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Prefect Council announced the new policy regarding absences on the weekends of Coachella Music Festival. Students can either miss the Friday or Monday of the weekend as an excused absence.
School announces new Coachella policy
Taner Akçam spoke to students about the Armenian genocide and its denial.
Historian speaks about Armenian genocide at school assembly
The Upper School is mandating the use of phone caddies in the classroom for the fourth quarter to prevent further distractions from cellphones following an increase in Honor Board cases related to phone usage. The use of earbuds and headphones in the classroom will also be strictly prohibited.
Upper School reinforces phone and earbud policies
Aghnatios and Borris give speeches at Head Prefect elections to sophomores and juniors. They both currently serve on Prefect Council as Junior Prefects.
Aghnatios and Borris elected as Head Prefects for 2024-2025 year
River Park construction set to begin in April, seven years after purchase
Community members vote in the California Primary
Community members vote in the California Primary
From left to right: Jamie Page, Assistant A&E Editor Mia Morgan 25, Councilmember Traci Park and Craig Fiegener.
School hosts District Attorney debate in Rugby Auditorium
Shake Shack, which is about a 10-minute walk away from campus, opened its new Ventura location in the month of January. There were also a number of renewed discounts, which includes a list of over 10 restaurants in the area.
New discounts feature Shake Shack and Sweet Butter Kitchen
Alumni gather to discuss recent school developments
Harvard-Westlake River Park was officially approved by the Los Angeles (LA) City Council Nov. 14. The schools conditional use plan, site plans and environmental impact report were all reviewed in the process by LA City Hall committees and officials.
LA City Council officially approves River Park for construction
Friends play on a field in the lens of the newly released Apple Vision Pro.
Beware of technology taking over our lives
A house damaged by flooding in the Los Angeles area.
Address issues with local infrastructure
Fix the admission system
A line of cars waits on Ventura Boulevard.
Pardon all recent tardies
The AI music issue
Muslim students perform daily prayers using a prayer mat.
From Dawn to Dusk
What the heck is a Zyn?
What the heck is a Zyn?
A playing card with an illustration of a college counselor on it.
Students and counselors discuss independent college counseling
Students discuss sl*t-shaming
Students discuss sl*t-shaming
Illustration by Sabrina Simek
A look into food delivery apps
Growing up in the Spotlight
Growing up in the Spotlight
The annual Spring Jazz Combo Concert was held in Rugby Auditorium on Feb. 24 and Feb. 25
Jazz ensembles perform in Spring Jazz Combo Concert
Students perform in acting showcase
Cayley Tolbert-Schwartz 24, who plays Mrs. Lovett, sings alongside patrons of her meat pie shop.
Theater department opens “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street”
PAINTING PURSUITS: Students in Drawing and Painting classes I, II and Honors Senior Seminar present their art using different mediums. The showcase appeared in the Feldman-Horn Gallery during lunch Jan. 25.
Feldman Horn Gallery displays ‘Rainbow Connection’ artwork
Sacramento Queens: A look at the Girls basketball championship season
Sacramento Queens: A look at the Girls’ basketball championship season
The softball team takes a picture following their first scrimmage against of the 2024 season against Norte Dame High School on January 18.
Softball sees rising talent excel
Boys’ volleyball huddles up during their game against Loyola High School on March 12. The team will face Crespi High School for an away game on March 21.
Boys’ volleyball strives to improve after tournament
Swimmers jump off blocks for a relay race between the school and Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy (FHSA). The Boys’ Swim and Dive team will compete against Loyola on March 21, and the girls’ team will compete against Immaculate Heart on March 21.
Swimming and Diving begins season off strong
Christian Stubbeman 25 prepares to hit a forehand in a match against Peninsula.
Boys’ tennis starts the season undefeated
Head Prefect Predictions
The Official Chronicle Curriculum Guide 3
Unpublished Chronicle Headlines 2: Electric Boogaloo
PRETTY IN PINK: Super princess pop star Sabrina Carpenter performs on stage with Rick Caruso 76 as a dynamic duo. The pair will be performing a concert this upcoming weekend in Palisades Village, curtesy of Caruso.
Your holidays, my opinions
Buddy the Wolverine cries over his math homework. Buddy is taking Advanced Precalculus and learning inverse trigonometry has him in the trenches.
New year, new me?
Big Red Podcast
Big Red Podcast Episode 2: Aidan Greenfield
Big Red Podcast Ep. 3: Chloe Dolkart
Big Red Podcast Ep. 5: JT Federman
Big Red Podcast Episode 4: Ben Boateng
Valentine’s Day: Wolverine on the Street
Campus News for Monday, Jan. 15
Coach’s Corner with David Rebibo (2/9/24)
Coach’s Corner with Richard Simms (2/8/24)
Coach’s Corner with Laura Lopez (2/6/24)
Coach’s Corner with Junior Amazan (2/2/24)
Coach’s Corner with Michael Erush
Big Red Podcast
Big Red Podcast Episode 2: Aidan Greenfield
Big Red Podcast Ep. 3: Chloe Dolkart
Big Red Podcast Ep. 5: JT Federman
Big Red Podcast Episode 4: Ben Boateng
Westflix 2018
Westflix 2018
HW All School Walkout
HW All School Walkout
Air + Style 2018
Air + Style 2018
Upper School Harry Potter Dance Concert
Upper School Harry Potter Dance Concert
Musical artist Zedd in Stockholm (Printed with permission of Air and Style Festival)
Air + Style Preview (Photo Album and Articles soon to come)
Video screenshot by Kelly Loeb/Chronicle
WATCH: Football’s Eric Bradley on why ‘they can’t keep up with us’
“Company”: Behind the Scenes
February 2014
December 2013
November 2013
Congrats, it’s a Constitution
Miss Matchmaker Episode 1
The American Government’s Origin Story
Civic Sense Trailer
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Kyle Reims is the Digital Managing Editor of the Chronicle, as well as Editor-in-Chief of Big Red, executive producer in the broadcast program and announcer for HWTV. Outside of journalism, he is a director of Westflix, Harvard-Westlake’s film festival. In his free time, Kyle enjoys watching sports, listening to music, and watching the  Chargers lose painfully.

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The Wolverines do dynamic warmups in preparation for their game at the Rose Bowl stadium.

[Photo] Football team becomes league champions after victory at Rose Bowl

Danny Johnson
April 10, 2021
President Rick Commons sent an email to the school community Friday in response to the media attention from the past week.

National media outlets publish articles critical of school’s DEI initiatives

Ethan Lachman and Kyle Reims
March 13, 2021
Photo Credit: Kyle Reims/Chronicle

‘wokeathw’ responds to anti-racism initiatives

Kyle Reims and Ethan Lachman
October 22, 2020
Photo Credit: Kyle Reims/Chronicle

‘wokeathw’ responds to anti-racism initiatives (Print Edition)

Kyle Reims and Ethan Lachman
October 20, 2020

Coronavirus Live Sports Updates: CIF delays all sports, creates new two season system

Kyle Reims
June 26, 2020
Pete Crow-Armstrong 20 picked 19th overall in MLB Draft

Pete Crow-Armstrong ’20 picked 19th overall in MLB Draft

Kyle Reims
June 11, 2020
EMPTY FIELD: With the cancellation of spring sports, no teams or athletes have been allowed to utilize Ted Slavin Field or any other Harvard-Westlake facility. Spring sports such as Golf, Tennis, Lacrosse, Track and Field, Swimming, Baseball and Softball were affected by the cancellations.

Coronavirus ends seasons and careers

Kyle Reims
June 4, 2020
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Survivor: Winners at War Episode 13 Recap

Kyle Reims
May 9, 2020
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Survivor: Winners at War Episode 12 Recap

Kyle Reims
May 3, 2020
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Survivor Winners at War breakdown: Episode 9

Kyle Reims
April 9, 2020
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Survivor Winners at War breakdown: Episode 8

Kyle Reims
April 1, 2020
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Survivor Winners at War breakdown: Episode 7

Kyle Reims
March 25, 2020

Survivor Winners at War breakdown: episode 6

Kyle Reims
March 23, 2020
Power forward Trumann Gettings throws down a dunk against Sierra Canyon. The Wolverines lost, 75-65. Credit: Kyle Reims/Chronicle

Basketball falls to Sierra Canyon in CIF Open Division State Playoffs

Kyle Reims
March 7, 2020
The Wolverines celebrate their 63-55 victory over Centennial High School Wed, Mar. 5. The team takes on Sierra Canyon School on Saturday at 7 p.m. Credit: Kyle Reims/Chronicle

Basketball survives Centennial, advances to face Sierra Canyon

Kyle Reims
March 5, 2020
Center Mason Hooks 20 gets helped up by his teammates in the Mission League Championship game.

Next Man Up

Kyle Reims
March 3, 2020
Illustration by Alexa Druyanoff

The Issue: Mental Illness

Kyle Reims
February 27, 2020
Catcher Jacob Galloway 22 drives a pitch to the outfield against Mira Costa High School on Feb. 20. The Wolverines would win that game 11-3.

Baseball beats Mira Costa High School 11-3 on opening night

Kyle Reims
February 20, 2020
Mason Hooks 20, Trumann Gettings 21, Brase Dottin 20, Spencer Hubbard 20 and Holden McRae 20 celebrate their second consecutive Mission League title with the trophy a bottle of cider.

Boys’ Basketball takes home back-to-back Mission League Tournament gold

Kyle Reims
February 8, 2020
Forward Trumann Gettings ’21 looks for an opening to drive to the hoop Jan. 22. The team won 54-51 after falling behind 18 points against Crespi Carmelite High School. The team’s next game is against Chaminade College Preparatory tonight. Photo: Kyle Reims/Chronicle

Team has best start in decade

Kyle Reims
January 29, 2020

Debate team organizes debateLA Round Robin Challenge

Kyle Reims
January 27, 2020

Aaron Huerta hired as new football program head

Kyle Reims
December 21, 2019
Coaching Culture

Coaching Culture

Kyle Reims
December 9, 2019
Wide reciever Mark Cho 22 surveys the field while returning a kickoff at home against league opponent St. Genevieve High School on Oct. 12. The Wolverines eon the homecoming match 27-21, bringing their league record to 2-2.

Squad misses playoffs despite final win

Kyle Reims
November 15, 2019
Quarterback Marshall Howe 21 stiff arms a St. Genevieve High School defender during the Wolverines 27-21 victory on Saturday, October 12.

Football wins on senior night

Kyle Reims
November 2, 2019
Wide Receiver AJ Holmes 22 catches a pitch against St. Genevieve High School. The Wolverines won 27-21.

Football edges past St. Genevieve High School at homecoming

Kyle Reims
October 14, 2019
Endorsing college athletes

Endorsing college athletes

Kyle Reims
October 4, 2019
Quarterback Marshall Howe ’21 drops back in the pocket, surveying the field for an open receiver on the left sideline. The Wolverines lost to Crespi Carmelite High School 54-0 Sept. 6 after defeating Venice High School on Aug. 30. Credit: Eugean Choi/Chronicle

New coach suffers through below-average stretch

Kyle Reims
October 2, 2019

Water polo coach steps down

Kyle Reims
September 23, 2019
Defensive lineman Viswa Douglass 21 after making a tackle against Birmingham in week 1. Credit: Kyle

Football defeated by John Burroughs High School

Kyle Reims
September 14, 2019
The team stands for the national anthem before the game. Credit: Eugean Choi/Chronicle

Football shut out by Crespi

Kyle Reims
September 7, 2019
Receiver and safety Chase Harelston 21 runs towards a ball carrier against Birmingham. Credit: Kyle Reims/Chronicle

Football beats Venice High School in first home game

Kyle Reims
August 30, 2019
THIS IS ‘HOWE’ WE DO IT: Quarterback Marshall Howe ’21 winds up under the Friday Night Lights during the season opener against Birmingham High School. Howe exhibits his poise on the field as he protects the ball. They lost 34-0, with Howe throwing for 185 yards, two interceptions and no touchdowns. Credit: Kyle Reims/Chronicle.

Tumultuous off-season leads to a fresh start for football

Kyle Reims
August 28, 2019
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