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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
Reverend Anne Gardner leads students and faculty in a candle lighting ceremony in honor of Yom HaShoah.
School commemorates Yom HaShoah with assembly, candle lighting and exhibition
Jewish Club hosts Passover seder
Jewish Club hosts Passover seder
Goldie Grube 23 and Ella Goldberg 23 pose in jean clothing they wore in honor of Denim Day on April 27.
Community participates in Denim Day
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
Hannah Carbunaru 24 visits a fruit stand at the Studio City Farmers Market, masked up in front of a table of mandarins.
Studio City Farmers Market adapts to Omicron
Illustrated by Sydney Fener
Guest Editorial: School sustainability
Cucumbers sit inside of a jar, which is one step of the fermentation process. Cucumbers are one of many items that the Pickling Club ferments,
A thanks to the school Pickling Club
The Official Chronicle Curriculum Guide
Illustration by Caroline Jacoby
My Russian identity in a time of crisis
James Hess/Chronicle
Reframing Ukrainian News
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
High School
“High” School
Photo Illustrations by Alexa Druyanoff of representations of culture groups on campus.
Appreciation or Appropriation
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
Dance students perform in an outdoor showcase during Multicultural Fair.
Dance students perform in outdoor showcase
The Batman Movie Review
“The Batman” Movie Review
Illustrated by Alexa Druyanoff
Dancing Through Stages of Metamorphosis
Illustration by Alexa Druyanoff
The Walk To Fame
Fanatics voted best basketball student section in Los Angeles
Singles and doubles player Jordan Assil ’22 runs to the net for a volley in preparation for the team’s 11-7 loss to Calabasas High School. The squad started the season 7-0 overall before losing to Crespi Carmelite High School 11-7 March 15. The team’s overall record stands at 8-2.
Boys tennis defeats Loyola High School after consecutive losses end seven-game win streak
SERVING SUNSET: Maddie Hilboki 25 prepares to serve at a practice at Will Rodgers State Beach. The team holds a record of 3-1 this season.
Girls beach volleyball suffers first loss against Marlborough
BREAKOUT PLAYER: Attacker Beckett Lee ’24 cradles the ball before a 5-4 overtime win against Crespi Carmelite High School on March 16.
Lacrosse wins consecutive games
Calling all Fanatics TItle Illustration by Chronicle Art Director Alexa Druyanoff
Calling all Fanatics
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Logan Azizzideh ’24 takes notes during a lecture in his Honors Algebra II course. For the first time in more than two years, Azizzideh was able to attend a class without having to wear a mask after the administration removed the school’s indoor mask requirement.

Cases rise after school relaxes indoor masking policy according to county recommendations

March 18, 2022
Boys Water Polo Program Head Brian Flacks gives feedback to his team during halftime.

Deconstructing championship teams

February 17, 2022
Student defends themselves in the face of gun violence, standing in front of a crumbled American flag.

Lives on the Line

February 17, 2022
Rick Commons announced new and improved Visions for the school after surveying students, parents, staff and alumni.

School releases new Visions after surveying community

February 12, 2022
Brock Getson 24 prepares to get his booster shot on campus.

HW Community Health Office announces booster clinics

January 20, 2022
Head Prefect and Executive Editor Quincey Dern ’22 takes a deep breath before receiving the COVID-19 booster shot at Elements Pharmacy.

Administration issues new COVID-19 protocols amid surge in cases

January 19, 2022

Class hosts friend to late Senator Bob Dole

December 19, 2021

School engages in ALICE protocol during drill

December 11, 2021
Ben Sherwood ’81 (Assistant News Section Editor Will ’23) spoke to HW Venture about his career path during Conference Time on Thursday. Sherwood is currently the CEO and co-founder of MOJO, a youth sports app meant to make coaching easier for parents.

CEO and co-founder visits HW Venture

December 7, 2021

Hierarchy in the health care system

December 2, 2021
While snacking on South Asian food, Aiden Schiller ’22 paints henna on Rohan Madhogarhia ’22. Meanwhile, Jack Coleman ’22 decorates a diya candle using both Sharpies and stickers.

SASA observes Diwali

November 5, 2021
FDA approves booster vaccine dose for high risk populations

FDA approves booster vaccine dose for high risk populations

October 27, 2021
Shanti Hinkin 22 takes her test in an empty classroom.

Pencils down, time’s up

October 20, 2021
Photo Credit: Sandra Koretz/Chronicle

Stop conflating female objectification with liberation

October 16, 2021
Students line up to get tested for COVID-19 before school at Palisades Charter High School.

LAUSD mandates vaccines

September 15, 2021
At the Senior Ring Ceremony, Senior Prefect Jason Thompson 22 addresses seniors and their families, discussing his high school experiences.

Seniors celebrate annual ring ceremony

September 14, 2021
AN EASYGOING EVENING: Jewish Family Alliance (JFA) members mingle as they enjoy the food provided at the summer JFA Shabbat dinner.

JFA hosts summer Shabbat dinner

September 6, 2021

Code Red: 2021 Climate Report

August 27, 2021
Happier Than Ever review

Happier Than Ever review

August 25, 2021

Departing Teacher: Cynthia Winters

June 1, 2021

University of California System finalizes testing standards

May 29, 2021
Kutler Center Scholar in Residence Stephanie L. Batiste 90 shares her personal story regarding Hurricane Katrina and how her family was affected by it.

Kutler Center Scholar in Residence leads community discussion about Hurricane Katrina’s legacy

May 9, 2021

Environmental Club members team up with FoLAR to restore local fire-damaged habitat

April 30, 2021
(left to right): Quinn Callaghan 21, Walt Schoen 21, and Staff Writer Lucas Cohen-DArbeloff 23 perform in the school play.

Spring musical premieres online

April 29, 2021
Newly-elected Head Prefect Jade Stanford 22 gives her runoff speech in front of the Ted Slavin field.

[Photo] History-making Head Prefects elected for 2021-2022 school year

April 20, 2021

Prefect council hosts March Madness tournament

March 27, 2021
Olivia Rahhal 23 cuddles her pet sheepadoodle.

Secret Life of Pets (in Quarantine)

March 27, 2021

Los Angeles County enters COVID-19 red tier

March 27, 2021

Westflix hosts first virtual premiere event

March 27, 2021
Improv Workshop members (from top right clockwise) Will Farhat 21, Simone Herman 23, Alon Moradi 21 and Carter Staggs 23 perform in a group skit.

Improv group hosts online performance event

March 21, 2021
Natalie Cosgrove 23 poses for a selfie by Ted Slavin Field.

Back To School Perspectives

March 16, 2021

“Big Mouth” Speaks Volumes About Adolescence

March 16, 2021
Citizens 65 and older in the Los Angeles County district are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccination as of Jan. 14. However, only 850,000 vaccine doses were delivered, when more than four million are needed.

Limited supply of COVID-19 vaccines in Los Angeles County negatively impacts seniors

February 18, 2021

Second annual Hackathon takes place

February 16, 2021

Freelance music journalist speaks out against anti-Semitism in the workplace

February 10, 2021

Author of “Fire and Fury” Michael Wolff speaks at virtual upper school event

February 8, 2021

Prefect Council announces reopening of on-campus activities

February 3, 2021

Spotify and Apple Music wrap up the songs of 2020

February 3, 2021

Professor presents new book to history students

January 14, 2021
Evan Nichole Brown 12 spoke to a student audience on Zoom about the rigors of freelance journalism.

New York Times freelance writer speaks to Venture, BLACC members

January 13, 2021

Choir performs in virtual concert

January 12, 2021

HW Venture hosts social impact workshop with Ralph M. Parsons Foundation program officer

January 12, 2021

LA Times Editor of the Editorial Pages speaks to students

December 12, 2020

Junior creates humor magazine club

November 1, 2020

Students bond over reality show in Survivor Club

November 1, 2020

Junior students organize Model Congress discussion club

October 29, 2020

Co-founder of Cameo discusses his video-sharing app with HW Venture students

October 26, 2020

Venture Club announces kickoff event

September 24, 2020

Sierakowski joins History Department

August 30, 2020

Peter Sheehy joins History Department

August 28, 2020
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