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An illustration depicts President Joe Biden standing in front of a podium.

[Photo] Calling Biden to action

Lucas Cohen-d'Arbeloff
May 26, 2022

An illustration depicts President Joe Biden standing in front of a podium.

Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson addresses reporters at the White House after President Biden's announcement that he will appoint her to the Supreme Court.

[Photo] Doing The Court Justice

Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson addresses reporters at the White House after President Biden's announcement that he will appoint her to the Supreme Court.

The Community Health Office redefined its definition of being "fully vaccinated" to include the COVID-19 vaccine booster shot. All students are required to have received the booster shot in order to attend school on campus.

[Photo] Community Health Office mandates vaccine booster

Davis Marks
February 19, 2022

The Community Health Office redefined its definition of being "fully vaccinated" to include the COVID-19 vaccine booster shot. All students are required to have received the booster shot in order to attend...

A student participates in an SDLC presentation to faculty, sharing incidents of racism at the school.

[Photo] SDLC students discuss leaked transcript

Sydney Fener and Alec Rosenthal
February 17, 2022

A student participates in an SDLC presentation to faculty, sharing incidents of racism at the school.

Ethics Bowl seniors discuss topical issues in the virtual Southern California High School Ethics Bowl tournament.

[Photo] Ethics Bowl places third in virtual regional tournament

Jackson Mayer
February 10, 2022

Ethics Bowl seniors discuss topical issues in the virtual Southern California High School Ethics Bowl tournament.

Rick Commons announced new and improved Visions for the school after surveying students, parents, staff and alumni.

[Photo] School releases new Visions after surveying community

Davis Marks and Natalie Cosgrove
February 12, 2022

Rick Commons announced new and improved Visions for the school after surveying students, parents, staff and alumni.

'Passing Down the Perks' Article Title Illustration by Alexa Druyanoff

[Photo] Passing Down the Perks

Allegra Drago
February 20, 2022

'Passing Down the Perks' Article Title Illustration by Alexa Druyanoff

Students enjoy engaging in crosswords and working with friends to solve them.

[Photo] Crossword Craze

Vasilia Yordanova and Jina Jeon
February 17, 2022

Students enjoy engaging in crosswords and working with friends to solve them.

Visual Arts Teacher Conor Thompson visits New York City and enters the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

[Photo] Time for Culture

Vasilia Yordanova
February 17, 2022

Visual Arts Teacher Conor Thompson visits New York City and enters the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Students at the CAIS festival sing six songs, including John Donne's "At the Round Earth's Imagined Corners" and Javier Busto's "Esta Tierra."

[Photo] Singing for Success

Averie Perrin and Ella Yadegar
February 17, 2022

Students at the CAIS festival sing six songs, including John Donne's "At the Round Earth's Imagined Corners" and Javier Busto's "Esta Tierra."

With the College Board's recent announcement regarding the SAT, students reflect on how these changes may affect them on the road to college.

[Photo] College Board announces SAT changes

Lily Lee
February 1, 2022

With the College Board's recent announcement regarding the SAT, students reflect on how these changes may affect them on the road to college.

Illustration of Harvard-Westlake athletes facing the physical and mental impacts of their injuries.

[Photo] Athletes recognize impact of injuries

Allegra Drago
January 25, 2022

Illustration of Harvard-Westlake athletes facing the physical and mental impacts of their injuries.

Reflected in a broken mirror, a dark silhouette lurks at a crime scene.

[Photo] Rising crime places strain on community

Lucas Cohen-d'Arbeloff
December 21, 2021

Reflected in a broken mirror, a dark silhouette lurks at a crime scene.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.  gives his "I Have a Dream" speech to sign-bearing protesters at the March on Washington.

[Photo] Marching Forward

Lucas Cohen-d'Arbeloff and Jaden Bobb
January 19, 2022

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gives his "I Have a Dream" speech to sign-bearing protesters at the March on Washington.

Students win YoungArts awards in a variety of disciplines, including photography, writing and music.

[Photo] Students win titles in National YoungArts competition

Chloe Park
December 17, 2021

Students win YoungArts awards in a variety of disciplines, including photography, writing and music.

While the school encourages taking notes by hand, many students have begun to utilize technology in class.

[Photo] Tech Talk

Lily Lee
November 20, 2021

While the school encourages taking notes by hand, many students have begun to utilize technology in class.

Chronicle Poll shows student opinions and plans for Thanksgiving Break.

[Photo] Community Council organizes food drive

Grant Park
November 19, 2021

Chronicle Poll shows student opinions and plans for Thanksgiving Break.

In an illustration, a figure takes notes watching the Back to School virtual meeting of an English class. For Back to School Day, parents and guardians were able to follow their child's schedule and attend their classes.

[Photo] Teachers host Back to School Day

Lucas Cohen-d'Arbeloff
October 1, 2021

In an illustration, a figure takes notes watching the Back to School virtual meeting of an English class. For Back to School Day, parents and guardians were able to follow their child's schedule and attend...

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