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School welcomes new Assistant Director of Debate
New Coordinator of Jewish Life joins DEI office
Upper School welcomes new French Teacher
School hires new Director of Wellness
Security to implement new face-recognition system for first-time visitors
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
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
‘Untitled’ Political Podcast
Nextdoor is driving us insane
Nextdoor is driving us insane
Require physical activity for PE credit
Require physical activity for PE credit
Protesting on campus is not effective
Friends play on a field in the lens of the newly released Apple Vision Pro.
Beware of technology taking over our lives
A house damaged by flooding in the Los Angeles area.
Address issues with local infrastructure
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Unpublished Chronicle Headlines 2: Electric Boogaloo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
Flipping the Switch
Flipping the Switch
It's Just Rocket Science
It’s Just Rocket Science
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
Flip or Flop
Flip or Flop
The Class of 1974 stands during their commencement ceremony.
Back to the Future
Boys’ tennis loses playoffs in semifinals
Boys’ tennis loses playoffs in semifinals
Boys’ golf increases ranking to place second overall in Mission League
Boys' volleyball falls in CIF quarterfinals
Boys’ volleyball falls in CIF quarterfinals
Members of Team 1148 pose for a photo at a tournament.
Robotics secures second place finish in tournament to end successful season
Sacramento Queens: A look at the Girls' basketball championship season
Sacramento Queens: A look at the Girls’ basketball championship season
The Student News Site of Harvard-Westlake School

The Harvard-Westlake Chronicle
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The Harvard-Westlake Chronicle

Eden Conner, Editor-in-Chief

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From left to right: Mason Wetzstein '25, Ethan Seung '25, Ryder Katz '25, Michael Barr '25 and John Xu '25 stand together with their faculty advisor Andy Stout.

Five students win first at international data science competition hosted by Wharton School

Eden Conner, Assistant Opinion Editor
May 30, 2024
Impending dorm

Impending dorm

Eden Conner, Assistant Opinion Editor
May 29, 2024
Varsity baseball athletes pay attention to a pregame speech from coaches before their matchup with Corona High School in the CIF-SS Open Division baseball championship May 18.

Baseball ends successful season with loss to No. 1 Corona in CIF-SS championship game

Eden Conner, Assistant Opinion Editor
May 29, 2024

River Park construction set to begin in April, seven years after purchase

Eden Conner, Assistant Opinion Editor
March 22, 2024
Senior pitcher Duncan Marsten '24 celebrates as he walks off the field into the dugout.

Baseball starts off the season with big Mission League wins

Eden Conner, Assistant Opinion Editor
March 20, 2024
School closed due to flooding

School closed due to flooding

Eden Conner
February 5, 2024

The AI music issue

Eden Conner, Assistant Opinion Editor
February 5, 2024
Outfielder James Tronstein '26 looks to make a headfirst slide in a preseason game.

Baseball prepares for new season

Eden Conner
February 2, 2024
College isn't the end goal

College isn’t the end goal

Eden Conner, Assistant Opinion Editor
December 20, 2023

New to Zillow: HW Edition

Eden Conner, Assistant Opinion Editor
December 13, 2023
Gisele Thompson '24 poses for a photo shoot with her new jersey following a historic three-year contract with Angel City FC, a Los-Angeles-based soccer club, joining her sister Alyssa Thompson '23.

Gisele Thompson ’24 signs deal with Angel City FC

Eden Conner and Alex Dinh
December 13, 2023
IN THE AIR: Theo Ottosson ’25 jumps above a Palos Verdes defender in a game against the Sea Kings Dec. 5. The Wolverines won the game 2-0.

Boys’ soccer looks to succeed following injuries

Eden Conner, Assistant Opinion Editor
December 13, 2023
Screenshot 2023-11-15 at 8.20.00 PM

[Photo] Mudd Library renovations featuring remodeled study spaces set to be completed in December

Amber Zhang
November 15, 2023
Fight antisemitism amid Hamas war

Fight antisemitism amid Hamas war

Eden Conner, Assistant Opinion Editor
November 15, 2023
Students line up outside their school after a shooting has just occurred.

Generation Under Fire

Georgia Grad and Eden Conner
November 15, 2023
Striker Vicky Pugh '25, who is committed to play Division 1 Women's soccer at Vanderbilt University, looks to make a pass during a game against Chaminade High School on Jan. 18.

Girls’ soccer prepares for new season

Eden Conner and Hana Mehdi Williams
November 14, 2023
Recognize social media's role in politics

Recognize social media’s role in politics

Eden Conner, Assistant Opinions Editor
September 21, 2023
DOUBLE TROUBLE: Keisari Penman ’27 and Mimi Rhee ’25 discuss strategy in between sets against Westlake High School on Sept. 13.

Girls’ tennis gears up for start of league play

Eden Conner, Assistant Opinion Editor
September 21, 2023
LA City Planning to determine future of River Park

LA City Planning to determine future of River Park

Eden Conner and Davis Marks
August 29, 2023
Field hockey welcomes four new freshmen prior to season opener

Field hockey welcomes four new freshmen prior to season opener

Eden Conner
August 29, 2023
Girls’ golf player competes in national age group tournament

Girls’ golf player competes in national age group tournament

Eden Conner
August 29, 2023
Mudd Library will be closed off until the renovation is completed in November. In the meantime, a temporary library has been created.

Mudd Library to remain closed until November amid renovation

Eden Conner and Colin Ho
August 27, 2023
Money vs. athletes

Money vs. athletes

Eden Conner
August 26, 2023
TAKE A SWING: Colin Kennedy ’24 prepares to hit the ball during a match against St. Francis on April 18. Kennedy has since won the first three rounds of the CIF individuals tournament alongside Andrew Kurgan ’24. Printed with permission of Darlene Bible.

Doubles team advances to fourth round

Eden Conner
May 25, 2023
A schedule and checklist of items are being filled out.

Debating the new block schedule

Eden Conner, Layout Assistant and Staff Writer
May 24, 2023

Studio City Ice Cream Shops

Sabrina Hamideh, Sasha Aghnatios, Eden Conner, and Jayan Kandavel
March 22, 2023

Teachers’ Spring Break

Sasha Aghnatios, Eden Conner, Zoe Goor, and Olivia Phillips
March 22, 2023

FisHW organizes lobster fishing trip

Eden Conner
March 22, 2023

Sleepless in Studio City: Teacher Valentines

Sasha Aghnatios, Eden Conner, and Zoe Goor
February 14, 2023

Prince Harry to Replace Commons as Head of School

Eden Conner, Staff Writer
February 10, 2023

Annual Tapout Begins

Eden Conner
February 8, 2023
Guard Trent Perry '24 is announced as a member of the starting lineup and makes his way through his teammates. The squad continued their undefeated Mission League campaign with a 73-50 victory against Chaminade High School on senior night.

Boys basketball wins Mission League Title, included in CIF-SS Open Division Playoffs

Eden Conner
February 8, 2023
Chronicle Newscast: For the Holidays

Chronicle Newscast: For the Holidays

Zoe Goor, Eden Conner, and Alden Detmer
December 27, 2022
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

Eden Conner
December 15, 2022
Illustration by Sophia Evans

What’s New: Fall Reviews: “Smile”

Eden Conner
November 17, 2022
CHECK UP: Trent Perry ’24, Brady Dunlap ’23 and Jacob Huggins ’23 of Harvard Westlake pose alongside Dusty Stromer, Mercy Miller and Caleb Foster of Notre Dame High School for picture day.

Boys basketball tops national and local high school rankings

Eden Conner
November 16, 2022
While scrolling for Halloween costumes, the category of "Sexy" can seem like the only one for girls.

From Candy Bars to Eye Candy

Eden Conner
November 7, 2022

New Clubs at the Activities Fair

Eden Conner, Everett Lakey, Jayan Kandavel, Alex Lee, Connor Tang, and Justin Tang
October 3, 2022

Dani Lynch ’23 commits to Clemson for D1 soccer

Eden Conner
September 29, 2022
Julia Im '23 poses in front of the Hacienda Hotel in San Diego. Im traveled back and forth between Korea and the U.S. for her fellowship.

Junior Fellowship: Julia Im

Eden Conner
September 5, 2022
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