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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
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The Harvard-Westlake Chronicle
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Commemorating Zwemer: Hearts are filled with cherished memories of history teacher

Commemorating Zwemer: Hearts are filled with cherished memories of history teacher

October 4, 2018
Photo Illustration by Ryan Albert, Jenny Li and Spencer Klink

Beyond the Books: Placing More Emphasis on Student Wellness

September 4, 2018
Members of the senior class elected Anthony Weinraub ’18 and Eli Adler ’18 as Prom Kings on May 19. Students voted for whomever they wanted, without gender requirements. The couple shared a dance following the announcement. Credit: Emma Sessar 18

Seniors elect two kings to Prom Court

June 1, 2018

DEI office suggests first summer read

May 31, 2018

School to offer free physical exams

May 30, 2018

In the spotlight: Senior financial aid recipients honored at annual dinner

April 27, 2018
Cameron Schiller ’18 works on his robot the night before the VEX Robotics World competition in Louisville, KY. The team that qualified for World’s is comprised of Miles Agus ’18, Schiller and DJ Lesh ’18. The team has built six robots throughout this season. Sophie Haber/Chronicle

Robotics places fifth at World’s

April 26, 2018
Features Assistant Editor Jenny Li ’19 hands information to students interested in registering to vote. Students participated in the Our First Vote drive on the quad. Credit: Kendall Dees

Sophomore organizes voter registration drive

March 21, 2018
Members of the American Youth Symphony Orchestra performed during break in Ahmanson. The performance was followed by a Q&A session and discussion of immigration. Credit: Kendall Dees/Chronicle

Human Rights Watch Student Task Force facilitates conversation on DACA

March 19, 2018
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Sign-ups fill up for Valentine’s themed Coffeehouse

February 14, 2018

Super Bowl LII used alum’s technology to maintain security

February 5, 2018
Spencer Paul 19 participated in the debateLA Challenge round robin tournament and made it to the finals against Shruthi Krishnan from Greenhill School. Credit: Will Berlin 19

School hosts debate tournament

January 16, 2018
Photo illustration by Sam Ko and Alison Oh

Striving to Serve: Some students struggle with the community service requirement

January 10, 2018

Economics Club to teach seminar

August 31, 2017

Make-A-Wish recipient thanks school for wish reveal

March 1, 2017
Ethics Bowl team members pose after qualifying for the state competition. Printed with permission of Charles Berezin.

Ethics Bowl advances to state competition

February 9, 2017

School hosts annual UCLA blood drive

November 22, 2016

Community Council promotes Facebook page with Dippin’ Dots

October 7, 2016

Students chat with Uber, Checchi Capital execs

October 7, 2016
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