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Gisele Stigi 22 performs 7 Nation Army by the White Stripes during the annual Senior Solo Night.
Seniors perform at annual Senior Solo Night
2022 Student awards announced
President Rick Commons urges the school community to remain vigilant about wearing masks in an email May 25.
Administration recommends masks amid COVID-19 surge
Maria Quigley 23, who organized the drive, stands with food she collected and will be giving to Westside Food Bank.
Community Council hosts food drive for Westside Food Bank
Asian Students in Action (ASiA) members hand attendees cultural foods and baked goods.
SLIDE organizes Multicultural Fair
An infographic depicts how students feel about the mayoral race.
Mayoral candidates step up campaign ahead of June 7 primary
Underneath a freeway, people experiencing homelessness build shelters.
Community reflects on homelessness in Studio City
A sign at a gas station in Studio City reflects the recent rise in fuel prices in Los Angeles, as well as throughout the nation.
Rising gas prices follow sanctions
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
After the garden’s opening, President Rick Commons and Head of Communications Ari Engelberg 89 receive a Certificate of Appreciation from Los Angeles City Council Member Nithya Raman.
Local organizations unveil Fairway Garden on Ventura
Lying on her bed, the Mittle-Man advises a student on their love life through the phone.
The Mittle-man on Campus: A Review of Prom
Our school is one of few high schools in America with a student-run newspaper that does not have press freedom guarantees.
Promoting students’ press freedom
Editors-in-Chief Tessa Augsberger and Milla Ben-Ezra stand next to each other during the first Chronicle layout.
Letter from the Editors: Encouraging a new mindset
An illustration depicts President Joe Biden standing in front of a podium.
Calling Biden to action
Illustrated by Sydney Fener
Guest Editorial: School sustainability
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
adrago_abortions
Protecting choice
The cafeteria staff stands smiling for a photo in front of the food.
All in a day’s work
Understanding Ukraine
Understanding Ukraine
According to a Chronicle poll, almost 30% out of 249 survey respondents said they use tutors for academic classes.
Tutoring too far
Gisele Stigi 22 performs 7 Nation Army by the White Stripes during the annual Senior Solo Night.
Seniors perform at annual Senior Solo Night
Sadye Lackman 22
All About the Art
The cast members of “The Insitute’s Prisoner,” written by Carina Villanova ’22, gather for Playwrights Festival rehearsal in the Drama Lab.
Theater the wright way
Illustration by Alexa Druyanoff
Depp v. Heard: Trying the truth
Members of Chamber Singers, Bel Canto, Wolverine Chorus and Jazz Singers prepare to sing the National Anthem alongside other school choirs at Angel Stadium.
Choirs perform at Angel Stadium
Attacker Daniel Mnatsakanian 23 winds up and aims his shot to give the schools team the lead against JSerra Catholic High School in the CIF quarterfinals Nov. 4, 2021. The team defeated the Lions 14-7, advancing in the tournament.
Seven Boys Qualify for Water Polo National Team
Alyssa Thompson 23 and Gisele Thompson 24 pose with a soccer ball wearing Nike gear. The sisters are the first high school athletes in history to sign an NIL deal with Nike.
Thompson sisters sign historic NIL deal with Nike
MAKING A RACKET: Avi Carson ’22 closes the net to position himself for a volley to his opponent in a match against Crespi High School on March 31.
Boys tennis loses first round of CIF
JUMPING FOR JOY: Jessica Thompson ’23 pole vaults in a track meet against Fontana High School. Thompson placed first in Mission League for pole vault and long jump, setting the school pole vault record at 12 feet 8 inches.
Track and field team finishes league season
PITCH PERFECT: Pitcher Andrew Citron ’22 stares down a batter in the baseball team’s 6-3 win over Crespi Carmelite High School on March 25.
Baseball’s playoff run comes to an end
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Meet me in the bathroom stall (I deserve it all)

June 1, 2018
In the Nudes: Why do students sext?

In the Nudes: Why do students sext?

March 21, 2018
Chaplain J. Young poses with a group of children during the Special Olympics event in Dec. 2016. Young has worked as the Chaplain for the Upper School for the past 21 years. Credit: Pavan Tauh/Chronicle

End of an era: FJ to retire

January 11, 2018

Introverted, not incapable

November 21, 2017

Gregory to step down

October 10, 2017

City holds parking hearing

August 31, 2017

Performing arts teacher to depart from school after a year of managing choir programs

July 2, 2017

Alum advances in congressional primary to face fellow Democrat

May 31, 2017
Illustration by Kitty Luo

Pornstream: Is Porn Okay?

April 27, 2017

Public hearings will address concerns about parking structure

March 30, 2017
Gail Dines speaks about the porn industry and how it has changed our culture. Credit: Danielle Spitz/Chronicle

Speaker discusses the effects of porn on society

February 22, 2017
Holmes recounts his experiences negotiating with the Soviet Union and serving as Ambassador to Portugal to an AP Government class. Credit: Maddy Daum/Chronicle

Former diplomat speaks about foreign service

February 8, 2017
Two Alumna discuss their time away from Harvard-Westlake at the reception in the Kutler Center. Credit: Maddy Daum/Chronicle

Alumni attend Young Alumni Winter Reception

January 6, 2017
Leighton Kaba watches as students release pink and purple balloons from their chairs. Credit: Pavan Tauh/Chronicle

Make-A-Wish Foundation grants wish at assembly

November 14, 2016

Walch rewrites film textbook for class

September 1, 2016
New dean Jennifer Cardillo sits at her desk the week before school starts. Cardillo replaced Kyle Graham. Credit: Maddy Daum/Chronicle

Jennifer Cardillo: Dean

August 30, 2016

School to hold HW Inc. summer program

May 28, 2016
Printed with permission of Nathansons

Racanelli to retire after 13 years of student counseling

April 27, 2016
Cameron Schiller 18 works on his robot, preparing it for the next VEX world robotics competition. Credit: Maddy Daum/Chronicle

Cameron Schiller ’18 drives towards another robotics championship

April 11, 2016
Diana Juarez speaks to the Gender Studies class about her work as an advocate for the LGBTQ community. Credit: Maddy Daum/Chronicle

LGBT advocate discusses gender with class

March 22, 2016

Police captain visits class

March 12, 2016

Sorkin to speak at Westflix

February 12, 2016
Student receives grant for DNA preservation research

Student receives grant for DNA preservation research

February 10, 2016
Jeff Modisett speaks to the Ethics in Theory and Practice class. Credit: Maddy Daum/Chronicle

Former Attorney General of Indiana discusses ethicality, legality with ethics class

November 10, 2015

Harvard-Westlake partners with HYPE

October 7, 2015
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