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Peer Support coordinators selected for 2024-2025 school year
Team members Caroline Cosgrove 26, Esther Goldman 26, Print Managing Editor Jade Harris 24, Andrew Wesel 24 and Asher Meron 25 pose for a picture after the national competition in North Carolina.
Ethics Bowl team places second at national competition
The school gathered along the Quad and viewed the solar eclipse through telescopes and solar eclipse glasses. Asher Meron 25 attempts to take a picture of the solar eclipse through a telescope.
School community views solar eclipse
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
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
Video Art Senior Edie Cohen 24 displays her video installation in Feldman-Horn Gallery. The installation was open from April 15 to April 18.
Honors Video Art Seniors host public exhibit with personal installation projects
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”
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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May 30, 2019

Dear Saba: On the move

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May 3, 2019

59 seniors to be inducted into Cum Laude Society

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April 22, 2019

Faculty to vote on schedules for 2020

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March 23, 2019
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March 20, 2019

Dear Saba: Call me by my name

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March 1, 2019
Sharp Skills

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March 1, 2019
This drawing depicts the armband that Mary Beth Tinker wore in the 1960s to protest the Vietnam War. The court case this created was pivotal in gaining free speech in schools.

State to promote media literacy

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February 7, 2019

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February 1, 2019

Jonathan Martin ’08 to stand trial for threats

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January 18, 2019
A protester stands in the rain with her sign in downtown Los Angeles on Monday morning. Photo credit: Sophie Sanchez (Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies 19)

When It Rains, It Pours: UTLA teachers go on strike against LAUSD

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January 17, 2019

School to alter late-start block schedule for second trial period

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December 13, 2018
Dear Saba: have faith

Dear Saba: have faith

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December 13, 2018

Students react to the outcome of midterms

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November 15, 2018
Dear Saba: My First Vote

Dear Saba: My First Vote

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November 15, 2018
Dear Saba: Stop Stressing

Dear Saba: Stop Stressing

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October 4, 2018
Locking in on Affirmative Action: Focusing on the recent Department of Justice investigation.

Locking in on Affirmative Action: Focusing on the recent Department of Justice investigation.

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October 4, 2018
Write of Passage

Write of Passage

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August 29, 2018

Disciplinary process to be streamlined

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August 29, 2018
Dear Saba: First Day

Dear Saba: First Day

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August 28, 2018

Season cut short after weak finish

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June 2, 2018
Photo illustration by Sofia Heller

‘Birding’ Takes Flight

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June 1, 2018

Jones creates school’s first Diversity Council

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May 31, 2018

Recognizing our heroic struggles

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May 30, 2018
Maitlyn Fletcher ’21 reaches for a ball while warming up in preparation for their match against Marlborough. Printed with the permission of Woo Sim.

Focus on goals earns Softball early wins

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April 24, 2018
Students attended the March for Our Lives protest in Pershing Square March 24. Credit: Saba Nia/Chronicle

Enough is Enough: Students advocate for gun control at March for Our Lives

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March 26, 2018
Sophomores compete in the tug-of-war challenge during the third annual Spring Festival. Credit: Astor Wu/Chronicle

Spring Into Action: Community bonds over third annual Spring Festival

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March 24, 2018

BLACC celebrates Black History Month

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March 23, 2018

Activism from the heart

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March 21, 2018
Out of the Spotlight: Recognizing the work of maintenance, security and cafeteria staff

Out of the Spotlight: Recognizing the work of maintenance, security and cafeteria staff

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March 21, 2018
Ignorance Isnt Bliss: Stepping into a Murky World of Gray

Ignorance Isn’t Bliss: Stepping into a Murky World of Gray

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February 27, 2018

Sorry, not sorry

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February 22, 2018
Glenn Singleton encouraged the community to hold deeper race-related conversations by listening more actively, understanding one anothers background and engaging both emotionally and intellectually with others. His presentation included video clips and personal anecdotes. Credit: Pavan Tauh/Chronicle

Glenn Singleton advises community to engage in conversations about race

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February 21, 2018
Students talk with children from the school. Credit: Alex Goldstein/Chronicle

HW Outreach Performers hold workshops with elementary and middle school students

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February 14, 2018
Laura Siahaan explains how programming can be used in data science and analysis. Credit: Saba Nia/Chronicle

Hidden Figures: NASA data scientist discusses computer science

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January 29, 2018
Protesters gather at Pershing Square during the 2018 Womens March in Los Angeles. Credit: Sophie Haber/Chronicle

Students advocate for intersectional feminism at 2018 Women’s March

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January 22, 2018
Therapist Jacqueline Liebman-Gentile answers a students question during the discussion. Credit: Saba Nia/Chronicle

Therapist speaks to ASiA club about mental health

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January 22, 2018

Students react to FCC vote

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January 13, 2018

New advancement administrator joins staff

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January 12, 2018
Ava Payman ’19 and Fenhagen examine various photos of the Beatles for an upcoming project. Credit: Saba Nia

Ready, set, design: set designer visits classes and discusses work with students

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January 11, 2018
Photo Illustration by Nicole Kim and Kristin Kuwada

A Whole New World

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January 10, 2018
Eleanor Levy, daughter of Director of Community and Public Affairs Stacy Marble, waves from the middle of the monument. Eleanor helped the seven student volunteers set up the Studio City Luminaria. Photo credit: Stacy Marble

Students and neighbors volunteer together at Studio City Luminaria festival

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December 3, 2017

Martial Arts clubs to sponsor construction

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November 20, 2017

AP Human Geo students culminate IR project with conference

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November 19, 2017
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Why my opinion matters

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November 3, 2017
Jorge R. Gutiérrez speaks to students about his experiences working as an animator, and how they can pursue a career in art. Photo credit: Saba Nia/Chronicle

Animator shares experiences about pursuing a career in art

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November 1, 2017
The updated website now features more visuals than the previous version, and includes small clips of students. Photo Credit: Saba Nia/Chronicle

School unveils redesigned website

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October 27, 2017

Students host homeless migration simulation

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October 13, 2017

Movie Mondays highlights diversity

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October 11, 2017

Get Lit slam poets visit school

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September 16, 2017
Earlier this week, NBC News’s Jacob Soboroff ’01 joined residents as they returned to their homes in Everglades City, Florida, an area hit particularly hard by Hurricane Irma. Credit: YouTube/NBC News.

Community rallies together after series of hurricanes, storms

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September 16, 2017
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Slow and steady wins the race

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September 7, 2017

Milo Sini to act as new Health Officer

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August 31, 2017
Alyse Tran ’18 researches Vietnamese herbal medicine outside of Ho Chi Minh City. Printed with permission of Alyse Tran 18.

Alyse Tran ’18 studied herbal medicine in Vietnam

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August 29, 2017

BLACC members bond on annual retreat

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August 29, 2017

Club sells smoothies for literacy programs

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June 3, 2017

Math teacher to retire

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June 1, 2017
Members of Unconventional Leadership encouraged students to vote. Credit: Saba Nia/Chronicle

Unconventional Leadership encourages students to vote for LAUSD

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May 16, 2017
The Universal Language of Science

The Universal Language of Science

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April 29, 2017

My Big Fat Greek Trip: Latin students visit Greece

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April 28, 2017

Enrollment in trip hits record high

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April 27, 2017
Charles Connon ’18 trains with a member of the L.A. Family Housing Program on April 21. Printed with permission of Izzy Reiff.

Put your dukes up: boxing club teaches self-defense

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April 26, 2017
Entrepreneur Naveed Khan speaks to students March 27 as Interdisciplinary Studies and Independent Research Teacher Rob Levin looks on. Credit: Saba Nia/Chronicle

Entrepreneur talks to HW Venture about app creation

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March 28, 2017

Model UN wins awards at Marymount conference

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March 20, 2017
Environmental Club member Henry DiNapoli 17 talks with attendees of the Green Living Fair on March 11. Printed with permission of Nadine Eisenkolb.

Environmental Club participates in Green Living Fair

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March 13, 2017
Guest speaker Rudy Brown talks to an AP Environmental Science class about the importance of raising trout. Printed with permission of Nadine Eisenkolb.

Speaker discusses importance of raising trout

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March 2, 2017
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Calling a ban on indifference

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February 23, 2017

Senior showcases biographic

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February 15, 2017

¡Viva México!: Faculty plan historical and cultural trip

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February 15, 2017
Students ask questions about how they can become further involved in activism at the Student Justice Roundtable. Credit: Sofia Heller/Chronicle

Activists attend HW Works Social Justice Roundtable

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January 29, 2017
Connor Reese 17 discusses his HW Go! film with faculty members who attended the screening. Credit: Saba Nia/Chronicle

Student screens HW Go! film

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January 29, 2017
The HW Virtual Reality Club lets students try out the technology. Credit: Jenny Li/Chronicle

Second semester clubs make their debut at Activities Fair

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January 24, 2017

Babel urges students to submit work

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January 12, 2017

International Relations students attend conference

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November 25, 2016

Preschoolers to visit for Special Olympics

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November 23, 2016

Cards for Humanity club holds bake sale

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November 22, 2016

Latin students to travel to Greece

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October 5, 2016

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September 2, 2016
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