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The Harvard-Westlake Chronicle

Luca Gonzalez, Assistant News Editor

Luca Gonzalez ’26 is an Assistant News Editor and is in his second year working for The Chronicle. Luca enjoys expanding his music taste and supporting his favorite soccer club Newcastle United in his free time.

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Constitutional law specialist speaks to AP Gov classes

Luca Gonzalez, Assistant News Editor
March 19, 2025

Constitutional litigator and former Editor-in-Chief Adam Sieff ’07 visited AP Government classes Mar. 6 to speak to students about First Amendment rights and the complexities involved with them in judicial...

LA Works invited numerous organizations to come together and work to support the community.

LA Works Hosts MLK Jr. Day Event

Luca Gonzalez, Assistant News Editor
January 20, 2025

LA Works invited numerous organizations to come together and work to support the community.

School indefinitely closed after LA wildfires prompt evacuations

School indefinitely closed after LA wildfires prompt evacuations

Luca Gonzalez, Assistant News Editor
January 7, 2025

The school canceled all in-person classes on both campuses following wildfires in affected areas of Los Angeles, the administration said in an email Tuesday evening. Whether or not in-person classes will...

Charlotte Korchak, an educator and representative from StandWithUs, spoke to attendees of an educational event hosted by Jewish Club on Nov. 1.

[Photo] StandWithUs Educator Charlotte Korchak speaks to students, teachers about Jewish identity

Tali Gurule, Reporter
November 6, 2024

Charlotte Korchak, an educator and representative from StandWithUs, spoke to attendees of an educational event hosted by Jewish Club on Nov. 1.

Lounge closed due to excessive trash on tables

Luca Gonzalez, Assistant News Editor
November 12, 2024

The Chalmers Lounge was closed Nov. 4 following a lack of proper trash disposal by students. Food remains, cans and bottles, newspapers and other items were left on the tables in the lounge without being...

Former Mayoral Candidate Rick Caruso speaks to the school’s Global Affairs Club and other attendees about holding elected officials accountable for improving Los Angeles, while highlighting the importance of celebrating the city’s many vibrant cultural communities.

Global Affairs Club attends LA World Affairs Council speaker event featuring Rick Caruso

Luca Gonzalez, Assistant News Editor
October 31, 2024

Former Mayoral Candidate Rick Caruso speaks to the school’s Global Affairs Club and other attendees about holding elected officials accountable for improving Los Angeles, while highlighting the importance...

Students stand at an Alive Together sign at Wilson Plaza in Westwood. The school's cohort joined others to march for suicide prevention and awareness.

School participates in Alive Together walk

Luca Gonzalez, Assistant News Editor
October 3, 2024

The HW Together in Hope Team attended the Alive Together Walk to honor the memory of the three students lost and to raise money for the Didi Hirsch Mental Health Foundation. The walk took place on the...

Head Fanatics announced following election

Luca Gonzalez, Assistant News Editor
September 23, 2024

Prefect Council announced the 2024-2025 Head Fanatics on Sept. 6, Ben Boateng ’25, Hana Mehdi Williams ’25, Julian Cortez ’25, Madi Grant ’25, Nate Verny ’25 and Roen Beiley ’25. Head fanatics...

Sophomore Fellowship: Arman Tabesh

Luca Gonzalez, Assistant News Editor
September 4, 2024

The Kutler Center Sophomore Fellowship Program awarded Arman Tabesh ’26 a $2,000 grant to go on a mission trip  to Peru  where he volunteered in a primary health clinic. Tabesh said his project idea...

Christian Club Leader Andrew Suh ’26
presents during a club meeting to educate students on the importance of Lent.

[Photo] Ash Wednesday marks start of Lent

Yuna Jeon, Assistant News Editor
March 19, 2025

Christian Club Leader Andrew Suh ’26 presents during a club meeting to educate students on the importance of Lent.

JCWWP to give out heart screenings March 7

Luca Gonzalez
March 5, 2025

The Justin Carr Wants World Peace (JCWWP) Foundation is organizing a free heart screening for students in the Taper Gym conference room on March 7. The goal of the event is to screen students, ages 12...

Aven Son ’26 eliminates Joshua Massey ’26 from the school’s annual Tap Out game, decreasing the competition.

Annual Tap Out game commences

Luca Gonzalez, Assistant News Editor
February 12, 2025

The annual game “Tap Out” — where students are tasked with eliminating other participants by tapping them on the back until there is one winner — began on Feb. 3. As of Feb. 7, there are 12 people...

World Languages teacher Bin He was chosen to be President of the Chinese Language Teacher's Association of Southern California (CTLA-SC) to establish goals for the Chinese language and culture.

World languages teacher Bin He elected President of CLTA-SC

Luca Gonzalez, Assistant News Editor
December 18, 2024

World Languages Teacher Bin He was elected as the President of the Chinese Language Teacher's Association of Southern California (CLTA-SC) Nov. 19. CLTA-SC is a non-profit organization that helps connect...

Dr. OiYan Poon speaks about Asian American identity and affirmative action in college admissions.

Author attends Guest Speaker Event in Ahmanson Lecture Hall

Luca Gonzalez, Assistant News Editor
November 14, 2024

The Harvard-Westlake Student Alumni Association (HWSAA) and Asian Students in Action (ASiA) invited Dr. OiYan Poon to speak about her newly published book, “Asian American is Not a Color,” in Ahmanson...

Jewish Club honors anniversary of Oct. 7

Jewish Club honors anniversary of Oct. 7

Luca Gonzalez, Assistant News Editor
October 31, 2024

Following the Oct. 7 attacks, Jewish Club has hosted multiple events to remember the victims killed on Oct. 7 and over the course of Israel-Hamas war, as well as the hostages still in captivity. They organized...

Pianist Sam Hirsh, Saxophonist Ralph Moore and Bassist Mike Gurrola play a set together in Chalmers 104. The performance was the first of a continuation of last year's lunch concert series.

Renowned jazz players perform for students, faculty in continuation of lunch concert series

Luca Gonzalez, Assistant News Editor
September 26, 2024

The jazz program hosted their first lunch concert of the year in Chalmers 104 on Sept. 20, inviting multiple musicians to perform in front of students. The musicians performing were saxophonist Ralph Moore,...

Junior Fellowship: Ashley Ham

Luca Gonzalez, Assistant News Editor
September 4, 2024

The Kutler Center Junior Fellowship Program awarded Ashley Ham ’25 a $4,000 grant to travel to South Korea to research ceramics, specifically onggi pottery and its significance in both ancient and modern...

The Model UN team succeeded in bringing home first place from the NHSMUN tournament.

Model UN secures first place at New York tournament

Luca Gonzalez, Assistant News Editor
March 19, 2025

The Model United Nations Club won the Award of Distinction at the National High School Model United Nations (NHSMUN) Conference. The team travelled to New York to compete in the competition from March...

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Global Affairs Club attends LA World Affairs Council speaker event featuring Dr. Fiona Hill

Luca Gonzalez, Assistant News Editor
March 3, 2025

Global Affairs Club attended a speaker event with former ambassador to Ukraine Dr. Fiona Hill at the Skirball Cultural Center on Feb. 27. Participants spoke to students from different schools and met members...

Coldwater Canyon Ave. is undergoing maintenance again and is set to finish by November 2025. The street's last roadwork project was in 2023 after a water breakage. Just like with the construction in 2023, the increased traffic and congestion has hindered students' and faculty's commute despite them taking alternate routes.

Roadwork on Coldwater Canyon to finish by 2025

Luca Gonzalez, Assistant News Editor
December 19, 2024

Construction has begun on Coldwater Canyon Avenue between Beverly Drive  and Monte Cielo Drive as of Dec. 9, and will continue until November  2025. The roads being blocked span from Beverly Drive to...

HWMUN sweeps BruinMUN conference with many students winning numerous awards.

Model UN dominates competition at BruinMUN

Luca Gonzalez, Assistant News Editor
November 16, 2024

Harvard-Westlake Model United Nations (HWMUN) participated in BruinMUN on the UCLA campus from Nov. 9-10, winning multiple awards. Alex Rho ’25 and Rex Grube ’25 won Best Delegate, and Liv Kriger ’25...

Students at the event drawing henna and painting diyas as well as enjoying samosas and beverages.

SASA hosts Diwali event on the quad

Luca Gonzalez, Assistant News Editor
November 5, 2024

South Asian Student Alliance (SASA) organized a celebration for Diwali on the quad on Oct. 28. At the event, students painted diyas and drew henna, and samosas and beverages were brought as refreshments. Diwali...

Students and faculty browse student-run clubs at the fair.

Clubs and student organizations flourish at annual fair

Luca Gonzalez, Assistant News Editor
October 3, 2024

Prefect Council hosted the Activities Fair on Ted Slavin Field on Sept. 24. Students were able to sign up for a multitude of student-run clubs, including affinity groups, outreach, STEM, arts and hobby...

In an act to limit phone usage and distractions in class, the administration is now reinstating the use of phone caddies for the entirety of the 75-minute block.

Administration reaffirms phone policy during classes

Luca Gonzalez, Assistant News Editor
September 10, 2024

The upper school administration recently reaffirmed their commitment to enforcing a phone policy, which was introduced in the spring of last school year. The policy states phone caddies will be enforced...

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