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Degrees of Separation: Addressing the diversity of degrees teachers have on campus

Degrees of Separation: Addressing the diversity of degrees teachers have on campus

Danielle Spitz September 1, 2017

After another long day of testing and note-taking, Diego Ayala ’18 faced his most challenging task at home: telling his mom what he learned in school. Reflecting on lectures from his science, history...

The Chronicle sent out a poll to 265 students asking their opinions on the newly implemented AP policy for the Class of 2022. Credit: Sam Ko/Chronicle

AP restrictions start with Class of 2022

Danielle Spitz August 31, 2017

  President Rick Commons, Associate Head of School Liz Resnick and Head of Upper School Laura Ross approved the Faculty Academic Committee’s recommendation to limit the number of Advanced Placement...

The PSA Improvement Project includes a new parking structure, bridge to cross Coldwater Canyon and practice field. The first public hearing to address the project will be held on July 24. Printed with permission of hw.com.

PSA Improvement Project to hold first public hearing

Danielle Spitz July 7, 2017

The Parking, Safety and Athletic Improvement Project will hold its first public hearing with the City of Los Angeles on Aug. 8, President Rick Commons said in an email sent to parents and alumni on July...

Photo Illustration by Kristin Kuwada and Kitty Luo

The Academic Epidemic: Some Seniors Lose Motivation Once they Enter Second Semester

Danielle Spitz June 1, 2017

After discussing genetic mutations in AP Biology, the conversation took a lighthearted turn to talk about a condition more relatable to students. The symptoms for “senioritis,” including lack of motivation...

Administrators listen to student suggestions on diversity, inclusivity

Administrators listen to student suggestions on diversity, inclusivity

Danielle Spitz March 20, 2017

Students asked questions about freedom of speech, curriculum and discussion of current events in Monday’s second Moving Forward meeting hosted by administrators and faculty members to continue discussions...

Prefects host meeting regarding slur controversy

Prefects host meeting regarding slur controversy

Danielle Spitz March 6, 2017

Head Prefects Cate Wolfen ’17 and Matt Thomas ’17 welcomed student suggestions regarding an improvement in diversity and inclusivity at school on Monday during break. After reports surfaced of students,...

Kissing Trump goodbye: alumni launch anti-Trump cosmetics line

Danielle Spitz February 27, 2017

Ken Grodin ’13 has transformed makeup application into an act of defiance. Reacting to President Donald Trump’s plans to defund Planned Parenthood and other women’s health resources, the alum founded...

Administration meets with affinity groups to discuss diversity, slur controversy

Danielle Spitz February 22, 2017

Student members of Black Leadership, Awareness and Culture Club, Gender-Sexuality Awareness Club, La Femme Club and Latin-American Students Organization met with members of the faculty and administration...

BLACC prepares to meet with Commons

Danielle Spitz February 21, 2017

In response to the recent controversy over students using racial and homophobic slurs on social media, members of Black Leadership, Awareness and Culture Club held an open meeting on Tuesday to discuss...

Photo Illustration by Nicole Kim and Kristin Kuwada

De-fundamental Rights: How Defunding Planned Parenthood Will Affect Students

Danielle Spitz February 18, 2017

Three minutes passed, and a faded pink positive sign started to appear. Paralyzed with disbelief, Addison* ’17 rethought her entire future and her life as she knew it. Teen pregnancy had always seemed...

Students protest proposed AP limit

Danielle Spitz February 14, 2017

Some students have responded to the potential AP limit with petitions in an effort to prevent the measure from being implemented. After it was announced that the administration is considering limiting...

Alum out-fundraises incumbent in race for school board

Danielle Spitz January 23, 2017

Former Chronicle editor Nick Melvoin '04 is currently running for the Los Angeles Unified School Board and is out-fundraising his opponent, incumbent Steve Zimmer. Melvoin announced his candidacy in February...

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