Los Angeles may be short on water, but it’s certainly not short on taco places. For Angelenos looking for a new taco restaurant, I recommend B.S. Taqueria on 7th Street in Downtown L.A. Chef Ray Garcia takes an untraditional approach to tacos, drawing his inspiration from Los Angeles culture. If you’re looking for a new … Continue reading
Dance students at New West are currently preparing for the dance concert on May 13. The concert, titled It Isn’t Over Til We Say It’s Over, will feature thrilling performances choreographed by students and teachers. The performance will take place at Santa Monica High School in Barnum Hall. In order for the concert to be … Continue reading
..According to Lilou Redon. Building character is difficult and growth often comes slowly. If you are unsure of how to develop your character, follow these simple 15 steps: Survive Junior year. Accidentally stumble into a fist fight and maybe get hit in the face. Work in a field picking apples. Be vegan for a month. … Continue reading
Calling all international women and hitters of the chank: this past January, rapper and songwriter Biscotti dropped the music video for her iconic track, “Hit the Chank”. Biscotti—Harvard University student, former Editor-in-Chief of New West Press, and internet sensation—shares her thoughts and inspirations in this exclusive interview with the Press. New West Press: What are … Continue reading
This week (April 15-23) marks National Park Week, where the National Park Service—dubbed “America’s Best Idea”—offers free admission to all national parks across the country. This Saturday (April 22nd) also marks Earth Day, so there’s no better way to celebrate our planet than to spend time in the great outdoors—and for free. One of … Continue reading
This past Thursday, March 30th, four students (myself, Ariana Dideban, Lilou Redon, and Shaadi Ahmadzadeh) from New West attended the Young Women’s Leadership Conference at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse in Downtown Los Angeles. This conference, hosted by the Los Angeles Superior Court, aimed to provide inspiration and advice for young women interested in pursuing a … Continue reading
The Persian New Year is a time of joy and fresh beginnings. Contrary to the Western calendar, Iranians believe that the New Year starts with the coming of spring rather than the end of December. The New Year begins on the spring equinox which is around March 21st. Persians always celebrate events with style, but … Continue reading
