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The Harvard-Westlake Chronicle

The Student News Site of Harvard-Westlake School

The Harvard-Westlake Chronicle

A typical voting booth. Image licensed for reuse with modification from Wikimedia Commons.

New To Voting

Sophie Cohen May 20, 2016

As the California primary election draws near, many seniors at Harvard-Westlake say they feel prepared to vote knowledgeably for a presidential candidate, but some juniors who will turn 18 before the June...

An education that does not adequately prepare us

An education that does not adequately prepare us

Ellis Becker April 27, 2016

“Why am I learning this information that I will never use in my life?” If any student asks an adult this question, one that haunts our minds while in math class, he or she will be lied to. They will...

Appreciate the opportunities

Noa Yadidi December 18, 2013

Dear Editors, I think your Oct. 15 Opinion piece "Choosing between my education and my education" (written by Julia Aizuss ’14) misses a few important points regarding the college process and in-class...

Learn for learning’s sake

Aaron Lyons October 10, 2012

When I was 5 years old, I practiced writing the alphabet or sounding out sentences at school, while my brother was already using the sharp scissors. I quickly found myself becoming tired of drawing while...

Physics teacher compares British, American schools in faculty meeting

May 3, 2012

By Michael Rothberg Physics teacher Joe Dangerfield discussed his observations from teaching at Harvard-Westlake at a faculty meeting this week. Dangerfield participated in a teacher swap between Harvard-Westlake...

Dara Torres ’85 to swim in her 5th Olympic Games

July 8, 2008

Wolverine pitcher Nik Turley '08 signed a professional contract July 30 with the New York Yankees.  Turley  received a six figure signing bonus, $60,000 for his college education, and the possibility...

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