Cara Westra

Multimedia Journalist

Cara Westra is studying journalism at the University of Southern California. Throughout her childhood in New York City and Dallas, Texas, Cara has written for various publications and hopes to continue to pursue journalism after graduation.

USC community reacts to anti-LDS chant at BYU game

An “offensive chant” directed at BYU fans came from the USC student section Saturday.

By Cara Westra, Joey Elbaum, Robert Gifford, Evan Wyno and Nia McMillan●

December 02, 2021 at 6:36 pm PST

RAs to go on strike for not receiving enough financial compensation

Starting Dec. 3, RAs won’t report to work following frustration over well-being and fair pay.

By Christina Liu, Grace Harrington, Cara Westra and Sarah Hendartono●

November 29, 2021 at 5:18 pm PST

Tailgating in Berkeley carried on without the ‘Weekender’ game

Some students traveled over 300 miles for a ‘breath of fresh air.’

By Bailey Harrison, Cara Westra and Kaitlyn Huamani●

November 15, 2021 at 5:38 pm PST

Long-awaited South LA park will open in 2022

Inell Woods Park will be a new green space in the Green Meadows neighborhood.

By Liza Monasebian, Cara Westra, Michael Gribbon, Andrew Hollomon and Carter Hyde●

October 18, 2021 at 4:09 pm PDT

New skate park in South L.A. ramps up the skater community

The new skate park creates a community hub for local skaters.

By Gina Nguyen, Deja Charisse, Jillian Russell, India Otto, Michael Fiumefreddo and Cara Westra●

September 29, 2021 at 7:16 pm PDT