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The Harvard-Westlake Chronicle

Mila Detmer

Mila Detmer, Features Reporter

Mila Detmer ’27 is a second-year writer for the Chronicle’s Features Section. Outside of journalism, Mila is a Varsity Field Hockey player, a Peer Support Trainee and a violinist in the Symphony Orchestra. In her free time, Mila enjoys spending time with friends and family, and engaging in philanthropy through the National Charity League.
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Respect Etiquette

Respect Etiquette

Mila Detmer and Rebecca Vitti
May 28, 2026

Mary scours the dinner table for conversation among the rambunctious group around her. Spaghetti is flying, laughter is erupting and silverware is clanking against plates. Mary realizes that she feels...

Students celebrate prom season with flowers, posters and public promposals on the Quad.

Prom Pursuit

Members of the school community reflect on the traditions, pressures and social media influence behind promposals and prom season.
Mila Detmer, Features Reporter
April 29, 2026

Abbie Her ’27 watches as a senior boy steps onto the stairs that connect the Flag Court Cafe to the Quad and begins singing “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You” by Bob Crewe and Bob Gaudio,  the ...

Embrace authentic photos

Mila Detmer, Features Reporter
March 6, 2026

While scrolling through my Instagram feed, I’m met with an endless stream of poreless skin, impossibly tiny waists and perfectly lit beach photos. In one post, a girl stands in front of the ocean in...

A model walks a runway under bright lights, representing how thinness is emphasized and evaluated in fashion culture.

Trending Thin

Members of the school community discuss the pressures of body standards in athletics and social media, and their effects on students’ mental health.
Mila Detmer, Features Reporter
December 11, 2025

In the middle of ballet class, Summer Park ’27 and a few of her fellow dancers were suddenly yanked out of line and removed from their four-hour rehearsal while the rest of the young ballerinas continued...

A young person stands between places of worship, representing Gen Z’s growing interest in faith.

Holy Shift

Members of the school community reflect on how faith is becoming a new source of grounding and connection among Gen Z students.
Mila Detmer, Features Reporter
November 12, 2025

During lunch, as chatter fills the hallways and lockers slam shut, President of the Muslim Student Association (MSA) Zidaan Sattar ’26 slips quietly into an empty classroom. He gently places his backpack...

Illustration by Iris Chung

Almost Famous

Teenage influencers discuss their goals to grow their platforms and how they balance managing social media and school.
Mila Detmer and Rebecca Vitti
September 4, 2025

 While driving with friends, Abby Juarez ’26 whips out her phone, opens the camera app and starts a video with an energetic, “What’s up guys?” The clip is a glimpse into her YouTube channel, which...

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