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President Rick Commons sent a school-wide email Tuesday detailing the most recent incident of antisemitic vandalism.
Commons reports new incident of antisemitic vandalism
Alumni panels speak to juniors
Sanders is currently Director of Admission and Financial Assistance at Francis Parker School in San Diego.
Sanders appointed Head of Admission and Enrollment
Students play chess against each other during Prefect Council and the Chess Clubs tournament.
Prefect Council and Chess Club host tournament
Alyssa Thompson 23 picked first overall in NWSL Draft
Alyssa Thompson ’23 picked first overall in NWSL Draft
Many members of the Studio City community choose to decorate the fronts of their homes with bright and colorful lights throughout the holiday season.
‘Tis the season: The Chronicle’s holiday activity favorites
New store Van Leeuwen Ice Cream offers vegan desserts. It is one of six new stores opening at The Shops at The Sportsmens Lodge.
Stores open at Sportsmen’s Lodge
Congresswoman Karen Bass and businessman Rick Caruso 76 campaign to be elected as mayor of Los Angeles.
Mayoral Election: Down to the Wire
Franklin Wimbish ’25 looks across Ted Slavin Field, sipping water from his bottle as he endures the afternoon heat. Wimbish is a member of the school’s cross country team, which postponed its after-school practice to 6 p.m. on Sept. 16 in order to escape the heat. In addition to cross country, field hockey and girls tennis postponed their field practices.
Southern California confronted by global warming induced heat wave
LAUSD experiences enrollment decline
LAUSD experiences enrollment decline
A student stands in front of a bookshelf that represents courses at the school. There is a lack of humanity opportunities for students to choose from.
Remove all AP classes
We have a chance to recommit to our humanity and the individualized quirks and insights that make our thinking special.
ChatGPT and education, Claire-ified
The English department discusses the curriculum with Pecola from The Bluest Eye in the background.
Dear English department
Students are lacking spirit, which leads them to forget how enjoyable the school community can be.
Stepping up our Spirit
Guest Editorial: Diving into the Unknown
Guest Editorial: Diving into the Unknown
Illustration By Eva Park
Winter Blues
An illustration depicts two students who like each other exchanging texts on social media.
Friends with Detriments
Students discuss the commercialization of Christmas, impacting other winter holidays and emphasizing materialism.
Selling Our Spirit
Family members argue at their dinner table about politics and differing opinions.
A House Divided
President Rick Commons looks for ways to manage student mental health and academic difficulty.
Under(standing) Pressure
Students and teachers discuss the gender imbalances present in art classes at the school compare to the professional field.
An Imbalanced Composition
Illustration by Amelia Chiarelli
Underrated and Overrated: “Falling for Christmas”
Illustration by Amelia Chiarelli
Underrated and Overrated: “Gremlins”
Illustration by Amelia Chiarelli
Underrated and Overrated: “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York”
Illustration by Amelia Chiarelli
Underrated and Overrated: “Polar Express”
Swiftie Flex Day
Swiftie Flex Day
In case you missed the Activities Fair...
In case you missed the Activities Fair…
Homecoming: Whats In and Whats Out
Homecoming: What’s In and What’s Out
Rival Alert: Donda Academy
Separate Harvard and Westlake once again
Separate Harvard and Westlake once again
Brady Dunlap 23 decommits from Notre Dame
Brady Dunlap ’23 decommits from Notre Dame
Boys basketball continues eight-game win streak
Boys basketball continues eight-game win streak
Asher Rossen 23 fights for the ball in the Loyola match Jan. 13.
Boys soccer ties Loyola in first draw of the season
Alyssa Thompson 23 picked first overall in NWSL Draft
Alyssa Thompson ’23 picked first overall in NWSL Draft
Power Forward Jacob Huggins 23 focuses on the basket before knocking down a free throw in a win against Long Beach Jordan.
Boys basketball remains undefeated
Chronicle Newscast #1: For the Holidays
Chronicle Newscast #1: For the Holidays
Favorite Holiday Songs
Favorite Holiday Songs
Open Door: Drama Edition (episode 1)
Open Door: Drama Edition (episode 1)
Looks for the Books: Homecoming Profiles
Spirit Week Outfits 2022
Spirit Week Outfits 2022
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  • President Rick Commons sent a school-wide email Tuesday detailing the most recent incident of antisemitic vandalism.

    Homepage News

    Commons reports new incident of antisemitic vandalism

  • Brady Dunlap 23 decommits from Notre Dame

    Basketball (Boys)

    Brady Dunlap ’23 decommits from Notre Dame

  • Boys basketball continues eight-game win streak

    Basketball (Boys)

    Boys basketball continues eight-game win streak

  • Trent Perry ’24, Brady Dunlap ’23 and Jacob Huggins ’23 of Harvard Westlake pose alongside Dusty Stromer, Mercy Miller and Caleb Foster of Notre Dame High School for picture day.

    Basketball (Boys)

    Boys basketball tops national and local high school rankings top 12 in national high school rankings

  • News

    Alumni panels speak to juniors

  • Sanders is currently Director of Admission and Financial Assistance at Francis Parker School in San Diego.

    Homepage News

    Sanders appointed Head of Admission and Enrollment

  • Asher Rossen 23 fights for the ball in the Loyola match Jan. 13.

    Soccer (Boys)

    Boys soccer ties Loyola in first draw of the season

  • Students play chess against each other during Prefect Council and the Chess Clubs tournament.

    News

    Prefect Council and Chess Club host tournament

  • Alyssa Thompson 23 picked first overall in NWSL Draft

    Homepage News

    Alyssa Thompson ’23 picked first overall in NWSL Draft

  • The schools emergency broadcasting system notified the community at 6:20 AM that in-person instruction would be canceled Tuesday.

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    Both campuses closed due to rain storms

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HANDS UP: Swimmer Ronald Dalmacio ’22 gestures to the sidelins after winning first place in the Division I 50-meter freestyle after swimming a 20.08-second race, winning by a margin of .25-seconds. Dalmacio lead the boys swimming and diving team to a 5-1 in Mission League competition.

Swimming and diving teams succeed in CIF competition and Mission League tournament

Leo Saperstein • May 27, 2022

The boys and girls swimming and diving teams completed their seasons with 7-1 and 6-0 overall records, respectively. The girls team won every event at the Mission League Finals on April 29, and...

Annual Justin Carr Meet will have free heart screening

Charlie Wang • March 5, 2020

The Harvard Westlake swim team will compete in the annual Justin Carr Friday Night Lights swim meet on Friday at the Copses Family Pool. To go along with the meet itself, there will also be free heart...

Wolverines exceed early season hopes

Luke Casola • May 1, 2019

The girls’ swim team shattered expectations this season, winning a fourth straight Mission League Championship, swimmer Angelica Sih ’20 said. The boys’ swim team placed second overall in the Mission...

Both teams undefeated this season

Zack Schwartz • April 8, 2019

The boys’ and girls’ swim and diving teams jumped out to perfect starts, each with undefeated records. Boys are 5-0 with a 4-0 league record, and girls are 3-0, participating in only league meets...

Credit: Zack Schwartz/Chronicle

Wolverines Only: Cypress Toomey

Cypress Toomey • March 20, 2019

I believe sports have the power to connect people like little else can: from championships to heartbreaks, long bus rides to brutal conditioning, every member of the team is engaged and connected. While...

Team captain Paul Leclerc ’18 competes during a meet against Saugus High School on April 13. Photo Credit: Ryan Kim/Chronicle

Swim teams sets sights on Mission League title

Ryan Kim • April 24, 2018

The boys’ and girls’ swim teams finished out the regular season with the girls’ team undefeated and the boys’ overall record standing at 6-1. Both teams defeated Alemany on April 17 in the final...

Alex Bucur 19 prepares to dive into the pool during the meet against Crespi on March 6. Photo credit: Luke Casola/Chronicle

Boys’ and Girls’ swim teams defeat Alemany

Luke Casola • April 17, 2018

The boys’ and girls’ swim teams beat Alemany today, with the girls finishing 102-62 and the boys finishing 93-77. “I thought that the boys team swam very well today,” JV and varsity swimmer Derek...

Boys’ and girls’ swim emerge victorious over Saugus

Ryan Kim • April 16, 2018

The boys’ and girls’ swim teams defeated Saugus High School with respective scores of 134-49 and 126-57 on April 13. This win improved the boys’ overall record to 4-1 and brings the girls’ undefeated...

Lee Nichols 20 dives into the pool during a relay for the Wolverines. Credit: Luke Casola/Chronicle

Boys’ and girls’ swim team celebrate strong early season records

Luke Casola and Ryan Kim • April 15, 2018

The boys' and girls' swim teams are currently undefeated after competing in two meets. In the first meet of the season March 6, the boys defeated Crespi 97-81 and the girls defeated Marlborough 126-54....

Boys team swims laps after their meet against St. Francis. Photo Credit: Luke Casola/Chronicle

Boys’ swim beats St. Francis

Luke Casola • March 22, 2018

The boys’ swimming team beat St. Francis today finishing 134-41 in their fifth meet of the season. The boys’ team is now 4-1 overall with its only loss coming against Loyola on March 15. “I’m...

Boys’ and girls’ swim teams defeat Notre Dame

Luke Casola • March 20, 2018

The boys’ and girls’ swimming teams beat Notre Dame today, with the girls finishing 94-76 and the boys finishing 101-69. “I thought we really swam as a team by cheering each other and supporting...

Girls’ swimming team beats Flintridge

Luke Casola • March 15, 2018

The girls’ swim team beat Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy today, finishing 117-58, but the boys’ swim team lost to Loyola 123-62. Despite the loss, swimmer Adam Copses ’20 said that the team is...

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