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Women of Color Club and MESA holds fundraiser to support education for young women in Afghanistan
Debate team participates in local competition
Dr. OiYan Poon speaks about Asian American identity and affirmative action in college admissions.
Author attends Guest Speaker Event in Ahmanson Lecture Hall
Students receive awards at the end of LA Times' “J” Day on Oct. 26.
Media students attend LA Times’ Journalism Day
School to replace all AP classes starting next year
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
Crossing the Line: Trump Trumps Harris
Crossing the Line: Trump Trumps Harris
Pro: Make Classes Test Free
Con: Keep Testing In
Build community with consistency
Build community with consistency
The downside of unlimited retakes in high school classes
The Official Club Fair Guide
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Unpublished Chronicle Headlines 2: Electric Boogaloo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
Educators at Heart
Educators at Heart
Social Currency
Social Currency
Hallways of Heritage
Hallways of Heritage
Clocked In
Clocked In
Building Every Family
Building Every Family
Players from the USC Thornton Jazz Band perform in Chalmers during a concert on campus. They were invited by Jazz Director Chris Sullivan to perform repertoire to students and faculty.
USC Thornton Jazz Orchestra performs for students, faculty in Lunchtime Jazz Series Concert
The Jazz Singers ensemble performs in the chapel. The concert took place Oct. 31, and all vocal ensembles performed in group and solo performances.
Vocal ensembles perform fall choral concert in chapel
Illustration by Eila Shokravi
Embrace fall: Top entertainment this season
Illustration by Annabelle Cheung
Uglies: A dystopian beauty tail
Illustration by Anika Norton
Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice: A spooky return
Head coach Jack Grover regroups with the team during a timeout with a team huddle.
Boys Water Polo Season Ends in Quarterfinal Defeat Against Corona Del Mar
SERVE AND PROTECT: With another win, the girls’ tennis team enters the tournament with an 8-0 league
Girls’ tennis team gets ready for CIF playoffs
Girls’ volleyball ends fall season on high note with win over rival
FINAL KICK: Robbie Louie ’26 nears the end of the two-mile race.
Cross country aims to win league
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
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The Harvard-Westlake Chronicle
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The Harvard-Westlake Chronicle
Connor Tang

Connor Tang, Editor-in-Chief

Connor Tang ’25 is one of two Editors-in-Chief of The Chronicle, and is in his third year on staff. He is a former water polo player and outside of layout, he enjoys socializing and photography. He plans to study journalism after high school.

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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.

[Photo] Renowned jazz players perform for students, faculty in continuation of lunch concert series

Luca Gonzalez, Assistant News Editor
September 26, 2024

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.

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

Connor Tang, Editor-in-Chief
September 20, 2024

The field hockey team defeated Thousand Oaks High School 9-0 in a home game Friday afternoon. Attacker Margaux Schlumberger ’27 recorded a hat trick, scoring two to start the game 2-0. The Wolverines...

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

Connor Tang, Editor-in-Chief
September 19, 2024

The boys’ water polo team defeated Long Beach Wilson High School in a home game 18-15. With key starters Connor Kim ’25 injured with a corneal abrasion and and Otto Stothart ’25 placed on concussion...

Kara Horacek '27 attempts a shot on goal. She tallied a hat trick, contributing three goals in the 8-0 victory against Chaminade on Friday.

[Photo] Field hockey defeats Chaminade 8-0 for third consecutive win

Justin Tang, Print Managing Editor
September 14, 2024

Kara Horacek '27 attempts a shot on goal. She tallied a hat trick, contributing three goals in the 8-0 victory against Chaminade on Friday.

Letter from the Editors: Setting Journalistic Foundations

Letter from the Editors: Setting Journalistic Foundations

Connor Tang and Eden Conner
September 10, 2024

In America, newspapers have always been an essential aspect of our society. During the age of typewriters and early computers, the objective of news corporations was clear: report the news accurately and...

Despite power outages in Taper Gym, the football game is still set for 7:30 p.m. If high temperatures persist, the game may be postponed or delayed, Athletic Director Matt Lacour said.

[Photo] Football game set for kickoff at 7:30 p.m. despite power outages

Justin Tang, Print Managing Editor
September 6, 2024

Despite power outages in Taper Gym, the football game is still set for 7:30 p.m. If high temperatures persist, the game may be postponed or delayed, Athletic Director Matt Lacour said.

Members of the Class of 2024 hired a mariachi band to come to campus during lunch as a senior prank May 24.

[Photo] Seniors bring mariachi band onto campus for senior prank

Alex Dinh, Assistant Features Editor
May 30, 2024

The mariachi band walks out of Rugby Hall after playing in the English Department office.

Members of Asian Students in Action (ASiA) hand out prepared food on the Quad during the annual Multicultural Fair. Several affinity groups were present and shared cultures and food with the community.

[Photo] Student affinity groups celebrate diversity, cultures with Multicultural Fair

Erin Ryu, Layout Assistant and Staff Writer
May 30, 2024

Members of Asian Students in Action (ASiA) hand out prepared food on the Quad during the annual Multicultural Fair. Several affinity groups were present and shared cultures and food with the community.

Grace Claire-Young '24 holds a baby goat. The goats were brought to campus by Prefect Council.

[Photo] Prefect Council brings baby goats to campus

Ellika LeSage, Layout Assistant and Staff Writer
May 30, 2024

Grace Claire-Young '24 holds a baby goat. The goats were brought to campus by Prefect Council.

MixD club leaders Micah Parr ’25 and Nilufer Mistry Sheasby ’24 pose with club members and guest speaker Sasha Khokha. Khokha spoke about her experiences being multiracial and her new speaker series, "Mixed Race."

[Photo] MixD club hosts multiracial journalist to speak about personal experiences

Colin Ho, Layout Assistant and Staff Writer
May 29, 2024

MixD club leaders Micah Parr ’25 and Nilufer Mistry Sheasby ’24 pose with club members and guest speaker Sasha Khokha. Khokha spoke about her experiences being multiracial and her new speaker series,...

James Peace III ’24, who studied Chinese at the Upper School, stands with Upper School World Languages teacher Bin He. Peace was one of two seniors nominated for the Outstanding Senior award in Chinese.

[Photo] World Languages Department honors select students with awards ceremony

Audrey Kim, Layout Assistant and Staff Writer
May 30, 2024

James Peace III ’24, who studied Chinese at the Upper School, stands with Upper School World Languages teacher Bin He. Peace was one of two seniors nominated for the Outstanding Senior award in Chinese....

President of School Rick Commons presents Head Prefect Davis Marks '24 with the Humanitas award during the annual ceremony.

[Photo] 2024 student and faculty awards announced

Hannah Shahidi, Assistant News Editor
May 30, 2024

President of School Rick Commons presents Head Prefect Davis Marks '24 with the Humanitas award during the annual ceremony.

A protester stands near Dickson Plaza at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where students and external supporters set up a pro-Palestinian encampment. The University of California Police Department and the Los Angeles Police Department forcibly disbanded the encampment after there was a violent confrontation.

University Protests: Rising Tensions

The school community reflects on the rise of campus protest and activism regarding Israel, Palestine and the ongoing war in Gaza.
Alex Dinh and Connor Tang
May 29, 2024

A couple days after the Palestinian militant group Hamas led terrorist attacks against Israel on Oct. 7, Jewish Harvard student Violet Barron ’22 read a letter signed by over 30 Harvard student organizations,...

UCLA commit Trent Perry '24 averaged 18.6 points, 6.1 rebounds and 5.9 assists per game as a senior.

[Photo] Senior announces commitment to play Division 1 basketball at UCLA following decommitment from USC

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
May 8, 2024

UCLA commit Trent Perry '24 averaged 18.6 points, 6.1 rebounds and 5.9 assists per game as a senior.

A student donates blood in an earlier parent-organized drive in the fall with the UCLA Blood and Platelet center.

[Photo] School partners with UCLA Blood and Platelet Center to host blood drive

Sienna Dall'Olmo, Staff Writer
May 8, 2024

A student donates blood in an earlier parent-organized drive in the fall with the UCLA Blood and Platelet center.

Trombone player Andre Touloumian '24 plays his rendition of "Golden Cress" by Duke Ellington. All upper school jazz groups played in the concert, and the lower school's Jazz Band was also invited to play.

Lights Up: Lower and Upper School Jazz groups perform in annual ‘Big Band’ Concert

Connor Tang and Justin Tang
May 5, 2024

The Upper School Jazz program hosted its Spring Jazz Concert in Rugby Auditorium on April 26. In its annual "Big Band" Concert, where the Lower School Jazz Band is also invited to play a set, each band...

Video Art Senior Edie Cohen '24 displays her video installation in Feldman-Horn Gallery. The installation was open from April 15 to April 18.

Honors Video Art Seniors host public exhibit with personal installation projects

Connor Tang, Assistant News Editor
April 23, 2024

The visual arts department displayed a weeklong public exhibit produced by Honors Senior Seminar Video Art students titled “Option G" in Feldman-Horn Gallery from April 15 to April 18. The projects were...

Aghnatios and Borris give speeches at Head Prefect elections to sophomores and juniors. They both currently serve on Prefect Council as Junior Prefects.

[Photo] Aghnatios and Borris elected as Head Prefects for 2024-2025 year

Erin Ryu and Celine Wang
March 29, 2024

Aghnatios and Borris give speeches at Head Prefect elections to sophomores and juniors. They both currently serve on Prefect Council as Junior Prefects.

Head of Upper School Security Earl Saunders stands at the north security kiosk. Saunders caught multiple juniors leaving campus in recent weeks.

[Photo] Juniors caught leaving off-campus without senior lunch privileges

MeJo Liao, Assistant Features Editor
March 20, 2024

Head of Upper School Security Earl Saunders stands at the north security kiosk. Saunders caught multiple juniors leaving campus in recent weeks.

A line of commuters on Ventura Boulevard waits to turn left on Coldwater Canyon Avenue. A greater trend of tardy students has been reported by Student Discipline and Attendance Coordinator Gabriel Preciado since the beginning of the new year.

School issues record number of tardies due to Ventura traffic

Connor Tang, Assistant News Editor
March 20, 2024

Student tardiness in recent months has tripled since the fall, according to data obtained from Student Discipline and Attendance Coordinator Gabriel Preciado. Los Angeles (LA) experienced historic rainfall...

Sophomores Amir Jones '26 and Dom Bentho '26 celebrate in a CIF-SS group play matchup against Sierra Canyon.

[Photo] Boys’ Basketball: Leaving a Legacy

Justin Tang and Hana Mehdi Williams
March 20, 2024

Sophomores Amir Jones '26 and Dom Bentho '26 celebrate in a CIF-SS group play matchup against Sierra Canyon.

The girls' basketball team poses center court with their medals and trophy after defeating Colfax High School 60-45 in the CIF Division 2 State Championship. The win is their first state championship since 2010, and marks Girls Program Head Melissa Hearlihy's second state championship and 839th career win.

Girls’ basketball wins Division 2 State championship

Connor Tang, Assistant News Editor
March 9, 2024

After 14 years in the making, Girls Basketball Program Head Melissa Hearlihy was able to lead her girls back to the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) State Championship for the first time since...

Members of the boys' basketball team pose with the trophy after defeating Roosevelt 63-59 in the CIF Regional Open Division championship March 5.

[Photo] Khamenia, Hinton and Perry combine for 57 of team’s 63 points to lead team back to State Championship

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
March 9, 2024

Members of the boys' basketball team pose with the trophy after defeating Roosevelt 63-59 in the CIF Regional Open Division championship March 5.

Members of the boys' basketball team pose with the trophy after defeating Roosevelt 63-59 in the CIF Regional Open Division championship March 5.

Members of the boys' basketball team pose with the trophy after defeating Roosevelt 63-59 in the CIF Regional Open Division championship March 5.

The girls' basketball team poses with medals and a plaque from their win over Notre Dame on Tuesday Night. This will be the program's first time advancing to the CIF State Championship since 2010, which they won that year.

Girls’ basketball wins first CIF Regional title since 2010, advances to State Championships

Connor Tang, Assistant News Editor
March 5, 2024

The girls' basketball team poses with medals and a plaque from their win over Notre Dame on Tuesday Night. This will be the program's first time advancing to the CIF State Championship since 2010, which...

Senior guard and McDonald's All-American Trent Perry '24 finishes through contact in a game against Carlsbad High School on March 2.

[Photo] Perry drops 40 points to complete comeback against Carlsbad in CIF State quarterfinal

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
March 4, 2024

Senior guard and McDonald's All-American Trent Perry '24 finishes through contact in a game against Carlsbad High School on March 2.

Midfielder Cole Grossman '25 looks to release for a ball in the CIF Southern Section semifinal against Orange Lutheran. He would score both the teams goals against Torrey Pines High School in the regional tournament Feb. 27.

Boys’ soccer season ends with regionals loss to Torrey Pines High School

Connor Tang, Assistant News Editor
March 3, 2024

The boys’ soccer season officially came to an end on Tuesday night when they lost 4-2 on the road against Torrey Pines High School in the first round of the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF)...

Neta Zeevi, left, and Avital Yariv, right, describe their post Oct. 7 experiences in a presentation to attendees in Ahmanson Lecture Hall. They both lost loved ones to Hamas following the attacks in southern Israel, and served in the IDF following to contribute to war efforts.

Israelis describe experiences serving in IDF following Oct. 7 attacks in Jewish Club speaker event

Connor Tang, Assistant News Editor
February 29, 2024

Neta Zeevi, left, and Avital Yariv, right, describe their post Oct. 7 experiences in a presentation to attendees in Ahmanson Lecture Hall. They both lost loved ones to Hamas following the attacks in southern...

DJ and Professor of African Studies Todd Craig speaks at the all-school assembly that took place Feb. 13. During the event, he presented music to the audience and lectured on the evolution of DJs and music sampling over the years.

[Photo] Professor in African American studies speaks on DJs, Hip-Hop

Audrey Kim, Layout Assistant and Staff Writer
February 28, 2024

DJ and Professor of African Studies Todd Craig speaks at the all-school assembly that took place Feb. 13. During the event, he presented music to the audience and lectured on the evolution of DJs and music...

The boys' basketball team poses with the Open Division CIF-SS title after defeating Roosevelt 54-47 in the championship game Feb. 23.

[Photo] Boys’ basketball outlasts Roosevelt to win first CIF-SS Open Division title in school history

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
February 24, 2024

The Wolverines talk things over in a timeout called by Boys' Basketball Program Head David Rebibo.

Senior guard Robert Hinton '24 attempts to finish through contact in a playoff game against St. John Bosco on Feb. 16.

[Photo] Boys’ basketball blows out St. John Bosco to advance to CIF-SS finals

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
February 17, 2024

Senior guard Robert Hinton '24 attempts to finish through contact in a playoff game against St. John Bosco on Feb. 16.

Forward Isaiah Carroll '25 shoots a three from the left corner in a playoff game against Corona Centennial. They would defeat the Huskies 61-51 to advance to 1-0 in CIF Open Division pool play.

[Photo] Four starters score double-digits to outlast Corona Centennial in CIF-SS playoffs

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
February 10, 2024

Forward Isaiah Carroll '25 shoots a three from the left corner in a playoff game against Corona Centennial. They would defeat the Huskies 61-51 to advance to 1-0 in CIF Open Division pool play.

Senior guard Trent Perry '24 celebrates after scoring in a playoff game against Sierra Canyon High School on Feb. 13.

[Photo] Boys’ basketball routs Sierra Canyon to stay undefeated in CIF-SS group play

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
February 13, 2024

Senior guard Trent Perry '24 celebrates after scoring in a playoff game against Sierra Canyon High School on Feb. 13.

Baseball Program Head Jared Halpert, alongside seniors Tommy Bridges '24 and Duncan Marsten '24, addresses a reporter's question at the Mission League Media Day on Jan. 31. Reporters were able to ask questions to all Mission League coaches and players who were present.

Baseball initiates season with 2024 Mission League Media Day

Connor Tang, Assistant News Editor
January 31, 2024

Baseball Program Head Jared Halpert, alongside seniors Tommy Bridges '24 and Duncan Marsten '24, addresses a reporter's question at the Mission League Media Day on Jan. 31. Reporters were able to ask questions...

Senior midfielder Spencer Casmassima '24 advances the ball up the pitch in a playoff match against Millikan High School.

Boys’ soccer scores game-winning goal in final minutes to escape Millikan in CIF-SS quarterfinal

Connor Tang and Justin Tang
February 13, 2024

The hero on Tuesday night for the boys’ soccer team was not Nathan Casamassima ’24, again, but rather his twin brother Spencer Casamassima ’24 who extended the Wolverines’ playoff run when scored...

Midfielder Roen Beiley '25 and Nathan Casmassima '24 celebrate after winning the game in golden-goal overtime against Edison on Feb. 9.

Boys’ soccer prevails against Edison in overtime to advance to quarterfinals

Connor Tang, Assistant News Editor
February 10, 2024

The boys’ soccer team beat Edison High School 3-2 on the road Friday, in the second round of the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Division 1 playoffs. In a golden goal overtime, striker...

Students celebrate an AAPI holiday in October with Asian Students in Action (ASiA), the Asian affinity club at the upper school. The school's decision to recognize Lunar New Year will impact many Asian-identifying students.

School administration officially recognizes Lunar New Year as a school holiday

Connor Tang, Assistant News Editor
February 10, 2024

The school announced that it will designate Lunar New Year as a day off for students and faculty in an effort to be inclusive of hundreds of Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) students at the school,...

Lisa Suen, a foreign exchange student from the World Leading Schools Association in Shanghai (WLSA), paints on a collaborative canvas installed in Feldman-Horn Gallery. Suen, a junior, is one of the six students the school hosted from Jan. 22 to Feb. 22.

Exchange students from China visit school for the first time since pandemic

Connor Tang, Assistant News Editor
February 5, 2024

Lisa Suen, a foreign exchange student from the World Leading Schools Association in Shanghai (WLSA), paints on a collaborative canvas installed in Feldman-Horn Gallery. Suen, a junior, is one of the six...

Head of Athletics Terry Barnum attempts to calm down school parents after Matt Barnes, seen being held back, approached HWTV announcer Jake Lancer, seen at the desk.

[Photo] Tempers flare in Taper Gym as boys’ basketball defeats Crespi in Mission League Championship game

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
February 2, 2024

Head of Athletics Terry Barnum attempts to calm down school parents after Matt Barnes, seen being held back, approached HWTV announcer Jake Lancer, seen at the desk.

The Chronicle's Winter Takes

The Chronicle’s Winter Takes

Four Chronicle staffers gave their thoughts on select winter season sports. Here are their opinions on boys’ basketball, and crucial role players on some teams.
Connor Tang, Alex Dinh, Hana Mehdi Williams, and Justin Tang
February 1, 2024

Should there be concern about boys' basketball? The boys' basketball team picked up back-to-back defeats in tight games against Mission League contenders Sierra Canyon and Notre Dame, both teams that...

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.

[Photo] New discounts feature Shake Shack and Sweet Butter Kitchen

Analeigh Nava, Layout Assistant and Staff Writer
February 1, 2024

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...

Alyssa Thompson returned to the school during the girls' soccer team's game against Notre Dame High School, which ended in a tie.

Alyssa Thompson ’23 returns for home game and autographs

Connor Tang
February 1, 2024

Girls' soccer alum Alyssa Thompson ’23 returned to her alma mater Jan. 24, before the team's match against Notre Dame, which ended in a 1-1 draw. She met and took pictures with students and parents,...

Micah Rossen '25, JT Federman '24 and Kevin Chen '25 celebrate after scoring a goal. The team won back-to-back Mission League Titles, after winning their first championship in 25 years last season.

Boys’ soccer makes history with back-to-back Mission League titles

Connor Tang, Assistant News Editor
January 31, 2024

The boys’ soccer team made history on Senior Night, winning their second consecutive Mission League title in 25 years in a 3-1 home win over Crespi Carmelite High School on Jan. 29. Seniors Josh Barnavon...

Shabana Basij-Rasikh was selected as the 2024 Brown Family Speaker for her fight for equal girls’ education.

[Photo] Afghan activist for girls’ education talks at Brown Family Speaker Assembly

Kayla Graff and Zoe Goor
February 1, 2024

Shabana Basij-Rasikh was selected as the 2024 Brown Family Speaker for her fight for equal girls’ education.

Christian Horry '24, Trent Perry '24, Isaiah Carroll '25, and Niccolo Kalischer-Stork '24 celebrate on the sideline in a game against St. Francis on senior night Jan. 26.

[Photo] Boys’ basketball defeats St. Francis in blowout victory on Senior Night

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
January 27, 2024

Christian Horry '24, Trent Perry '24, Isaiah Carroll '25, and Niccolo Kalischer-Stork '24 celebrate on the sideline in a game against St. Francis on senior night Jan. 26.

Junior forward Nik Khamenia '25 prepares to shoot a free throw in a game against Sierra Canyon High School on Jan. 19.

[Photo] Boys’ basketball blows late-game lead to Sierra Canyon in second straight loss

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
January 20, 2024

Junior forward Nik Khamenia '25 prepares to shoot a free throw in a game against Sierra Canyon High School on Jan. 19.

Head Coach David Rebibo walks along the baseline in a game against Notre Dame High School on Jan. 17.

[Photo] Boys’ basketball drops first game in league play to Notre Dame at home

Justin Tang, Assistant Sports Editor
January 19, 2024

Head Coach David Rebibo walks along the baseline in a game against Notre Dame High School on Jan. 17.

Striker Tyler Park '25 hits a celebration after scoring the team's third goal of the match. He was assisted by striker Theo Ottosson '25.

Defensive performance heads boys’ soccer 3-0 shutout of Notre Dame

Connor Tang, Assistant News Editor
January 18, 2024

Striker Tyler Park '25 hits a celebration after scoring the team's third goal of the match. He was assisted by striker Theo Ottosson '25.

New bookshelves run along the east wing of Mudd Library. The building was formally opened to students after winter break following a renovation project that took roughly six months.

Inside the new Mudd Library

Connor Tang, Assistant News Editor
January 6, 2024

The school formally reopened Mudd Library Jan. 2 after an interior remodeling project that began in June was completed. The building is currently open to students during school hours. The renovations...

14-year-old Ella Shani presents to students and faculty Nov. 29. She recounted the day of Oct. 7. when Hamas militants invaded her kibbutz, killing over 100 residents and taking several hostage back to Gaza.

14-year-old Israeli recounts escape from Hamas’ Oct. 7 terror attacks

Connor Tang, Assistant News Editor
December 13, 2023

14-year-old Ella Shani presents to students and faculty Nov. 29. She recounted the day of Oct. 7. when Hamas militants invaded her kibbutz, killing over 100 residents and taking several hostage back to...

George Avakian '20 poses with a trophy after winning the NCAA Division 1 Water Polo Championship on Dec. 10.

Inside the Lair: Avakian’s NCAA Legacy

Connor Tang and Justin Tang
December 13, 2023

Boys’ water polo alumni George Avakian ’20, a senior on the University of California, Berkeley (Cal) men's water polo team, won the NCAA Division 1 Water Polo Championship on Dec. 3. The Bears’ 13-10...

Banyan Kline ’25 prepares to donate blood. The drive, in partnership with the UCLA Blood Center, took place on Dec. 5.

[Photo] Students donate to on-campus blood drive hosted by UCLA Blood and Platelet Center

Yuna Jeon, Layout Assistant and Staff Writer
December 13, 2023

Banyan Kline ’25 prepares to donate blood. The drive, in partnership with the UCLA Blood Center, took place on Dec. 5.

14-year-old Ella Shani presents to students and faculty Nov. 29. She recounted the day of Oct. 7. when Hamas militants invaded her kibbutz, killing over 100 residents and taking several hostage back to Gaza.

14-year-old Ella Shani presents to students and faculty Nov. 29. She recounted the day of Oct. 7. when Hamas militants invaded her kibbutz, killing over 100 residents and taking several hostage back to...

Students helped pack kits for the LA Food Bank on Nov. 8. Community Council planned service events throughout the week.

[Photo] Community Council hosts service week for students

Celine Wang, Layout Assistant and Staff Writer
November 15, 2023

Students helped pack kits for the LA Food Bank on Nov. 8. Community Council planned service events throughout the week.

History teacher Dror Yaron speaks at a mandatory assembly for students Oct. 23. The presentations were meant to teach students about the broader history behind the Israel-Palestine conflict amid the Oct. 7 attack on Israel by the Palestinian militant group Hamas.

[Photo] School reacts to Israel-Hamas War and officially designates Oct. 7 attack as terrorism

Alex Dinh, Assistant Features Editor
November 14, 2023

History teacher Dror Yaron speaks at a mandatory assembly for students Oct. 23. The presentations were meant to teach students about the broader history behind the Israel-Palestine conflict amid the Oct....

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

Connor Tang, Assistant News Editor
November 14, 2023

The Los Angeles (LA) City Council unanimously voted to approve the school’s conditional use permit and site plan for River Park at a meeting Nov. 14. The final hearing for the project followed the approval...

The school issued an email regarding student parties amid student hospitalizations due to drug and alcohol consumption Oct. 30. The email also warned of consequences to both parents and students who provide alcohol and substances to minors.

School administration increases concerns regarding parties following student hospitalizations

Connor Tang, Assistant News Editor
November 14, 2023

The school heightened its concern regarding student parties amid increased reports of illicit substance use, according to an email sent by Head of Upper School Beth Slattery Oct. 30. Multiple student...

Performing Arts Teacher Chris Sullivan speaks to the audience before the group's opening set Nov. 2. The performance was the third of the Jazz Lunch Concert Series, a set of new performances created by Sullivan at the beginning of the year.

HW Jazz hosts third Jazz Lunch Concert series with guest performers

Connor Tang and Nathan Wang
November 13, 2023

The jazz program hosted its third lunch concert in Chalmers 104 on Nov. 2. The Jazz Lunch Concert Series, created this year by Performing Arts Teacher Chris Sullivan, is a new set of performances where...

StandWithUs Senior Educator Charlotte Korchak speaks to listeners in her second visit to the school Oct. 27. She previously visited Oct. 6, before the terrorist attacks in Israel.

StandWithUs educator revisits school to speak about Israel-Hamas War

Connor Tang, Assistant News Editor
October 28, 2023

StandWithUs Senior Educator Charlotte Korchak speaks to the audience in her second visit to the school Oct, 27. She previously visited Oct. 6, before the terrorist attacks in Israel.

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