This Saturday, May 4th, is Free Comic Book Day! Free Comic Book Day occurs the first Saturday in May each year. The event first occurred in 2002. Now, over 2,300 comics shops worldwide distribute free comics annually. Diamond Comic Distributors, a major comic book distributor based in Maryland, ships comic books to participating retailers and … Continue reading Free Comic Book Day
Jordan Peele, Director of 2016’s thrilling and suspenseful movie Get Out, just released a movie that questions our psychology and the trust we have in others. Us is about a seemingly average family who spend their summer vacation in Santa Cruz, and are soon confronted and attacked by people called “The Tethered.” “The Tethered” are … Continue reading Review on “Us”: Jordan Peele’s Latest Horror Movie Views A Horrifying New Reality
Stevland Hardaway Judkins, better known by his stage name Stevie Wonder, was born on May 13, 1950 in Saginaw, Michigan to Lula Mae Hardaway and Calvin Judkins. Because he was born prematurely, Wonder developed retinopathy of prematurity, which resulted in permanent vision loss. However, this did not prevent him from becoming one of the most … Continue reading Stevie Wonder: Black History Month Feature
When February rolls around each year, one is always reminded of a certain romantic holiday in the middle of the month: Valentine’s Day. Each person has a different notion regarding Valentine’s Day. Maybe they feel their heart go fuzzy upon hearing the holiday’s name, or maybe they are filled with a sense of dread and … Continue reading The History of Valentine’s Day
If your New Year’s resolution this 2019 is to be more adventurous, you might want to consider trying new cuisines. For a unique meal, stop at Solidarity, a Polish eatery with a patio bar. This restaurant, located on Lincoln Boulevard in Santa Monica, was founded by Polish immigrant and chef Elina O'Lague in 1979. Solidarity … Continue reading Solidarity Restaurant
This Friday, January 18, 2019 marks the second consecutive year that New West will be holding its winter formal at the Santa Monica Bay Woman’s Club. Many of you may be unaware of the vital role the Club has played in the community, serving as the setting for both private events as well as important … Continue reading Winter Formal at Santa Monica Bay Woman’s Club
Firefighters have been working tirelessly to suppress the deadly fires that have been blazing throughout Northern and Southern California for over two weeks. On Friday, November 16th, New West students, teachers, and parents gave back to the community by raising money for the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation, an organization that aims to increase the … Continue reading New West Supports Firefighters
