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The Student News Site of Harvard-Westlake School

The Harvard-Westlake Chronicle

The Student News Site of Harvard-Westlake School

The Harvard-Westlake Chronicle

Charlotte Fowkes, Opinion Reporter

Charlotte Fowkes ’27 is an Opinion Reporter and is in her second year working for The Chronicle. Along with writing, Charlotte is also a Coverage Expert on yearbook. She plays tennis and is a peer tutor.

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Student receives diploma at graduation.

The Weight of the Diploma

Alumni and faculty discuss the character of the school and how it affects student values and what comes after high school
Charlotte Fowkes, Sports Reporter
May 28, 2026

As the sun shines on a crowd of white caps, Mimi Rhee ’25 and her classmates gather, draped in gowns and adorned with fresh leis falling around their necks. Her heels inch towards the corner of the stage...

Athletes with NIL deals.

NIL deals changing athletes’ goals

Charlotte Fowkes, Sports Reporter
April 29, 2026

Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) deals allow athletes to earn money from their personal brand, allowing them to profit from sponsorships, endorsements, merchandise and social media, a practice that was previously...

Student stressed during exam.

Extra, Extra

Students and faculty reflect on the prevalence of extended time in the school community and how extended time is viewed.
Charlotte Fowkes, Sports Reporter
April 29, 2026

A timer projected at the front of the classroom counts down the final seconds remaining of the exam as Lulu Aridi ’27 writes frantically trying to wrap up. After finishing her first test as a new ninth...

River Park campus during construction.

Balancing the Budget

Charlotte Fowkes, Sports Reporter
April 29, 2026

River Park is set to open in the fall of 2026, after beginning construction in April of 2024. The 16-acre athletic campus will feature eight tennis courts, two athletic fields, an Olympic-sized swimming...

School partners with Nike

Charlotte Fowkes, Sports Reporter
March 6, 2026

The school’s sports performance program partnered with Nike to do a “Friday Night Lift Club,” where teams had a weight-training session with Nike trainers. The program had three sessions: girls volleyball...

Photos of women's soccer players at the School with ACL tears and injuries.

When research fails female athletes

Charlotte Fowkes, Sports Reporter
March 6, 2026

As a through ball is passed behind the last defender, varsity girls soccer forward Shaili Betesh ’27 begins her run to meet the ball at the corner of the penalty box. As her cleats dig deeper into the...

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