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The Harvard-Westlake Chronicle

The Student News Site of Harvard-Westlake School

The Harvard-Westlake Chronicle

New law lights up future of marijuana

Kaitlin Musante January 10, 2018

Hazy clouds of smoke curled from the joint dangling out of the dispensary owner’s mouth as Violet* ’19 flashed her fake I.D. and completed her latest purchase: gummy edibles and a vape pen. "Buying...

HW venture hosts meet-up to discuss latest project

Lindsay Wu January 10, 2018

HW Venture held a Vortex Meet-up Jan. 8 at break to allow students to present their latest businesses and hear feedback, as well as inform participants about other students’ businesses, personal projects,...

Judgment day: committee to evaluate strengths and weaknesses of school, offer advice for improvement

Alex Goldstein January 10, 2018

The California Association of Independent Schools will evaluate both campuses Jan. 28-31 to accredit the school and compose a report that offers suggestions on areas of improvement. The school becomes...

Math department head leaves suddenly

Josie Abugov January 10, 2018

Upper School Math Department Head Suzanne Lee resigned from the school effective immediately, Head of School Laura Ross announced in an email to her students Jan. 1. Lee resigned for personal reasons,...

Mind, body, soul: Students host show on body language

Casey Kim January 9, 2018

Blingo Blango, a photography showcase that focused on body language and expression, held its reception Jan. 8 at the Feldman-Horn Gallery during break. Visual arts teacher Kevin O’Malley said he was...

Mieszczanski to become Director of Admission

Alex Goldstein January 2, 2018

Aaron Mieszczanski will replace Elizabeth Riordan as Director of Admission, President Rick Commons announced in an email Jan. 2. Riordan is stepping down at the end of the school year to focus on public...

Math department head resigns midyear

Kaitlin Musante January 1, 2018

Math Department Head Suzanne Lee has resigned from her position, effective immediately, Head of School Laura Ross announced in an email to her students Monday. Math teacher Kent Nealis will step in as...

Prefect Council provides massage therapists during midterms

Luke Schneider December 16, 2017

LA Massage Factory provided students with massages Tuesday and Thursday in Chalmers East. The Upper School administration said that they recruited massage therapists to combat the stress and anxiety that...

Students come together on Facebook to support fire victims

Sophie Haber December 7, 2017

In the wake of four wildfires in the Los Angeles area that caused students to evacuate their homes and the school to cancel classes, almost 300 students took to Facebook to show their support for those...

United in Harmony hosts toy drive

Astor Wu December 5, 2017

United in Harmony hosted a toy drive and bake sale to encourage students and faculty to help impoverished children from Dec. 4th-8th on the quad. United in Harmony counselor Natalie Blut ’18 said that...

Former student to stay at GOP despite controversy

Sophie Haber December 5, 2017

The Broward County GOP Secretary and former student who attacked a classmate after school 10 years ago will keep his post with the Florida Republican Party with one year of probation, the LA Times reported. After...

Smoke from nearby fires impacts campus

Kaitlin Musante December 5, 2017

Clouds of smoke hung over campus Tuesday morning after wind-fueled fires swept through Ventura and Sylmar Counties. The fires burned a combined area of 60,000 acres and damaged over 160 homes. According...

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