The Student News Site of Harvard-Westlake School

The Harvard-Westlake Chronicle

The Student News Site of Harvard-Westlake School

The Harvard-Westlake Chronicle

The Student News Site of Harvard-Westlake School

The Harvard-Westlake Chronicle

A home away from home

Aimee Misaki September 3, 2014

I don’t mean to offend anyone, but my junior year was better than yours. I spent it at School Year Abroad in Rennes, France. If you enjoy meeting new people, experiencing freedom and gaining a more...

Getting the bigger picture

Marcella Park September 3, 2014

The Dude abides. That’s probably the most important thing I learned during break, but the Dude probably doesn’t care how high he ranks on my list of summer lessons. It all started when my cousin...

Think mind over matter

Nikta Mansouri September 3, 2014

On my first day of seventh grade in 2009, I nervously walked into the Saperstein Theatre for the first time. Surrounded by my new classmates, I was greeted with a projection of the school’s motto: They...

Don’t blame Yik Yak

Jessica Spitz May 28, 2014

After wreaking havoc at many schools across the country, the popular app Yik Yak recently made its way here. For those who have not scrolled through the app themselves, Yik Yak is an app that allows users...

Judgment isn’t conducive to success in the real world

Jacob Goodman May 28, 2014

I personally think Jef Mallett is the unsung genius of this generation. He’s the illustrator and writer of the comic strip "Frazz," and before I continue, yes, I do read the comic section of the Los...

Misfortune cookies

Scott Nussbaum May 28, 2014

Ever since I started high school, my biggest fear has not been the SAT or not getting enough sleep; it’s fortune cookies. My irrational and extremely foolish fear of the cookies is based on my experience...

Take a stand against rape culture

Julia Aizuss April 30, 2014

When I first saw miniature pairs of jeans cut out from denim dangling from the second story of the Munger Science Center, I did a double take. Then I remembered Denim Day. When I walked further into campus...

It’s not nuts to be cautious: Being allergic in a nutshell

Lauren Sonnenberg April 30, 2014

Anyone who has shared a meal with me knows I carry an Epi-Pen at all times and many can even recite my speech: “I’m allergic to all nuts, seeds and coconuts.” They all know I triple check to make...

Stop and listen to advice

Jack Goldfisher April 30, 2014

A few years ago, I watched an episode of “Suits” with a friend of mine who was an avid fan. I wasn’t particularly fond of it, but perhaps that was because it had been hyped up so much. Harvey’s...

The benefits of Facebook

Scott Nussbaum April 30, 2014

Living without it has never really been a problem for me. I understand that a majority of others have it and that’s something I have accepted. Life without a Facebook account has its downfalls, but I...

Time is running out

Jack Goldfisher April 30, 2014

Why does Dunkin Donuts Express exist? Who thought regular Dunkin Donuts was too leisurely? I tweeted this while I was waiting in the airport last week, coming back from the East Coast on one of those interminable...

No more prom clichés

Jack Goldfisher April 30, 2014

Prom is weird, or maybe it’s just me. I just can’t help chuckling to myself every time I see another proud Prince Charming boldly bestowing his $5 roses and $10 chocolates on another swooning teeny...

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