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The Harvard-Westlake Chronicle

The Student News Site of Harvard-Westlake School

The Harvard-Westlake Chronicle

‘Zoom Bombings’ increase

Georgia Goldberg and Melody Tang October 16, 2020

As the school transitioned to virtual learning through Zoom, the number of 'Zoom bombings' has increased, in which anonymous individuals take students' names and interrupt online class sessions. Upper...

Illustration by Alexa Druyanoff

National Merit semifinalists announced

Sandra Koretz October 15, 2020

The National Merit Scholarship Corporation named 40 seniors as National Merit semifinalists based on their PSAT scores. In previous years, approximately 20 seniors from the school were selected, making...

Prefect Council hosted the Activities Fair completely online due to remote learning circumstances. Credit: Alexa Druyanoff/Chronicle

Prefect Council hosts Activities Fair online

Ava Fattahi October 15, 2020

Prefect Council hosted the Activities Fair completely online this year, showcasing all of the student-hosted clubs and offering sign-ups in the week of Sept. 14 to 18. In past years, the Activities Fair...

High school volunteers host virtual summer courses for young students

Lucas Cohen-d'Arbeloff and Tanisha Gunby August 29, 2020

In order to break down educational barriers and provide academic support for under-resourced students, some students have expanded their philanthropic organizations.    Founded by Hope Shinderman  ’21...

LA city officials seek to alleviate homelessness

Quincey Dern and Will Sherwood August 28, 2020

Because the COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant economic hardship in Los Angeles, the homeless population has increased by 12.7%, according to the Los Angeles Homeless Services. City officials and...

Studio City adapts to COVID-19

Sandra Koretz August 27, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic caused Studio City’s stretch of Ventura Boulevard to transform throughout the summer, as businesses have adapted to stay afloat and provide for others in the community. Granville,...

School Reopening Task Force releases tentative plan

Sandra Koretz July 15, 2020

The School Reopening Task Force released a new, tentative plan via email July 6 designed to implement a safe return to school for students, faculty and staff. The school plans to partially hold some classes...

McClain to work remotely from Washington

Sandra Koretz June 3, 2020

After 13 years at the school, Upper School Scheduler, Chair of the Upper School Faculty Academic Committee (FAC) and science teacher Krista McClain will move to Seattle, Washington with her family in...

Stone-Cutters hosts second workshop, prepares for winter publication

Sandra Koretz November 24, 2019

Stone-Cutters magazine hosted its second creative writing workshop to collect submissions for its winter publication Wednesday. Stone-Cutters offers in-person writing workshops Stone-Cutters has held...

Hui Nan Eunice Kiang 20 accepts her ring during the Senior Ring Ceremony. Credit: Sandra Koretz/Chronicle

Seniors attend Ring Ceremony

Sandra Koretz September 19, 2019

English teacher Sara Cohen gave a speech to seniors during the Senior Ceremony Sunday on Ted Slavin field. Each senior was presented with a ring or pin commemorating their time at the school. Senior George...

New Learning Center provides students with alternative study space

Sandra Koretz September 10, 2019

A new Learning Center run by faculty members opened in Seaver 208 to give upper school students a place to study and complete their homework. Learning Resource Specialist Grace Brown, Receptionist and...

Melody Lee joins biology department

Sandra Koretz August 28, 2019

Melody Lee is joining the upper school science department this year and will be teaching Advanced Placement Biology and Genetics and Biotechnology. Lee said she is looking forward to working with students...

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