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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

Activist to discuss gender violence

Connor Reese February 13, 2015

Jackson Katz, the creator of a gender violence program entitled "Mentors in Violence prevention," will speak at an upper school assembly April 20. Katz’s organization has been heavily marketed by multiple...

Student self-publishes collection of poetry

Lexi Bowers February 13, 2015

Neda Mazdisnian ’16 self-published her first book, "Le Passage," Jan. 24. The book is a compilation of 28 original poems that she wrote during her high school career, starting in the ninth grade. One...

Barking Up the Money Tree

Barking Up the Money Tree

Jacob Goodman February 13, 2015

With a $36.4 billion endowment, Harvard University is so rich that it doesn’t need to consider applicants’ financial situations when admitting them. The university promises to meet 100 percent of any...

Senior to produce ‘Love Notes’ charity musical event

Katie Plotkin February 13, 2015

Jensen McRae ’15 will produce "Love Notes," an annual singing showcase that will benefit a charity in honor of her late friend, Justin Carr ’14, on Feb. 22. Carr ’14 died of cardiomyopathy in 2013...

We should be informed voters

Scott Nussbaum February 13, 2015

As I look forward to graduating from Harvard-Westlake and entering my adult life, I realize that I am completely unprepared to be a voting citizen. The 2016 presidential election is approaching and most...

Living in the present

Leily Arzy February 13, 2015

It is only natural to want a change of pace: to experience new things, try different foods and embark on adventures. More often than not, this desire to break with the monotony of our daily lives can be...

Tenth Muse hosts arts showcase

Tiffany Kim February 13, 2015

Students, faculty and parents read and sang original compositions in the Muse & Blues: Intercampus Poetry & Music Showcase at the Katzenberg Black Box Theatre Feb. 5. The showcase was produced...

Pop singer, philanthropist speak at La Femme meetings

Angela Chon February 13, 2015

Liz Nisitco, lead singer of the Indie-Pop band Holychild, spoke to La Femme Feb. 9 about gender equality and empowerment in her music and videos, after students crossed paths with Nisitco during several...

Administration increases tuition 3.6% to $34,700 for 2015-2016 school year

Eugenia Ko February 12, 2015

Tuition for the 2015-2016 school year will rise to $34,700 from $33,500, an increase of 3.6%, Chief Financial Officer Rob Levin said. The 2015-2016 re-enrollment contract became available on hw.com on...

Wolverines toughened by league

Henry Vogel February 12, 2015

The girls had a 3-4 record in the ultra-tough Mission League as of press time, but after finishing its last two regular season games this week, the team has its sights set on the playoffs, where it is...

Turning up the AC: Q & A with Alex Copeland ’15

Dario Madyoon February 11, 2015

Dario Madyoon '17: How did you start playing basketball and when did you know it was "your sport?" Alex Copeland '15: I really loved football when I was younger because my dad played, but when I was 5,...

Senior tennis player performs well in Central American tournaments

Tyler Graham February 11, 2015

In September, Michael Genender ’15 will take his talents to Palo Alto to play tennis for Stanford. In the meantime, Genender is traveling far and wide to compete in national, high-profile tennis tournaments. Genender’s...

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The Student News Site of Harvard-Westlake School
February 2015