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A fan blows out the fumes inside the science classroom in the aftermath of the incident.
Chemistry class accident triggers fire alarm
President Rick Commons presents in front of parents in the Saperstein Theater, beside a slideshow image of upper school students on the Quad.
Administrators reflect at State of the School Address
On a dummy, an illustrated student practices CPR technique. With the new requirement, all students beginning with the class of 2024 will be trained in CPR.
School institutes new CPR community service requirement
Director of Advancement Eli Goldsmith records an episode of The Supporting Cast in front of library shelves.
“The Supporting Cast” podcast launches third season
From left to right: Peer Support Leaders and Trainees Lily Saada 22, Eliza Koblentz 23, Alec Rosenthal 22, Sophia Haynes 22, Henry Wendorf 23, Will Sherwood 23 and Harry Tarses 23 relax in their pajamas before going to sleep. The Peer Support retreat is one of the few overnight trips the school has authorized since the pandemic.
Peer Support retreat kicks off 2021-22 program
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
Governor Gavin Newsom appears at a campaign rally with President Joe Biden in Long Beach, California.
Newsom survives recall election
Students line up to get tested for COVID-19 before school at Palisades Charter High School.
LAUSD mandates vaccines
BUILDING OUR FUTURE: Construction workers continue their development of The Residences at Sportsmen’s Lodge, which is undergoing a renovation from a hotel to affordable housing as part of Project Roomkey. The building will ultimately hold 500 new apartments for residents.
Sportsmen’s Lodge Hotel renovates hotel to housing
Illustration Credit: Sydney Fener
The Mittle-man on Campus: Seeking Oscar-Worthy Date for Pivotal High School Experience
Credit: Sophia Evans/Chronicle
It’s a first for everyone: Making up for lost time
Credit: Sophia Evans/Chronicle
It’s a first for everyone: Embracing uncertainty
Illustration Credit: Sydney Fener
The Mittle-man on Campus: The Best Sequel Ever
Embracing Each Other Once Again
Embracing Each Other Once Again
Illustration by Sydney Fener
Community reflects on 20th anniversary of 9/11
Assessing Afghanistan
Assessing Afghanistan
Illustration by Sophia Musante
Leading Ladies: women take initiative on campus
Unfiltered
Unfiltered
Code Red: 2021 Climate Report
Singer-songwriter Kiki Cooper 23 performs at the Hynes Convention Center pop rock jam session in Boston.
Summer Spotlight: Kiki Cooper ’23
Summer Stars: Goldie Grube
Summer Stars: Goldie Grube
Illustrations by Alexa Druyanoff
White Lotus review
Illustrations by Alexa Druyanoff & Sophia Evans
Netflix Revamped
Respect review
“Respect” review
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
Girls volleyball dominates Bishop Alemany
Edward Kim 23 and William Ehrlich 22 prepare to snap the ball in a 26-58 defeat against St. Genevieve High School Sept. 11.
Football loses first game of the season against St. Genevieve High School
Holding the CIF SoCal State Championship trophy, the Thompson sisters pose for a photo after handling Pacifica High School 6-1
Thompson sisters receive Cal-Hi Sports player of the year awards
Boys water polo defeats Cathedral High School
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57 seniors named to school’s Cum Laude chapter, four seniors recognized for world language achievements

June 4, 2020
Illustration by Sydney Fener

Media-ting Justice

June 3, 2020
Book Buy Back will take place online

Book Buy Back will take place online

May 19, 2020
Illustration by Keila McCabe

Sports bring our city together

March 3, 2020
Entertainment or Entrancement?

Entertainment or Entrancement?

January 29, 2020
Climbing the steps toward unity

Climbing the steps toward unity

December 11, 2019
Illustration by Evie de Rubertis

Giving thanks to our capeless heroes

November 18, 2019
Illustration by Alexa Druyanoff

Together through the college process

October 3, 2019
Prioritizing important issues

Prioritizing important issues

August 29, 2019
A Grateful Goodbye

A Grateful Goodbye

May 31, 2019
Scheduling a Change

Scheduling a Change

May 1, 2019
Chronicle May 2019 Crossword Answers

Chronicle May 2019 Crossword Answers

May 1, 2019
A Case for Integrity

A Case for Integrity

March 21, 2019

HW Venture Kickoff Event

March 16, 2019
Smashing the Stigma

Smashing the Stigma

March 3, 2019
The Importance of Discussion

The Importance of Discussion

January 31, 2019
An open letter to our parents

An open letter to our parents

December 15, 2018
Electing to Make Change

Electing to Make Change

November 15, 2018

10/19/18 Sports Report

October 19, 2018
Attitude of Gratitude

Attitude of Gratitude

October 4, 2018
October Crossword Solutions

October Crossword Solutions

October 3, 2018

9/14 SportsReport

September 13, 2018
Creating Community Connections

Creating Community Connections

August 28, 2018

Cardi B(e) Yourself

May 30, 2018

Integrity: meet us in the middle

May 2, 2018

Raise Your Voice

March 21, 2018

Giving voice to vulnerability

February 22, 2018

Emphasizing Empathy

January 23, 2018

Supporting our talented community

November 21, 2017

Tune back in: ignorance often isn’t bliss

October 12, 2017
Right on Point: a Letter from the Chronicle Management Team

Right on Point: a Letter from the Chronicle Management Team

September 15, 2017
Brittany Hong/Chronicle

Let’s get the ball rolling

August 30, 2017
Anna Gong/Chronicle

Agree to disagree

April 27, 2017
Anna Gong/Chronicle

An informed decision

March 29, 2017
Anna Gong/Chronicle

Going past the first step in the right direction

March 1, 2017

Letter from the staff

January 11, 2017
Anna Gong/Chronicle

Checking into reality

January 11, 2017
Anna Gong/Chronicle

Dear future Head of Upper School Laura Ross,

November 22, 2016
Looking forward

Looking forward

November 9, 2016
Bridging the gap between genders

Bridging the gap between genders

October 5, 2016
Felix Brozyna-Vilim ‘17 looks to pass the ball. Credit Caitlin Neapole/Chronicle

HWTV Elite 8 Broadcasts

October 2, 2016
Gaining a global perspective

Gaining a global perspective

August 30, 2016
Walking a fine line

Walking a fine line

May 25, 2016
Editorial: Leveling the college playing field

Editorial: Leveling the college playing field

April 27, 2016
Credit: Nicole Kim/Chronicle

Giving each team a time under the spotlight

March 9, 2016
Nicole Kim/Chronicle

Great speaker, not the right audience

February 10, 2016

Watch Live: Boys’ Basketball versus Alemany, 7 p.m. Wednesday

January 13, 2016

Watch Live: Girls basketball plays Chaminade, 7 p.m. Tuesday

January 12, 2016
Credit: Mady Madison/Chronicle

A lot to be thankful for at Harvard-Westlake

November 24, 2015

Varsity Football vs. Granada Hills (Sept. 11, 2015)

October 29, 2015

History of Chronicle Online

October 28, 2015
Illustration: Vivian Lin/Chronicle

Re-evaluating Homecoming Formal

October 9, 2015

School to run outreach booth at city street fair

October 7, 2015

Monday Morning Huddle and Coaching Covenants Introduced

October 7, 2015
Q&A with Ben Hallock 16

Q&A with Ben Hallock ’16

October 7, 2015

Varsity softball coach Rietmann-Grout steps down

October 6, 2015

Alumnus receives championship ring

September 1, 2015
Illustration by Vivian Lin/Chronicle

Editorial: Maintaining our Core Values

September 1, 2015

What we learned during March of the Living

June 8, 2015

Goodbye Ms. Neumeyer

May 27, 2015

Upper school choirs sing popular hits

May 27, 2015

Wolverines heat up, poised to clinch league playoff spot

April 29, 2015

A necessary conversation

April 29, 2015

Looking beyond the bubble

March 18, 2015

The Last Hurrah

February 11, 2015

December assessments alleviate stress, though not without some drawbacks

January 14, 2015

Enforce change

May 28, 2014

Sitting in morning traffic: a shared experience

March 19, 2014

March Facts and Figures

March 19, 2014

Frustrated by inconsistent play, team aims for Mission League title

March 19, 2014

Harvard-Westlake Film Festival 2014

March 19, 2014

Boys’ basketball CIF Quarterfinals vs. Buckley live tweet

February 25, 2014

December Quadtalk

December 18, 2013

Such a Winter’s Day

December 18, 2013

Respect those who take the time to instruct you

November 18, 2013

November Facts & Figures

November 13, 2013

It’s ‘Hairspray!’

November 13, 2013

Girls’ basketball returns significant players

November 13, 2013

Football Senior Night vs. St. Paul Live Tweet

October 18, 2013

Adding injury to insult

October 15, 2013

Homecoming 2013 Recap

October 15, 2013

Facts & Figures

October 15, 2013

Stand behind our team

October 15, 2013

Hustle & Heart

October 15, 2013

Wolverines vs. Serra High School Cavaliers Football Live Tweet

October 11, 2013

Homecoming 2013 Live Tweet

October 5, 2013

Take a moment to think

September 25, 2013

Appreciate the opportunity

September 25, 2013

Two wins in two days extend varsity squad’s winning streak to five consecutive victories

September 25, 2013

‘Hairspray!’ cast list announced

September 9, 2013

The Golden Age

August 27, 2013

Field hockey team seeks redemption after 1-0 finals loss

August 27, 2013

Dear Mr. President

August 27, 2013

Jersey Change

August 27, 2013

Spring season awards and honors

July 9, 2013

Head Fanatics announced for next year

June 12, 2013

Thank you, Mr. Hudnut

May 29, 2013

LIVEBLOG: “Moby-Dick” read-a-thon

April 27, 2013

Why or why not do you want to take Advanced Placement classes?

April 26, 2013

LIVEBLOG: Tournament of Champions

April 26, 2013
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