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Instagram account shares student car collisions in school parking lot
Instagram account shares student car collisions in school parking lot
HW Visions Progress report released Sept. 15 highlights five administration goals set in 2015 and how the school will implement change based on student opinions in the community to better student life, local communities and diversity, equity and inclusion.
Commons develops new Visions
2022 National Merit Semifinalists named
2022 National Merit Semifinalists named
Matteo Dall’Olmo ’22 points out data featured on his app to his fellow water polo teammates after their game.
Matteo Dall’Olmo ’22 makes sports analytics app
HW Venture Teacher Anne Wellington displays the face shield she helped manufacture at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center as part of a HW Venture presentation in Ahmanson Lecture Hall. While at Cedars-Sinai, she also helped produce hand sanitizer.
Venture teacher describes role at Cedars-Sinai
Before homecoming, signs objecting to the River Park recreation project appeared along streets near the Upper School. It is unclear whether each sign was placed by a different community member or whether the local campaign was the work of a single activist.
Administration faces backlash over River Park
Northern California fires’ smoke spreads to Los Angeles
Students eligible to vote had the option to mail in their ballots for the Sept. 14 California gubernational recall election.
Governor authorizes mail-in ballots
At the Weddington Golf & Tennis Property, members play golf while taking in the Studio City views. With its status as a Historic-Cultural monument, more aspects of the original park will be preserved in the River Park.
Weddington property designated a Historic-Cultural Monument
Outside AMC Century City 15, Los Angeles residents congregate before their movie viewings.
Los Angeles movie theaters reopen
Photo Credit: Sandra Koretz/Chronicle
Stop conflating female objectification with liberation
Illustration Credit: Caroline Jacoby
Judging classics by their covers
Illustration Credit: Alexa Druyanoff
Reconstructing the Honor Board
From Seaver to Shining Sea
Alliances, Claire-ified
Illustration by Sydney Fener
Re-navigating Columbus
Graphic by Grace Kosten and Fallon Dern
Invalidation Frustration
Illustration by Alexa Druyanoff
Body Bias
Illustrations by Julia Im 23
Coffee Break
Illustration by Sydney Fener
Community reflects on 20th anniversary of 9/11
Halloween highlights
Halloween highlights
Dissecting the Drama of the DAmelio Show
Dissecting the Drama of the D’Amelio Show
Illustration by Sydney Fener
Aristotle and Dante Sequel Preview
Illustration by Sydney Fener
“Survivor” Season Preview
Illustration by Sydney Fener
Misrepresentation in Media
Run it Back: Surrounded by defenders, Mark Cho 22 weaves his way through the opposition, running the ball down the field in the teams 27-10 win against Mary Star of the Sea High School at Homecoming.
Football struggles after injuries diminish roster
DRIVING THE CHARGE: After six straight wins at the start of the season, Fiene Oerlemans ’22 scans the field in a loss against Bonita High School on Ted Slavin Field on Sept. 23. The team bounced back from the loss with a 6-0 closeout win against Edison High School on Oct. 1.
Field hockey wins four games after historic loss
Senior Festivities: On Senior Night the team gathered on the golf course to celebrate is season. Captains Alexa Sen 22, Marine Degryse 22 and Sports Section Editor Maxine Zuriff 22 were gifted roses as a tradition.
Team participates in Mid-Season League Tournament
Field hockey loses first game in three seasons
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
The Student News Site of Harvard-Westlake School

The Harvard-Westlake Chronicle
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All content by Kaitlin Musante

Annual giving breaks independent day record

August 30, 2018

School addresses online slur usage

May 30, 2018

Spanish teacher recognized for research

May 30, 2018
Photo Illustration by Sofia Heller and Alison Oh

Slipping Through the Safety Net: Students deal with lower acceptance rates at universities

April 26, 2018

Students make app for censored teens to express thoughts, stories

April 25, 2018

It’s about time: director Ava DuVernay promotes activism

April 25, 2018

School addresses bullying, marginalization following security threat

March 21, 2018

Martin ’08 pleads not guilty to charges following threatening Instagram post

March 20, 2018
Photos by Emma Spencer

Capturing the past: How photographer Emma Spencer commemorates the Vietnam War

February 27, 2018

Former Black Panther Party leader Ericka Huggins discusses intersectionality and activism

February 25, 2018

Policy requires classrooms to be locked after hours

February 13, 2018
A neighbor hits a golf ball on the driving range at the Weddington property. The facilities are now open to all community members. Students and faculty can swipe their school ID card to use the golf and tennis courts during the day. Credit: Kaitlin Musante/Chronicle

Weddington opens to community

February 13, 2018

Weddington officially open for student and employee use

January 16, 2018

Community Health Officer informs students of flu and cold season

January 16, 2018
Photo illustration by Sofia Heller and Kaitlin Musante

Why Girls Feel Pressured to Conceal Less and Reveal More

January 16, 2018

Speaking out: BLACC to host youth activism event

January 13, 2018

New law lights up future of marijuana

January 10, 2018

Math department head resigns midyear

January 1, 2018

Smoke from nearby fires impacts campus

December 5, 2017

Series of lab collaborations result in honor board cases, Prefect Council warns of consequences

November 17, 2017

Color blind students see red, green for the first time

November 16, 2017

Photography students interview director

November 8, 2017

Senior advancement administrator to retire

November 2, 2017

Director of Photography at Fox Sports speaks to students

October 31, 2017
Protesters stand on the corner of Coldwater Canyon and Ventura with her poster. Neighbors gathered to protest the construction of the proposed parking structure. Credit: Save Coldwater Canyon

Neighbors increase action in opposition to parking structure

October 10, 2017
Brooke Kawana 18 poses after passing the water filters to Dr. Lisa Newell. Credit: Printed with permission of Brooke Kawana.

Student aids Hurricane Harvey victims

September 25, 2017

Affinity groups attend first monthly meeting

September 18, 2017

Administrative heads speak on their visions for the school

September 14, 2017
Protestors gathered on Coldwater Canyon and Ventura Boulevard with signs and chanted hey, hey, ho ho, this bad projects got to go. Credit: Chronicle

Neighbors protest parking structure proposal

September 13, 2017

Seniors attend Senior College Night

September 12, 2017

Amato to permanently stay at John Thomas Dye

September 11, 2017
The hurricane flooded areas of Texas, including Rice Universitys campus. Credit: Claire Stevens 15

Hurricane Harvey hits community members

September 7, 2017

Artist to showcase work at MS gallery

August 31, 2017

Community Council travels to Anaheim for first annual retreat

August 30, 2017
Students at the Basel School of Design listen to a presentation. Printed with permission of Nicole Kim 18

Nicole Kim’18 attended Basel School of Design

August 29, 2017

Performing arts teacher Villaverde to depart for Polytechnic School position

June 2, 2017

Students recognized for achievements in language classes

May 16, 2017
Students with grade point averages in the top 20 percent of their class are inducted into the National Cum Laude Society. Credit: Kaitlin Musante/Chronicle

57 seniors inducted into the National Cum Laude Society

May 15, 2017

Student wins North American School Scrabble Championship

May 10, 2017

Community Council extends deadline

April 30, 2017

Senior prank falls without a splash

April 29, 2017
Future Head Prefect Julia Cosgrove 18 speaks to the sophomore and junior classes March 29. Credit: Lucas Gelfond

Sophomores, juniors elect next year’s Head Prefects

March 30, 2017

Campus experiences brief power outage

March 10, 2017

Jason Collins ’97 featured in museum exhibit

March 3, 2017

Say cheese: alumni capture student life with photos

February 15, 2017
Photography I students shared their artwork with their parents at Mondays showcase. Credit: Sophie Haber/Chronicle

Photography I students showcase first semester art

February 6, 2017
Students, faculty and parents observed the work of Photography III students for their project about Black Lives Matter. Credit: Kaitlin Musante/Chronicle

Photography students present ‘How Black Lives Matter to Me’ project

January 23, 2017

Students recognized in Chinese essay-writing contest

January 11, 2017

Engineering students showcase projects

November 22, 2016

Club holds election watch party

November 10, 2016
Principles of Engineering student Brandon Porter 18 displays his pinhole camera during an open house on Nov. 1. Credit: Kaitlin Musante/Chronicle

Principles of Engineering students hold open house

November 3, 2016

Alumnus speaks to Business of Life

November 1, 2016

Admission Office adjusts tour system

October 8, 2016

Miriam Shapira ’97

September 2, 2016
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