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School welcomes new assistant director of debate
New coordinator of Jewish life joins DEI office
Upper School welcomes new french teacher
School hires new director of wellness
Security to implement new face-recognition system for first-time visitors
Community members vote in the California Primary
Community members vote in the California Primary
From left to right: Jamie Page, Assistant A&E Editor Mia Morgan '25, Councilmember Traci Park and Craig Fiegener.
School hosts District Attorney debate in Rugby Auditorium
Shake Shack, which is about a 10-minute walk away from campus, opened its new Ventura location in the month of January. There were also a number of renewed discounts, which includes a list of over 10 restaurants in the area.
New discounts feature Shake Shack and Sweet Butter Kitchen
Alumni gather to discuss recent school developments
Harvard-Westlake River Park was officially approved by the Los Angeles (LA) City Council Nov. 14. The school's conditional use plan, site plans and environmental impact report were all reviewed in the process by LA City Hall committees and officials.
LA City Council officially approves River Park for construction
‘Untitled’ Political Podcast
Alexander Hudlin '26, pictured left, stands onstage at the DNC in Chicago, IL on Aug. 21. As Vice President Harris' godson, Hudlin was invited to speak about her family values and character.
Junior speaks at Democratic National Convention during Harris Campaign
Rethinking our mental health initiatives
Nextdoor is driving us insane
Nextdoor is driving us insane
Require physical activity for PE credit
Require physical activity for PE credit
Protesting on campus is not effective
Friends play on a field in the lens of the newly released Apple Vision Pro.
Beware of technology taking over our lives
Head Prefect Predictions
The Official Chronicle Curriculum Guide 3
Unpublished Chronicle Headlines 2: Electric Boogaloo
PRETTY IN PINK: Super princess pop star Sabrina Carpenter performs on stage with Rick Caruso '76 as a dynamic duo. The pair will be performing a concert this upcoming weekend in Palisades Village, curtesy of Caruso.
Your holidays, my opinions
Buddy the Wolverine cries over his math homework. Buddy is taking Advanced Precalculus and learning inverse trigonometry has him in the trenches.
New year, new me?
Many students tend to tailor their applications to emphasize their strengths, sometimes leading them to give up their genuine interests in the process.
Passion vs. Pressure
A polaroid of two best friends is split apart signifying the end of their friendship
Fractured Friendships
An elephant and donkey, representing the republican and democratic parties, face off under an “I Voted” sticker.
Backing the Ballot
Flipping the Switch
Flipping the Switch
It's Just Rocket Science
It’s Just Rocket Science
Printed with permission of Finn Slootweg
The Rise of Brat Summer
Bruno Mars: A Night of Magic and Gaga
Bruno Mars: A Night of Magic and Gaga
Memoir of a Sparklemuffin: Not too much sparkle
Memoir of a Sparklemuffin: Not too much sparkle
Childish Gambino’s last album: The final hurrah
Childish Gambino’s last album: The final hurrah
Flip or Flop
Flip or Flop
Wide receiver Elijah Williams ’25 braces for a tackle after a reception in a game against Cleveland Magnet High School
Football sees immediate improvements to offense
Boys’ tennis loses playoffs in semifinals
Boys’ tennis loses playoffs in semifinals
Boys’ golf increases ranking to place second overall in Mission League
Boys' volleyball falls in CIF quarterfinals
Boys’ volleyball falls in CIF quarterfinals
Members of Team 1148 pose for a photo at a tournament.
Robotics secures second place finish in tournament to end successful season
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May 30, 2019

Dear Saba: On the move

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May 3, 2019

59 seniors to be inducted into Cum Laude Society

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April 22, 2019

Faculty to vote on schedules for 2020

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March 23, 2019
Dear Saba: A New Start

Dear Saba: A New Start

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March 20, 2019

Dear Saba: Call me by my name

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March 1, 2019
Sharp Skills

Sharp Skills

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March 1, 2019
This drawing depicts the armband that Mary Beth Tinker wore in the 1960s to protest the Vietnam War. The court case this created was pivotal in gaining free speech in schools.

State to promote media literacy

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February 7, 2019

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February 1, 2019

Jonathan Martin ’08 to stand trial for threats

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January 18, 2019
A protester stands in the rain with her sign in downtown Los Angeles on Monday morning. Photo credit: Sophie Sanchez (Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies '19)

When It Rains, It Pours: UTLA teachers go on strike against LAUSD

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January 17, 2019

School to alter late-start block schedule for second trial period

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December 13, 2018
Dear Saba: have faith

Dear Saba: have faith

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December 13, 2018

Students react to the outcome of midterms

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November 15, 2018
Dear Saba: My First Vote

Dear Saba: My First Vote

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November 15, 2018
Dear Saba: Stop Stressing

Dear Saba: Stop Stressing

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October 4, 2018
Locking in on Affirmative Action: Focusing on the recent Department of Justice investigation.

Locking in on Affirmative Action: Focusing on the recent Department of Justice investigation.

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October 4, 2018
Write of Passage

Write of Passage

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August 29, 2018

Disciplinary process to be streamlined

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August 29, 2018
Dear Saba: First Day

Dear Saba: First Day

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August 28, 2018

Season cut short after weak finish

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June 2, 2018
Photo illustration by Sofia Heller

‘Birding’ Takes Flight

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June 1, 2018

Jones creates school’s first Diversity Council

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May 31, 2018

Recognizing our heroic struggles

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May 30, 2018
Maitlyn Fletcher ’21 reaches for a ball while warming up in preparation for their match against Marlborough. Printed with the permission of Woo Sim.

Focus on goals earns Softball early wins

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April 24, 2018
Students attended the March for Our Lives protest in Pershing Square March 24. Credit: Saba Nia/Chronicle

Enough is Enough: Students advocate for gun control at March for Our Lives

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March 26, 2018
Sophomores compete in the tug-of-war challenge during the third annual Spring Festival. Credit: Astor Wu/Chronicle

Spring Into Action: Community bonds over third annual Spring Festival

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March 24, 2018

BLACC celebrates Black History Month

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March 23, 2018

Activism from the heart

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March 21, 2018
Out of the Spotlight: Recognizing the work of maintenance, security and cafeteria staff

Out of the Spotlight: Recognizing the work of maintenance, security and cafeteria staff

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March 21, 2018
Ignorance Isn't Bliss: Stepping into a Murky World of Gray

Ignorance Isn’t Bliss: Stepping into a Murky World of Gray

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February 27, 2018

Sorry, not sorry

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February 22, 2018
Glenn Singleton encouraged the community to hold deeper race-related conversations by listening more actively, understanding one another's background and engaging both emotionally and intellectually with others. His presentation included video clips and personal anecdotes. Credit: Pavan Tauh/Chronicle

Glenn Singleton advises community to engage in conversations about race

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February 21, 2018
Students talk with children from the school. Credit: Alex Goldstein/Chronicle

HW Outreach Performers hold workshops with elementary and middle school students

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February 14, 2018
Laura Siahaan explains how programming can be used in data science and analysis. Credit: Saba Nia/Chronicle

Hidden Figures: NASA data scientist discusses computer science

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January 29, 2018
Protesters gather at Pershing Square during the 2018 Women's March in Los Angeles. Credit: Sophie Haber/Chronicle

Students advocate for intersectional feminism at 2018 Women’s March

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January 22, 2018
Therapist Jacqueline Liebman-Gentile answers a student's question during the discussion. Credit: Saba Nia/Chronicle

Therapist speaks to ASiA club about mental health

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January 22, 2018

Students react to FCC vote

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January 13, 2018

New advancement administrator joins staff

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January 12, 2018
Ava Payman ’19 and Fenhagen examine various photos of the Beatles for an upcoming project. Credit: Saba Nia

Ready, set, design: set designer visits classes and discusses work with students

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January 11, 2018
Photo Illustration by Nicole Kim and Kristin Kuwada

A Whole New World

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January 10, 2018
Eleanor Levy, daughter of Director of Community and Public Affairs Stacy Marble, waves from the middle of the monument. Eleanor helped the seven student volunteers set up the Studio City Luminaria. Photo credit: Stacy Marble

Students and neighbors volunteer together at Studio City Luminaria festival

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December 3, 2017

Martial Arts clubs to sponsor construction

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November 20, 2017

AP Human Geo students culminate IR project with conference

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November 19, 2017
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Why my opinion matters

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November 3, 2017
Jorge R. Gutiérrez speaks to students about his experiences working as an animator, and how they can pursue a career in art. Photo credit: Saba Nia/Chronicle

Animator shares experiences about pursuing a career in art

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November 1, 2017
The updated website now features more visuals than the previous version, and includes small clips of students. Photo Credit: Saba Nia/Chronicle

School unveils redesigned website

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October 27, 2017

Students host homeless migration simulation

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October 13, 2017

Movie Mondays highlights diversity

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October 11, 2017

Get Lit slam poets visit school

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September 16, 2017
Earlier this week, NBC News’s Jacob Soboroff ’01 joined residents as they returned to their homes in Everglades City, Florida, an area hit particularly hard by Hurricane Irma. Credit: YouTube/NBC News.

Community rallies together after series of hurricanes, storms

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September 16, 2017
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Slow and steady wins the race

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September 7, 2017

Milo Sini to act as new Health Officer

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August 31, 2017
Alyse Tran ’18 researches Vietnamese herbal medicine outside of Ho Chi Minh City. Printed with permission of Alyse Tran '18.

Alyse Tran ’18 studied herbal medicine in Vietnam

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August 29, 2017

BLACC members bond on annual retreat

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August 29, 2017

Club sells smoothies for literacy programs

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June 3, 2017

Math teacher to retire

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June 1, 2017
Members of Unconventional Leadership encouraged students to vote. Credit: Saba Nia/Chronicle

Unconventional Leadership encourages students to vote for LAUSD

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May 16, 2017
The Universal Language of Science

The Universal Language of Science

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April 29, 2017

My Big Fat Greek Trip: Latin students visit Greece

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April 28, 2017

Enrollment in trip hits record high

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April 27, 2017
Charles Connon ’18 trains with a member of the L.A. Family Housing Program on April 21. Printed with permission of Izzy Reiff.

Put your dukes up: boxing club teaches self-defense

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April 26, 2017
Entrepreneur Naveed Khan speaks to students March 27 as Interdisciplinary Studies and Independent Research Teacher Rob Levin looks on. Credit: Saba Nia/Chronicle

Entrepreneur talks to HW Venture about app creation

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March 28, 2017

Model UN wins awards at Marymount conference

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March 20, 2017
Environmental Club member Henry DiNapoli '17 talks with attendees of the Green Living Fair on March 11. Printed with permission of Nadine Eisenkolb.

Environmental Club participates in Green Living Fair

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March 13, 2017
Guest speaker Rudy Brown talks to an AP Environmental Science class about the importance of raising trout. Printed with permission of Nadine Eisenkolb.

Speaker discusses importance of raising trout

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March 2, 2017
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Calling a ban on indifference

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February 23, 2017

Senior showcases biographic

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February 15, 2017

¡Viva México!: Faculty plan historical and cultural trip

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February 15, 2017
Students ask questions about how they can become further involved in activism at the Student Justice Roundtable. Credit: Sofia Heller/Chronicle

Activists attend HW Works Social Justice Roundtable

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January 29, 2017
Connor Reese '17 discusses his HW Go! film with faculty members who attended the screening. Credit: Saba Nia/Chronicle

Student screens HW Go! film

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January 29, 2017
The HW Virtual Reality Club lets students try out the technology. Credit: Jenny Li/Chronicle

Second semester clubs make their debut at Activities Fair

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January 24, 2017

Babel urges students to submit work

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January 12, 2017

International Relations students attend conference

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November 25, 2016

Preschoolers to visit for Special Olympics

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November 23, 2016

Cards for Humanity club holds bake sale

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November 22, 2016

Latin students to travel to Greece

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October 5, 2016

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September 2, 2016
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