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Administration hosts support sessions with Jewish advocate
Administration hosts support sessions with Jewish advocate
Deans change spring college tour itinerary
Kutler Center Scholar in Residence Andrea Ghez poses with EMPOWER. Ghez won the Nobel Prize in Physics for discovering a supermassive blackhole at the center of the Milky Way galaxy.
School hosts Nobel Laureate and astrophysicist Andrea Ghez
Members of the Upper School Robotics Team and Mathematics Teacher and Robotics Coach Andew Theiss gather around their robot before it competes at the Central Valley Regional Tournament.
Robotics joins FIRST
Addiction specialist presents to juniors
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
LAs heavy rain creates mudslides
LA’s heavy rain creates mudslides
Road work begins on Coldwater
Many members of the Studio City community choose to decorate the fronts of their homes with bright and colorful lights throughout the holiday season.
‘Tis the season: The Chronicle’s holiday activity favorites
An earthquake destroys the ground near a city.
Turkey’s grim earthquake lessons
Students tend to the hydroponic plant towers.
Reducing our environmental impact
Addressing Misogyny
A Ukraine flag waves in from of the independence monument.
Ukraine, Claire-ified
Making the best LA Metro plans
An illustration depicts an angry teacher lecturing inattentive students.
Grade A Friendship
Enlisting for an Education
Enlisting for an Education
Students participate in the girls pre-show ritual before their first performance
Wolverine Cult-ure
Kids Club
Kids Club
An illustration depicts how charity is often considered to be a gateway into college.
A Cause for College
Often, students are forced to cram and make up school work to go to concerts. Students and teachers agree that going to concerts can threaten students academic responsibilities and that achieving a balance is important for this purpose.
Concert Culture
Student filmmaker and presenter at Westflix Ian Kims film My Sisters in the Stars: The Star of Lee Yong-Soo received the Audience Choice Award for his film.
20 Years of Westflix
Students screen video art projects
Dancers perform in “Elements” showcase in Rugby Auditorium
Jazz band members perform in spring concert
The Official Chronicle Curriculum Guide 2: Electric Boogaloo
New sports offered by HW Athletics
New sports offered by HW Athletics
The Official Harvard-Westlake Rice Purity Test
The Official Harvard-Westlake Rice Purity Test
Prince Harry to Replace Commons as Head of School
New York Times Guild Inspires Chronicle Strike
New York Times Guild Inspires Chronicle Strike
Lacrosse rebounds to 4-3 record
DEAD sprint: Aaron Milburn ’24 competes in the 4x100-meter relay at the track and field team’s first meet of the season. The team won 90-28 at home against Sierra Canyon High School. The team’s next meet will be against Notre Dame, a league opponent, on March 23.
Track and field opens season undefeated
Swing, Batter: Dylan Fischer ’26 takes a swing at the ball during a home game against La Salle High School on Feb. 21. The team won 10-0.
Freshman class of five helps softball team to best start in years
Midfielder Gemma Ozturk ’24 passes the ball past a defender in the team’s 1-0 victory over Notre Dame on Jan. 27.
Girls soccer concludes playoff run
Boys tennis remains undefeated after returning from Texas trip
Fiona’s Five: Spring Break (episode 1)
Teachers’ Spring Break
Sleepless in Studio City: Teacher Valentines
Chronicle Newscast #1: For the Holidays
Chronicle Newscast #1: For the Holidays
Favorite Holiday Songs
Favorite Holiday Songs
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In response to the multiple antisemitic vandalism incidents this year, members of the Jewish Club posted signs around campus meant to spread awareness about antisemitism.

School searches for suspects after fifth antisemitic vandalism incident

Davis Marks and Natalie Cosgrove
February 8, 2023
An infographic depicts how students feel about the mayoral race.

Mayoral candidates step up campaign ahead of June 7 primary

Will Sherwood and Natalie Cosgrove
May 29, 2022
Illustration by Alexa Druyanoff

Depp v. Heard: Trying the truth

Vasilia Yordanova and Natalie Cosgrove
May 26, 2022
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

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

Deconstructing championship teams

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

Lives on the Line

Natalie Cosgrove
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

Davis Marks and Natalie Cosgrove
February 12, 2022
Brock Getson 24 prepares to get his booster shot on campus.

HW Community Health Office announces booster clinics

Natalie Cosgrove and Nathalie Leung
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

Natalie Cosgrove and Alex Hahn
January 19, 2022

Class hosts friend to late Senator Bob Dole

Natalie Cosgrove and Jackson Mayer
December 19, 2021

School engages in ALICE protocol during drill

Claire Conner and Natalie Cosgrove
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

Natalie Cosgrove
December 7, 2021

Hierarchy in the health care system

Natalie Cosgrove
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

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

FDA approves booster vaccine dose for high risk populations

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

Pencils down, time’s up

Natalie Cosgrove
October 20, 2021
Photo Credit: Sandra Koretz/Chronicle

Stop conflating female objectification with liberation

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

LAUSD mandates vaccines

Natalie Cosgrove
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

Natalie Cosgrove and Davis Marks
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

Natalie Cosgrove
September 6, 2021

Code Red: 2021 Climate Report

Natalie Cosgrove
August 27, 2021
Happier Than Ever review

Happier Than Ever review

Natalie Cosgrove
August 25, 2021

Departing Teacher: Cynthia Winters

Natalie Cosgrove
June 1, 2021

University of California System finalizes testing standards

Natalie Cosgrove
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

Natalie Cosgrove
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

Natalie Cosgrove and Leo Saperstein
March 27, 2021
Olivia Rahhal 23 cuddles her pet sheepadoodle.

Secret Life of Pets (in Quarantine)

Natalie Cosgrove
March 27, 2021

Los Angeles County enters COVID-19 red tier

Natalie Cosgrove
March 27, 2021

Westflix hosts first virtual premiere event

Natalie Cosgrove
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

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

Back To School Perspectives

Natalie Cosgrove
March 16, 2021

“Big Mouth” Speaks Volumes About Adolescence

Natalie Cosgrove
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

Tanisha Gunby and Natalie Cosgrove
February 18, 2021

Second annual Hackathon takes place

Natalie Cosgrove
February 16, 2021

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

Natalie Cosgrove
February 10, 2021

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

Natalie Cosgrove
February 8, 2021

Prefect Council announces reopening of on-campus activities

Natalie Cosgrove
February 3, 2021

Spotify and Apple Music wrap up the songs of 2020

Natalie Cosgrove
February 3, 2021

Professor presents new book to history students

Natalie Cosgrove
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

Lily Lee and Natalie Cosgrove
January 13, 2021

Choir performs in virtual concert

Natalie Cosgrove
January 12, 2021

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

Natalie Cosgrove
January 12, 2021

LA Times Editor of the Editorial Pages speaks to students

Konnie Duan and Natalie Cosgrove
December 12, 2020

Junior creates humor magazine club

Natalie Cosgrove
November 1, 2020

Students bond over reality show in Survivor Club

Natalie Cosgrove
November 1, 2020

Junior students organize Model Congress discussion club

Natalie Cosgrove
October 29, 2020

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

Lily Lee and Natalie Cosgrove
October 26, 2020

Venture Club announces kickoff event

Natalie Cosgrove
September 24, 2020

Sierakowski joins History Department

Natalie Cosgrove
August 30, 2020

Peter Sheehy joins History Department

Natalie Cosgrove
August 28, 2020
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