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The Harvard-Westlake Chronicle

Why I love sports

Why I love sports

Lucas Gelfond April 28, 2018

One year ago I was your average sport-hater. I had never watched a full football game other than the Super Bowl. I regularly declined invites to basketball and baseball games. I had never made a...

Illustration by Samantha Ko

Cheating the System

Lucas Gelfond April 26, 2018

Every time Rodney* ’19 received an essay assignment in his sophomore English class, he would go home and share the prompt with his tutor, who would write the essay in front of him on his own computer...

Photo by Lauren Nehorai

You’re a wizard, Harry

Lucas Gelfond March 21, 2018

Following months of rehearsal and perfecting choreography, students and teachers performed in the Harry Potter-themed upper school dance concert March 2-4. Students began working on the show at the beginning...

Photo Illustration by Sam Ko/Chronicle

Loving sportsball

Lucas Gelfond February 19, 2018

One year ago I was your average sport-hater. I had never watched a full football game other than the Super Bowl. I regularly declined invites to basketball and baseball games. I had never made a fantasy...

We should not write off hip-hop

Lucas Gelfond February 14, 2018

There is a part of our community that is apathetic or openly hostile to the genre of hip-hop. I hate hip-hop,” a student said. “Hip-hop is not real music,” a teacher said. I have been a hip-hop...

Photo Illustration by Jenny Li and Pavan Tauh

Hit the Snooze: Discussing the advantages and disadvantages of a late start to the school day

Lucas Gelfond February 13, 2018

On a chilly December evening, Flynn Klace ’19 arrived home at around 9 p.m. after a hard game of soccer. Exhausted from her game and long round-trip drive to Norco, California, Klace stayed up until...

No-chella: Have some chill

Lucas Gelfond January 23, 2018

Eyes half open, restless from hours of driving and exhausted from a pitiful night of sleep, I walked onto campus and into my second period history class. It was April 17. I had just returned from one of...

Students document struggles and conflict at Mexican-American border

Lucas Gelfond January 16, 2018

Students traveled to San Diego and Tijuana, Mexico for a joint video art and photography storytelling trip about the struggles and conflict of those who live near the Mexican-American border. Students...

JUMP ON IT: Annabel Heisel ’19, Bridget Stokdyk ’18 and two of their teammates jump in celebration after a goal. The team beat Hart 2-0 on Friday –  their sixth win so far. The team plays Chaminade Jan 12. Photo Credit: Pavan Tauh/Chronicle

Girls soccer adjusts to departure of key seniors

Lucas Gelfond January 10, 2018

Fueled by a balanced offense focused on speed and possession—a drastic shift in gameplay from last season— the girls’ soccer team is off to a strong 6-2-1 record as of press time. The squad only...

HORSING AROUND: Skyler Calkins ’20 and her horse Latte Z practice. Calkins says she practices four to five times per week. Calkins is the team captain for equestrian and said that the team’s small size has made it difficult for the team to place and succeed in shows. Photo Credit: Skyler Calkins 20

Equestrian struggles in early season

Lucas Gelfond January 9, 2018

**A previous version of this article misquoted Skyler Calkins '20.  The article has been updated to correct this error. Despite a series of setbacks, the equestrian team has found several successes...

FANTASTIC FORWARD: Forward Johnny Juzang ’20 pushes upcourt in a fast break with teammates Simon Pompan ’18 and Mason Hooks ’20 after stealing the ball in a 63-56 win over rival Notre Dame. Juzang scored 25 points and grabbed 15 rebounds. Photo Credit: Lucas Gelfond / Chronicle

Team enjoys strong start despite departing players

Lucas Gelfond January 9, 2018

In spite of a close 39-31 loss to Chaminade in its first Mission League match, multiple injuries and the cancelllation of multiple meets, the wrestling team has lofty goals for the season. To achieve them,...

Boys’ basketball snatches strong league win against Notre Dame 63-56

Lucas Gelfond January 5, 2018

Boys' basketball beat Notre Dame 63-56 in its second league game of the season. Although the Wolverines finished the first half with a strong 30-15 lead, their lead slipped to ten points at the end of...

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