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The schools Instagram account posted these images to announce the River Parks two new partnerships.
River Park partners with Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians and Angel City Sports
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
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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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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