BLOG: WESTMONT - TEA FIRE UPDATES
November 16 - December 1, 2008
This blog provides the most recent updates from the college and the community on events related to the Tea Fires... (continued)
The future of the Master Plan
November 16, 2008
Amidst the concern for student housing and safety, there is one question that has lingered in the minds of many affiliated with Westmont: what is the future of the Master Plan?... (continued)
A night inside Murchison Gym
November 14, 2008
Last night’s wildfire that barreled its way down the foothills of Montecito left Westmont College in disbelief, confusion, and thankfulness... (continued)
November 18, 2008
Photos from Horizon Graphics Editor Joel Phillips, Horizon Photo Editor Jessica Fairchild Conrad, and students at Westmont... (continued)
Reflections from a homeless musician
November 15, 2008
Inhabitants of the lower floor of M (yours truly included) were told that the water and smoke damage has been extremely extensive, and after the deluge that they must have needed to pour on top of the second floor, I'm not expecting to salvage much... (continued)
NOTE: Since Westmont will be on recess, the Horizon staff will not be updating this main page until December 1. However, we will continue to update the "Tea Fire Blog" to the left. We will also continue to update the two blogs below: "Where do we go from here?" and "Tea Fire: News from Westmont."
WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?
November 15 - December 1, 2008
Horizon staff members process the events of the Tea Fire. This blog is continually updated... (continued)
TEA FIRE: NEWS FROM WESTMONT
November 15 - December 1, 2008
The Horizon will be reporting on the cleanup, building, and renewal of Westmont's campus during this extended recess. For our coverage, please click on the continued link... (continued)
Students pass time during evacuation
November 18, 2008
Westmont is now as silent as summer, that is, without its students. The hundreds of students that were once walking up and down hills, standing in line in the dining commons, and running in and out of dorm rooms have disappeared and been scattered across the map... (continued)
Damage report on buildings at Westmont
November 14 - December 1, 2008
The Horizon has compiled a list of known buildings that have been damaged or lost in the recent fires... (continued)
President Gayle Beebe holds second conference call
November 17, 2008
President Gayle Beebe answered
questions from students and parents in a 50 minute phone call. The conference call came after the college announced that they would resume classes after December 1. For the full conference call, click here.
FEATURED VIDEO: Smoke in the gym
Managing Editor Tara Tran captured video of Murchison Gym from her cell phone. Tran reports that the gym was smoky until about midnight; however, ash continued to cover the gym floor throughout the night.... (watch now)
RESCHEDULED EVENTS:
- Students will return to campus and resume classes on December 1.
- Registration for classes has been rescheduled to November 24, at the earliest.