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The Harvard-Westlake Chronicle

An early morning earthquake centered in Malibu shook parts of the San Fernando Valley, including Studio City and the school's campus.
Early morning 4.7 Malibu earthquake shakes West LA, Studio City campus
Lyla Kavanagh, Assistant Features Editor • September 12, 2024

Studio City residents experienced a magnitude 4.7 earthquake at 7:28 am Thursday morning. The earthquake was centered in Malibu, but shakes were felt up to 60 miles away from the epicenter, according to ABC7 news. Raquel Moradi ’26, who lives in Beverly Hills and was asleep when the earthquake struck,...

In an act to limit phone usage and distractions in class, the administration is now reinstating the use of phone caddies for the entirety of the 75-minute block.
Administration reaffirms phone policy during classes
Luca Gonzalez, Assistant News Editor • September 10, 2024

The upper school administration recently reaffirmed their commitment to enforcing a phone policy, which was introduced in the spring of last...

Volleyball starts season off strong
Zara Groves, Staff Writer • September 10, 2024
Water polo alumni medal at Olympics
Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor • September 10, 2024
Sophomore star leaves field hockey team
Max Nam, Assistant Sports Editor • September 10, 2024
The new layout will include 520 apartment units, 78 of which are reserved for low-income tenants and 45,000 square feet of commercial space, according to the Los Angeles Daily News.
Sportsmen's Lodge set for demolition; renovation to include new apartments
Emmeline Chan and Audrey Herrera September 12, 2024
School hires new director of wellness
Alex Reisner, Assistant News Editor • September 9, 2024
New renovations finished on campus
Tali Gurule, Layout Assistant and Staff Writer • September 4, 2024
Sophomore Fellowship: Arman Tabesh
Luca Gonzalez, Assistant News Editor • September 4, 2024
Many students tend to tailor their applications to emphasize their strengths, sometimes leading them to give up their genuine interests in the process.
Passion vs. Pressure
Hailey Kramar and Erin Ryu September 4, 2024

Dripping in sweat with multiple bags in hand, Sarah Parmet ’25 rushes up the stairs to Rugby Auditorium after her cheer practice, barely making it in time for rehearsal  for the upcoming musical. Her vision is spotted from the fluorescent lights, aggravating her pounding headache. Exhausted from cheer...

A polaroid of two best friends is split apart signifying the end of their friendship
Fractured Friendships
Sienna Dall'Olmo, Assistant Features Editor • September 4, 2024

It is a Friday night and Siena Griswold ’26 is standing outside her best friend’s  house. She lets herself inside, as she always does, excited to see her friend after months of missed calls and busy schedules. Griswold has been coming to this house for seven years — finding her way around isn’t...

An elephant and donkey, representing the republican and democratic parties, face off under an “I Voted” sticker.
Backing the Ballot
Kayla Graff and Colin Ho September 4, 2024

In less than three months, Avery Kim ’25 will look down to see his 2024 presidential ballot. After completing the registration process and reading the news daily for campaign updates, the moment will come where he must make a choice and cast his first vote. The many hours he has spent researching each...

Letter from the Editors: Setting Journalistic Foundations
Letter from the Editors: Setting Journalistic Foundations
Connor Tang and Eden Conner September 10, 2024
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Boys’ Basketball Program Head David Rebibo will temporarily serve as the girls’ basketball program head while Boys’ Basketball assistant coach will temporarily serve as the girls' basketball head coach. The school will conduct another search after the winter season.
Rebibo to become interm girls' basketball program head and Nailes to become interim girls' basketball head coach
Wynne Davis, Assistant Sports Editor • September 10, 2024
Wide receiver Elijah Williams ’25 braces for a tackle after a reception in a game against Cleveland Magnet High School
Football sees immediate improvements to offense
Connor Merrihew, Assistant Sports Editor • September 10, 2024
The girls’ cross country team members pose at the LA Memorial Coliseum after completing a half-marathon Aug. 24.
Cross country kicks off season with retreat and half-marathon
Wynne Davis, Assistant Sports Editor • September 8, 2024
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