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Elizabeth Johnstone 24, Mark Ma 24, Ella Graber 24 and Allie Hunnius 24 perform a jazz piece together in Chalmers East.
Prefect Council hosts Fall Coffeehouse
South Asian Student Alliance (SASA) leaders and club members stand together at the Diwali celebration. The festival took place in Chalmers on Nov. 18.
SASA hosts celebration of Diwali with festival
Former CBS Middle East Deborah Camiel (Ariel 24) speaks to students and faculty at a meeting Nov. 15. She talked about her experience as a journalist covering the Israeli-Palestine conflict in Gaza despite violence between the two groups.
Journalist speaks on her experience in the Middle East
SLIDE presents to students
Printed with permission of Shauna Altieri
Prefect Council hosts annual costume contest
Harvard-Westlake River Park was officially approved by the Los Angeles (LA) City Council Nov. 14. The schools conditional use plan, site plans and environmental impact report were all reviewed in the process by LA City Hall committees and officials.
LA City Council officially approves River Park for construction
Ian Mitchell King (center, partially obscured), registered sex offender, joined the Studio City Neighborhood Council on Aug. 16.
Studio City Neighborhood Council members resign
Van Nuys residents express concern over potential Van Nuys Airport expansion
Studio City Ice Cream Shops
RECOGNIZING RIVER PARK’S PARTNERS: The school’s administration hosted an event for River Park’s partners to thank them for their support on Jan. 25. Attendees included the Tatviam Band of Mission Indians, Special Olympics, Angel City Sports and Friends of the LA River.
School holds event to thank community
Less waste in the cafeteria
Less waste in the cafeteria
Empowering young voices in politics
Empowering young voices in politics
Create walkable cities
Fight antisemitism amid Hamas war
Fight antisemitism amid Hamas war
Make Advanced math classes weighted
Make Advanced math classes weighted
A Friendship for the Ages
A Friendship for the Ages
Illustration by Ashley Ham
Save Our Spirit
Students line up outside their school after a shooting has just occurred.
Generation Under Fire
Two teachers are married with a wolverine, the schools mascot, officiating.
From School Bells to Wedding Bells
Illustration by Sabrina Simek
Reclaiming Narratives
Shelving the Books
Shelving the Books
Anna Ames 24, as Howie,
Performing arts department opens ‘Much Ado About Nothing’
Performing Arts Teacher Chris Sullivan speaks to the audience before the groups opening set Nov. 2. The performance was the third of the Jazz Lunch Concert Series, a set of new performances created by Sullivan at the beginning of the year.
HW Jazz hosts third Jazz Lunch Concert series with guest performers
Cover design for Player. Written and produced by Sarah Parmet 25
Junior releases debut single “Player”
Senior releases debut album trust issues
Senior releases debut album “trust issues”
The field hockey team poses with their medals after defeating Bonita High School 2-0 in the Tournament of Champions final Oct. 28.
Going for Gold
Midfielder Micah Rossen looks to make a pass in a game against Sierra Canyon on Jan. 23.
Boys’ soccer to defend Mission League title
Mimi Rhee 25 prepares to return an serve an opponents serve in a home game against Westlake High School Sept. 13.
Girls’ tennis loses CIF team matches
Ellie Koo 24 takes a swing in a match against Marlborough on Nov. 12.
Girls’ golf cut from playoffs
Guard Trent Perry 24 dribbles the ball up the court in a game against Palos Verdes High School Nov. 15.
Boys’ basketball defeats Palos Verdes in home opener
BATTLE-TESTED JOURNALISTS: Print Managing and Satire Editors Jade Harris 24 and Davis Marks 24 pose as Editors-in-Chief Averie Perrin 24 and Ella Yadegar 24 in Yadegars signature Madhappy™ sweatshirt.
Letter from the (Satire) Editors: prioritizing untruthful reporting
Chronicle dinner
Chronicle dinner
Official Malibu Chili Cook-Off survival guide
Official Malibu Chili Cook-Off survival guide
HW Media retreat recap
Illustration by Amelia Chiarelli
Oreo no longer safe for vegans
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The Harvard-Westlake Chronicle
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The Harvard-Westlake Chronicle

Lucas Cohen-d'Arbeloff, Print Managing Editor

All content by Lucas Cohen-D'Arbeloff

And the Award Goes to: “Tár”

Lucas Cohen-d'Arbeloff, Print Managing Editor
February 8, 2023
Wolverines Are Out

Wolverines Are Out

Lucas Cohen-d’Arbeloff, Print Managing Editor
December 18, 2022

Make Election Day a Flex Day

Lucas Cohen-D'Arbeloff, Print Managing Editor
August 25, 2022

Community reflects on pandemic

Lucas Cohen-d'Arbeloff
May 31, 2022
An illustration depicts a same-sex couple with a child, celebrating Pride Month together. Approximately 114,000 same-sex couples are currently raising children in the U.S., according to the UCLA School of Law Williams Institute.

Parenting with pride

Lucas Cohen-d'Arbeloff
May 27, 2022
An illustration depicts President Joe Biden standing in front of a podium.

Calling Biden to action

Lucas Cohen-d'Arbeloff
May 26, 2022
Pomona College President G. Gabrielle Starr gestures to a student asking her a question after her speech.

Pomona College President speaks to students

Lucas Cohen-d'Arbeloff
April 21, 2022
The Hidden Opponent founder Victoria Garrick gestures out to the audience during her question-and-answer session with Avi Carson 22 and Mental Performance Coach Kat Scardino.

Mental health nonprofit founder speaks to students

Lucas Cohen-d'Arbeloff
March 26, 2022
Illustration by Alexa Druyanoff

The Walk To Fame

Lucas Cohen-D'Arbeloff
March 26, 2022
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson addresses reporters at the White House after President Bidens announcement that he will appoint her to the Supreme Court.

Doing The Court Justice

Lucas Cohen-d’Arbeloff and Emmy Zhang
March 24, 2022
Current Junior Prefect Yoshimi Kimura ’23 answers a question during her speech in Rugby Auditorium about a time when she struggled to do the right thing. Four out of the seven candidates running to become Head Prefect will advance to the second round of elections.

Head Prefect candidates address junior class during preliminary speeches

Lucas Cohen-d'Arbeloff
March 19, 2022
A sign advertising the school’s River Park plan to replace Weddington Golf & Tennis is posted on a tennis court fence next to the Weddington parking lot. The River Park plan came closer to completion when the City of Los Angeles released its draft environmental impact report (DEIR).

City of LA releases River Park draft environmental impact report

Lucas Cohen-d'Arbeloff and Will Sherwood
March 15, 2022
Jazz Band musicians perform side-by-side in the Jazz Combo Concert.

School holds Jazz Combo Concert

Lucas Cohen-d'Arbeloff
March 2, 2022
Although many welcome the rise of cryptocurrency, its volatility and contribution to climate change have sparked discussion.

The Cost of Crypto

Lucas Cohen-d'Arbeloff and Georgia Goldberg
February 19, 2022
A car drove onto the steps of Weiler Hall and nearly crashed into the building Tuesday morning.

Car nearly crashes on campus

Lucas Cohen-d'Arbeloff
February 17, 2022
Students participate in the Environmental Clubs weeding event by the senior parking lot.

Environmental Club weeds garden

Lucas Cohen-d'Arbeloff
February 14, 2022
Dr. Emmett G. Price III ’92, the the inaugural Dean of Africana Studies at Berklee College of Music, recalls core memories from his time at the school, including harrowing experiences of racism on campus.

Alumnus and scholar speaks during Community Flex Time webinar

Lucas Cohen-d'Arbeloff
February 12, 2022
Members of Black Leadership Awareness and Culture Club (BLACC) and ASiA (Asian Students in Action) pose after their discussion of cultural appropriation in the Drama Lab.

BLACC and ASiA hold crossover event

Lucas Cohen-d'Arbeloff
January 25, 2022
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gives his I Have a Dream speech to sign-bearing protesters at the March on Washington.

Marching Forward

Lucas Cohen-d'Arbeloff and Jaden Bobb
January 19, 2022
Middle School students gather on Sprague field after evacuating from a gas leak that occurred at a nearby construction site.

Gas leak causes school evacuation

Lucas Cohen-d'Arbeloff and Davis Marks
January 15, 2022
Student actively watches zoom classes

Administration announces COVID-19 safety measures for the return from winter break

Claire Conner and Lucas Cohen-d'Arbeloff
December 24, 2021
One gerrymandering tactic used during this redistricting cycle is “cracking”.

Prioritize representative redistricting

Lucas Cohen-d'Arbeloff, Assistant News Editor
December 22, 2021
Reflected in a broken mirror, a dark silhouette lurks at a crime scene.

Rising crime places strain on community

Lucas Cohen-d'Arbeloff
December 21, 2021
CHO holds COVID booster vaccine clinic

CHO holds COVID booster vaccine clinic

Lucas Cohen-d'Arbeloff
December 20, 2021
Jack Kelman ’23 races around the field, dodging through the opposition as he attempts to receive a flag handoff.

Prefect Council holds capture the flag tournament

Lucas Cohen-d'Arbeloff
December 20, 2021
Jon Levine ’94 speaks to students about his nonprofit Minds Matter LA, outlining different potential logo designs and asking for their feedback as to which logos would best attract clients.

Venture hosts nonprofit founder

Lucas Cohen-d'Arbeloff
November 18, 2021
Chronicle Staff Writer Averie Perrin ’24 poses with Zoe Kramer ’24 and Sophia Vourakis ’24 prior to their committee conference. Lucas Cohen-DArbeloff/Chronicle

Model UN members attend UCLA conference

Lucas Cohen-D'Arbeloff
November 17, 2021
Members of Westlake School for Girls class of 1991 pose for a photo. They were the final class to graduate before the Harvard-Westlake merger.

School hosts reunions for Westlake and Harvard alumni

Lucas Cohen-d'Arbeloff
November 14, 2021
Emerging Anew: Easy On Me by Adele Review

Emerging Anew: “Easy On Me” by Adele Review

Lucas Cohen-d'Arbeloff
November 2, 2021
Konnie Duan 23 participates in a fencing tournament during mid-semester break in Torrance, CA.

Students participate in school activities, travel over mid-semester break

Lucas Cohen-d'Arbeloff
October 20, 2021
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

Lucas Cohen-d'Arbeloff
October 3, 2021
In an illustration, a figure takes notes watching the Back to School virtual meeting of an English class. For Back to School Day, parents and guardians were able to follow their childs schedule and attend their classes.

Teachers host Back to School Day

Lucas Cohen-d'Arbeloff
October 1, 2021
Idalis McZeal 23, Jane Hamilton 22 and Ava Weinrot 23 run the Best Buddies club booth, having secured a spot out of the blazing sun.

Clubs enlist new members at Activities Fair

Lucas Cohen-d'Arbeloff
September 24, 2021
Upper School Dean Sara Miranda describes the factors that make up each college or universitys ranking.

Deans host Family College Night

Lucas Cohen-d'Arbeloff
September 23, 2021
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

Lucas Cohen-d'Arbeloff and Chloe Park
September 17, 2021
As she plays her cello, Helena Wu 23 reflects on Chaplain Anne Gardners sermon about 9/11. Wu was a student performer for the observance.

Virtual 9/11 observance inspires community reflection

Emmy Zhang and Lucas Cohen-d'Arbeloff
September 16, 2021
Members of the senior class convene at a table to eat during lunch.

Commons announces slate of fall events

Lucas Cohen-d'Arbeloff
September 8, 2021
Cate Greenman 22 stands in front of a sign in Dearborn, Michigan, a city home to the largest Muslim population in the U.S.

Junior Fellowship: Cate Greenman

Lucas Cohen-d'Arbeloff
August 31, 2021
Credit: Sydney Fener/Chronicle

Vote “YES” on democracy, “NO” on the recall

Lucas Cohen-D'Arbeloff
August 28, 2021
Students gather on The Quad during lunch on the first day of school while scrolling through their cell phones.

Administration implements updated cell phone policy

Lucas Cohen D'Arbeloff and Kriste An
August 26, 2021
Celebrating the Queen: Respect Film Review

Celebrating the “Queen”: “Respect” Film Review

Lucas Cohen-D'Arbeloff
August 25, 2021

Sophomores shadow school alumni through Career Day program

Lucas Cohen D'Arbeloff
June 11, 2021

Departing Teacher: Shawn Costantino

Lucas Cohen-d’Arbeloff
May 30, 2021
Assistant Features Editor Milla Ben-Ezra 22, Taylor Dees 21, Ford McDill 21, Maddie Boudov 21, Emery Genga 21 and Alon Moradi 21 strike poses outside out Munger Science Center following their successful production.

Advanced Performance Studies showcases students’ acting talent with in-person performance

Lucas Cohen-D'Arbeloff
May 27, 2021
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