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The Harvard-Westlake Chronicle

“BE” Album Review

Fallon Dern January 20, 2021

BTS’s latest album "BE" embodies the band's experiences of the year 2020, culminating their highs and lows in a self-produced, eight-track album. Though COVID-19 postponed the Korean group’s international...

“Man on the Moon III: The Chosen” Album Review

Leo Saperstein January 20, 2021

Scott “Kid Cudi” Mescudi has released the highly anticipated Man on the Moon III: The Chosen. In his first addition to the "Man on the Moon" series in 10 years, Kid Cudi dives, once again, into...

The front page of the Stone-Cutters Winter was released this week, featuring 16 student works spanning six artistic mediums.

Stone-Cutters release Winter Tabloid virtually

Fallon Dern January 19, 2021

The HW Stone-Cutters released their Winter Tabloid this week, featuring 16 student works spanning six artistic mediums. The 24-student team has accepted and refined submissions since November and celebrated...

Making the Season Bright

Making the Season Bright

Caitlin Muñoz December 11, 2020

With the holidays fast approaching in the midst of a pandemic, one remnant of normalcy will be the brilliant holiday lights and decor around Los Angeles. Although the pandemic has led to the cancellation...

Creativity for the Community

Mimi Landes October 14, 2020

Ben Brill '21 Ben Brill ’21 has been designing his own clothes since he was in tenth grade and only recently began selling his handmade T-shirts.  “Usually the pieces I make are made to fit me,”...

‘Mulan’ neglects global issues

‘Mulan’ neglects global issues

Karen Wu October 14, 2020

With questionable writing and external controversies, Disney brings dishonor to its live-action “Mulan” by mishandling human rights issues, Chinese customs, feminism and the material from the original...

‘Boys State’ highlights politics through the eyes of the youth

Harry Tarses October 14, 2020

A24’s 2020 documentary “Boys State” is a profound, compelling and important look at American politics through the eyes of its youth, proving itself to be a must-see film in election season. The...

The HW Project allows for student collaboration during quarantine

The HW Project allows for student collaboration during quarantine

Keira Jameson October 14, 2020

The performing arts department created the first ever HW Project, a multi-media time capsule that will allow the Upper School community to reflect on the year and express themselves through storytelling....

Repainting the Past

Caitlin Muñoz October 14, 2020

As Lena Bagley ’22 walked to her local grocery store June 14, she passed a long procession of protesters turning onto Fairfax Avenue, brandishing signs emblazoned with the phrase “All Black Lives...

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Retro Revival

Mimi Landes August 29, 2020

 As Kate Hassett ’22 scrolled through Depop, she became intrigued by the bright colors, faded denim fabrics and ’80s patterns she discovered.  Hassett attempted to navigate through the myriad of...

Covid Creations

Covid Creations

Caitlin Muñoz August 28, 2020

   As weeks in isolation stretched to months, Skylar Liu ’21, normally a prolific painter, found herself struggling to find inspiration. Nevertheless, Liu said art has always helped her find...

Industry Insiders

Industry Insiders

Keira Jameson August 26, 2020

Producer and songwriter Gabe Yaron '22 sat down at his piano to play and sing to his pop song “No Obligation.”  Throughout quarantine, he has been constantly making new music and collaborating with...

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