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Maria Quigley 23, who organized the drive, stands with food she collected and will be giving to Westside Food Bank.
Community Council hosts food drive for Westside Food Bank
Asian Students in Action (ASiA) members hand attendees cultural foods and baked goods.
SLIDE organizes Multicultural Fair
Reverend Anne Gardner leads students and faculty in a candle lighting ceremony in honor of Yom HaShoah.
School commemorates Yom HaShoah with assembly, candle lighting and exhibition
Jewish Club hosts Passover seder
Jewish Club hosts Passover seder
Goldie Grube 23 and Ella Goldberg 23 pose in jean clothing they wore in honor of Denim Day on April 27.
Community participates in Denim Day
Underneath a freeway, people experiencing homelessness build shelters.
Community reflects on homelessness in Studio City
A sign at a gas station in Studio City reflects the recent rise in fuel prices in Los Angeles, as well as throughout the nation.
Rising gas prices follow sanctions
A sign advertising the school’s River Park plan to replace Weddington Golf & Tennis is posted on a tennis court fence next to the Weddington parking lot. The River Park plan came closer to completion when the City of Los Angeles released its draft environmental impact report (DEIR).
City of LA releases River Park draft environmental impact report
After the garden’s opening, President Rick Commons and Head of Communications Ari Engelberg 89 receive a Certificate of Appreciation from Los Angeles City Council Member Nithya Raman.
Local organizations unveil Fairway Garden on Ventura
Hannah Carbunaru 24 visits a fruit stand at the Studio City Farmers Market, masked up in front of a table of mandarins.
Studio City Farmers Market adapts to Omicron
Illustrated by Sydney Fener
Guest Editorial: School sustainability
Cucumbers sit inside of a jar, which is one step of the fermentation process. Cucumbers are one of many items that the Pickling Club ferments,
A thanks to the school Pickling Club
The Official Chronicle Curriculum Guide
Illustration by Caroline Jacoby
My Russian identity in a time of crisis
James Hess/Chronicle
Reframing Ukrainian News
The cafeteria staff stands smiling for a photo in front of the food.
All in a Day’s Work
Understanding Ukraine
Understanding Ukraine
According to a Chronicle poll, almost 30% out of 249 survey respondents said they use tutors for academic classes.
Tutoring Too Far
High School
“High” School
Photo Illustrations by Alexa Druyanoff of representations of culture groups on campus.
Appreciation or Appropriation
Members of Chamber Singers, Bel Canto, Wolverine Chorus and Jazz Singers prepare to sing the National Anthem alongside other school choirs at Angel Stadium.
Choirs perform at Angel Stadium
Dance students perform in an outdoor showcase during Multicultural Fair.
Dance students perform in outdoor showcase
The Batman Movie Review
“The Batman” Movie Review
Illustrated by Alexa Druyanoff
Dancing Through Stages of Metamorphosis
Illustration by Alexa Druyanoff
The Walk To Fame
Fanatics voted best basketball student section in Los Angeles
Singles and doubles player Jordan Assil ’22 runs to the net for a volley in preparation for the team’s 11-7 loss to Calabasas High School. The squad started the season 7-0 overall before losing to Crespi Carmelite High School 11-7 March 15. The team’s overall record stands at 8-2.
Boys tennis defeats Loyola High School after consecutive losses end seven-game win streak
SERVING SUNSET: Maddie Hilboki 25 prepares to serve at a practice at Will Rodgers State Beach. The team holds a record of 3-1 this season.
Girls beach volleyball suffers first loss against Marlborough
BREAKOUT PLAYER: Attacker Beckett Lee ’24 cradles the ball before a 5-4 overtime win against Crespi Carmelite High School on March 16.
Lacrosse wins consecutive games
Calling all Fanatics TItle Illustration by Chronicle Art Director Alexa Druyanoff
Calling all Fanatics
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Illustration by Samantha Ko

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 Nathansons

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 16, 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
Jordan Khorsandi 17 answers a question Wednesday about how he would help reduce stress on campus in his final effort to win the Head Prefect election. Credit: Teresa Suh/Chronicle

Head Prefect candidates discuss inclusivity, stress

March 23, 2016
Sean Yang 18 makes a sandwich for a sack lunch that will be donated to the North Hollywood Interfaith Food Pantry. Credit: Danielle Spitz/Chronicle

Sophomores make lunches for food pantry

March 14, 2016

Five students qualify for math competition

March 9, 2016
USC Professor Ange-Marie Hancock speaks to students at an all-school assembly Monday. Credit: Teresa Suh/Chronicle

Professor sheds light on implicit biases at assembly

March 1, 2016
Deputy Chief of the Cyber and Intellectual Property Crime Section Stephanie Christensen speaks with a student after her presentation to the sophomore class. Credit: Danielle Spitz/Chronicle

Federal prosecutors warn sophomores about cyber dangers

February 28, 2016
Danielle Spitz

The other war for equality

February 11, 2016

Students compete in math exam contest

February 1, 2016
Cinema studies teacher Ted Walch listens to director Spike Jonze and editor Eric Zumbrunnen discuss the making of their movie Her during Cinema Sundays. Credit: Danielle Spitz/Chronicle

Director Spike Jonze discusses the making of ‘Her’

January 19, 2016
London Alexander 18 practices her start to refine her technique. Although she has run distance in the past, Alexander will venture into the world of sprints for the upcoming track and field season. Credit: Danielle Spitz/Chronicle

London Alexander ’18 is on track for success

January 15, 2016

Students on Vietnam trip to run social media accounts

January 12, 2016
Emily Rahhal ’17 stands with Shad Meeshad, the president and founder of the National Veterans Foundation. Rahhal organized a fundraiser for the foundation Nov. 17. Credit: Printed with permission of Emily Rahhal

Student holds fundraiser

November 25, 2015
CNN Producer Gabriel Ramirez speaks to a visual arts class. Credit: Danielle Spitz/Chronicle

CNN producer speaks to Video Art and Photography classes

November 8, 2015

Fanatics announce Fanatic Fest details at assembly

October 21, 2015
Caitlin Neapole 16 shakes the hand of Head of Upper School Audrius Barzdukas after receiving her ring at the annual Ring Ceremony. Credit: Danielle Spitz/Chronicle

Seniors participate in annual ring ceremony

October 7, 2015

Students to attend Homecoming Formal

October 7, 2015

Class of 2016 participates in Ring Ceremony

September 28, 2015

Science teacher completes credential, will teach chemistry

September 1, 2015

Adam Levine: English

September 1, 2015
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