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This is the chair I was in when the earthquake took place, and I was distracted by my technological device.

Earthquake FOMO is real

Nash Teran ’25, Staff Writer May 18, 2024

I walked into my third period class like any other day and took my seat. The class consisted of me mostly keeping my eyes glued to my computer screen and rigorously completing work for my class. It was...

Nepal earthquake sends shockwaves around the world

Nepal earthquake sends shockwaves around the world

Rachel Treisman, Web Features Editor April 28, 2015

A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal this past Saturday, causing mass destruction and triggering several large aftershocks. Nepal has reached out for international aid, and even people as far away as...

Catastrophic Earthquake and Tsunami Hit Japan

March 11, 2011
On March 11, a magnitude 8.9 earthquake struck Japan, also creating an extremely destructive tsunami, as well as upwards of 50 aftershocks.
Photo by Monica Mula '10

Westport Swimmers Dive in for Haitian Relief Effort

February 7, 2010
The Westport-Weston Family Y and Staples High School swim teams successfully raised $45,000 to be donated to Save the Children.
Briyanna's (not pictured) family currently resides in Haiti, currently distraught by the aftermath of the earthquake | Photo courtesy of Briyanna Theodore '12

Q & A With Briyana Theodore

February 3, 2010
Devin Skolnick '11 asks questions to Briyana Theodore '12, whose family was affected by the recent earthquake in Haiti.
A woman walks bodies pulled out from the rubbles of a building that collapsed after the earthquake that rocked Port au Prince on January 12. Photo Morco Dormino

Haiti: How You Can Help

January 27, 2010
Find out ways to help Haiti and its victims.
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