level---listen in to learn more concerning such struggles.

With your hosts, Gio Arteaga, Lily Bourne, and Anjali Nayak, this episode of The Sword features conversation with Heather Tran concerning the common loss of motivation known as "senioritis" that plagues work ethic and motivation. Many seniors at Westmont feel that because their second semester grades do not count in terms of getting into college, or furthering their academic career as a whole, they thus do not need to continue working towards the former end goal of a strong GPA.

With your hosts, Gio Arteaga, Lily Bourne, and Anjali Nayak, this episode of The Sword features a conversation with (names of people) who each share their unique experiences and/or challenges that come with different parenting styles, and the effects they have noticed later on in life.

With your hosts, Gio Arteaga, Lily Bourne, and Anjali Nayak, this episode of The Sword features an exclusive conversation with ROOTing ForEarth co-president Maria Edrisinghe, as she discusses the steps the club is taking in order to create an efficient recycling system at Westmont. Even more, Edrisinghe looks to possibly address issues regarding recycling possibly at a district level.

With your hosts, Gio Arteaga, Lily Bourne, and Anjali Nayak, this episode of The Sword features an exclusive conversation with Westmont's Jewish Culture Club's President (JCC) Shelly Yoffe, as well as Christian junior, Vince Moreno. We spoke with the two while they shared their views and ideas on if they believe their culture is commercialized and appropriated, and if the real meaning behind their holiday has been overlooked.

This episode of The Sword includes an exclusive conversation with president of the Traffic Advisory Committee (TAC) Faith Gonia. The conversation dives deep into the massive issue the majority of parents and students face when simply getting to campus. The TAC comes together to solve these pressing matters, while sharing ideas with your hosts, Gio Arteaga, Lily Bourne, and Anjali Nayak.