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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...

Studio City residents react to presidential election

Riya Iyer and Chloe Kim
November 17, 2024

After former President Donald Trump defeated Vice President Kamala Harris in the presidential election on Nov. 5, Studio City residents reflected on candidate choices, concerns they had going into the...

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...

Save Weddington poster displayed in Studio City as an effort to campaign against River Park.

Rising River Park dissent as approval approaches

William Liu, Assistant Opinion Editor
September 21, 2023

Following approval by the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (CPC) on Aug. 24, final approval of the River Park project will be voted on by the Los Angeles (LA) City Council due to an appeal by community...

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...

NEW OPENINGS: Big Daddy’s Shawarma and Freddo opened up near Ventura Blvd., expanding food options for students and Studio City residents.

Shawarma and gelato stores open

Abby Ryan
October 31, 2024

Big Daddy’s Shawarma, a restaurant offering Middle Eastern cuisine, and Freddo, a gelato store, recently opened along Ventura Boulevard on Aug. 26 and Sept. 27 respectively, and have given the Studio...

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...

COMMUNITY COLLABORATION: On Nov. 8, the L.A. Planning and Land Use Management Committee hearing regarding the school’s River Park athletic facility commenced. The hearing took place at Los Angeles City Hall. Throughout the meeting, any member of the Studio City community was able to give feedback about River Park in the form of short speeches.

LA City Council planning committee approves River Park environmental impact report

Max Turetzky, Assistant Opinion Editor
November 15, 2023

The Los Angeles City Council’s Planning and Land Management (PLUM) Committee unanimously approved the school’s proposed River Park project at a public meeting Nov. 7. The project will move to the City...

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...

ELECTION BEGINS: In preparation for Election Day, former Democrat Leon David organized a pro-Trump merchandise stand between Ventura Blvd. and Coldwater Canyon Ave. The stand sells clothes and banners advertising for Donald Trump. David said he supports Trump’s stances on freedom of speech and war. Other community members spoke about issues regarding people’s rights.

Studio City residents speak on presidential election

Riya Iyer and Chloe Kim
October 31, 2024

With Election Day upcoming on Nov. 5, members of the Studio City community reflected on both presidential candidates and their positions on major issues, such as the economy, the state of democracy and...

READY TO REOPEN: Alcove and Ventura Starbucks employees serve guests Nov. 11, the first day back after a three-week long renovation.

Starbucks Coffee renovation ends

Nathan Wang, Assistant News Editor
November 15, 2023

The Starbucks location on Ventura and Alcove was temporarily closed for renovations from Oct. 22 to Nov. 11. The renovations, led by PR Construction Inc., featured changes to the store’s bar location,...

Van Nuys residents express concern over potential Van Nuys Airport expansion

Nathan Wang
May 25, 2023

Communities in the San Fernando Valley have expressed their concern over the possibility of a Van Nuys Airport expansion, according to the Los Angeles Daily News. The Van Nuys Airport, which dedicates...

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