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As she plays her cello, Helena Wu '23 reflects on Chaplain Anne Gardner's sermon about 9/11. Wu was a student performer for the observance.
Virtual 9/11 observance inspires community reflection
From left to right: Syracuse Associate Director of Admissions, Southern California Camille Crites, Digital Managing Editor Maxine Zuriff '22, Miles Carrillo '22 and Willa Fogelson '22 converse about the majors offered at Syracuse. College representative visits take place during breaks and lunch.
College representatives visit students
At the Senior Ring Ceremony, Senior Prefect Jason Thompson '22 addresses seniors and their families, discussing his high school experiences.
Seniors celebrate annual ring ceremony
Noah Nakayama '23 studies and completes his schoolwork from home.
Students and teachers reflect on remote learning experience
With a handmade sign, newly-elected Head Fanatics Ridley Berger-Sacks ’22, Kate Hasset ’22 and Julianna Ross ’22 cheer on the girl’s field hockey game. In addition to sports events, the fanatics will attend art performances this year.
Head Fanatics elected for 2021-22 school year
Students line up to get tested for COVID-19 before school at Palisades Charter High School.
LAUSD mandates vaccines
BUILDING OUR FUTURE: Construction workers continue their development of The Residences at Sportsmen’s Lodge, which is undergoing a renovation from a hotel to affordable housing as part of Project Roomkey. The building will ultimately hold 500 new apartments for residents.
Sportsmen’s Lodge Hotel renovates hotel to housing
PARKS AND RECREATION: At the Weddington Golf & Tennis Property, Studio City residents use the driving range to practice golf on a summer’s day. This property was purchased by the school and will be converted into the River Park athletic facility, which is scheduled to be completed in 2025.
River Park athletic facility in works
Illustrated footsteps show a path from one food item to the next, which represent some of the new businesses coming to Sportsmen's Lodge.
New businesses come to Sportmen’s Lodge
California removes most state-wide COVID-19 restrictions
Credit: Sophia Evans/Chronicle
It’s a first for everyone: Making up for lost time
Credit: Sophia Evans/Chronicle
It’s a first for everyone: Embracing uncertainty
Illustration Credit: Sydney Fener
The Mittle-man on Campus: The Best Sequel Ever
Embracing Each Other Once Again
Embracing Each Other Once Again
Credit: Sydney Fener/Chronicle
Vote “YES” on democracy, “NO” on the recall
Illustration by Sydney Fener
Community reflects on 20th anniversary of 9/11
Assessing Afghanistan
Assessing Afghanistan
Illustration by Sophia Musante
Leading Ladies: women take initiative on campus
Unfiltered
Unfiltered
Code Red: 2021 Climate Report
Singer-songwriter Kiki Cooper '23 performs at the Hynes Convention Center pop rock jam session in Boston.
Summer Spotlight: Kiki Cooper ’23
Summer Stars: Goldie Grube
Summer Stars: Goldie Grube
Illustrations by Alexa Druyanoff
White Lotus review
Illustrations by Alexa Druyanoff & Sophia Evans
Netflix Revamped
“Respect” review
Before its match, the girls golf team prepares to face off against Notre Dame High School on the Encino Glen Golf Course
Girls golf team remains optimistic after narrow loss to Notre Dame High School
Edward Kim '23 and William Ehrlich '22 prepare to snap the ball in a 26-58 defeat against St. Genevieve High School Sept. 11.
Football loses first game of the season against St. Genevieve High School
Holding the CIF SoCal State Championship trophy, the Thompson sisters pose for a photo after handling Pacifica High School 6-1
Thompson sisters receive Cal-Hi Sports player of the year awards
Boys water polo defeats Cathedral High School
Girls volleyball loses to rival Marymount High School
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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

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.

[Photo] 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 school's 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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