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

[Photo] Calling Biden to action

May 26, 2022
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[Photo] Delegates win at TritonMUN

April 20, 2022

[Photo] Mieszczanski set to leave after four years as Admission Director

March 23, 2022
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson addresses reporters at the White House after President Bidens announcement that he will appoint her to the Supreme Court.

[Photo] Doing The Court Justice

March 24, 2022
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[Photo] Designers in Action

March 23, 2022
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[Photo] SLIDE organizes town halls for student input on DEI

March 8, 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 school on campus.

[Photo] Community Health Office mandates vaccine booster

February 19, 2022
A student participates in an SDLC presentation to faculty, sharing incidents of racism at the school.

[Photo] SDLC students discuss leaked transcript

February 17, 2022
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

February 10, 2022
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[Photo] The Cost of Crypto

February 19, 2022
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

February 12, 2022
Passing Down the Perks Article Title Illustration by Alexa Druyanoff

[Photo] Passing Down the Perks

February 20, 2022
Students enjoy engaging in crosswords and working with friends to solve them.

[Photo] Crossword Craze

February 17, 2022
Visual Arts Teacher Conor Thompson visits New York City and enters the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

[Photo] Time for Culture

February 17, 2022
Students at the CAIS festival sing six songs, including John Donnes At the Round Earths Imagined Corners and Javier Bustos Esta Tierra.

[Photo] Singing for Success

February 17, 2022
With the College Boards 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

February 1, 2022
Illustration of Harvard-Westlake athletes facing the physical and mental impacts of their injuries.

[Photo] Athletes recognize impact of injuries

January 25, 2022
Reflected in a broken mirror, a dark silhouette lurks at a crime scene.

[Photo] Rising crime places strain on community

December 21, 2021
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gives his I Have a Dream speech to sign-bearing protesters at the March on Washington.

[Photo] Marching Forward

January 19, 2022
Students win YoungArts awards in a variety of disciplines, including photography, writing and music.

[Photo] Students win titles in National YoungArts competition

December 17, 2021
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[Photo] Defining Art

December 15, 2021
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[Photo] Hierarchy in the health care system

December 2, 2021
While the school encourages taking notes by hand, many students have begun to utilize technology in class.

[Photo] Tech Talk

November 20, 2021
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[Photo] FDA authorizes booster for children five to 11

November 21, 2021
Chronicle Poll shows student opinions and plans for Thanksgiving Break.

[Photo] Community Council organizes food drive

November 19, 2021
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[Photo] Emerging Anew: “Easy On Me” by Adele Review

November 2, 2021
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[Photo] Prefect Council announces sophomore retreat to Disneyland

October 30, 2021
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[Photo] LA mayoral election gains recognition from students and citizens

October 30, 2021
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[Photo] FDA approves booster vaccine dose for high risk populations

October 27, 2021
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[Photo] Instagram account shares student car collisions in school parking lot

October 16, 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 childs schedule and attend their classes.

[Photo] Teachers host Back to School Day

October 1, 2021
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[Photo] School to hold flu vaccine clinics in early October

September 29, 2021
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