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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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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

Charlie Seymour • May 29, 2022

The boys tennis team finished their spring season with an overall record of 15-4, losing 14-4 to No. 1 seed and CIF Southern Section Open Division champion University High School in the first round of...

PRACTICE PLAY: Singles and doubles player Jordan Assil ’22 runs to the net for a volley in preparation for the team’s 11-7 loss to Calabasas High School. The squad started the season 7-0 overall before losing to Crespi Carmelite High School 11-7 March 15. The team’s overall record stands at 8-2.

Boys tennis defeats Loyola High School after consecutive losses end seven-game win streak

Andrew Park • March 23, 2022

The boys tennis team began its season with seven consecutive wins. The program is ranked second in the nation in the Pre-Season Universal Tennis High School Boys National Team Rankings based on last year’s...

Singles and doubles player Andrew Kurgan 24 returns a serve during a practice. The team will face Chaminade College Preparatory High School in its first Mission League game of the season March. 8.

Boys tennis defeats Fountain Valley High School

Leo Saperstein • March 3, 2022

The boys tennis team defeated Fountain Valley High School 13-5 in its third match of the season March 3. The squad won the first two games of the season, including an 18-0 victory in the season opener...

Girls track and field takes home CIF-SS Championship

Amelia Scharff • June 13, 2021

The girls track and field team won the CIF-SS Division III Championship on June 12 at Estancia High School to complete its season this year. Members of the squad also took home individual championships...

Boys tennis team wins CIF SoCal Regional Championship

Alexander Hahn • June 7, 2021

The boys tennis team concluded its season with a 6-1 victory over Woodbridge High School, making the Wolverines the 2020-2021 CIF SoCal State Regional Champions. The squad had a final overall record of...

Boys Tennis team dominates in win against Crespi High School

Ben Jacoby • May 4, 2021

The boys tennis team won 18-0 against Crespi High School on April 29 at home. The squad’s record is now 9-1 overall and 7-1 in Mission League play.  Singles player Emilio Cue ’22 said the team's...

Boys tennis defeats Chaminade Preparatory High School in two consecutive matches

Amelia Scharff • April 23, 2021

The boys tennis team defeated Chaminade Preparatory High School in two consecutive matches on Wednesday and Thursday at home, advancing the squad's Mission League record to 5-1. The Wolverines went 17-1...

Jonah Dickson 20 serves the ball in a 15-3 win at home against Palos Verdes High School on Mar. 3. Credit: Jaidev Pant/Chronicle

Boys’ Tennis season cut short after undefeated start

Jaidev Pant • April 22, 2020

After starting the year undefeated heading into league play, the boys’ tennis team's season officially came to an end when Head of Athletics Terry Barnum announced the cancellation of the spring season...

Pat Otero 21 prepares to serve the ball in a 15-3 win at home against Palos Verdes High School on Mar. 3. Otero won all three of his matches against the Sea Kings.

Undefeated boys tennis defeats high-ranked Palos Verdes High School

Jaidev Pant • March 3, 2020

Boys tennis defeated Palos Verdes High School at home 15-3 March 3 to maintain its undefeated record this season. Preview Previously, the squad defeated rivals University High School, the opponent...

DUAL THREAT: Doubles player Avi Carson ’22 prepares for the opposing team to return Amaan Irfan’s ’21 serve Feb. 27. Photo credit: Lucas Lee/Chronicle.

Loss to University High fuels team winning streak

Luke Casola • May 1, 2019

After winning two consecutive Team CIF Finals, the boys’ tennis team is currently on a 17 game winning streak this season, improving to 17-1 overall and 7-0 in league as of press deadline. The...

Boys’ tennis wins Mission League

Lucas Lee • April 17, 2019

Boys’ tennis qualified both its doubles teams at the Mission League Finals today and continues to work towards a third consecutive CIF Title. On Tuesday at the Mission League Prelims, two singles...

Doubles player Avi Carson 22 returns a serve in a match against St. Francis High School on Feb. 27. Photo credit: Lucas Lee/Chronicle.

Boys’ tennis undefeated at League Prelims

Lucas Lee • April 15, 2019

Boys’ Tennis finished undefeated today in League Prelim games, bringing them one step closer to a Mission League Championship. As the team faced off in single elimination matches, there was no room...

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