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Letting Go of Religion

Sofia Heller February 27, 2018

Jane’s* ’18 head was pounding as she made her way into the kitchen in the afternoon. She was about to take her first a bite of food that day when her dad came into the room, yelling that she needed...

Illustration by Sam Ko

24/7 School: Punishment for actions off campus

Sofia Heller February 13, 2018

Joe* ’18 glanced anxiously around the grocery store, his heart racing, wary of skeptical onlookers. Taking a deep breath, he placed the vodka bottle in his shopping cart, reassuring himself that it was...

Students paint signs as part of the clean up process at Bethune Middle School. Credit: Printed with permission of Jackie Klein (Andrew Klein 18)

Students volunteer at Bethune Middle School

Sofia Heller January 29, 2018

Nearly 100 members of the school community helped to clean up the Bethune Middle School campus by painting, sorting and gardening Jan. 27. The HW Parents Community Service program organized the event...

Photo illustration by Sofia Heller and Nicole Kim

Culture Shock: Discussing rape culture on college campuses

Sofia Heller January 10, 2018

Staring into her bathroom mirror, Tiana Coles ‘16 carefully applied mascara while humming the tune of “Supermodel” by SZA. Getting ready to go to a fraternity party, she left her dorm and began her...

Photo Illustration by Sofia Heller

Staying Afloat: Seeking mental health resources on and off campus

Sofia Heller November 20, 2017

Hunter* ’18 felt his anxiety increasing. When Monday night arrived, he was on the brink of a breakdown. However, as soon as he sat down in his Peer Support group and began to share, his fears instantly...

Nico James 19 and Evan LaTourette-Ghez 19 compete in the costume contest. Credit: Sophie Haber/Chronicle

Students compete in Halloween costume contest

Sofia Heller October 31, 2017

Students competed in the annual Halloween costume contest Oct. 31 during activities period. Head of Upper School Laura Ross, President Rick Commons and department heads judged the costume contest in the...

Students to film documentaries at border

Sofia Heller October 13, 2017

Students will travel to San Diego, Tijuana and Rosarito Beach for the Crossing Borders trip to create a digital storytelling project about the border issues at the U.S.-Mexico border from Jan. 11 to 15. Students...

Jared Grusd 93 shares his stories working at HuffPost, Spotify and as part of Googles executive team. Credit: Sofia Heller/Chronicle

HuffPost CEO speaks to students in classes

Sofia Heller October 11, 2017

  HuffPost Chief Executive Officer and Global Head of News and Information Jared Grusd ’93 spoke to students in Advanced Newspaper Journalism and Business of Life classes Oct. 3 about changes in...

Jake Robbins ’18 holds a Spanish paper. Printed with permission of Jake Robbins 18.

Jake Robbins ’18 learned about Islamic Spain

Sofia Heller August 29, 2017

Motivated by a debate with a friend over the origins of Islamic extremism, Jake Robbins ’18 studied Islamic Spain as part of the Iberian Latin American Fellowship for his HWGo! project this summer. Robbins...

Faculty members pose together during one of their tours. Printed with permission of Gustavo Godoy.

Faculty traveled to Mexico over break

Sofia Heller August 29, 2017

Seventeen faculty members immersed themselves in Mexican history and culture in Mexico City, traveling to museums, staying at a hacienda and exploring the streets of the city June 13-19. The trip was...

Supporters and those opposed to the Parking, Safety, and Athletic Improvement Project spoke at a public hearing yesterday. (Photo courtesy of ABC 7)

City holds public hearing for PSA Improvement Project

Sofia Heller August 9, 2017

Supporters and opponents of the Parking, Safety and Athletic Improvement Project voiced their opinions at the first public hearing with the City of Los Angeles Planning Commission at Van Nuys City Hall...

Members of the band Blink-182 perform at an event commemorating the 25th anniversary of Harvard-Westlakes first combined graduation class. Credit: Jenny Li/Chronicle

Celebration marks 25th anniversary of first merged graduating class

Sofia Heller May 21, 2017

Parents, alumni and faculty watched musical performers, took pictures and danced in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the first graduating class after the merger yesterday at the Middle School. Tom...

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