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The panel organized by HW Venture sits in Ahmanson Lecture Hall after the film screening.
HW 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
The Student News Site of Harvard-Westlake School

The Harvard-Westlake Chronicle
The Student News Site of Harvard-Westlake School

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.

All content by Connor Tang
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
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
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
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
Letter from the Editors: Setting Journalistic Foundations

Letter from the Editors: Setting Journalistic Foundations

Connor Tang and Eden Conner
September 10, 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.

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

Justin Tang, Print Managing Editor
September 6, 2024
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
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
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
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 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.

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

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

Alex Dinh and Connor Tang
May 29, 2024
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.

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 6, 2024
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
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
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
March 1, 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 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
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 25, 2024
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
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
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 14, 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 to all Mission League coaches and players who were present.

Baseball initiates season with 2024 Mission League Media Day

Connor Tang, Assistant News Editor
February 1, 2024
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
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
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
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
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
The Chronicle's Winter Takes

The Chronicle’s Winter Takes

Connor Tang, Alex Dinh, Hana Mehdi Williams, and Justin Tang
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 in the area.

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

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

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
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
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 15, 2023
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
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
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
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