When students walked into school for their first day back from winter break, two students were noticeably missing. Football players Jameson Wang (Oaks Christian ’20) and Terrell Long (Sierra Canyon ’21) had announced to their friends and the school that they would no longer attend Harvard-Westlake. “I’m sorry that Harvard-Westlake did not turn out to […]
In a season plagued by injuries, the wrestling team hopes to finish strong at the Mission League Finals. The team currently has a record of 0-4 in its meets but has seen strong performances from individuals. To prepare, the boys have been practicing daily and working on endurance. Several players said that while they believe […]
The boys’ wrestling team remains optimistic about its young core despite dropping itson Dec. 5 Kanoa Young ’21, in addition to losing two strong players from last years squad. An inexperienced young group of freshman leading the way for this yearstill feels good about the team’s future. “They’re working hard,” “The freshmen are doing well with the […]
“Son do you know why I’m stopping you for,” music artist and Grammy-winner Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter rapped in his 2004 song “99 Problems”. “Cause I’m young and I’m black and my hat’s real low.” For Jay-Z, music has always acted as a medium to address social and political currents; in “99 Problems,” Jay-Z comments on […]
The girls’ tennis team has struggled to continue its momentum from last season, and started the year with a 2-5 overall record and a 1-2 Mission League record.Kate Konvitz ’20 attributes the slower start to a difficult early-season schedule. “So far, the team has had a lot of tough competition this season,” Konvitz said, “But, […]
The girls’ tennis team remains eager to begin its season, despite the potential loss of two of its star players. Star twin duo Sophia Ekstrand ’20 and Erika Ekstrand ’20 are still deciding whether or not they will be playing for the team this year. The team is still excited for the season regardless of […]