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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
Illustration by Sydney Fener
Manipulating our students’ mental health
Calling Biden to action
Calling Biden to action
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
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
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
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
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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PRACTICE PLAY: 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.

[Photo] Boys tennis defeats Loyola High School after consecutive losses end seven-game win streak

March 23, 2022
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.

[Photo] Boys tennis defeats Loyola High School after consecutive losses end seven-game win streak

March 26, 2022
LAUNCHING IT: Sam Pulaski ’24 practices shot put March 15. The team defeated Crespi Carmelite High School 65-34 in its second meet.

Track and field competes in Mission League meets

March 23, 2022
Setter Andrew Eitner 23 lifts a ball for his teammate and outside hitter Erik Steuch to crush down the center of the court. They practice for their upcoming league match against Notre Dame on March 15.

Boys volleyball opens season with a loss against Windward School

March 3, 2022

Wrestling team concludes regular season matches and begins preparations for competition at CIF tournament

February 17, 2022
To prepare for upcoming games, Jordyn Call 23 pushes off Jamie Yue 24 to receive an entry pass from a teammate.

Girls basketball team looks to improve in remaining games

January 19, 2022
All players and coaches are now required to wear KN95 masks indoors, and indoor sports will now have a limited capacity of under 500 people.

School updates athletic protocols as COVID-19 cases surge

January 19, 2022
MAKING PLAYS: Guard Cubin Molzen ’22 looks across the court at his teammates during a preaseason practice in Taper Gym on Nov. 10.

Basketball squad stays undefeated in tournament

December 16, 2021
Edward Kim 23 and William Ehrlich 22 prepare to snap the ball in a 26-58 defeat against St. Genevieve High School Sept. 11.

Football loses first game of the season against St. Genevieve High School

September 15, 2021
Boys water polo player Baxter Chelsom 23 looks to pass in the 15-6 win against Long Beach Highschool. Credit: Sandra Kortez/Chronicle

Water polo beats Laguna Beach Highschool

September 15, 2021

Boys water polo defeats Cathedral High School

September 6, 2021
First to Finish: Following the first race of the season, Daniela Quintero ’22 and Print Managing Editor Will Sheehy ’22 lift first place trophies for the girls and boys divisions, respectively, at the Gahr High School Race.

Squad secures victory in successful opener

August 26, 2021

Boys volleyball loses third consecutive match against Loyola High School

May 5, 2021

Administrator and alum teaches Venture members about personal and professional branding

March 17, 2021
Character Beth Harmons rise to prominence in The Queens Gambit inspired an increase in chess set and book sales in the U.S.

Netflix and Chess

March 12, 2021
Todd Jackson 99 smiles as he speaks to students in the Venture club about his work. Photo

Alumnus and former Google employee presents to Venture

February 26, 2021

COVID-19 spike before NFL playoffs sparks discussion within school community

January 4, 2021
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