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Upper school students crowd around the booth outside Chalmers to complete their registration and receive Dunkin' Donuts, with their Social Security numbers in hand.
Seniors organize voting registration booth
As she plays her cello, Helena Wu '23 reflects on Chaplain Anne Gardner's sermon about 9/11. Wu was a student performer for the observance.
Virtual 9/11 observance inspires community reflection
Students view films made by their classmates in Ahmanson Theater, which was one of the activities available during Community Time.
Student and faculty artistic talents showcased in Community Time
From left to right: Syracuse Associate Director of Admissions, Southern California Camille Crites, Digital Managing Editor Maxine Zuriff '22, Miles Carrillo '22 and Willa Fogelson '22 converse about the majors offered at Syracuse. College representative visits take place during breaks and lunch.
College representatives visit students
At the Senior Ring Ceremony, Senior Prefect Jason Thompson '22 addresses seniors and their families, discussing his high school experiences.
Seniors celebrate annual ring ceremony
Governor Gavin Newsom appears at a campaign rally with President Joe Biden in Long Beach, California.
Newsom survives recall election
Students line up to get tested for COVID-19 before school at Palisades Charter High School.
LAUSD mandates vaccines
BUILDING OUR FUTURE: Construction workers continue their development of The Residences at Sportsmen’s Lodge, which is undergoing a renovation from a hotel to affordable housing as part of Project Roomkey. The building will ultimately hold 500 new apartments for residents.
Sportsmen’s Lodge Hotel renovates hotel to housing
PARKS AND RECREATION: At the Weddington Golf & Tennis Property, Studio City residents use the driving range to practice golf on a summer’s day. This property was purchased by the school and will be converted into the River Park athletic facility, which is scheduled to be completed in 2025.
River Park athletic facility in works
Illustrated footsteps show a path from one food item to the next, which represent some of the new businesses coming to Sportsmen's Lodge.
New businesses come to Sportmen’s Lodge
Credit: Sophia Evans/Chronicle
It’s a first for everyone: Making up for lost time
Credit: Sophia Evans/Chronicle
It’s a first for everyone: Embracing uncertainty
Illustration Credit: Sydney Fener
The Mittle-man on Campus: The Best Sequel Ever
Embracing Each Other Once Again
Embracing Each Other Once Again
Credit: Sydney Fener/Chronicle
Vote “YES” on democracy, “NO” on the recall
Illustration by Sydney Fener
Community reflects on 20th anniversary of 9/11
Assessing Afghanistan
Assessing Afghanistan
Illustration by Sophia Musante
Leading Ladies: women take initiative on campus
Unfiltered
Unfiltered
Code Red: 2021 Climate Report
Singer-songwriter Kiki Cooper '23 performs at the Hynes Convention Center pop rock jam session in Boston.
Summer Spotlight: Kiki Cooper ’23
Summer Stars: Goldie Grube
Summer Stars: Goldie Grube
Illustrations by Alexa Druyanoff
White Lotus review
Illustrations by Alexa Druyanoff & Sophia Evans
Netflix Revamped
“Respect” review
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
Girls volleyball dominates Bishop Alemany
Edward Kim '23 and William Ehrlich '22 prepare to snap the ball in a 26-58 defeat against St. Genevieve High School Sept. 11.
Football loses first game of the season against St. Genevieve High School
Holding the CIF SoCal State Championship trophy, the Thompson sisters pose for a photo after handling Pacifica High School 6-1
Thompson sisters receive Cal-Hi Sports player of the year awards
Boys water polo defeats Cathedral High School
The Student News Site of Harvard-Westlake School

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Kyle Reims

Kyle Reims, Digital Managing Editor

Kyle Reims is the Digital Managing Editor of the Chronicle, as well as Editor-in-Chief of Big Red, executive producer in the broadcast program and announcer for HWTV. Outside of journalism, he is a director of Westflix, Harvard-Westlake’s film festival. In his free time, Kyle enjoys watching sports, listening to music, and watching the  Chargers lose painfully.

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The Wolverines do dynamic warmups in preparation for their game at the Rose Bowl stadium.

[Photo] Football team becomes league champions after victory at Rose Bowl

April 10, 2021
President Rick Commons sent an email to the school community Friday in response to the media attention from the past week.

National media outlets publish articles critical of school’s DEI initiatives

March 13, 2021
Photo Credit: Kyle Reims/Chronicle

‘wokeathw’ responds to anti-racism initiatives

October 22, 2020
Photo Credit: Kyle Reims/Chronicle

‘wokeathw’ responds to anti-racism initiatives (Print Edition)

October 20, 2020

Coronavirus Live Sports Updates: CIF delays all sports, creates new two season system

June 26, 2020
Pete Crow-Armstrong '20 picked 19th overall in MLB Draft

Pete Crow-Armstrong ’20 picked 19th overall in MLB Draft

June 11, 2020
EMPTY FIELD: With the cancellation of spring sports, no teams or athletes have been allowed to utilize Ted Slavin Field or any other Harvard-Westlake facility. Spring sports such as Golf, Tennis, Lacrosse, Track and Field, Swimming, Baseball and Softball were affected by the cancellations.

Coronavirus ends seasons and careers

June 4, 2020
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Survivor: Winners at War Episode 13 Recap

May 9, 2020
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Survivor: Winners at War Episode 12 Recap

May 3, 2020
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Survivor Winners at War breakdown: Episode 9

April 9, 2020
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Survivor Winners at War breakdown: Episode 8

April 1, 2020
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Survivor Winners at War breakdown: Episode 7

March 25, 2020

Survivor Winners at War breakdown: episode 6

March 23, 2020
Power forward Trumann Gettings throws down a dunk against Sierra Canyon. The Wolverines lost, 75-65. Credit: Kyle Reims/Chronicle

Basketball falls to Sierra Canyon in CIF Open Division State Playoffs

March 7, 2020
The Wolverines celebrate their 63-55 victory over Centennial High School Wed, Mar. 5. The team takes on Sierra Canyon School on Saturday at 7 p.m. Credit: Kyle Reims/Chronicle

Basketball survives Centennial, advances to face Sierra Canyon

March 5, 2020
Center Mason Hooks '20 gets helped up by his teammates in the Mission League Championship game.

Next Man Up

March 3, 2020
Illustration by Alexa Druyanoff

The Issue: Mental Illness

February 27, 2020
Catcher Jacob Galloway '22 drives a pitch to the outfield against Mira Costa High School on Feb. 20. The Wolverines would win that game 11-3.

Baseball beats Mira Costa High School 11-3 on opening night

February 20, 2020
Mason Hooks '20, Trumann Gettings '21, Brase Dottin '20, Spencer Hubbard '20 and Holden McRae '20 celebrate their second consecutive Mission League title with the trophy a bottle of cider.

Boys’ Basketball takes home back-to-back Mission League Tournament gold

February 8, 2020
Forward Trumann Gettings ’21 looks for an opening to drive to the hoop Jan. 22. The team won 54-51 after falling behind 18 points against Crespi Carmelite High School. The team’s next game is against Chaminade College Preparatory tonight. Photo: Kyle Reims/Chronicle

Team has best start in decade

January 29, 2020

Debate team organizes debateLA Round Robin Challenge

January 27, 2020

Aaron Huerta hired as new football program head

December 21, 2019
Coaching Culture

Coaching Culture

December 9, 2019
Wide reciever Mark Cho '22 surveys the field while returning a kickoff at home against league opponent St. Genevieve High School on Oct. 12. The Wolverines eon the homecoming match 27-21, bringing their league record to 2-2.

Squad misses playoffs despite final win

November 15, 2019
Quarterback Marshall Howe '21 stiff arms a St. Genevieve High School defender during the Wolverines' 27-21 victory on Saturday, October 12.

Football wins on senior night

November 2, 2019
Wide Receiver AJ Holmes '22 catches a pitch against St. Genevieve High School. The Wolverines won 27-21.

Football edges past St. Genevieve High School at homecoming

October 14, 2019
Endorsing college athletes

Endorsing college athletes

October 4, 2019
Quarterback Marshall Howe ’21 drops back in the pocket, surveying the field for an open receiver on the left sideline. The Wolverines lost to Crespi Carmelite High School 54-0 Sept. 6 after defeating Venice High School on Aug. 30. Credit: Eugean Choi/Chronicle

New coach suffers through below-average stretch

October 2, 2019

Water polo coach steps down

September 23, 2019
Defensive lineman Viswa Douglass '21 after making a tackle against Birmingham in week 1. Credit: Kyle

Football defeated by John Burroughs High School

September 14, 2019
The team stands for the national anthem before the game. Credit: Eugean Choi/Chronicle

Football shut out by Crespi

September 7, 2019
Receiver and safety Chase Harelston '21 runs towards a ball carrier against Birmingham. Credit: Kyle Reims/Chronicle

Football beats Venice High School in first home game

August 30, 2019
THIS IS ‘HOWE’ WE DO IT: Quarterback Marshall Howe ’21 winds up under the Friday Night Lights during the season opener against Birmingham High School. Howe exhibits his poise on the field as he protects the ball. They lost 34-0, with Howe throwing for 185 yards, two interceptions and no touchdowns. Credit: Kyle Reims/Chronicle.

Tumultuous off-season leads to a fresh start for football

August 28, 2019
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