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Kuklinski is working on his study “Innovation Economics & Impact: Public-Private Pathways to Solve Climate Change and Safeguard Energy Security in the AI Era”.
Senior Independent Study: Kai Kuklinski
Kim is using visual elements of Chinese Nationalist propaganda shaped public perception during the Chinese Civil War and both of the Sino-Japanese Wars and what they reveal about the nationalist party’s ultimate goals.
Senior Independent Study: Audrey Kim
Bakaya is showcasing how complex mathematical and financial concepts can be applied to everyday scenarios.
Senior Independent Study: Vik Bakaya
Abrahamson is studying Japanese by writing a short story entirely in the Japenese language.
Senior Independent Study
Assil is writing a paper about the American education system and researching how it does or does not achieve equity compared to other countries around the world.
Senior Independent Study: Sydney Assil
Seniors shoot high: the Class of 2026 applies to top colleges in a competitive application season. Pressures for the seniors are extremely high as they continue to keep up with their studies while writing college applications.
Shift in Early Decision Trends: Class of 2026 Targets More Selective Colleges
Coast-to-Coast offers summer opportunities at fair
Coast-to-Coast offers summer opportunities at fair
Restaurant Lemonade closes Studio City location
Restaurant Lemonade closes Studio City location
A structure fire broke out internally at 4132 Vanetta Place and spread up the Sunswept hillside to a neighboring four-story building.
What happened at the Sunswept Fire?
Holiday shopping in Sportsmen’s Lodge offers an opportunity to browse stores, buy gifts, and enjoy the wintertime ambience.
Holiday Guide in Los Angeles
Illustration by: Audrey Herrera
Keep politics out of science: protect and preserve the CDC’s integrity
College essay workshop is not helpful for all
Letter from the Editors: Pursuing Courageous Journalism
Letter from the Editors: Pursuing Courageous Journalism
College Essay Workshops are Important
Utilize Los Angeles cultural offerings
Utilize Los Angeles cultural offerings
What your university decision says about you
The Unofficial Curriculum Guide 4: A New Hope
Chron-Clave: Selecting New Editors
Chron-Clave: Selecting New Editors
Guest speakers we actually want to see
Guest speakers we actually want to see
Asking for Letters of Recommendation: Your Foolproof Template
An actor stands in front of a camera holding a nondescript bottle.
Lines, Camera, Action
Harvard School for Boys students gather for lunch at the Chalmers Hall sandwich bar in the 1970s.
The Times They Are A-Changin’
Out of Bounds
Out of Bounds
Price to Pay
Price to Pay
Holy Shift
Holy Shift
Jack Smith ’26 stars as Macbeth in the fall play.
Macbeth in the making: the crafting of a classic tragedy
ILLUSTRATED BY AUDREY HERRERA
SNL’s Embrace of TikTokers Marks a Positive Effect
Chamber Singers visit Cow On The Wall recording studio: Photo Story
Chamber Singers visit Cow On The Wall recording studio: Photo Story
Enjoy the summer weather with these new tunes
Summer on Repeat
K-pop Demon Hunters unleashed
K-pop Demon Hunters unleashed
Ashton Oaks-Terrell ’28, Jordan Kay ’28, Brandon Hsu ’28 and James Salazar ’28 of team Silent Impact played against team Naomi on November 3rd for their team's first round. Their team won and will advance to the next round.
Upper School begins annual dodgeball tournament in Taper Gym during lunch
Trent Perry ’24 steps into UCLA’s faster, stronger game, balancing academics as he fights to carve out minutes.
Alum Trent Perry embraces bench role at UCLA
Reclassing harms true athletic, academic equality
Reclassing harms true athletic, academic equality
Printed with Permission of Nic Monroe
Wolverines Only: Maggie Koo
Field hockey wins 2025 LAFHA Tournament of Champions
Field hockey wins 2025 LAFHA Tournament of Champions
The Student News Site of Harvard-Westlake School

The Harvard-Westlake Chronicle
The Student News Site of Harvard-Westlake School

The Harvard-Westlake Chronicle
Seniors shoot high: the Class of 2026 applies to top colleges in a competitive application season. Pressures for the seniors are extremely high as they continue to keep up with their studies while writing college applications.

Shift in Early Decision Trends: Class of 2026 Targets More Selective Colleges

Nicole Um, A&E Reporter
November 12, 2025

A large portion of the class of 2026 selected the same top schools for their Early Decision (ED) or Early Action (EA) applications. In comparison, the class of 2025 chose less competitive schools for their...

Coast-to-Coast offers summer opportunities at fair

Coast-to-Coast offers summer opportunities at fair

Chloe Kim, Layout Assistant and Staff Writer
March 19, 2025

Director of Kutler Center and Summer School Programs Jim Patterson partnered with Coast-to-Coast Camp Fairs to host the Summer Camp Fair at the Upper School on March 15. Many local summer programs, including...

Restaurant Lemonade closes Studio City location

Restaurant Lemonade closes Studio City location

Hailey Kramar, Layout Assistant and Staff Writer
March 19, 2025

Lemonade, a restaurant on Ventura Blvd. 1.1 miles away from school,permanently closed March 12. A sign on the door reads “Thank you Studio City. It has been our honor and pleasure to serve this neighborhood...

A structure fire broke out internally at 4132 Vanetta Place and spread up the Sunswept hillside to a neighboring four-story building.

What happened at the Sunswept Fire?

The Sunswept Fire challenged both local residents and first responders in the short term.
Nathan Wang, Presentation’s Managing Editor
February 15, 2025

A structure fire broke out internally at 4132 Vanetta Place and spread up the Sunswept hillside to the neighboring four-story building at 4124 Vanetta Place before being extinguished by first responders...

Holiday shopping in Sportsmen’s Lodge offers an opportunity to browse stores, buy gifts, and enjoy the wintertime ambience.

Holiday Guide in Los Angeles

Alex Reisner, Assistant News Editor
December 18, 2024

The holiday season is here, and it is the perfect time to relax, connect with friends and family and enjoy the magic of winter. Whether you are looking for a fun way to spend your time over winter break,...

Coldwater Canyon Ave. is undergoing maintenance again and is set to finish by November 2025. The street's last roadwork project was in 2023 after a water breakage. Just like with the construction in 2023, the increased traffic and congestion has hindered students' and faculty's commute despite them taking alternate routes.

Roadwork on Coldwater Canyon to finish by 2025

Luca Gonzalez, Assistant News Editor
December 18, 2024

Construction has begun on Coldwater Canyon Avenue between Beverly Drive  and Monte Cielo Drive as of Dec. 9, and will continue until November  2025. The roads being blocked span from Beverly Drive to...

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 hotel set for demolition; renovation to include new apartments

Emmeline Chan and Audrey Herrera
September 12, 2024

Sportsmen’s Lodge, a historic Studio City hotel built in the 1880s and the centerpiece of the Sportsmen’s Lodge shopping plaza, is set to begin renovations in 2025. The new layout will include 520...

Community members vote in the California Primary

Community members vote in the California Primary

Members of the community reflect on the process and results of the state primary this March.
Hannah Shahidi, Assistant News Editor
March 20, 2024

California residents voted in the primary election March 5 to determine who will be on the November ballot for local, state and federal offices. President Joe Biden won the Democratic Party nomination...

From left to right: Jamie Page, Assistant A&E Editor Mia Morgan '25, Councilmember Traci Park and Craig Fiegener.

School hosts District Attorney debate in Rugby Auditorium

Max Turetzky, Assistant Opinion Editor
February 28, 2024

The school hosted a Los Angeles (LA) County District Attorney (DA) debate between 10 candidates Feb. 20 in Rugby Auditorium. Incumbent DA and current frontrunner George Gascón was absent, reportedly due...

Shake Shack, which is about a 10-minute walk away from campus, opened its new Ventura location in the month of January. There were also a number of renewed discounts, which includes a list of over 10 restaurants in the area.

New discounts feature Shake Shack and Sweet Butter Kitchen

Analeigh Nava, Layout Assistant and Staff Writer
February 1, 2024

Prefect Council announced student discounts at Shake Shack and Sweet Butter Kitchen on Jan. 17, with 10% discounts at both restaurants. The two discounts follow 11 other discounts announced in October. The...

Alumni gather to discuss recent school developments

Max Turetzky, Assistant Opinion Editor
February 1, 2024

Harvard-Westlake Student Alumni Association (HWSAA) hosted its annual Community Board Meeting in the newly renovated Mudd Library on Jan. 24. The event, which was open to all alumni, highlighted recent...

Harvard-Westlake River Park was officially approved by the Los Angeles (LA) City Council Nov. 14. The school's conditional use plan, site plans and environmental impact report were all reviewed in the process by LA City Hall committees and officials.

LA City Council officially approves River Park for construction

Connor Tang, Assistant News Editor
November 14, 2023

The Los Angeles (LA) City Council unanimously voted to approve the school’s conditional use permit and site plan for River Park at a meeting Nov. 14. The final hearing for the project followed the approval...

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