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Gisele Stigi 22 performs 7 Nation Army by the White Stripes during the annual Senior Solo Night.
Seniors perform at annual Senior Solo Night
2022 Student awards announced
President Rick Commons urges the school community to remain vigilant about wearing masks in an email May 25.
Administration recommends masks amid COVID-19 surge
Maria Quigley 23, who organized the drive, stands with food she collected and will be giving to Westside Food Bank.
Community Council hosts food drive for Westside Food Bank
Asian Students in Action (ASiA) members hand attendees cultural foods and baked goods.
SLIDE organizes Multicultural Fair
An infographic depicts how students feel about the mayoral race.
Mayoral candidates step up campaign ahead of June 7 primary
Underneath a freeway, people experiencing homelessness build shelters.
Community reflects on homelessness in Studio City
A sign at a gas station in Studio City reflects the recent rise in fuel prices in Los Angeles, as well as throughout the nation.
Rising gas prices follow sanctions
A sign advertising the school’s River Park plan to replace Weddington Golf & Tennis is posted on a tennis court fence next to the Weddington parking lot. The River Park plan came closer to completion when the City of Los Angeles released its draft environmental impact report (DEIR).
City of LA releases River Park draft environmental impact report
After the garden’s opening, President Rick Commons and Head of Communications Ari Engelberg 89 receive a Certificate of Appreciation from Los Angeles City Council Member Nithya Raman.
Local organizations unveil Fairway Garden on Ventura
Lying on her bed, the Mittle-Man advises a student on their love life through the phone.
The Mittle-man on Campus: A Review of Prom
Our school is one of few high schools in America with a student-run newspaper that does not have press freedom guarantees.
Promoting students’ press freedom
Editors-in-Chief Tessa Augsberger and Milla Ben-Ezra stand next to each other during the first Chronicle layout.
Letter from the Editors: Encouraging a new mindset
An illustration depicts President Joe Biden standing in front of a podium.
Calling Biden to action
Illustrated by Sydney Fener
Guest Editorial: School sustainability
An illustration depicts a same-sex couple with a child, celebrating Pride Month together. Approximately 114,000 same-sex couples are currently raising children in the U.S., according to the UCLA School of Law Williams Institute.
Parenting with pride
adrago_abortions
Protecting choice
The cafeteria staff stands smiling for a photo in front of the food.
All in a day’s work
Understanding Ukraine
Understanding Ukraine
According to a Chronicle poll, almost 30% out of 249 survey respondents said they use tutors for academic classes.
Tutoring too far
Gisele Stigi 22 performs 7 Nation Army by the White Stripes during the annual Senior Solo Night.
Seniors perform at annual Senior Solo Night
Sadye Lackman 22
All About the Art
The cast members of “The Insitute’s Prisoner,” written by Carina Villanova ’22, gather for Playwrights Festival rehearsal in the Drama Lab.
Theater the wright way
Illustration by Alexa Druyanoff
Depp v. Heard: Trying the truth
Members of Chamber Singers, Bel Canto, Wolverine Chorus and Jazz Singers prepare to sing the National Anthem alongside other school choirs at Angel Stadium.
Choirs perform at Angel Stadium
Attacker Daniel Mnatsakanian 23 winds up and aims his shot to give the schools team the lead against JSerra Catholic High School in the CIF quarterfinals Nov. 4, 2021. The team defeated the Lions 14-7, advancing in the tournament.
Seven Boys Qualify for Water Polo National Team
Alyssa Thompson 23 and Gisele Thompson 24 pose with a soccer ball wearing Nike gear. The sisters are the first high school athletes in history to sign an NIL deal with Nike.
Thompson sisters sign historic NIL deal with Nike
MAKING A RACKET: Avi Carson ’22 closes the net to position himself for a volley to his opponent in a match against Crespi High School on March 31.
Boys tennis loses first round of CIF
JUMPING FOR JOY: Jessica Thompson ’23 pole vaults in a track meet against Fontana High School. Thompson placed first in Mission League for pole vault and long jump, setting the school pole vault record at 12 feet 8 inches.
Track and field team finishes league season
PITCH PERFECT: Pitcher Andrew Citron ’22 stares down a batter in the baseball team’s 6-3 win over Crespi Carmelite High School on March 25.
Baseball’s playoff run comes to an end
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Wrestling loses first Mission League match

Alexander Hahn • April 28, 2021

The wrestling team suffered its first Mission League loss to Chaminade College Preparatory High School Wednesday with a score of 12-72, making its overall record 0-2 and league record 0-1. The Wolverines,...

Wrestling team opens season against Simi Valley High School

Liam Razmjoo • April 21, 2021

The wrestling team opened up their season at home with an exhibition match against Simi Valley High School on April 17. The team will have four Mission League matchups starting with Chaminade on April...

Wrestling puts forth a winning effort against Crespi

Alex Amster • December 4, 2019

The wrestling team defeated Crespi by a score of 60-18, and this was the squad’s first league match of the season. This match is also memorable as it marks the first official win for head coach and program...

Wrestling shows potential in first tournament.

Alex Amster • November 23, 2019

Today, the wrestling team started off strong in its first tournament of the season, the South Torrance Spartan Kickoff, with two wrestlers placing fourth in their weight classes. 182 pounder Kanoa Young...

SURF-BOARDMAN: Paul Boardman ’21 grapples with an opponent from Crespi Carmelite High School. Boardman advanced to the CIF Southern Section Championships in individuals this year. Photo Credit: Zack Schwartz/Chronicle

Team struggles to overcome injuries

Zack Schwartz • March 1, 2019

After a season plagued by injuries, including wrestlers  Kanoa Young ’21, team captain Kevin Chen ’19 and Chronicle Layout Assistant and Staff Writer Lucas Lee '21, the wrestling...

Freshman Paul Boardman ’22 competes in the dual against Crespi High School on Dec. 5. The Wolverines lost 36-24 to the Celts at the dual. Currently, the squad is preparing for the league finals on Saturday and CIF Championships on Feb. 8.

Team seeks first place in league

Zack Schwartz • January 30, 2019

In a season plagued by injuries, the wrestling team hopes to finish strong at the Mission League Finals. The team currently has a record of 0-4 in its meets but has seen strong performances from individuals....

Four wrestlers advance to Mission League Finals

Caitlin Chung • January 28, 2018

Four Varsity Wrestling players were named Mission League Finalists on Jan. 27.      Riley Ruiz ’20 was named Mission League Champion at 126, Kanoa Young ’21 got second place at 152,...

Two wrestlers face off.

Wrestling defeats Crespi

Caitlin Chung • January 25, 2018

The Varsity Wrestling team beat Crespi 42-24 in a dual for Senior Night on Jan. 24. Team captain Calvin Kaleel ’18, Kevin Chen ’19 and John Cahill ’20 won by a pin. Justin Butler ’19 and Daniel...

Justin Butler 19 takes down an opponent.

Wrestlers lose to Bishop Amat despite strong individual performances

Keila Mccabe • January 23, 2018

Three wrestlers won their duals despite a team loss to Bishop Amat. The team forfeited multiple matches due to a lack of members in certain weight groups, but the participating wrestlers put up a strong...

Justin Butler 19 pins an opponent during the match against Chaminade earlier this year. Printed with the permission of Calvin Kaleel 18.

Wrestling loses second league match

Caitlin Chung • January 17, 2018

Varsity Wrestling lost 54-6 against Alemany on Jan. 17, marking their second loss of the season. Riley Ruiz ’20 said that despite the loss, he was proud of the team’s effort. “Every wrestled hard...

Team Captain Calvin Kaleel 18 wins match at Santa Ynez Tournament. Credit: Calvin Kaleel

Wrestlers medal at tournament

Sophie Haber • January 13, 2018

The wrestling team closed out the Santa Ynez Tournament with team captain Calvin Kaleel ‘18 placing eighth in the 132 weight class and Daniel Guerrero ‘20 placing sixth in the 170 weight class today. Kaleel...

Team captain Calvin Kaleel 18 competes in Santa Ynez Tournament. Credit: Calvin Kaleel

Wrestlers advance to second day of tournament

Sophie Haber • January 13, 2018

Two wrestlers will continue to the second day of the Santa Ynez Tournament after a strong meet Jan. 12. Team captain Calvin Kaleel ’18 advanced in the 132 weight class by winning four matches and losing...

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