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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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Home is wherever I’m with you

June 1, 2018
Dynamic Duo: An Interview with English Teachers Jeremy Michaelson and Jocelyn Medawar

Dynamic Duo: An Interview with English Teachers Jeremy Michaelson and Jocelyn Medawar

February 27, 2018

Extinguishing the effects of the fire

January 23, 2018
Photo Illustration by Jenny Li and Alison Oh

Spin to Succeed: Is Harvard-Westlake worth it?

November 20, 2017

Las Vegas concert shooting affects school community, students reflect

October 11, 2017
Ross, Resnick each assume new positions at the Upper School

Ross, Resnick each assume new positions at the Upper School

August 29, 2017

Changing it up: Dress code to address gender identity

June 3, 2017

Nick Melvoin ’04 elected to LAUSD Board

May 17, 2017

Conservative students request a speaker to better represent their political interests

April 26, 2017

Cairns to retire after 32 years

March 10, 2017

Nick Melvoin ’04 to compete in LAUSD runoff

March 8, 2017
Nick Melvoin 04 is challenging LAUSD school board President Steve Zimmer for the District Four seat. Credit: Noa Schwartz/Chronicle

Alum challenges school board president

February 16, 2017
Photo Illustration by Josie Abugov and Kitty Luo

Easy F: the Effects of Negative Student-Teacher Relationships

January 12, 2017

Faculty attends professional growth day

November 22, 2016

HWPA to host political roundtable

October 6, 2016

Student publications win national awards

October 5, 2016

Science department changes chemistry course

August 31, 2016
History teachers Larry Klein and Katherine Holmes-Chuba speak to a shopkeeper in an Israeli spice market. Sixteen faculty members spent two weeks in Israel on an Immersion Faculty Fellowship to experience the culture. Printed with permission of Cheri Gaulke

Faculty visits Israel for immersion program

August 30, 2016
Science teacher Narae Park. Credit: Nathansons

Science department changes chemistry course

August 30, 2016

School raises more than $8 million in donations

July 16, 2016

Math department chair departs after 17 years to care for ill mother

May 26, 2016

HWPA to choose new program heads

April 30, 2016
Adam Yaron 16 sings at the third Coffee House of the year. Noa Schwartz/Chronicle

Students perform in the third Coffee House of the year

March 23, 2016

Club invites speaker to second annual series

March 17, 2016
Wolfgang Novogratz 16 throws a pie at Head of Upper School Audrius Barzdukas at Wednesdays assembly. Printed with permission of Harvard-Westlake School

Pie throwing, Community Service Week highlight assembly (video)

March 16, 2016

Students to take national French exam

March 10, 2016

Math Club tutors middle school team

February 13, 2016
Jessica Dickman 17 performs Youre my Best Friend at the Coffee House Monday. Credit: Noa Schwartz/Chronicle

Students perform at February Coffee House

February 9, 2016

Harvard professor and author to address parents, faculty

February 1, 2016
Kate von Mende 18 looks ahead to the future of New Orleans, instead of focusing on the past. Credit: Noa Schwartz/Chronicle

Kate von Mende ’18 shares memory of Hurricane Katrina

January 17, 2016

Women’s group visits La Femme Club

November 23, 2015

Student Alumni Association returns after a year

October 7, 2015

Nadine Eisenkolb: Science

September 1, 2015
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