For the first time since 1992, mass protests followed by riots broke out across Los Angeles. Beginning May 29, the demonstrations were spurred by another instance of sickening police brutality that reenergized...
When Makeda Neavill ’21 was in middle school, she associated straight hair with professionalism and maturity. With the texture of her hair suppressed, she believed that she would be treated more favorably...
As society has evolved and diversified over the last decade, the entertainment industry has also made great strides with the content it presents to teens in television shows.
This movement toward less...
After watching an embarrassing number of viral TikToks centered around the new—and highly controversial—Netflix film, “Tall Girl,” we were confused about the phrase “men’s size 13 Nike’s”...
Classic Disney movie, "The Little Mermaid," is being remade with the intent to reflect diversity in its cast.
As movies begin giving black women a more prominent voice in Hollywood, students comment...
Students spent their summers attending programs to help further develop their skills in various art forms.
Evan Rappaport ’22 took part in a jazz program at Stanford University over the summer to explore...
Students spent their summers attending programs to help further develop their skills in various art forms.
Lilah Weisman ’20 spent her summer studying theater at the National High School Institute Theater...
Senior staff members share their quintessential “Hot Girl Summer” playlist picks, along with a reason why they love each song.
1.Fake ID (Riton and Kah-Lo)
“Blast it with your friends.”- Sarah...
After retiring last June, former Harvard-Westlake English teacher Jeff Kwitny released his first book, “Desolation Lake.”
“It’s a small press and it’s a first start and I feel very proud...
As Ben Beckman ’19 sat down to film a last-minute audition tape for one of the most prestigious music programs in the country, he made sure to position the camera so his pajama pants would not be seen....
As Lauren Mc Gee ’20, the only African-American girl in her 6th-grade class, sat at her desk having a conversation with a friend, a classmate came up to her and called her the n-word out of nowhere....
After auditioning, Ryan Wixen ’19 performed in the honor bands ofthe California All-State jazz band (CBDA) and the Southern California School Band and Orchestra Association (SCSBOA).
Both...
When Angie Vasquez ’19 was a child, she became used to Santa Claus, the holiday figure she loved, as only being white. However, she said her perception of the jolly man in the red suit changed as she...
The United States midterm elections marked a historical moment for LGBTQ people, with record numbers of LGBTQ candidates taking office. As the government begins to reflect the diversity within the country,...
Fashion is not only about beauty and design, but it has a deeper meaning and impact for Bianca Garfinkle ’20, Jakob Adler ’20, and Juliet Colitre ’21. Acting as a means of self-expression, it can...
Sophia Nuñez '20: By Jordan Murray
As Sophia Nuñez ’20 sat painting in her morning art class, she said she hoped that her work and the story behind it would challenge people and make them understand...
BLACC hosted a panel on youth activism and social justice in the Trump era on Martin Luther King Day, featuring Bakari Kitwana, Yusef Salaam, Jasiri X, And Gaye Theresa Johnson.
Kitwana, an author and...
The bomb cyclone, an East Coast snowstorm, caused the cancellation of a portion of the Newark Invitational debate tournament, which two students attended from Jan. 5-7.
Lauren Morganbesser ’19 and Chronicle...
Bel Canto, the women's choir at the Upper School, attended the Women’s Chorus Festival on Nov. 16, hosted by Redlands High School.
Performing arts teacher Zanaida Robles said the purpose of the festival...
Patrick McCullough said he is looking forward to discussing contemporary issues with his students as a new member of the History Department.
McCullough will teach United States History.
"I am excited to...
