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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
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 Council hosts Community Service Week for students
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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Mudd Library will be closed from June through November for construction as it is remodeled and renovated.

Library to undergo renovations following end of the school year

Lily Lee
May 28, 2023

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In Memoriam: Ted Walch’s Final Interview

Lily Lee
September 8, 2022
The schools Instagram account posted these images to announce the River Parks two new partnerships.

River Park partners with Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians and Angel City Sports

Lily Lee
August 3, 2022
Chinese II students and faculty chaperones pose next to food samples they tried during their field trip to 99 Ranch Market.

Chinese II students travel to 99 Ranch Market

Lily Lee
April 28, 2022
LAUSD Board of Education Vice President Nick Melvoin 04 poses with former Chronicle advisor Kathleen Neumeyer during his reelection event.

School board VP Nick Melvoin ’04 holds reelection event

Lily Lee
April 24, 2022
According to a Chronicle poll, almost 30% out of 249 survey respondents said they use tutors for academic classes.

Tutoring too far

Lily Lee
March 25, 2022
Mieszczanski set to leave after four years as Admission Director

Mieszczanski set to leave after four years as Admission Director

Lily Lee
March 23, 2022
A sign at a gas station in Studio City reflects the recent rise in fuel prices in Los Angeles, as well as throughout the nation.

Rising gas prices follow sanctions

Lily Lee
March 20, 2022
Since 1970, the United States has recognized February as Black History Month.

More Than a Month

Fallon Dern and Lily Lee
February 18, 2022
With the College Boards recent announcement regarding the SAT, students reflect on how these changes may affect them on the road to college.

College Board announces SAT changes

Lily Lee
February 1, 2022
Holocaust survivor Lilian Trilling, pictured above, turned 90 years old this year. Her story was documented in the schools Righteous Converstations Project.

Remembrance

Lily Lee
January 19, 2022
INSTAnt Entertainment

INSTAnt Entertainment

Lily Lee
December 16, 2021
While the school encourages taking notes by hand, many students have begun to utilize technology in class.

Tech Talk

Lily Lee
November 20, 2021
Illustration by Sydney Fener

Re-navigating Columbus

Fallon Dern and Lily Lee
October 17, 2021
Illustrations by Julia Im 23

Coffee Break

Lily Lee
October 16, 2021
President and Head of School Rick Commons describes the extent of the security breach in an email addressed to parents and alumni. Current students were not affected, as the school stopped using Naviance, the platform that was hacked, in 2020.

Hackers access alumni college application records

Lily Lee
September 5, 2021

Mendocino Farms founder Ellen Chen shares her story with HW Venture

Lily Lee
April 30, 2021

Virtual Community Chapel gatherings unite community

Emmy Zhang and Lily Lee
February 3, 2021
Evan Nichole Brown 12 spoke to a student audience on Zoom about the rigors of freelance journalism.

New York Times freelance writer speaks to Venture, BLACC members

Lily Lee and Natalie Cosgrove
January 13, 2021

MUN earns awards

Lily Lee
December 15, 2020

Seven students win awards at TritonMUN

Lily Lee
November 18, 2020

Co-founder of Cameo discusses his video-sharing app with HW Venture students

Lily Lee and Natalie Cosgrove
October 26, 2020
Josephine Amakye ’21 writes notes about post-Apartheid South Africa. Credit: Josephine Amakye, used with permission.

Josephine Amakye ’21 studies race relations in South Africa

Lily Lee
August 28, 2020
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