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The panel organized by HW Venture sits in Ahmanson Lecture Hall after the film screening.
Venture hosts screening of ‘Show Her The Money’, panel of female producers
Prefect Council holds Fanatic Fest before Homecoming
Club leaders Amelia Chiarelli '25 and Rheanna Vradiy '25 stand together in the Quad. They both organized the booth for students to register.
Club organizes booth on Quad to register voters, promote voting
Head Fanatics announced following election
Peer Support kicked off the 2024-25 school year with their annual retreat at the Oaks Camp and Conference Center Sept. 7-9. Leaders and trainees bonded over team-building activities to prepare for the new year.
Peer Support leaders, trainees attend retreat
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
Community members vote in the California Primary
Community members vote in the California Primary
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
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
Alumni gather to discuss recent school developments
Crossing the Line: Borders & Beyond
Crossing the Line: Borders & Beyond
‘Untitled’ Political Podcast, Episode 3
‘Untitled’ Political Podcast, Episode 3
‘Untitled’ Political Podcast, Episode 2
‘Untitled’ Political Podcast, Episode 2
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
'Untitled' Political Podcast, Episode 1
‘Untitled’ Political Podcast, Episode 1
Illustration by Eva Park
The Inefficacy of Corporate Environmentalism
AI Art
Letter from the Editors: Setting Journalistic Foundations
Letter from the Editors: Setting Journalistic Foundations
Rethinking our mental health initiatives
Nextdoor is driving us insane
Nextdoor is driving us insane
Head Prefect Predictions
The Official Chronicle Curriculum Guide 3
Unpublished Chronicle Headlines 2: Electric Boogaloo
PRETTY IN PINK: Super princess pop star Sabrina Carpenter performs on stage with Rick Caruso '76 as a dynamic duo. The pair will be performing a concert this upcoming weekend in Palisades Village, curtesy of Caruso.
Your holidays, my opinions
Buddy the Wolverine cries over his math homework. Buddy is taking Advanced Precalculus and learning inverse trigonometry has him in the trenches.
New year, new me?
Many students tend to tailor their applications to emphasize their strengths, sometimes leading them to give up their genuine interests in the process.
Passion vs. Pressure: How Students Are Forced to Sacrifice Hobbies for College Applications
A polaroid of two best friends is split apart signifying the end of their friendship
Fractured Friendships
An elephant and donkey, representing the republican and democratic parties, face off under an “I Voted” sticker.
Backing the Ballot
Choosing with Caution
Choosing with Caution
Tracing Tracks
Tracing Tracks
Pianist Sam Hirsh, Saxophonist Ralph Moore and Bassist Mike Gurrola play a set together in Chalmers 104. The performance was the first of a continuation of last year's lunch concert series.
Renowned jazz players perform for students, faculty in continuation of lunch concert series
Printed with permission of Finn Slootweg
The Rise of Brat Summer
Bruno Mars: A Night of Magic and Gaga
Bruno Mars: A Night of Magic and Gaga
Memoir of a Sparklemuffin: Not too much sparkle
Memoir of a Sparklemuffin: Not too much sparkle
Childish Gambino’s last album: The final hurrah
Childish Gambino’s last album: The final hurrah
THEN: Hallock and Hooper pose for a photoshoot in 2014 after leading the Wolverines to two Southern Section titles, the first in over 20 years.
How Hooper and Hallock Won Bronze for Team USA
Nikolas Khamenia dribbles the ball in the gold medal match against Spain. Khamenia led the team with nine points to win the FIBA U18 3x3 World Cup.
Chasing Gold
Former Program Head of the Girls' Basketball Program Melissa Hearlihy raises the 2024 CIF Girls' Basketball State Championship trophy after a 60-45 win over Colfax High School from Northern California. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/ SCNG)
The Final Whistle
Attackers Margaux Schlumberger '27 and Abby Ryan '27 celebrate together after a goal.
Field hockey shuts out 9-0 Thousand Oaks on both sides of the field
Taj Draper '25 controls the ball against a press from a Long Beach Wilson defender. He tallied a hat trick in the team's 18-15 win.
Boys’ water polo defeats Long Beach Wilson 18-15 in high scoring affair
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THEN: Hallock and Hooper pose for a photoshoot in 2014 after leading the Wolverines to two Southern Section titles, the first in over 20 years.

How Hooper and Hallock Won Bronze for Team USA

Johnny Hooper ’15 and Ben Hallock ’16 have been playing water polo together since they were eight years old. For their school, they won back-to-back Southern Section titles. For their country, they won a bronze medal in Paris.
Alex Dinh and Jonah Greenfeld
October 2, 2024

124 years to the day after Olympic water polo debuted in the River Seine, Team USA led Hungary 3-0 in a penalty shootout during the bronze medal match, in the same city where the sport first made its...

Nikolas Khamenia dribbles the ball in the gold medal match against Spain. Khamenia led the team with nine points to win the FIBA U18 3x3 World Cup.

Chasing Gold

Nikolas Khamenia is a two-time state champion. He's also a two-time gold medalist.
Justin Tang and Kasra Maghami
October 1, 2024

For Harvard-Westlake students, the summer after junior year is often known as one of the busiest. Some attend pre-college programs, others apply for internships and everyone works on their college applications....

Former Program Head of the Girls' Basketball Program Melissa Hearlihy raises the 2024 CIF Girls' Basketball State Championship trophy after a 60-45 win over Colfax High School from Northern California. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/ SCNG)

The Final Whistle

Nathan Wang and Evalina Gerencher
October 1, 2024

The name Melissa Hearlihy is synonymous with excellence in high school sports. With 39 full seasons, 839 career victories and two girls' basketball CIF State Championships with the Wolverines under her...

Attackers Margaux Schlumberger '27 and Abby Ryan '27 celebrate together after a goal.

Field hockey shuts out 9-0 Thousand Oaks on both sides of the field

Connor Tang, Editor-in-Chief
September 20, 2024

The field hockey team defeated Thousand Oaks High School 9-0 in a home game Friday afternoon. Attacker Margaux Schlumberger ’27 recorded a hat trick, scoring two to start the game 2-0. The Wolverines...

Taj Draper '25 controls the ball against a press from a Long Beach Wilson defender. He tallied a hat trick in the team's 18-15 win.

Boys’ water polo defeats Long Beach Wilson 18-15 in high scoring affair

Connor Tang, Editor-in-Chief
September 19, 2024

The boys’ water polo team defeated Long Beach Wilson High School in a home game 18-15. With key starters Connor Kim ’25 injured with a corneal abrasion and and Otto Stothart ’25 placed on concussion...

Kara Horacek '27 attempts a shot on goal. She tallied a hat trick, contributing three goals in the 8-0 victory against Chaminade on Friday.

Field hockey defeats Chaminade 8-0 for third consecutive win

Justin Tang, Print Managing Editor
September 14, 2024

The field hockey team dominated Chaminade in a 8-0 victory at home, winning their third straight game following three consecutive losses. The Wolverines showed out in their defense and passing, disrupting...

The defense lines up in a game against Royal High school Sept. 14. Kurtis Walter '27 and Dylan Fullmer '27 each had key interceptions for the Wolverines.

Football’s run offense surges against Royal High School

Justin Tang, Print Managing Editor
September 14, 2024

In their strongest performance yet, the football team defeated Royal High School 25-14, led by Ellis Robinson ’27 with three rushing touchdowns. The Wolverines improve to 2-2 on the season. With the...

Boys’ Basketball Program Head David Rebibo will temporarily serve as the girls’ basketball program head while Boys’ Basketball assistant coach will temporarily serve as the girls' basketball head coach. The school will conduct another search after the winter season.

Rebibo to become interim girls’ basketball program head and Nailes to become interim girls’ basketball head coach

Wynne Davis, Assistant Sports Editor
September 10, 2024

Following the retirement of girls’ basketball program head Melissa Hearlihy, David Rebibo, the current boys’ basketball program head, will take on additional duties as the interim program head for...

Wide receiver Elijah Williams ’25 braces for a tackle after a reception in a game against Cleveland Magnet High School

Football sees immediate improvements to offense

Connor Merrihew, Assistant Sports Editor
September 10, 2024

To start the season, the football team lost 41-21 in their first game against Cleveland Magnet High School. In the third quarter of the game, sophomore starting quarterback Aaryan Mehdi Williams ’27...

Volleyball starts season off strong

Zara Groves, Staff Writer
September 10, 2024

The girls’ volleyball team started the season 7-1, with wins over Campbell Hall and Notre Dame Academy, after going 9-18 with a 3-7 league record last year. The team added new talent and trained the...

Water polo alumni medal at Olympics

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
September 10, 2024

Alumni Ben Hallock ’16 and Johnny Hooper ’15 earned the bronze medal in men’s water polo at the 2024 Summer Olympics after Team USA rallied to defeat Hungary 11-8 in a penalty shootout. The bronze...

Sophomore Valentina Ganocy has left the field hockey team after moving to Texas. She was a standout player as a freshman.

Sophomore star leaves field hockey team

Max Nam, Assistant Sports Editor
September 10, 2024

Valentina Ganocy, a rising sophomore and former standout player on the girls’ field hockey team, has left the school after moving to Texas. Their key center forward was instrumental in the team’s success...

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