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Renowned film director David Fincher speaks at Westflix, alongside Festival Director Jasmine Sorgen ’25. The film celebration event took place at the Paramount Theater on Saturday, March 15.

22nd annual film festival Westflix celebrates student films, producers

Eila Shokravi and Chloe Kim
March 19, 2025

The 22nd Annual Westflix Film Festival took place at Paramount Theatre March 15. Westflix is a student-run film festival sponsored by the school that invites student filmmakers across Los Angeles to submit...

Guard Joe Sterling '26 shoots a three-pointer. The new transfer led the team with 25 points in the team's home-opener of the 2024-2025 season.

Boys Basketball: Crespi transfer Joe Sterling ’26 shines with 25 points in home opener, HW debut

Lyla Kavanagh, Assistant Features Editor
November 20, 2024

The varsity boys basketball team defeated Temecula Valley High School 96-53 in their first game of the season, in a non-league game Nov. 19. Guard Joe Sterling '26, a new transfer to the school as a starter...

Alexander Hudlin '26, pictured left, stands onstage at the DNC in Chicago, IL on Aug. 21. As Vice President Harris' godson, Hudlin was invited to speak about her family values and character.

Junior speaks at Democratic National Convention during Harris Campaign

Nathan Wang and Chloe Kim
September 9, 2024

Alexander Hudlin ’26 spoke to millions of viewers at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago on Aug. 21. Hudlin is Vice President Kamala Harris’ godson, and referred to her as his "auntie"...

Prefect Council moved College Sweatshirt day from May 1 to May 20 to due to FAFSA delays.

Prefect Council postpones College Sweatshirt Day due to FAFSA delays

Erin Ryu, Staff Writer
May 14, 2024

The Senior Prefects postponed College Sweatshirt Day, a tradition where seniors wear merchandise from the college or university they will attend, from May 1 to May 20 due to delays in the Free Application...

Theo Ottosson '25 lifts the Division 3 CIF Regionals plaque with his teammates after the game. He converted on a penalty shot and delivered an assist to Micah Rossen '25 for the team's second goal of the game.

Boys soccer claims Division 3 Regional championship 3-2 in overtime over Bell High School

Jonah Greenfeld, Layout Assistant and Staff Writer
March 9, 2025

As the final treble whistle echoed around Ted Slavin Field, it was made silent by the raucous cheers of  fans. Micah Rossen ‘25 was being mobbed by friends, teammates and fans as people around the grounds...

Students on the Quad look at their phones. Starting next year, the school administration will ban phone use during school hours, in a similar policy enacted by the Middle School.

Administration plans for 2024-2025 phone ban to promote wellness, connection

Erin Ryu, Assistant News Editor
November 6, 2024

Phones will be banned during the school day on campus next school year, the school announced. Students will be unable to use phones throughout the school day— a policy first enacted by the Middle School...

Despite power outages in Taper Gym, the football game is still set for 7:30 p.m. If high temperatures persist, the game may be postponed or delayed, Athletic Director Matt Lacour said.

Football game set for kickoff at 7:30 p.m. despite power outages

Justin Tang, Print Managing Editor
September 6, 2024

Tonight’s home football game will take place at 7:30 p.m. despite a power outage that occurred on campus, Athletic Director Matt LaCour said. LaCour said if high temperatures persist, the game will be...

UCLA commit Trent Perry '24 averaged 18.6 points, 6.1 rebounds and 5.9 assists per game as a senior.

Senior announces commitment to play Division 1 basketball at UCLA following decommitment from USC

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
May 8, 2024

Boys’ basketball senior guard Trent Perry ’24 announced via Instagram his official commitment to play Division 1 basketball at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) on May 8. Perry was previously...

Students gather on campus during Prefect Council event following devastation caused by LA wildfires

Holden Kim, Layout Assistant and Staff Writer
January 13, 2025

The school hosted a student gathering on the Upper School campus from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Jan. 10. In lieu of normal in-person classes, the event provided an opportunity for students to gather as a community...

History Teacher Erik Wade works with a student during a meeting. The administration is discussing possible revisions to the school day to free up teacher schedules and plan more community-building events.

Administration in talks of revising schedule to alleviate stress, improve community

Alex Reisner and Ella Jeon
December 18, 2024

The school is beginning to consider ways they can refine the daily schedule to improve student time efficiency and limit academic overcommitment, according to Head of Upper School Beth Slattery.Slattery...

Students socialize on campus. Following the administration's movement to ban phone use, they are seeking to promote social interactions among students.

Phone use to be fully restricted at Upper School starting 2025-2026 school year, administration says

Kara Jazaeri, Assistant News Editor
October 3, 2024

Phone use at the Upper School will be fully restricted starting next fall, according to an email sent the administration Oct 1. Cell phone use will no longer be permitted throughout the school day in an...

An eighth-grade student works during a science class. Middle school administration unanimously decided in cooperation with an independent company to implement an eight-day block schedule for the 2025-2026 school year.

Middle School announces eight-day block schedule for 2025-2026 school year

Everett Lakey, Assistant News Editor
May 29, 2024

Middle school faculty and staff unanimously voted to change the Middle School schedule for the 2025-2026 school year in a meeting May 21. The school consulted with Independent School Management (ISM),...

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