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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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Ending with a bang

June 1, 2018

To see some real results

March 21, 2018
Kickstarter Kids: students in the business world

Kickstarter Kids: students in the business world

January 16, 2018
Center Max Ehrlich 19 prepares to snap the ball during a game against Birmingham on Aug. 25. Credit: Pavan Tauh/Big Red

Beating the Heat: the football team’s experience with blazing temperatures

October 19, 2017
The cycle of lies

The cycle of lies

May 31, 2017

Wolverines exit playoffs early in disappointing match

May 5, 2017

Lacrosse dominates first round of playoffs

May 2, 2017

Wolverines regain winning form to complete league season

April 29, 2017

Lacrosse goes down to Loyola, takes first loss of season

April 26, 2017

Wolverines edge Oak Park in non-league win

April 19, 2017

Lacrosse continues Mission League dominance

April 7, 2017

Wolverines take biggest win of the season

April 5, 2017

Lacrosse dominates competition to stay undefeated

April 4, 2017

Lacrosse completes league double over Crespi

April 3, 2017

Wolverines edge Chaminade, extend undefeated streak

March 28, 2017

Lacrosse tallies another victory in undefeated season

March 21, 2017
Tommy Park 18 prepares to pass to a teammate. Credit: Ellis Becker/Chronicle

Lacrosse dominates local rival to continue streak

March 18, 2017

Lacrosse dominates first league match

March 14, 2017
Captain Zac Harleston 17 runs past an opponent during the Wolverines match against Westlake. Credit: Ellis Becker/Chronicle

Boys’ lacrosse completes undefeated preseason

March 10, 2017

Lacrosses edges Thousand Oaks to remain undefeated

March 7, 2017
Sultan Daniels 19 runs around a Peninsula player in an attempt to get a pass off. Credit: Ellis Becker/Chronicle

Lacrosse continues strong form to dominate Peninsula

March 4, 2017

Lacrosse dominates first preseason game

February 28, 2017

Wolverines exit playoffs in quarterfinals

February 19, 2017

Wolverines capture another league title

February 18, 2017
Taking a stand against gun violence with action

Taking a stand against gun violence with action

February 15, 2017

Playoff Preview: Girls’ water polo vs. Los Altos

February 13, 2017
Paige Thompson 17 takes a shot on goal in the Mission League tournament final against Alemany. Credit: Ellis Becker/Chronicle

Wolverines claim Mission League title

February 9, 2017

Wolverines struggle outside of league play

February 4, 2017
Paige Howard 17 prepares to cross the ball to her teammate during a match against FSHA. Credit: Ellis Becker/Chronicle

Squad regains strong form with victory

February 3, 2017
The schools space for fencing is not as big as other sports areas on campus, yet it is only used by the team. Credit: Matthew Yam/Chronicle

Small D’Armes

February 3, 2017

Wolverines claim top spot in Mission League table

February 1, 2017

Wolverines dominate league despite inconsistent play

January 31, 2017

Girls’ water polo seals third place finish in Bonita tournament

January 30, 2017

Boys’ basketball does league double over Loyola

January 27, 2017
Paige Thompson 17 passes to a teammate during the teams match against Notre Dame. Credit: Pavan Tauh/Chronicle

Girls’ water polo continues undefeated league record

January 26, 2017

Team seeks to assert league dominance

January 13, 2017

Team seeks to assert league dominance

January 13, 2017

Debate team dominates competition

January 11, 2017
Camille Oswald 17 takes a shot on goal against Marymount during the league opener. Credit: Matthew Yam/Chronicle

Girls’ Water Polo secures win in first league game of the season

January 10, 2017
Camille Oswald presses an opponent during the Wolverines season opener agains Oaks Christian. Credit: Matthew Yam/Chronicle

Girls’ water polo defeats Oaks Christian in season opener

December 1, 2016

Squad falls just short of championship

November 28, 2016
Jennifer Gadalov ’19 prepares to hit the ball to her opponent. The Wolverines lost the game 11-7 to Notre Dame. Credit: Ellis Becker/ Chronicle

Team eyes CIF title despite early issues

October 6, 2016

Chinese teacher to join Massachusetts school

May 25, 2016

Student plays to be performed in Rugby

April 27, 2016
An education that does not adequately prepare us

An education that does not adequately prepare us

April 27, 2016

Robotics Club competes in challenge

March 9, 2016

Annual gap year fair attracts 70 students

March 9, 2016
Students play harps in the Winter Chamber Concert. Credit: Ellis Becker/Chronicle

String ensembles perform in winter concert

February 17, 2016

Students design logo for Festival of the Spring

February 13, 2016

English teacher to depart after half a decade

December 17, 2015
Students from Advanced Dance I perform during their showcase . Credit: Ellis Becker 18/Chronicle

Advanced Dance I students showcase work for foundation

December 12, 2015
Combined choir sings a piece at the annual Winter Choir Concert. Credit: Ellis Becker/Chronicle

Choir students sing at annual winter concert (video)

December 7, 2015
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Handling errors shows character

November 24, 2015

Deans ban spikeball games in the lounge

November 22, 2015
Alex Oser 16 and Jenna Thompson 16 race Oct. 17 at the 51st Head of the Charles Regatta in Boston. Published with permission of Alex Oser.

Alex Oser, Jenna Thompson race in Boston’s Head of the Charles Regatta

October 21, 2015
Justyn Chang 18 and Henry Zumbrunnen 16 work on writing exercises for a playwrights workshop after school. Credit Ellis Becker/Chronicle

Alum hosts playwrights workshops after school

October 1, 2015

Gaulke wins CCF Fellowship for Visual Arts

September 4, 2015

Greg Hilliard becomes Director of Alumni Athletics

September 1, 2015

285 debaters participate in summer program

September 1, 2015
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