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The Harvard-Westlake Chronicle

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The Harvard-Westlake Chronicle

The Student News Site of Harvard-Westlake School

The Harvard-Westlake Chronicle

Educators at Heart

Educators at Heart

Current students and teachers who are no longer at the school reminisce on how they have shaped each others experiences.
Celine Wang, Assistant Features Editor
November 5, 2024

On the third weekend of May, the late spring coated the school in a soft, golden glow. Former Middle School Science Teacher Elliot Parivar stepped through familiar doors for an alumni reunion, the air...

Social Currency

Social Currency

Sienna Dall'Olmo, Assistant Features Editor
November 4, 2024

Muffled sounds of music and flashing neon lights spill out of the front door of the house as Liam*, a host of many high school parties, stands with a list of names in one hand and collects cash with the...

Hallways of Heritage

Hallways of Heritage

Faculty and students reflect on how their immigration stories, familial history and educational experiences shaped their lives.
Andrea Ricabal, Assistant Features Editor
October 31, 2024

As the rhythm of music fills the air, the streets of Durango, Mexico, pulse with life. The smell of sizzling tacos and sweet churros mingles with laughter as families gather to share stories of those that...

Clocked In

Clocked In

Students discuss why they work during the school year and how they balance their part time jobs with other commitments.
Lyla Kavanagh, Assistant Features Editor
October 31, 2024

Picking up a discarded T-shirt, Dean Kim ’26 stretches his aching back, legs sore after a long shift. Stomach grumbling, he wonders how much longer he has to wait until his ten-minute break. After a...

Building Every Family

Building Every Family

Members of the school community discuss the accessibility and affordability of fertility treatments and their role in creating families.
Kayla Graff and Lyla Kavanagh
October 31, 2024

17 years ago, Dwana Willis (Gian ’26) tapped her foot impatiently as a three-minute timer ticked down beside her. She held her breath as she squinted at the pregnancy test in her hands. After seeing...

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The Vitruvian Man

Students and faculty discuss the impacts of male body image and its prevalence in social media, society and athletics.
Lydia Gugsa, Assistant Features Editor
October 31, 2024

By Lydia Gugsa Procrastinating while doing his homework on a Friday night, Finn Slootweg ’26 was scrolling through social media when he came across a post titled “How to Get Buffer and Faster,”...

Passion vs. Pressure: How Students Are Forced to Sacrifice Hobbies for College Applications

The school community reflects on the culture and impacts of tailoring student narratives to appeal to college admissions.
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...

A polaroid of two best friends is split apart signifying the end of their friendship

Friendship Breakups: How High School Students Handle Social Changes

Students and faculty discuss the effects of ending friendships in high school and navigating growing apart from connections
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...

An elephant and donkey, representing the republican and democratic parties, face off under an “I Voted” sticker.

Backing the Ballot

Students and faculty discuss the importance of youth being involved in politics and how those eligible should inform themselves before voting.
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...

Choosing with Caution

Choosing with Caution

Members of the school community discuss choosing colleges following recent antisemitic attacks on college campuses across the country.
Lydia Gugsa, Assistant Features Editor
September 4, 2024

Maya Leibzon ’25 stared at her parents in disbelief — they had just told her about the recent antisemitic messages that had been found written at college campuses across the country amid protests and...

Tracing Tracks

Tracing Tracks

Students and faculty weigh in on how social media and having a digital footprint can affect individuals in their future endeavors.
Andrea Ricabal, Assistant Features Editor
September 4, 2024

On a Saturday morning, Lila Wimbish ’26 wakes up, grabs her phone and opens her most used app, Instagram. But amid the usual posts, she also sees pictures of students holding red cups with glass bottles...

Flipping the Switch

Flipping the Switch

Students and faculty discuss the prevalence of code-switching in various marginalized communities and how it impacts individuals.
Hannah Shahidi, Assistant News Editor
May 29, 2024

Just down the street from the Koreatown H Mart is St. James Episcopal School, where elementary school aged kids say goodbye to their parents, run around with their friends and share snacks before class...

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