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Big Issues on the Small Screen: As TV shows are becoming more accessible than ever, they are also becoming more representative, inclusive and educational

June 2, 2018

Don’t make me leave!

June 1, 2018
Credit: Samantha Ko/Chronicle

School increases security measures after threatening post from alum

March 21, 2018

School files restraining order against Martin ’08

March 1, 2018
An instagram post mentions Harvard-Westlake by name. Authorities decided to close school Friday after seeing the post Thursday evening.

School closed due to security threat, suspect detained

February 23, 2018
Coldwater Canyon is empty Wednesday morning due to a car crash. The road closed after a car hit a telephone pole. Credit: Danielle Spitz/Chronicle

Coldwater reopens following accident

February 21, 2018
Illustration by Nicole Kim/Chronicle

Going Viral: Last month, illness related absences reached an all time high in one of the worst flu seasons to date

February 13, 2018
Photo illustration by Alexandra So

Curl Your Enthusiasm

January 16, 2018
Weddington Golf & Tennis is located less than a mile from the Upper School and includes tennis courts, a driving range and a golf course. Emory Kim/Chronicle

School buys Weddington

November 21, 2017
Photo Illustration by Kate Schrage and Kristin Kuwada

No Strings Attached: Discussing the reality of “hook-up culture”

November 20, 2017
Golfers practice on the driving range of Weddington Golf & Tennis. HW purchased the property, which also includes a golf course and tennis courts, to build a Community Athletics Center. Credit: Danielle Spitz/Chronicle

HW purchases Weddington Golf & Tennis

October 30, 2017
Hurricane Maria destroyed parts of Puerto Rico. Photo illustration by Sam Ko

Hurricane devastates Puerto Rico, evokes concern in community

October 10, 2017
Degrees of Separation: Addressing the diversity of degrees teachers have on campus

Degrees of Separation: Addressing the diversity of degrees teachers have on campus

September 1, 2017
The Chronicle sent out a poll to 265 students asking their opinions on the newly implemented AP policy for the Class of 2022. Credit: Sam Ko/Chronicle

AP restrictions start with Class of 2022

August 31, 2017

Time for transparency

August 30, 2017
The PSA Improvement Project includes a new parking structure, bridge to cross Coldwater Canyon and practice field. The first public hearing to address the project will be held on July 24. Printed with permission of hw.com.

PSA Improvement Project to hold first public hearing

July 7, 2017
Photo Illustration by Kristin Kuwada and Kitty Luo

The Academic Epidemic: Some Seniors Lose Motivation Once they Enter Second Semester

June 1, 2017
Administrators listen to student suggestions on diversity, inclusivity

Administrators listen to student suggestions on diversity, inclusivity

March 20, 2017
Prefects host meeting regarding slur controversy

Prefects host meeting regarding slur controversy

March 6, 2017

Kissing Trump goodbye: alumni launch anti-Trump cosmetics line

February 27, 2017

Administration meets with affinity groups to discuss diversity, slur controversy

February 22, 2017

BLACC prepares to meet with Commons

February 21, 2017
Photo Illustration by Nicole Kim and Kristin Kuwada

De-fundamental Rights: How Defunding Planned Parenthood Will Affect Students

February 18, 2017

Students protest proposed AP limit

February 14, 2017

Alum out-fundraises incumbent in race for school board

January 23, 2017
Former Vice President of School John Amato. Credit: Printed with permission of Nathanson's

Amato to stay at John Thomas Dye

January 18, 2017

Students run cancer project

January 11, 2017
Photo Illustration by Josie Abugov and Alena Rubin

Faded Innocence: The Social Transition to the Upper School

December 5, 2016

Alum’s position as Breitbart News Editor-in-Chief sparks controversy

November 23, 2016

Words come with impact

November 22, 2016

Facebook argument erupts over Breitbart News

November 15, 2016

Commons addresses divisions due to election

November 12, 2016
Jake Neuman '18 reviews the results of the election after Donald Trump was named the next President. Credit: Danielle Spitz/Chronicle

Students react with shock, confusion to election

November 9, 2016
Carmen Levine '17, Daniel Varela ’18, Sohni Kaur '17, Anya Andrews '17 and Dana Anderson '17 (left to right) present a video including anonymous quotes heard around campus that use offensive language. These students are working to combat this kind of language on campus. Credit: Maddy Daum/Chronicle

Advocacy clubs strive to combat microaggressions

November 2, 2016
Head Fanatics Josh Musicant '17 and Zac Harleston '17 play a game of dodgeball against members of Prefect Council. Credit: Pavan Tauh/Chronicle

Fanatics rally community at Spirit Week assembly

October 14, 2016

Students download anonymous posting phone app, administration decides on campus restrictions

October 7, 2016
Holocaust survivor Gabriella Karin shares her story with the junior class. Credit: Danielle Spitz/Chronicle

Holocaust survivors share their stories with the junior class

September 24, 2016
Parents enjoyed refreshments in between visiting their childrens' classes. Credit: Printed with permission of Melanie Hirsch

Parents attend upper school Back to School Day

September 24, 2016

Musical accepts all students who auditioned

September 9, 2016

Poet Max Ritvo ’09 passes away after battling pediatric cancer

August 31, 2016
Students gather in newly renovated Rugby Hall. Credit: Danielle Spitz/Chronicle

School completes Rugby Hall renovations

August 30, 2016

Teacher assignments leaked on The Hub

August 23, 2016
Upper School Deans Adam Howard, Kyle Graham and Jamie Chan sit down with the Chronicle for an interview in 2014. Credit: Nicki Mansouri/Chronicle

Graham to move to New York, counselor to replace him

June 8, 2016

Video art teachers conduct interviews with 10 juniors for next year’s film festival directors

May 27, 2016

Student Ambassador Co-Chairs announced

May 24, 2016
City trucks block cars from driving on Coldwater Canyon after a car hit a fire hydrant early Friday morning. Credit: Noa Schwartz/Chronicle

Coldwater Canyon closed, AP exams delayed an hour

May 13, 2016

Peer Support trainees elect coordinators

April 28, 2016
The HW Assassin app is available for iPhone and Android. Printed with permission of James Lennon

Students play campus-wide Assassin game

April 27, 2016
The HW Assassin app is available for iPhone and Android. Printed with permission of James Lennon

Fewer than 100 players left in campus Assassin game

April 15, 2016

Campus-wide Assassin game to begin Tuesday

April 11, 2016
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