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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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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 5, 2024

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

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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