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Bari LeBari elected Head Prefect, runoff for second Head Prefect
Administration hosts support sessions with Jewish advocate
Administration hosts support sessions with Jewish advocate
Deans change spring college tour itinerary
Kutler Center Scholar in Residence Andrea Ghez poses with EMPOWER. Ghez won the Nobel Prize in Physics for discovering a supermassive blackhole at the center of the Milky Way galaxy.
School hosts Nobel Laureate and astrophysicist Andrea Ghez
Members of the Upper School Robotics Team and Mathematics Teacher and Robotics Coach Andew Theiss gather around their robot before it competes at the Central Valley Regional Tournament.
Robotics joins FIRST
Studio City Ice Cream Shops
RECOGNIZING RIVER PARK’S PARTNERS: The school’s administration hosted an event for River Park’s partners to thank them for their support on Jan. 25. Attendees included the Tatviam Band of Mission Indians, Special Olympics, Angel City Sports and Friends of the LA River.
School holds event to thank community
LAs heavy rain creates mudslides
LA’s heavy rain creates mudslides
Road work begins on Coldwater
Many members of the Studio City community choose to decorate the fronts of their homes with bright and colorful lights throughout the holiday season.
‘Tis the season: The Chronicle’s holiday activity favorites
An earthquake destroys the ground near a city.
Turkey’s grim earthquake lessons
Students tend to the hydroponic plant towers.
Reducing our environmental impact
Addressing Misogyny
A Ukraine flag waves in from of the independence monument.
Ukraine, Claire-ified
Making the best LA Metro plans
An illustration depicts an angry teacher lecturing inattentive students.
Grade A Friendship
Enlisting for an Education
Enlisting for an Education
Students participate in the girls pre-show ritual before their first performance
Wolverine Cult-ure
Kids Club
Kids Club
An illustration depicts how charity is often considered to be a gateway into college.
A Cause for College
Often, students are forced to cram and make up school work to go to concerts. Students and teachers agree that going to concerts can threaten students academic responsibilities and that achieving a balance is important for this purpose.
Concert Culture
Student filmmaker and presenter at Westflix Ian Kims film My Sisters in the Stars: The Star of Lee Yong-Soo received the Audience Choice Award for his film.
20 Years of Westflix
Students screen video art projects
Dancers perform in “Elements” showcase in Rugby Auditorium
Jazz band members perform in spring concert
The Official Chronicle Curriculum Guide 2: Electric Boogaloo
New sports offered by HW Athletics
New sports offered by HW Athletics
The Official Harvard-Westlake Rice Purity Test
The Official Harvard-Westlake Rice Purity Test
Prince Harry to Replace Commons as Head of School
New York Times Guild Inspires Chronicle Strike
New York Times Guild Inspires Chronicle Strike
Lacrosse rebounds to 4-3 record
DEAD sprint: Aaron Milburn ’24 competes in the 4x100-meter relay at the track and field team’s first meet of the season. The team won 90-28 at home against Sierra Canyon High School. The team’s next meet will be against Notre Dame, a league opponent, on March 23.
Track and field opens season undefeated
Swing, Batter: Dylan Fischer ’26 takes a swing at the ball during a home game against La Salle High School on Feb. 21. The team won 10-0.
Freshman class of five helps softball team to best start in years
Midfielder Gemma Ozturk ’24 passes the ball past a defender in the team’s 1-0 victory over Notre Dame on Jan. 27.
Girls soccer concludes playoff run
Boys tennis remains undefeated after returning from Texas trip
Fiona’s Five: Spring Break (episode 1)
Teachers’ Spring Break
Sleepless in Studio City: Teacher Valentines
Chronicle Newscast #1: For the Holidays
Chronicle Newscast #1: For the Holidays
Favorite Holiday Songs
Favorite Holiday Songs
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    Administration hosts support sessions with Jewish advocate

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    Deans change spring college tour itinerary

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    School hosts Nobel Laureate and astrophysicist Andrea Ghez

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    Opinion

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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

Danielle Spitz
June 2, 2018

Don’t make me leave!

Danielle Spitz
June 1, 2018
Credit: Samantha Ko/Chronicle

School increases security measures after threatening post from alum

Danielle Spitz
March 21, 2018

School files restraining order against Martin ’08

Danielle Spitz
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

Danielle Spitz
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

Danielle Spitz
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

Danielle Spitz
February 13, 2018
Photo illustration by Alexandra So

Curl Your Enthusiasm

Danielle Spitz
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

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

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

Danielle Spitz
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

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

Hurricane devastates Puerto Rico, evokes concern in community

Danielle Spitz
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

Danielle Spitz
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

Danielle Spitz
August 31, 2017

Time for transparency

Josie Abugov and Danielle Spitz
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

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

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

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

Administrators listen to student suggestions on diversity, inclusivity

Danielle Spitz
March 20, 2017
Prefects host meeting regarding slur controversy

Prefects host meeting regarding slur controversy

Danielle Spitz
March 6, 2017

Kissing Trump goodbye: alumni launch anti-Trump cosmetics line

Danielle Spitz
February 27, 2017

Administration meets with affinity groups to discuss diversity, slur controversy

Danielle Spitz
February 22, 2017

BLACC prepares to meet with Commons

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

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

Danielle Spitz
February 18, 2017

Students protest proposed AP limit

Danielle Spitz
February 14, 2017

Alum out-fundraises incumbent in race for school board

Danielle Spitz
January 23, 2017
Former Vice President of School John Amato. Credit: Printed with permission of Nathansons

Amato to stay at John Thomas Dye

Danielle Spitz
January 18, 2017

Students run cancer project

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

Faded Innocence: The Social Transition to the Upper School

Danielle Spitz
December 5, 2016

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

Danielle Spitz
November 23, 2016

Words come with impact

Danielle Spitz
November 22, 2016

Facebook argument erupts over Breitbart News

Danielle Spitz
November 16, 2016

Commons addresses divisions due to election

Danielle Spitz
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

Danielle Spitz
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

Danielle Spitz
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

Danielle Spitz
October 14, 2016

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

Danielle Spitz
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

Danielle Spitz
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

Danielle Spitz
September 24, 2016

Musical accepts all students who auditioned

Danielle Spitz
September 9, 2016

Poet Max Ritvo ’09 passes away after battling pediatric cancer

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

School completes Rugby Hall renovations

Danielle Spitz
August 30, 2016

Teacher assignments leaked on The Hub

Danielle Spitz
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

Danielle Spitz
June 8, 2016

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

Danielle Spitz
May 27, 2016

Student Ambassador Co-Chairs announced

Danielle Spitz
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

Danielle Spitz
May 13, 2016

Peer Support trainees elect coordinators

Danielle Spitz
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

Danielle Spitz
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

Danielle Spitz
April 15, 2016

Campus-wide Assassin game to begin Tuesday

Danielle Spitz
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

Danielle Spitz
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

Danielle Spitz
March 14, 2016

Five students qualify for math competition

Danielle Spitz
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

Danielle Spitz
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

Danielle Spitz
February 28, 2016
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The other war for equality

Danielle Spitz
February 11, 2016

Students compete in math exam contest

Danielle Spitz
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’

Danielle Spitz
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

Danielle Spitz
January 15, 2016

Students on Vietnam trip to run social media accounts

Danielle Spitz
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

Danielle Spitz
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

Danielle Spitz
November 8, 2015

Fanatics announce Fanatic Fest details at assembly

Danielle Spitz
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

Danielle Spitz
October 7, 2015

Students to attend Homecoming Formal

Danielle Spitz
October 7, 2015

Class of 2016 participates in Ring Ceremony

Danielle Spitz
September 28, 2015

Science teacher completes credential, will teach chemistry

Danielle Spitz
September 1, 2015

Adam Levine: English

Danielle Spitz
September 1, 2015
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