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Prefect Council announced the new policy regarding absences on the weekends of Coachella Music Festival. Students can either miss the Friday or Monday of the weekend as an excused absence.
School announces new Coachella policy
Taner Akçam spoke to students about the Armenian genocide and its denial.
Historian speaks about Armenian genocide at school assembly
The Upper School is mandating the use of phone caddies in the classroom for the fourth quarter to prevent further distractions from cellphones following an increase in Honor Board cases related to phone usage. The use of earbuds and headphones in the classroom will also be strictly prohibited.
Upper School reinforces phone and earbud policies
Aghnatios and Borris give speeches at Head Prefect elections to sophomores and juniors. They both currently serve on Prefect Council as Junior Prefects.
Aghnatios and Borris elected as Head Prefects for 2024-2025 year
River Park construction set to begin in April, seven years after purchase
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
Harvard-Westlake River Park was officially approved by the Los Angeles (LA) City Council Nov. 14. The schools conditional use plan, site plans and environmental impact report were all reviewed in the process by LA City Hall committees and officials.
LA City Council officially approves River Park for construction
Friends play on a field in the lens of the newly released Apple Vision Pro.
Beware of technology taking over our lives
A house damaged by flooding in the Los Angeles area.
Address issues with local infrastructure
Fix the admission system
A line of cars waits on Ventura Boulevard.
Pardon all recent tardies
The AI music issue
Muslim students perform daily prayers using a prayer mat.
From Dawn to Dusk
What the heck is a Zyn?
What the heck is a Zyn?
A playing card with an illustration of a college counselor on it.
Students and counselors discuss independent college counseling
Students discuss sl*t-shaming
Students discuss sl*t-shaming
Illustration by Sabrina Simek
A look into food delivery apps
Growing up in the Spotlight
Growing up in the Spotlight
The annual Spring Jazz Combo Concert was held in Rugby Auditorium on Feb. 24 and Feb. 25
Jazz ensembles perform in Spring Jazz Combo Concert
Students perform in acting showcase
Cayley Tolbert-Schwartz 24, who plays Mrs. Lovett, sings alongside patrons of her meat pie shop.
Theater department opens “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street”
PAINTING PURSUITS: Students in Drawing and Painting classes I, II and Honors Senior Seminar present their art using different mediums. The showcase appeared in the Feldman-Horn Gallery during lunch Jan. 25.
Feldman Horn Gallery displays ‘Rainbow Connection’ artwork
Sacramento Queens: A look at the Girls basketball championship season
Sacramento Queens: A look at the Girls’ basketball championship season
The softball team takes a picture following their first scrimmage against of the 2024 season against Norte Dame High School on January 18.
Softball sees rising talent excel
Boys’ volleyball huddles up during their game against Loyola High School on March 12. The team will face Crespi High School for an away game on March 21.
Boys’ volleyball strives to improve after tournament
Swimmers jump off blocks for a relay race between the school and Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy (FHSA). The Boys’ Swim and Dive team will compete against Loyola on March 21, and the girls’ team will compete against Immaculate Heart on March 21.
Swimming and Diving begins season off strong
Christian Stubbeman 25 prepares to hit a forehand in a match against Peninsula.
Boys’ tennis starts the season undefeated
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?
Big Red Podcast
Big Red Podcast Episode 2: Aidan Greenfield
Big Red Podcast Ep. 3: Chloe Dolkart
Big Red Podcast Ep. 5: JT Federman
Big Red Podcast Episode 4: Ben Boateng
Valentine’s Day: Wolverine on the Street
Campus News for Monday, Jan. 15
Coach’s Corner with David Rebibo (2/9/24)
Coach’s Corner with Richard Simms (2/8/24)
Coach’s Corner with Laura Lopez (2/6/24)
Coach’s Corner with Junior Amazan (2/2/24)
Coach’s Corner with Michael Erush
Big Red Podcast
Big Red Podcast Episode 2: Aidan Greenfield
Big Red Podcast Ep. 3: Chloe Dolkart
Big Red Podcast Ep. 5: JT Federman
Big Red Podcast Episode 4: Ben Boateng
Westflix 2018
Westflix 2018
HW All School Walkout
HW All School Walkout
Air + Style 2018
Air + Style 2018
Upper School Harry Potter Dance Concert
Upper School Harry Potter Dance Concert
Musical artist Zedd in Stockholm (Printed with permission of Air and Style Festival)
Air + Style Preview (Photo Album and Articles soon to come)
Video screenshot by Kelly Loeb/Chronicle
WATCH: Football’s Eric Bradley on why ‘they can’t keep up with us’
“Company”: Behind the Scenes
February 2014
December 2013
November 2013
Congrats, it’s a Constitution
Miss Matchmaker Episode 1
The American Government’s Origin Story
Civic Sense Trailer
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Members of the novice Lincoln-Douglas debate team pose together at an in-state tournament after completing a match.

Debate team competes in local competition

Alex Lee, Assistant News Editor
February 1, 2024
VEX team competes in school-run event

VEX team competes in school-run event

Alex Lee and Maximus Nam
December 13, 2023

Senior Independent Studies

Sienna Dall'Olmo, Erin Ryu, Everett Lakey, Colin Ho, Nathan Wang, Audrey Kim, Alex Lee, Max Turetzky, Justin Tang, Lydia Gugsa, and Eila Shokravi
November 15, 2023
Head Coach David Rebibo speaks in a team meeting after a preseason practice. The team looks to repeat as California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) state champions, currently ranked fourth in the country.

[Photo] Boys’ basketball hopes to build on past success

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
November 14, 2023

Local communities report rise in COVID

Alex Lee and Colin Ho
September 21, 2023

New faculty and staff join for 2023-2024 school year

Alex Lee, Erin Ryu, Lyla Kavanagh, Nathan Wang, Tali Gurule, Connor Tang, Colin Ho, Lydia Gugsa, and Ella Jeon
August 29, 2023

School announces new Wellness Plan

Alex Lee and Chloe Park
August 27, 2023

Students elect Prefects for the 2023-2024 school year

Alex Lee and Nathan Wang
May 28, 2023
Heads Up! Lights Up!

Heads Up! Lights Up!

William Liu and Alex Lee
May 26, 2023

TapOut concludes

Alex Lee and Connor Tang
March 11, 2023

Second Semester Clubs

Nathan Wang, Justine Gustman, Alex Lee, and Max Turetzky
February 8, 2023
Staying for the Gaming: Students gather in front of a screen in Munger Library to play video games and socialize with fellow gamers. The game night also featured card games, board games, and Jackbox.

Library coordinates student game night

Alex Lee
December 14, 2022
Students win YoungArts titles

Students win YoungArts titles

William Liu and Alex Lee
December 14, 2022

New Clubs at the Activities Fair

Eden Conner, Everett Lakey, Jayan Kandavel, Alex Lee, Connor Tang, and Justin Tang
October 3, 2022
Megan Kim ’24 runs across the field, retaining possession of the ball against Huntingon Beach on August 25.

Field hockey secures repeated victories

Alex Lee and Alexander Dinh
September 29, 2022
New faculty and staff join for 2022-2023 school year

New faculty and staff join for 2022-2023 school year

Georgia Grad, Jayan Kandavel, Alex Lee, William Liu, Hannah Shahidi, Olivia So, Max Turetzky, Nathan Wang, and Everett Lakey
August 24, 2022
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