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Gisele Stigi 22 performs 7 Nation Army by the White Stripes during the annual Senior Solo Night.
Seniors perform at annual Senior Solo Night
2022 Student awards announced
President Rick Commons urges the school community to remain vigilant about wearing masks in an email May 25.
Administration recommends masks amid COVID-19 surge
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
An infographic depicts how students feel about the mayoral race.
Mayoral candidates step up campaign ahead of June 7 primary
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
Lying on her bed, the Mittle-Man advises a student on their love life through the phone.
The Mittle-man on Campus: A Review of Prom
Our school is one of few high schools in America with a student-run newspaper that does not have press freedom guarantees.
Promoting students’ press freedom
Editors-in-Chief Tessa Augsberger and Milla Ben-Ezra stand next to each other during the first Chronicle layout.
Letter from the Editors: Encouraging a new mindset
An illustration depicts President Joe Biden standing in front of a podium.
Calling Biden to action
Illustrated by Sydney Fener
Guest Editorial: School sustainability
An illustration depicts a same-sex couple with a child, celebrating Pride Month together. Approximately 114,000 same-sex couples are currently raising children in the U.S., according to the UCLA School of Law Williams Institute.
Parenting with pride
adrago_abortions
Protecting choice
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
Gisele Stigi 22 performs 7 Nation Army by the White Stripes during the annual Senior Solo Night.
Seniors perform at annual Senior Solo Night
Sadye Lackman 22
All About the Art
The cast members of “The Insitute’s Prisoner,” written by Carina Villanova ’22, gather for Playwrights Festival rehearsal in the Drama Lab.
Theater the wright way
Illustration by Alexa Druyanoff
Depp v. Heard: Trying the truth
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
Attacker Daniel Mnatsakanian 23 winds up and aims his shot to give the schools team the lead against JSerra Catholic High School in the CIF quarterfinals Nov. 4, 2021. The team defeated the Lions 14-7, advancing in the tournament.
Seven Boys Qualify for Water Polo National Team
Alyssa Thompson 23 and Gisele Thompson 24 pose with a soccer ball wearing Nike gear. The sisters are the first high school athletes in history to sign an NIL deal with Nike.
Thompson sisters sign historic NIL deal with Nike
MAKING A RACKET: Avi Carson ’22 closes the net to position himself for a volley to his opponent in a match against Crespi High School on March 31.
Boys tennis loses first round of CIF
JUMPING FOR JOY: Jessica Thompson ’23 pole vaults in a track meet against Fontana High School. Thompson placed first in Mission League for pole vault and long jump, setting the school pole vault record at 12 feet 8 inches.
Track and field team finishes league season
PITCH PERFECT: Pitcher Andrew Citron ’22 stares down a batter in the baseball team’s 6-3 win over Crespi Carmelite High School on March 25.
Baseball’s playoff run comes to an end
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June 1, 2018
Middle school math teacher Dan Reeves ’94 teaches charter school students about robotics during one of the after-school sessions, which aim to enrich students. Credit: Rosemary Vanvlijmen

Shining stars: middle school runs after-school enrichment program

February 13, 2018

Högsta ’05 wins Nobel Peace Prize

October 10, 2017

Volleyball Program Head steps down

May 22, 2017

Boys’ volleyball falls in second round

May 15, 2017

Boys’ volleyball advances to second round of playoffs

May 10, 2017

What in refutation: debate team prevails

April 26, 2017

Wolverines hampered early in season by injuries

March 30, 2017

Wolverines rebound from loss with league win

March 26, 2017

Boys’ volleyball drops match to Notre Dame

March 22, 2017

Boys’ volleyball drops Loyola match

March 9, 2017

Boys’ volleyball edges St. Francis in first league game

March 8, 2017

Debate ‘Kant’ be stopped

February 17, 2017

Boys’ soccer clinches playoff spot with victory

February 9, 2017

Boys’ soccer inches closer to playoff spot with victory

February 7, 2017

Freshman scores only goal in boys’ soccer win

January 30, 2017

Team earns first league victory

January 20, 2017

Goals missing in Mission League play

January 13, 2017

Team loses in league semifinals

November 29, 2016
Forward Sydney Pizer ’19 dashes past two defenders in the team’s 1-0 victory over Edison Aug. 30. The team leads their league with a 5-0 record (11-1-3 overall). They will play another league match at Glendora High School on Friday, and will conclude their regular season at Homecoming. The CIF playoffs will begin Oct. 25. Credit: Aaron Park/Chronicle

League-leading team seeks championship

October 5, 2016

Field Hockey wins first league match of the season

September 20, 2016
Phaedra Robinson looks to defend against a pass. Credit: Emily Rahhal/ Chronicle

Squad hopes to improve on last season’s record

August 30, 2016
Hailey de la Vara 17 winds up for a pitch during the Wolverines game against Windward. Credit: Adam Yu/ Chronicle.

Q&A with Hailey de la Vara ’17

May 26, 2016
With the help of Cinton Grusd ’95, founder of the technology company Wermz, the Chronicle released a new and free app for iPhones. The app, shown in screenshots above, provides easier and quicker access to Chronicle articles, videos and photos. Printed with permission of Wermz

Chronicle releases new iPhone app

May 25, 2016

Chronicle adviser to depart

May 25, 2016
Casey Crosson competes in a track and field event in a recent meet. Credit: Emily Rahhal/Chronicle.

Q&A with girls’ cross country athlete Casey Crosson ’17

March 11, 2016
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Behind the scenes at New Hampshire primary

February 18, 2016
Q&A with Jadon Yariv 16

Q&A with Jadon Yariv ’16

February 6, 2016
Justyn Chang 18 strives to make it big in the Korean entertainment industry. Credit: Eli Adler/Chronicle

Justyn Chang ’18 brings K-pop to Los Angeles

January 19, 2016

Former teacher to head ISSM

January 13, 2016
Le Ly Haslip speaks to a journalism class. Credit: Oliver Akhtarzad/Chronicle

‘Hardships only temporary’ says former refugee

November 10, 2015
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