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The Media Monopoly

Community members discuss the impact of media company mergers in recent years and their impact on media consumption.
Donna Enayati, Features Writer
May 28, 2026

Upper School Science Teacher Ryan Ellingson sinks into his couch after an exhausting day of teaching, ready to indulge in television and catch up on the day’s news. Wanting to learn more about a scandal...

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Back in the Pack

Community members discuss the resurgence of smoking cigarettes and how Generation Z’s smoking habits differ from past generations.
Donna Enayati, Features Writer
May 28, 2026

Warm sunlight filters through the thin curtains of the Italian villa where Arden* is staying. As he groggily wakes up, a pounding headache reminds him of the drunken events of the night before. Moments...

Catcher Dylan Fischer ’26 throws from the ground to first base during a game against Providence High School on April 9.

Donna Enayati, Features Reporter
April 29, 2026

The softball team improved their record to 6-7 after defeating Louisville High School 7-4 at Encino Franklin Field on April 23. This was the team’s third consecutive win, following their win against...

RETAIL REVIVAL: New storefronts bring fresh energy to Brentwood’s streets. One of the shops, Go Greek, had their grand opening on April 18.

New stores open in Brentwood

Riya Iyer and Donna Enayati
April 29, 2026

Nine new shops opened in downtown Brentwood and the Brentwood Village between January and April 2026. The stores include Pop Up Bagels, Great White, Go Greek, Neighborly, Ggiata, Paliskates and Flour Pizzeria...

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Donna Enayati, Features Reporter
March 6, 2026

Buzz. Buzz. Buzz. Once again, my notifications are rampant as my friends argue about which photos we should post from our dinner last night. One of my friends is insistent on including our group photo...

Art work depicting a wave with the school being represented by the surfboard.

The Red Wave

Students discuss whether the student body has shifted towards conservatism, and what factors, including the school, may have influenced the change.
Donna Enayati, Features Writer
March 6, 2026

After staying up late to watch the Presidential election results the night before, Mikaela Ebrahemi ’28 steps off the bus onto the middle school campus and notices a cluster of red...

One year after LA fires, Palisades residents gather in remembrance.

Rebuilding Our Community: One year after LA fires, community details recovery, support systems, gaps

One year since the LA fires, students and faculty describe what recovery looks like now, the support systems that helped, and what gaps still remain
Holden Kim and Donna Enayati
February 4, 2026

Jan. 7 marked the one-year anniversary of the Southern California wildfires, a disaster that destroyed or damaged more than 18,000 structures and displaced over 100,000 residents. Widely considered the...

Harvard-Westlake's mascot, the Wolverine fights Philips Exeter Academy's mascot, the Lion Rampant.

Coast to Coast

Members of the community discuss the effect of students and teachers who come from elite East Coast Boarding schools.
Donna Enayati, Features Writer
December 12, 2025

Nearly breathless from lugging his duffel bags full of school uniforms up and down the stairs of his dorm, Daniel Baek ’26 sat on his suitcase and closed the last zipper before permanently stepping away...

Price to Pay

Price to Pay

Students discuss the impacts of the cost of expensive tutoring, test preparation and additional payments impacting student life.
Donna Enayati, Features Writer
November 12, 2025

After getting back the scores of her first SAT exam, Zoe Vourgourakis ’26 was determined to improve on the next test. After exhausting endless YouTube math videos, going through Quizlets with hundreds...

We the Dream

We the Dream

Donna Enayati, Features reporter
October 18, 2025

On the first days of summer vacation, Maylie Macias ’26 sits with her family enjoying the early June sunshine. Conversation about everything from the final exams Macias had just finished to stories about...

Arnold is creating three different songs, all of which are in the musical style of different bands.

Senior Independent Study: Nate Arnold

Donna Enayati, Layout Assistant and Staff Writer
December 19, 2024

Nathaniel Arnold ’25 is writing, producing and creating three songs in the style of three different bands he enjoys for his Senior Independent Study. Arnold said he aims to make music in the future...

Students receive awards at the end of LA Times' “J” Day on Oct. 26.

Media students attend LA Times’ Journalism Day

Harvard-Westlake Media Students attended the Los Angeles Times High School Insider’s Journalism “J” Day at California State University of Northridge in a day filled with competition, learning and more.
Donna Enayati
November 14, 2024

HW Media Students competed at the Los Angeles Times High School Insider’s Journalism Day (J-Day) at California State University of Northridge on Oct. 26. Over 150 students from all over Los...

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