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The Sword

The Sword

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The Sword is affiliated with Westmont High School's The Shield. Hosted by Westmont students Gio Arteaga and Shield staff, the podcast delves into the lives and experiences of Westmont students.

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Episodes
  • Finals, Finals, Finals!

    Finals, Finals, Finals!
    Dec 17 2025

    With your host, Gio Arteaga, this episode of The Sword features conversations with juniors Delaney Pound and Roman Soto, as well as Sophomore Kira Yurchenko, as they discuss how each person views finals and the methods they use to cope. Through this casual chat, tune in to hear advice tailored to each grade, as well as personal experiences that listeners can relate to.
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    17 mins
  • Is Thanksgiving an excuse for overconsumerism?

    Is Thanksgiving an excuse for overconsumerism?
    Nov 17 2025

    With your host Gio Arteaga, this episode of The Sword features conversations with Junior Delaney Pound and Roman Soto as well as Maya Gurr and Marcos Mantelli as they discuss how the traditional values of Thanksgiving are lost to events like black friday, or cyber monday. Through their casual conversation, they dive deep into their own instances and give insight into their own lives.
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    9 mins
  • Is there a difference between situationships and relationships?

    Is there a difference between situationships and relationships?
    Oct 17 2025

    With your host Gio Arteaga, this episode of The Sword features conversations with Junior Delaney Pound and Sophomores Penny Nunes and Mira Nayak as they discuss the the dynamic of high school relationships and the difference between situationships and relationships. Through their casual conversation, they speak about how relationships---especially in high school---affect different aspects of day-to-day life.
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    17 mins
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