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COVID-19 vaccination rates increase on campus
COVID-19 vaccination rates increase on campus
Instagram account shares student car collisions in school parking lot
Instagram account shares student car collisions in school parking lot
HW Visions Progress report released Sept. 15 highlights five administration goals set in 2015 and how the school will implement change based on student opinions in the community to better student life, local communities and diversity, equity and inclusion.
Commons develops new Visions
2022 National Merit Scholars from Harvard-Westlake are listed.
2022 National Merit Semifinalists named
Matteo Dall’Olmo ’22 points out data featured on his app to his fellow water polo teammates after their game.
Matteo Dall’Olmo ’22 makes sports analytics app
Before homecoming, signs objecting to the River Park recreation project appeared along streets near the Upper School. It is unclear whether each sign was placed by a different community member or whether the local campaign was the work of a single activist.
Administration faces backlash over River Park
Northern California fires’ smoke spreads to Los Angeles
Students eligible to vote had the option to mail in their ballots for the Sept. 14 California gubernational recall election.
Governor authorizes mail-in ballots
At the Weddington Golf & Tennis Property, members play golf while taking in the Studio City views. With its status as a Historic-Cultural monument, more aspects of the original park will be preserved in the River Park.
Weddington property designated a Historic-Cultural Monument
Outside AMC Century City 15, Los Angeles residents congregate before their movie viewings.
Los Angeles movie theaters reopen
Illustration Credit: Sydney Fener
The Mittle-man on Campus: Spooktober Special
Photo Credit: Sandra Koretz/Chronicle
Stop conflating female objectification with liberation
Illustration Credit: Caroline Jacoby
Judging classics by their covers
Illustration Credit: Alexa Druyanoff
Reconstructing the Honor Board
From Seaver to Shining Sea
Illustration by Sydney Fener
Re-navigating Columbus
Graphic by Grace Kosten and Fallon Dern
Invalidation Frustration
Not Your Costume
Not Your Costume
Illustration by Alexa Druyanoff
Body Bias
Illustrations by Julia Im 23
Coffee Break
Halloween highlights
Halloween highlights
Dissecting the Drama of the DAmelio Show
Dissecting the Drama of the D’Amelio Show
Illustration by Sydney Fener
Aristotle and Dante Sequel Preview
Illustration by Sydney Fener
“Survivor” Season Preview
Illustration by Sydney Fener
Misrepresentation in Media
RUN IT BACK: Surrounded by defenders, Mark Cho 22 weaves his way through the opposition, running the ball down the field in the teams 27-10 win against Mary Star of the Sea High School at Homecoming.
Football struggles after injuries diminish roster
DRIVING THE CHARGE: After six straight wins at the start of the season, Fiene Oerlemans ’22 scans the field in a loss against Bonita High School on Ted Slavin Field on Sept. 23. The team bounced back from the loss with a 6-0 closeout win against Edison High School on Oct. 1.
Field hockey wins four games after historic loss
SENIOR FESTIVITIES: On Senior Night the team gathered on the golf course to celebrate is season. Captains Alexa Sen 22, Marine Degryse 22 and Sports Section Editor Maxine Zuriff 22 were gifted roses as a tradition.
Team participates in Mid-Season League Tournament
Field hockey loses first game in three seasons
Before its match, the girls golf team prepares to face off against Notre Dame High School on the Encino Glen Golf Course
Girls golf team remains optimistic after narrow loss to Notre Dame High School
The Student News Site of Harvard-Westlake School

The Harvard-Westlake Chronicle
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The Harvard-Westlake Chronicle
All content by Alex Goldstein
Remembering Liz Resnick

Remembering Liz Resnick

May 2, 2019

Community mourns Associate Head of School at memorial service

April 14, 2019

Reflections on the Women’s March From the Organizers

February 7, 2019

School hosts cultural competency training

August 29, 2018

Home run: English classes go to Dodger Stadium

May 21, 2018
Illustration by Sam Ko

Cracking the Codes: Responding to Facebook’s privacy scandals

April 25, 2018

Speaking Up

April 25, 2018
Helen Graham 20, Thomas Glover 18 and Mikey Corrin 18 high five athletes after they race at the Special Olympics. Credit: Alex Goldstein/Chronicle

Students volunteer, cheer on athletes at Special Olympics

March 9, 2018
Beanie Feldstein 11 speaks to students about being a woman in the entertainment industry and her time at Harvard-Westlake. Photo credit: Alex Goldstein/Chronicle

Actress Beanie Feldstein ’11 speaks to students about her career and her time at the school

March 5, 2018

Ethics Bowl team’s season ends at first regional competition of the school year

February 14, 2018
A student debates at the Junior State of America conference in Chalmers. Credit: Sophie Haber/Chronicle

Junior State of America hosts one-day conference

February 4, 2018

Judgment day: committee to evaluate strengths and weaknesses of school, offer advice for improvement

January 10, 2018
Heavy rain that flooded the senior lot caused seniors to park on the track. Credit: Sophie Haber/Chronicle

Heavy rain causes senior lot to flood

January 9, 2018

Mieszczanski to become Director of Admission

January 2, 2018
Kate Von Mende ’18, Sohni Kaur ’17 and Shauna Altieri speak during a break. Alex Goldstein/Chronicle

Club partners with organization to empower, motivate young women

November 22, 2017
Luis Rodriguez speaks to students and faculty members during an all school assembly. Credit: Alex Goldstein/Chronicle

Poet, activist Luis Rodriguez speaks at assembly

October 18, 2017
Black Leadership, Awareness and Culture club leaders recruit new members for the upcoming school year. Credit: Alex Goldstein/Chronicle

Students sign up for clubs at Activities Fair

September 18, 2017
Jenny Yoon ’19 visits a music museum in Spain to learn more about classical Spanish guitar. Printed with permission of Jenny Yoon 19

Jenny Yoon ’19 realized passion for classical Spanish guitar

August 29, 2017

Going down in history: history department adds two new classes

August 29, 2017
Officers from the Fontana Police Department, as well as CEO of Visual Labs Alex Popof 10 spoke at a press conference regarding the use of the companys body-worn cameras. Printed with permission of Micah Escamilla.

Visual Labs CEO, alum shows off technology used by Fontana Police Department

August 8, 2017

Marine Bio students set sail on field trip

April 29, 2017
Ben Beckman ’19 and Will Wright ’17 participate in a chariot race at the California Junior Classical League Convention in San Franciso on April 22. Printed with permission of Ben Beckman

Chariots of fire: JCL goes to convention

April 26, 2017

2017 Cum Laude Inductees

April 26, 2017

Organization fundraises for school in Guatemala

April 26, 2017
Jack Shane 18 holds the basketball while competing in the March Madness tournament March 27. Credit: Alex Goldstein/Chronicle

Students shoot hoops in March Madness tournament

March 28, 2017

Faculty members attend Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Lunch

March 18, 2017
Chris Sarandon, who plays Prince Humperdinck in ‘The Princess Bride,’ discusses the film after it was screened at Cinema Sundays, hosted by Performing Arts Teacher Ted Walch. Credit: Danielle Spitz/Chronicle

Prepare to die laughing with Walch

February 15, 2017
Prefect Council hosts second Coffee House

Prefect Council hosts second Coffee House

January 23, 2017

Cheer practice cut short due to complaints

October 27, 2016

All choirs to convene for retreat

October 11, 2016
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