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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
Reverend Anne Gardner leads students and faculty in a candle lighting ceremony in honor of Yom HaShoah.
School commemorates Yom HaShoah with assembly, candle lighting and exhibition
Jewish Club hosts Passover seder
Jewish Club hosts Passover seder
Goldie Grube 23 and Ella Goldberg 23 pose in jean clothing they wore in honor of Denim Day on April 27.
Community participates in Denim Day
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
Hannah Carbunaru 24 visits a fruit stand at the Studio City Farmers Market, masked up in front of a table of mandarins.
Studio City Farmers Market adapts to Omicron
Illustrated by Sydney Fener
Guest Editorial: School sustainability
Cucumbers sit inside of a jar, which is one step of the fermentation process. Cucumbers are one of many items that the Pickling Club ferments,
A thanks to the school Pickling Club
The Official Chronicle Curriculum Guide
Illustration by Caroline Jacoby
My Russian identity in a time of crisis
James Hess/Chronicle
Reframing Ukrainian News
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
High School
“High” School
Photo Illustrations by Alexa Druyanoff of representations of culture groups on campus.
Appreciation or Appropriation
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
Dance students perform in an outdoor showcase during Multicultural Fair.
Dance students perform in outdoor showcase
The Batman Movie Review
“The Batman” Movie Review
Illustrated by Alexa Druyanoff
Dancing Through Stages of Metamorphosis
Illustration by Alexa Druyanoff
The Walk To Fame
Fanatics voted best basketball student section in Los Angeles
Singles and doubles player Jordan Assil ’22 runs to the net for a volley in preparation for the team’s 11-7 loss to Calabasas High School. The squad started the season 7-0 overall before losing to Crespi Carmelite High School 11-7 March 15. The team’s overall record stands at 8-2.
Boys tennis defeats Loyola High School after consecutive losses end seven-game win streak
SERVING SUNSET: Maddie Hilboki 25 prepares to serve at a practice at Will Rodgers State Beach. The team holds a record of 3-1 this season.
Girls beach volleyball suffers first loss against Marlborough
BREAKOUT PLAYER: Attacker Beckett Lee ’24 cradles the ball before a 5-4 overtime win against Crespi Carmelite High School on March 16.
Lacrosse wins consecutive games
Calling all Fanatics TItle Illustration by Chronicle Art Director Alexa Druyanoff
Calling all Fanatics
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The incorporation of creative activities helps diversify the learning experiences of students.

Cultivating Creativity

February 18, 2022
Since 1970, the United States has recognized February as Black History Month.

More Than a Month

February 18, 2022
ASiA members pose for photos during New Year celebration on the quad.

[Photo] Year of the Tiger: ASiA on the Prowl

February 18, 2022
A good nights sleep

A good night’s sleep

December 26, 2021
Peer Support, the schools interpersonal counseling program, celebrates its 30th anniversary.

Peer Support turns 30

December 25, 2021
New to Normal: Spotlight on Dr. Stewart

New to Normal: Spotlight on Dr. Stewart

November 20, 2021
New to Normal: Spotlight on Dr. Sheehy

New to Normal: Spotlight on Dr. Sheehy

November 20, 2021
(Un)traditional: A Dern Dinner

(Un)traditional: A Dern Dinner

November 18, 2021
Illustration by Sydney Fener

Re-navigating Columbus

October 17, 2021
Not Your Costume

Not Your Costume

October 17, 2021
Illustration by Sophia Musante

“Squid Game” Review

October 13, 2021
From left to right: Peer Support Leaders and Trainees Lily Saada 22, Eliza Koblentz 23, Alec Rosenthal 22, Sophia Haynes 22, Henry Wendorf 23, Will Sherwood 23 and Harry Tarses 23 relax in their pajamas before going to sleep. The Peer Support retreat is one of the few overnight trips the school has authorized since the pandemic.

Peer Support retreat kicks off 2021-22 program

September 18, 2021
Ava Tran 22 smiles in front of shrubbery.

Junior Fellowship: Ava Tran

September 4, 2021
Dylan Perkins ’23, Casey Ross ’23, Preston Yeh ’23, Ryann Castanon-Hill ’23 and Chiara Umbeko ’23 spend time together.

He’s the man: Spotlight on Dylan Perkins ’23

August 26, 2021

Track and Field team competes in CIF-SS prelims

June 6, 2021
Supermodel Minority—A Film by Fallon Dern

“Supermodel Minority”—A Film by Fallon Dern

May 30, 2021

“Beam Me Up Scotty” by Nicki Minaj Album Review

May 22, 2021
ASiA Club Leaders present on APAH month and introduce video presentations.

ASiA celebrates Asian Pacific American Heritage Month at Community Flex Time

May 6, 2021
Members of the Harvard-Westlake Student Alumni Association (HWSAA) listen to Ray Kim, Alyse Gellis and Sam deCastro Abeger speak about their experiences in the entertainment industry.

Alumni in entertainment share stories about their careers at HWSAA panel

April 20, 2021

Tai becomes first woman of color to serve as top United States Trade Negotiator

April 19, 2021
(From left to right) Atticus Tyagi, Senator Elizabeth Warren and Lavinia Tyagi ’23 embrace with a smile as they pose for a photo.

Diplomacy at the dinner table

March 24, 2021
Fallon Dern 23 takes a selfie with the other sophomores in her cohort in the Chalmers classroom they were assigned to.

Back to School Perspectives

March 13, 2021

Commons addresses anti-Asian hate crimes in all-school email

March 22, 2021

Field hockey season set to restart following CIF approval

March 14, 2021
Students are able to sign up for time slots and share music with their peers through the schools radio station, KHWS.

Celebrating 10 Years of KHWS

March 11, 2021
Juniors organize on-campus book drive

Juniors organize on-campus book drive

February 23, 2021

College Board to no longer administrate SAT Subject Tests, will phase out the SAT Essay

February 17, 2021
Members of Asian Students in Action (ASiA) and Black Leadership and Culture Club (BLACC) Co-Chair and Diversity Coordinator Yutopia Essex present history and celebrations about Lunar New Year and Black History Month.

BLACC Co-Chair and ASiA members present during Community Flex Time

February 12, 2021

Ethics Bowl team competes at regional tournament

February 8, 2021

School removes ISEE mandate for incoming seventh grade students

February 8, 2021

Community Council plans for thrift shop drive

February 7, 2021

HW Parents DEI Association hosts “Why We Hate” discussion

February 2, 2021

Commons releases update regarding return to school

January 28, 2021

“BE” Album Review

January 20, 2021
The front page of the Stone-Cutters Winter was released this week, featuring 16 student works spanning six artistic mediums.

Stone-Cutters release Winter Tabloid virtually

January 19, 2021

Get Lit poetry group performs

December 12, 2020

Asian Students in Action holds all-community reflection

March 19, 2020
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