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The Harvard-Westlake Chronicle

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The Harvard-Westlake Chronicle

The Student News Site of Harvard-Westlake School

The Harvard-Westlake Chronicle

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Underrated and Overrated: “Gremlins”

Natasha Speiss, News Editor December 15, 2022

When people talk about good holiday movies, “Gremlins” (1984) is rarely on the list.Supposedly, the film's holiday spirit is undermined by its horrific elements. But it has too long been sidelined;...

Illustration by Amelia Chiarelli

Underrated and Overrated: “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York”

Amber Zhang, Layout Assistant and Staff Writer December 15, 2022

"Home Alone" (1990) and its sequel "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York" (1992) rank among the highest-grossing Christmas films of all time. However, while the first film perfectly blends the holiday spirit...

Illustration by Amelia Chiarelli

Underrated and Overrated: “Polar Express”

MeJo Liao, Layout Assistant and Staff Writer December 15, 2022

When one thinks of Christmas movies, “Polar Express” is sure to come to mind. But for all its popularity, the film falls short on many fronts. People keep it around solely for tradition and not quality. “Polar...

Student dancers preview self-choreographed routines in a poster ahead of their upcoming dance showcase.

Dancers perform in fall showcase

Kriste An and Jade Harris December 15, 2022

Advanced Dance I: Choreography students performed self-choreographed dance routines in their Fall Dance Showcase on Dec. 8. Upper School Performing Arts Teacher Queala Clancy said the pieces in the showcase...

Jazz ensembles perform

Saisha Kumar and Olivia So December 15, 2022

Advanced Jazz Combo, Jazz Ensemble, Studio Jazz Band, Jazz Explorers and Jazz Band performed at the Winter Jazz Concert in Rugby Auditorium Dec. 2. Rheanna Vradiy ’25 said she found the concert engaging...

Chamber Singers smile for a group photo following their performance at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Their performance, dedicated to helping families heal from their experiences with personal loss, was coupled with a reading and a sermon from a minister.

Chamber Singers travel to Forest Lawn Memorial Park to perform in memorial service

MeJo Liao, Layout Assistant and Staff Writer December 15, 2022

Chamber Singers performed at Forest Lawn Memorial Park for the Lights of Remembrance Ceremony on Nov. 30. The service, which included prayers, poetry and a sermon by a minister, was dedicated to people...

“Black Adam” Review

MeJo Liao December 5, 2022

"Black Adam," though high in potential, turns out to be an uninspiring film that attempts to address societal issues but instead ends up being a whirlwind of cheesy lines, spandex-waving, laughable CGI...

“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” Review

MeJo Liao November 20, 2022

The highly anticipated sequel to Marvel's Black Panther, "Wakanda Forever" released Nov. 11, dominated box office results and grossed $287.9 million in total. It received nominations for Best Original...

Halloween Coffeehouse showcases school communitys creativity

Halloween Coffeehouse showcases school community’s creativity

Hannah Shahidi November 17, 2022

Prefect Council hosted the first Coffeehouse of the year in Chalmers lounge after school Oct. 31. The Halloween-themed event featured performances from students in music, comedy and poetry. Prefect Council...

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What’s New: Fall Reviews: “Smile”

Eden Conner November 17, 2022

"Smile" is one of 2022's most popular horror film's whose successful blending of genres has allowed the movie to reach wider audiences. The film, released Sept. 30, was incredibly successful at the box...

Whats New: Fall Reviews: Midnights

What’s New: Fall Reviews: “Midnights”

Alden Detmer November 17, 2022

Taylor Swift released her highly anticipated "Midnights" Oct. 21 at midnight on the East Coast. But for students in Los Angeles, it was 9 p.m. That is a metaphor for this album, it should have felt as...

Illustration by Sophia Evans

What’s New: Fall Reviews: “The School for Good and Evil”

Natasha Speiss and Jade Harris November 17, 2022

Netflix's film "The School for Good and Evil," released Oct. 18, attempts to spin classic fairy tale motifs into something fresh and original but sorely misses the mark. Based on the book by Soman Chainani,...

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