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The Harvard-Westlake Chronicle

The Student News Site of Harvard-Westlake School

The Harvard-Westlake Chronicle

Maintaining our connections

Ryan Albert May 30, 2018

Since the school-wide game of Assassin finished my sophomore year, I could not wait to play again. Being a student seems unimaginable without the relief of Assassin at the end of the year. As the days...

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

Saba Nia March 24, 2018

Students and faculty members participated in a variety of competitive events including dodgeball, table tennis and Wii karaoke, and ate In-N-Out Burger during Community and Character Committee’s third...

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

Saba Nia March 21, 2018

A few months into her sophomore year, Caroline Cook ’19 knew firsthand about the importance of work done behind the scenes. Perched on the edge of her seat at a lunch table outside of Seaver, she stared...

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

Saba Nia December 3, 2017

Seven students set up lanterns for the Studio City Neighborhood Council's seventh annual Luminaria at the historical park Campo de Cahuenga on Saturday. The volunteers filled 3,000 to 4,000 paper bags...

Supporting our talented community

Chronicle Staff November 21, 2017

The opening song of “Cabaret” is called “Willkommen,” German for “welcome.” Not only was this message inspiring, but we also think it represents the production as a whole. Though our community...

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Why my opinion matters

Saba Nia November 3, 2017

“She’s really annoying, Mom,” my 10-year-old self said. My mother swiveled her amber eyes to me. An immaculate eyebrow arched as she replied, "Who?" "Desirae*, Maman. She's spoiled and a cry baby...

Community Disservice

Community Disservice

Matthew Yam October 13, 2017

A few weeks ago, I was thrust into a Facebook group without my consent. “Harvard-Westlake Community Council” was the title. “Hmm, How uplifting,” I thought. Then I saw the first post: “Hi! I’m...

Community of Convocation

Vishan Chaudhary August 30, 2017

Convocation has become a staple of the first day of school, as every year students and faculty from both campuses congregate as one group. It helps foster a sense of community that the school would otherwise...

On My Mind: a better way to create community

On My Mind: a better way to create community

Jake Liker April 27, 2017

I have something On My Mind, but I’m going to elaborate here in The Chronicle, so you can actually hear me. And because you’re not being forced to listen to me. And because you’re genuinely interested...

A space for debate

A space for debate

Liz Yount September 5, 2015

Last year students had the privilege of hearing from several speakers who brought us inspiring messages of acceptance, struggle and perseverance. Terrence Roberts, a member of the Little Rock Nine, shared...

School welcomes Cuban and Czech Special Olympics athletes

Jesse Nadel July 25, 2015

Members of the school community welcomed 150 Special Olympic athletes and coaches from Cuba and the Czech Republic at the host town community barbecue on the school’s campus July 23. “Harvard-Westlake...

Trying to maintain an inclusive student body

Su Jin Nam May 27, 2015

"Harvard-Westlake strives to be a diverse and inclusive community united by the joyful pursuit of educational excellence, living and learning with integrity, and purpose beyond ourselves." We’ve heard...

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