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Released nearly a decade after the original takes were made, Knight’s documentary serves as an eye-opening time capsule perspective into the life of a high schooler at the school in 2014, providing a comparison to the present-day state of the school’s academic, social and cultural communities.

Alumnus director presents 2014 time capsule documentary ‘Harvard-Westlake High’

Colin Ho, Assistant News Editor
December 18, 2024

The documentary “Harvard-Westlake High,” created and produced by  Líto Knight ’14 in his senior year at the school, was screened in Ahmanson Lecture Hall on Dec. 9. The documentary consists of...

Tuition increases by 6% from last year, nearing $50,000

Colin Ho, Assistant News Editor
December 18, 2024

Tuition for the 2023-2024 school year has risen to $49,700, a 6% increase from $46,900 last year. Adjusted for inflation, this is an increase of around $1,200. Chief Financial Officer David Weil ’93...

ASiA leader Lauren Park '25 and Noa Blackman '25 sing a karaoke song together at the annual ASiA karaoke night. Club members and attendees bonded together through singing and enjoying pizza.

ASiA Club gathers for annual karaoke night

Kayla Graff, Assistant Features Editor
December 18, 2024

Asian Students in Action (ASiA) held their annual karaoke night Dec. 10, coming together to sing karaoke and eat pizza at ASiA leader Maggie Koo ’26’s home in Studio City. ASiA leader Lauren Park...

Security team to implement new policy after Winter Break

Yuna Jeon, Assistant News Editor
December 18, 2024

The Upper School security team will enforce a new visitor screening system starting Jan. 6 after initial testing in the weeks leading up to winter break. The visitor screening process will require all...

Senior Prefect Victor Suh speaks to attendees of the November Coffee House, which was held in Chalmers Lounge on November 11.

Students perform in November Coffee House

Colin Ho, Assistant News Editor
November 18, 2024

The November Coffee House took place after school on Monday, Nov. 11 in the Chalmers Lounge. The show was open to all students to either perform or watch and Prefect Council provided free snacks from Nothing...

Girls' Volleyball Program Head discusses strategy with his players during a match.

Girls Volleyball Program Head Mitch Kallick resigns

Mattea Pisani, Layout Assistant and Staff Writer
November 13, 2024

Girls' Volleyball Program Head Mitch Kallick officially announced his resignation after his second season with the team on Nov. 4. The girls' varsity volleyball team finished the 2024 season with an overall...

Students at the school discuss their opinions and reactions after the 2024 presidential election.

Students react to election results

Colin Ho and Erin Ryu
November 12, 2024

Republican nominee and former President Donald Trump was elected to be the 47th President of the United States on Nov. 5, defeating Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential...

Lounge closed due to excessive trash on tables

Luca Gonzalez, Assistant News Editor
November 12, 2024

The Chalmers Lounge was closed Nov. 4 following a lack of proper trash disposal by students. Food remains, cans and bottles, newspapers and other items were left on the tables in the lounge without being...

Alexander Hudlin '26 and Priscilla Johnson '26 stand together behind their voter registration booth.

Juniors host voter registration event ahead of November presidential election

Lyla Kavanagh, Assistant Features Editor
October 10, 2024

A group of students hosted a voter registration and pre-registration booth on the Quad during conference time Oct. 4. This was the second student-run voter registration event of the 2024-2025 school year. Students...

Students stand at an Alive Together sign at Wilson Plaza in Westwood. The school's cohort joined others to march for suicide prevention and awareness.

School participates in Alive Together walk

Luca Gonzalez, Assistant News Editor
October 3, 2024

The HW Together in Hope Team attended the Alive Together Walk to honor the memory of the three students lost and to raise money for the Didi Hirsch Mental Health Foundation. The walk took place on the...

Students and faculty browse student-run clubs at the fair.

Clubs and student organizations flourish at annual fair

Luca Gonzalez, Assistant News Editor
October 3, 2024

Prefect Council hosted the Activities Fair on Ted Slavin Field on Sept. 24. Students were able to sign up for a multitude of student-run clubs, including affinity groups, outreach, STEM, arts and hobby...

Running back Kurtis Walter '27 runs the football after a snap against the Palisades defense. The Wolverines fell 30-13 in the home game against Palisades Charter High School.

Football falls to 2-3 to Palisades in 30-13 loss

Jackson Hubbard, Layout Assistant and Staff Writer
September 21, 2024

The Wolverines came up short after a valiant effort against Palisades Charter High School, falling 30-13 in a local showdown. The connection between Palisades quarterback Jack Thomas and wide receiver...

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