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The panel organized by HW Venture sits in Ahmanson Lecture Hall after the film screening.
Venture hosts screening of ‘Show Her The Money’, panel of female producers
Club leaders Amelia Chiarelli '25 and Rheanna Vradiy '25 stand together in the Quad. They both organized the booth for students to register.
Club organizes booth on Quad to register voters, promote voting
Head Fanatics announced following election
Peer Support kicked off the 2024-25 school year with their annual retreat at the Oaks Camp and Conference Center Sept. 7-9. Leaders and trainees bonded over team-building activities to prepare for the new year.
Peer Support leaders, trainees attend retreat
An early morning earthquake centered in Malibu shook parts of the San Fernando Valley, including Studio City and the school's campus.
Early morning 4.7 Malibu earthquake shakes campus
The new layout will include 520 apartment units, 78 of which are reserved for low-income tenants and 45,000 square feet of commercial space, according to the Los Angeles Daily News.
Sportsmen’s Lodge hotel set for demolition; renovation to include new apartments
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
‘Untitled’ Political Podcast, Episode 3
‘Untitled’ Political Podcast, Episode 3
‘Untitled’ Political Podcast, Episode 2
‘Untitled’ Political Podcast, Episode 2
Alexander Hudlin '26, pictured left, stands onstage at the DNC in Chicago, IL on Aug. 21. As Vice President Harris' godson, Hudlin was invited to speak about her family values and character.
Junior speaks at Democratic National Convention during Harris Campaign
'Untitled' Political Podcast, Episode 1
‘Untitled’ Political Podcast, Episode 1
An elephant and donkey, representing the republican and democratic parties, face off under an “I Voted” sticker.
Backing the Ballot
Illustration by Eva Park
The Inefficacy of Corporate Environmentalism
AI Art
Letter from the Editors: Setting Journalistic Foundations
Letter from the Editors: Setting Journalistic Foundations
Rethinking our mental health initiatives
Nextdoor is driving us insane
Nextdoor is driving us insane
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
Choosing with Caution
Choosing with Caution
Tracing Tracks
Tracing Tracks
Pianist Sam Hirsh, Saxophonist Ralph Moore and Bassist Mike Gurrola play a set together in Chalmers 104. The performance was the first of a continuation of last year's lunch concert series.
Renowned jazz players perform for students, faculty in continuation of lunch concert series
Printed with permission of Finn Slootweg
The Rise of Brat Summer
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
THEN: Hallock and Hooper pose for a photoshoot in 2014 after leading the Wolverines to two Southern Section titles, the first in over 20 years.
How Hooper and Hallock Won Bronze for Team USA
Nikolas Khamenia dribbles the ball in the gold medal match against Spain. Khamenia led the team with nine points to win the FIBA U18 3x3 World Cup.
Chasing Gold
Former Program Head of the Girls' Basketball Program Melissa Hearlihy raises the 2024 CIF Girls' Basketball State Championship trophy after a 60-45 win over Colfax High School from Northern California. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/ SCNG)
The Final Whistle
Attackers Margaux Schlumberger '27 and Abby Ryan '27 celebrate together after a goal.
Field hockey shuts out 9-0 Thousand Oaks on both sides of the field
Taj Draper '25 controls the ball against a press from a Long Beach Wilson defender. He tallied a hat trick in the team's 18-15 win.
Boys’ water polo defeats Long Beach Wilson 18-15 in high scoring affair
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Colliding Cultures

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January 29, 2020
Into Adulthood

Into Adulthood

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December 12, 2019
Credit: Alexa Druyanoff and Mak Kriksciun/Chronicle

Presidential Pay-Phone

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October 2, 2019
Illustration By Hannah Mittleman

Weapons of Mass Construction

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August 28, 2019
Photo Illustration by Haley Levin '20

Unfair Advantage: The SAT’s New Adversity Score

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May 30, 2019
School to adopt new, rotating block schedule beginning in 2020

School to adopt new, rotating block schedule beginning in 2020

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May 2, 2019
Ari Davidson '19 and debate coach Jasmine Stidham pose for a picture at the University of Kentucky. Credit: Jessa Glassman/Chronicle

Six debaters reach elimination rounds at annual Tournament of Champions

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May 2, 2019

Ode to the throne

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May 1, 2019

Over 50 students contract whooping cough

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April 29, 2019

BLACC screens alum’s short film

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April 16, 2019
Comedy is No Joke

Comedy is No Joke

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March 20, 2019

Commons addresses college cheating scandal

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March 18, 2019
Abby Kirchmeier '20 and Otis Gordon '20 showcase a musical performance. Printed with permission of Abby Kirchmeier '20

Students perform at St. Patrick’s themed Coffeehouse

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March 18, 2019
All school assembly speaker Rosetta Lee addresses the issue of microaggression. (Credit: Crystal Baik /Chronicle)

Speaker discusses methods to address microaggressions

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March 8, 2019

HWSAA begins a new initiative to connect current students and alumni

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March 2, 2019
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By the Book: Fitting Teachers’ Expectations

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February 28, 2019

KHWS to be suspended indefinitely

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February 14, 2019
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Appreciate don’t appropriate

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February 2, 2019
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Bring it On!: Students and faculty explore the impact of intra-school rivalries

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January 31, 2019

Deans implement new college planning software

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January 30, 2019
Students speak with former German Nazi Ursula Martens and Holocaust survivor Erika Jacoby after the all-school assembly. Credit: Caitlin Chung

Reconciling the past: A former Nazi and a Holocaust survivor share their experiences during WWII

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January 16, 2019
Anja Clark '19 poses at Joshua Tree National Park.

Government shutdown impacts school community

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January 11, 2019

Students contract whooping cough

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December 19, 2018

Teacher gives art research to Getty Museum

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December 14, 2018

Prefects implement Orange Sheet system

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December 12, 2018

Balancing beliefs

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November 15, 2018
U.S. History and AP U.S. History students work in pairs to research about the candidates of their assigned districts for the midterm elections. Their predictions for the outcome of the race were shared to the rest of the class. Staged photo by Lindsay Wu and Luke Schneider/Chronicle

Teachers address midterms in class

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November 15, 2018

School community experiences late-start schedule

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October 28, 2018
Residents affected by the FAA's new transportation system allowing flight paths directly over homes and schools voice their complaints. Credit: Casey Kim/Chronicle

Residents voice complaints about FAA’s new flight proposal

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October 21, 2018

Memorial service honors history teacher

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October 8, 2018

Record number of seniors reach 4.3 GPA bracket

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October 4, 2018
Lisa See spoke to the school community regarding the importance of being open to a more fluid interpretation of race and conversations about diversity. Credit: Ryan Albert/Chronicle

‘See’-ing diversity in action: Author speaks to school about cultural identity

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October 1, 2018

27 seniors qualify as National Merit Semifinalists

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September 12, 2018

Senior wins two silvers in History Olympiad

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September 1, 2018

PA protests air traffic over school

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August 31, 2018
Niche.com ranks school second best private school in the nation

Niche.com ranks school second best private school in the nation

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August 2, 2018

Senior inspired by grandfather, school shootings to host blood drive

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June 15, 2018
Alec Katz ’19 gives bread to the Talibés, or street youth, for breakfast before they start their morning studies in Saint-Louis, Senegal. His entrepreneurial venture will benefit these youth after graduation, so they have shoes to start businesses. Credit: Alec Katz '19

Kind ‘sole’: junior uses fellowship funds to send donated shoes to youth in Senegal

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May 31, 2018

LAHSO presents on student experiences

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May 31, 2018
An LAPD officer conducts a demonstration with her canine companion. Credit: Laurie Levenson

Can’t teach an old dog new tricks? LAPD K-9 squad visits class

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May 3, 2018

Students participate in Earth Day beach cleanup

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April 28, 2018

Students attend CASL

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April 26, 2018

Pre-fectionists: Juniors and seniors elect prefects for next school year

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April 25, 2018
Ryan Stanford '19 adresses juniors and sophomores about why she should be Head Prefect. Credit: Casey Kim/Chronicle

Sophomores, juniors elect next year’s Head Prefects

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March 21, 2018

Calling entrepreneurs: new fellowship created

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March 21, 2018

Students compete in March Madness tournament

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March 20, 2018

School hosts gap year fair

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February 26, 2018

HW Venture holds Web and App Workshop

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January 22, 2018

Sophomores win Judge’s Award at robotics competition

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January 14, 2018

HW Life publishes new design this year

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January 11, 2018

Mind, body, soul: Students host show on body language

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January 9, 2018

‘Ruff’ morning for a dog on campus

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November 29, 2017

Features magazine to publish first issue

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November 21, 2017

Environmental conservationist speaks to club

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October 25, 2017

CNPA and ASPA recognize Chronicle

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October 13, 2017

Club holds Jamba Juice fundraiser

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October 12, 2017

Chinese students intern in Shanghai

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August 31, 2017
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