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School welcomes new Assistant Director of Debate
New Coordinator of Jewish Life joins DEI office
Upper School welcomes new French Teacher
School hires new Director of Wellness
Security to implement new face-recognition system for first-time visitors
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 school's 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
‘Untitled’ Political Podcast
Nextdoor is driving us insane
Nextdoor is driving us insane
Require physical activity for PE credit
Require physical activity for PE credit
Protesting on campus is not effective
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
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Unpublished Chronicle Headlines 2: Electric Boogaloo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?
Many students tend to tailor their applications to emphasize their strengths, sometimes leading them to give up their genuine interests in the process.
Passion vs. Pressure
A polaroid of two best friends is split apart signifying the end of their friendship
Fractured Friendships
An elephant and donkey, representing the republican and democratic parties, face off under an “I Voted” sticker.
Backing the Ballot
Flipping the Switch
Flipping the Switch
It's Just Rocket Science
It’s Just Rocket Science
Bruno Mars: A Night of Magic and Gaga
Bruno Mars: A Night of Magic and Gaga
Memoir of a Sparklemuffin: Not too much sparkle
Memoir of a Sparklemuffin: Not too much sparkle
Childish Gambino’s last album: The final hurrah
Childish Gambino’s last album: The final hurrah
Flip or Flop
Flip or Flop
The Class of 1974 stands during their commencement ceremony.
Back to the Future
Boys’ tennis loses playoffs in semifinals
Boys’ tennis loses playoffs in semifinals
Boys’ golf increases ranking to place second overall in Mission League
Boys' volleyball falls in CIF quarterfinals
Boys’ volleyball falls in CIF quarterfinals
Members of Team 1148 pose for a photo at a tournament.
Robotics secures second place finish in tournament to end successful season
Sacramento Queens: A look at the Girls' basketball championship season
Sacramento Queens: A look at the Girls’ basketball championship season
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June 1, 2018

Committee visits campus as part of accreditation process, offers suggestions

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February 13, 2018
The home page of the now-defunct website LAist. The site was shut down after an attempt by staff members of its sister site, Gothamist, to unionize.

Alum’s website shut down after bid to unionize

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November 21, 2017

20 seniors named National Merit Semifinalists

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September 13, 2017

Alumni make strides in government roles

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August 30, 2017
Photo Illustration by Kristin Kuwada

Environmental Footprints

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May 1, 2017
Outcast

Outcast

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March 29, 2017

Eric Garcetti ’88 wins second term as L.A. Mayor

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March 8, 2017

Alumna hops on Trump Train

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February 16, 2017
Bakari Sellers speaks to students at an all-school sssembly Monday. Credit: Pavan Tauh/Chronicle

Bakari Sellers urges students to ‘journey to excellence’

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February 13, 2017

Alumna expected to join Trump administration

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January 23, 2017
Jonah Ullendorff ’16 campaigns to be elected a Democratic Party Assembly District Delegate. Ullendorff was inspired to run by history teacher Dave Waterhouse. Ullendorff lost his election. Credit: Teresa Suh/Chronicle

Alum runs for Assembly District Delegate

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January 9, 2017
Jordan Goldstein '17 leads a group of preschoolers to Ted Slavin Field in advance of a Special Olympics event. Credit: Pavan Tauh/Chronicle

School hosts Special Olympics event for preschoolers

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December 2, 2016
Angel Hoyang '18 and Savannah Weinstock '18 perform "Cherry Wine" by Hozier. Credit: Indu Pandey/Chronicle

Prefect Council holds first Coffeehouse of the year

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November 28, 2016

Columnist speaks to parents

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November 23, 2016
Hillary Clinton supporter Audrey Kotick '17 displays her support for the candidate on Nov. 8. Kotick worked for the Clinton campaign during the summer. Credit: Noa Schwartz/Chronicle

Students, faculty celebrate Election Day

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November 8, 2016
Ben Pimstone, who plays Javert, poses as the first act of "Les Miserables" ends due to the fire alarm. Credit: Pavan Tauh/Chronicle

Fire alarm interrupts Les Miserables performance

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November 3, 2016
Debaters prepare for their round on nuclear energy. Credit: Printed with permission of Mike Bietz

Debate team leads national standings

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October 5, 2016

Alumni selected as MacArthur Fellows

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September 23, 2016
Octavia Tyagi '19 delivers a speech during a practice World Schools debate before her classmates. Printed with permission of Mike Bietz.

Debaters attend summer program

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August 30, 2016
History teacher Jennifer Regas Tiari types at her desk. Credit: Anthony Weinraub/Chronicle

Jennifer Regas Tiari: History

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August 30, 2016
Nick Steele ’16 and Cameron Cohen ’16 read over and edit their cases in order to prepare for their debate round in the Tournament of Champions in Lexington, Kentucky. Printed with permission of Mike Bietz

Debater earns school’s first win at the Tournament of Champions

Anthony Weinraub
May 25, 2016
Head of Upper School Audrius Barzdukas, William Ruppenthal '16 and Jake Zimmerman '16 exit Taper Gym after their last First and Third Wednesday Assembly. The seniors and Barzdukas walk between sophomores and juniors for the end of the year "senior walk." Credit: Pavan Tauh/Chronicle

Basketball team, senior class honored in assembly

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May 18, 2016

Babel to be released within the month

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April 29, 2016

Student Task Force hosts film screening

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February 22, 2016

13 one-acts chosen for Playwrights Festival

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February 14, 2016

Prefect Council to host annual Academic Fair

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February 13, 2016
Students attend an assembly where they listened to Harvard University speakers before the competition. Printed with permission of Carolyn Hong

Model UN competes in Harvard conference

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February 12, 2016

Wafl Truck visit, next Coffee House among activities announced at assembly

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January 20, 2016

Administration approves Rome trip

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January 16, 2016

Model UN members participate at conference

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December 7, 2015

Class participates in negotiation project

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November 22, 2015

HWPA speaker to focus on student well-being

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October 7, 2015
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