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The Harvard-Westlake Chronicle

Photo illustration by Alena Rubin

Eyes Wide Shut: Students Suffering from Sleep Disorders

Alena Rubin February 19, 2017

When Lucas Perez ’16 finally starts to fall asleep, he hears a siren blare. Its chaotic, high pitch mingles with a shrieking wail. The sounds grows louder, and the chaos builds until it’s all he hears....

Photo Illustration by Alena Rubin

Doctor’s Orders: Using and Abusing Medical Marijuana Cards

Alena Rubin January 13, 2017

Colorful sugar-dusted gummy edibles. A medical bottle packed with a few grams. Perfectly-rolled joints packaged in plastic tubes and a Bic lighter enameled with a gopher graphic.   These items lay...

Mady Madison/Chronicle

No homework holidays: all work and no play

Alena Rubin November 29, 2016

I still remember how restless I was that Monday night, my mind anxiously recounting my day the way it tends to when I stare too long at the ceiling about my bed. I retrospect, it was a perfect type of...

Seniors to wear white at graduation

Alena Rubin November 22, 2016

The senior class voted to all wear white gowns and caps to graduation this year, following the decision to end the tradition of female seniors wearing white gowns and male seniors wearing black gowns. The...

Seniors to wear white robes at graduation

Alena Rubin November 1, 2016

The Class of 2017 will wear white gowns and caps to graduation this year following the decision to end the tradition of girls wearing white gowns and boys wearing black gowns in order to promote inclusivity. Prefect...

Photo Illustration by Alena Rubin.

Bonus Points: Are Expensive Tutors Worth It?

Alena Rubin October 6, 2016

Blake Wong ’17 sat across from his tutor, reciting his answers to the latest ACT practice test. The room, he said, felt like home, flooded with natural light and complete with warm wooden cabinets. "Yup,"...

Miles Agus 18 shares his groups ideas for future speakers and field trips at the first HW Venture meeting Wednesday. Credit: Alena Rubin/Chronicle

Students, alumni convene for first HW Venture event

Alena Rubin May 16, 2016

Students gathered in the Kutler Center Monday for the inaugural HW Venture meeting, in which alumni and faculty shared personal experiences in the tech industry and at startups. Venture is a group that...

Business of Life teacher Rob Levin and science teacher Nadine Eisenkolb participate in a Frisbee throw on the field during the Festival of Spring Thursday. Credit: Nicole Kim/Chronicle

Students, faculty play games at first Festival of Spring

Alena Rubin March 24, 2016

Community and Character Committee hosted the first Festival of Spring Thursday between fourth and fifth periods in an effort to build a sense of community and help students relieve stress before Spring...

Response to Facebook sports controversy

Response to Facebook sports controversy

Alena Rubin March 11, 2016

Emma Watson looked me in the eye and asked, “If not me, who? If not now, when?” Watson delivered a speech entitled “I’m a feminist” to the UN in 2014. Okay, I kind of lied. She didn’t exactly...

Student journalists speak at conference

Alena Rubin March 11, 2016

Members of the Chronicle staff spoke at the Jewish Scholastic Press Association’s conference Feb. 25. Staff members presented journalism techniques to Jewish high school journalism students from across...

Members of the Human Rights Watch Student Task Force talk to Congressman Ted Lieu. Printed with permission of Harry Garvey

Students meet with district congressman

Alena Rubin March 9, 2016

Rep. Ted Lieu met with the Human Rights Watch Student Task Force to discuss the Syrian refugee crisis Feb. 16. The club supported Lieu’s vote against House Resolution 4038, the American Security Against...

Club hosts Chinese New Year luncheon

Alena Rubin March 6, 2016

The Chinese Cultural Club hosted its annual luncheon today at the Skirball Center. Members of the Chinese Cultural Club, Chinese language students and faculty were invited. The event is the club’s largest...

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