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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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An infographic depicts how students feel about the mayoral race.

Mayoral candidates step up campaign ahead of June 7 primary

May 29, 2022
Illustration by Alexa Druyanoff

Depp v. Heard: Trying the truth

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

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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