Karis Chen

Karis Chen, Sports Editor

Karis Chen (11) is in her second year as part of The Nexus. In her free time, she likes to eat food with her friends and play beach volleyball!

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Berglin, Andreassi compete in 2024 World Skate Games

Karis Chen, Sports Editor • September 20, 2024

Standing before the largest crowd they had ever played for with over 1000 people, Marlie Berglin (12) and Lily Andreassi (12) felt a rush of adrenaline as the referee blew the whistle to start the...

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Karis Chen, Abby Klubeck, and Sophia Tran • August 30, 2024

Sandstrom wins CIF Model Coach of the Year award, promotes positivity

Karis Chen, Sports Editor • May 3, 2024

Cross country coach Amanda Sandstrom was selected as CIF Model Coach of the Year. The CIF governing committee gave the award to 13 coaches who have served as positive role models and who demonstrate the...

Guide to a back walkover back tuck dismount on beam

Abby Siu and Karis Chen • April 5, 2024

Gupta sisters’ bond strengthens as badminton doubles partner

Karis Chen, Sports Editor • April 5, 2024

In the warm afternoon glow of their backyard, Meher Gupta (12) and Tanvi Gupta (9) rallied back and forth across their net. Meher sent the birdie high into the air and watched in horror as her sister jumped...

San Diego Youth Jazz Orchestra records their first single

Karis Chen, Sports Editor • March 15, 2024

When Pauline Onishi (10) was in fifth grade, she never imagined that she would pick up any other instrument besides her flute. Now, she sat behind a mic with her tenor saxophone in hand, recording...

Former world champion coaches badminton

Karis Chen, Sports Editor • March 15, 2024

Armed with 40 years of experience playing badminton and numerous tournament medals, previous badminton world champion Halim Ho carries his knowledge and skills of the game to Westview’s courts in...

JROTC competes in Area 11 Championships

Karis Chen, Sports Editor • February 16, 2024

After placing second in their second field meet of the year, JROTC qualified for the Area 11 Championship at Santa Ana High School, Feb. 10. Despite not having as many cadets compared to the other schools,...

How to escape a headlock

Leanne Fan, Karis Chen, and Phoebe Vo • January 26, 2024

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Macey Naritomi, Micayla Lillie, and Karis Chen • January 26, 2024

Christmas Card Lane

Karis Chen, Sports Editor • December 22, 2023

Caleb Larioza (12) slowly pedaled his weighed-down bicycle into Christmas Card Lane on Saturday evening. In front of his bike, he hauled an eight-foot-long stand equipped with a built-in cooler, sheltered...

Attention in Demand

Leanne Fan and Karis Chen • November 17, 2023

With an upcoming calculus midterm and two essays due for Humanities, Zoey Espiritu (10) knew she needed to lock in and get all of her work done on time. Although the sense of urgency to get things done...

Runner prepare techniques for upcoming Morley Field CIF race

Karis Chen and Leanne Fan • October 26, 2023

As the sun beat down on her face and the sound of cheering and cowbells rang through the air, Shayna Mehta (11), co-captain of the varsity girls cross country team, was prepared to do her best in her 3-mile...

Putting to Perfection

Karis Chen, Mackenzie O'Mara, and Phoebe Vo • October 6, 2023

How to do a volleyball dive

Cora Reyes-Castelloe and Karis Chen • October 6, 2023

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Bowden: Adventure Bound!

Abby Siu, Final Focus Editor • September 20, 2024

When Assistant Principal Craig Bowden walks out of his office every day, he places a heavy-duty biking jacket over his wrinkle-free button-down...