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BLACC members participate in annual retreat
School welcomes new assistant director of debate
New coordinator of Jewish life joins DEI office
Upper School welcomes new french teacher
School hires new director of wellness
The new layout will include 520 apartment units, 78 of which are reserved for low-income tenants and 45,000 square feet of commercial space, according to the Los Angeles Daily News.
Sportsmen’s Lodge hotel set for demolition; renovation to include new apartments
Community members vote in the California Primary
Community members vote in the California Primary
From left to right: Jamie Page, Assistant A&E Editor Mia Morgan '25, Councilmember Traci Park and Craig Fiegener.
School hosts District Attorney debate in Rugby Auditorium
Shake Shack, which is about a 10-minute walk away from campus, opened its new Ventura location in the month of January. There were also a number of renewed discounts, which includes a list of over 10 restaurants in the area.
New discounts feature Shake Shack and Sweet Butter Kitchen
Alumni gather to discuss recent school developments
‘Untitled’ Political Podcast, Episode 2
‘Untitled’ Political Podcast, Episode 2
'Untitled' Political Podcast
‘Untitled’ Political Podcast
Alexander Hudlin '26, pictured left, stands onstage at the DNC in Chicago, IL on Aug. 21. As Vice President Harris' godson, Hudlin was invited to speak about her family values and character.
Junior speaks at Democratic National Convention during Harris Campaign
Letter from the Editors: Setting Journalistic Foundations
Letter from the Editors: Setting Journalistic Foundations
Rethinking our mental health initiatives
Nextdoor is driving us insane
Nextdoor is driving us insane
Require physical activity for PE credit
Require physical activity for PE credit
Protesting on campus is not effective
Head Prefect Predictions
The Official Chronicle Curriculum Guide 3
Unpublished Chronicle Headlines 2: Electric Boogaloo
PRETTY IN PINK: Super princess pop star Sabrina Carpenter performs on stage with Rick Caruso '76 as a dynamic duo. The pair will be performing a concert this upcoming weekend in Palisades Village, curtesy of Caruso.
Your holidays, my opinions
Buddy the Wolverine cries over his math homework. Buddy is taking Advanced Precalculus and learning inverse trigonometry has him in the trenches.
New year, new me?
Many students tend to tailor their applications to emphasize their strengths, sometimes leading them to give up their genuine interests in the process.
Passion vs. Pressure
A polaroid of two best friends is split apart signifying the end of their friendship
Fractured Friendships
An elephant and donkey, representing the republican and democratic parties, face off under an “I Voted” sticker.
Backing the Ballot
Flipping the Switch
Flipping the Switch
It's Just Rocket Science
It’s Just Rocket Science
Printed with permission of Finn Slootweg
The Rise of Brat Summer
Bruno Mars: A Night of Magic and Gaga
Bruno Mars: A Night of Magic and Gaga
Memoir of a Sparklemuffin: Not too much sparkle
Memoir of a Sparklemuffin: Not too much sparkle
Childish Gambino’s last album: The final hurrah
Childish Gambino’s last album: The final hurrah
Flip or Flop
Flip or Flop
Boys’ Basketball Program Head David Rebibo will temporarily serve as the girls’ basketball program head while Boys’ Basketball assistant coach will temporarily serve as the girls' basketball head coach. The school will conduct another search after the winter season.
Rebibo to become interm girls’ basketball program head and Nailes to become interim girls’ basketball head coach
Wide receiver Elijah Williams ’25 braces for a tackle after a reception in a game against Cleveland Magnet High School
Football sees immediate improvements to offense
Water polo alumni medal at Olympics
Sophomore Valentina Ganocy has left the field hockey team after moving to Texas. She was a standout player as a freshman.
Sophomore star leaves field hockey team
The girls’ cross country team members pose at the LA Memorial Coliseum after completing a half-marathon Aug. 24.
Cross country kicks off season with retreat and half-marathon
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Same places, same faces

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June 1, 2018

School to introduce late-start days next year to decrease student stress

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April 25, 2018
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Black Panther: Inspiring a conversation about race empowerment and representation

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March 21, 2018
Photo Illustration by Kristin Kuwada

A Flash From the Past: Alumni and current students look back on the progress of diversity at Harvard-Westlake

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February 13, 2018
Ross emailed students and faculty to address the suicide on Feb. 2.

Ross raises depression awareness

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February 13, 2018

Math department head leaves suddenly

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January 10, 2018
The radio talk show host spoke to students and faculty about happiness and ways to attain it. Pavan Tauh/Chronicle

Conservative pundit Hugh Hewitt discusses book, ‘The Happiest Life’

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November 21, 2017
Photo Illustration by Sam Ko

The Path from Public to Private: Students matriculating from public schools reflect on the transition to Harvard-Westlake

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October 11, 2017

Ross makes effort to get to know students

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October 10, 2017

Time for transparency

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August 30, 2017
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The Elephant in the Room: Conservative students speak as a minority in a liberal environment

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August 29, 2017

Vox Populi to reprint yearbooks

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June 1, 2017
Nicole Bahar '18 smiles while wearing a hijab as part of a social experiment to gauge students' reactions to her dress. Credit: Josie Abugov/Chronicle

Junior conducts social experiment on campus

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March 29, 2017
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Words unspoken: the N-word

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March 29, 2017
Credit: Nicole Kim/Chronicle

American Dreamers: Undocumented Immigrants and the Current Political Climate

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January 11, 2017
Jack Nordstrom ’19, right, as Marius and Maya Hinkin ’18, left, as Cosette comfort Henry Platt ’17, middle, as he is dying. Photo by Pavan Tauh/Chronicle

Vive la Révolution!

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November 29, 2016
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The Root of the Problem: Gender Imbalance in STEM Fields

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October 10, 2016

La Femme club hosts town hall to address dress code

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October 7, 2016
Graphic by Eshanika Chaudhary.

Rock the Vote: Students Participate in Presidential and Mayoral Election Campaigns as Summer Interns

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September 14, 2016
Middle and upper school BLACC members convened at the Middle School campus for the first-ever retreat on Aug. 20. Club members heard from featured speaker Jarron Collins '97. Credit: Tina Cleveland/Chronicle

BLACC participates in first-ever retreat

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August 31, 2016

Teacher departs to spend time with family

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May 26, 2016

KHWS returns after three-month hiatus

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May 25, 2016
Matteo Lauto ’18 and Sakura Price ’18 walk to class wearing skirts as part of a La Femme Club event to promote Women’s History Month and spread awareness for rape prevention. Printed with permission of Sohni Kaur

Club promotes Women’s History Month activities

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April 27, 2016

Jazz Band to travel to Spain, Portugal on spring break trip

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March 14, 2016
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In response to #OscarSoWhite

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February 11, 2016
Nick Locke-Henderson '18 is a self-taught guitarist. Playing in his free time, he uses music as an emotional outlet. Credit: Josie Abugov '18

Nick Locke-Henderson ’18 tunes into his passion for guitar

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February 2, 2016

Assembly promotes learning, travel options for students

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January 7, 2016
STAGE FRIGHT: Actors perform "The Exceptional Childhood Center" by Dylan Schifrin '16 at the Blank Theater in Santa Monica. Schifrin was chosen as a 2016 YoungArts winner for his play. He was one of the 819 winners chosen out of a pool of 12,000 applicants. The play was also performed at the Playwrights festival. Printed with permission of Anne McGrath

Actors perform one-act play

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November 24, 2015

Choirs sing at College of Canyons festival

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November 10, 2015
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The N-word all the way in Russia

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October 7, 2015

Peer Support to hold annual retreat

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September 1, 2015
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