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The Harvard-Westlake Chronicle

The Student News Site of Harvard-Westlake School

The Harvard-Westlake Chronicle

Saisha Kumar, Features Editor

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Muslim students perform daily prayers using a prayer mat.

From Dawn to Dusk

Students and faculty reflect on the unique challenges, considerations, experiences and joys of celebrating Ramadan while at school.
Saisha Kumar
March 20, 2024

It’s 5 a.m., and Ahmad Adaya ’25 wakes up to the sharp sound of his alarm. Outside, it is pitch black, but Adaya promptly prepares his breakfast of bread and dates, the only foods he will consume until...

Why students are visiting psychics

Why students are visiting psychics

Members of the school community discuss the rise in spiritual activities like visiting psychics, crystal collections and religious worship among Gen Z.
Alden Detmer and Saisha Kumar
February 1, 2024

Sitting in a cramped and slightly foggy booth on a plush leather chair, Librarian Kacie Cox let out a heavy sigh as she looked around. Crystals of all shapes and sizes rest on every surface. Fluorescent...

Illustration by Eva Park.

Unwrapping Privilege

Students and faculty reflect on how varying socioeconomic statuses affect members of the school community during the holiday season.
Saisha Kumar and William Liu
December 13, 2023

With the holiday season approaching, Maylie Macias ’26 was excited for her friend group’s annual Secret Santa. She and her friends would each exchange holiday gifts anonymously, drawing random names...

Two teachers are married with a wolverine, the school's mascot, officiating.

From School Bells to Wedding Bells

Teachers who are married to other teachers reflect on the story of their relationship, the benefits and drawbacks of office relationships and their teaching-life balance.
Zoe Goor and Saisha Kumar
November 15, 2023

In 1998, after an extensive interview process, Jon Wimbish, now the Head of the Middle School, was hired as a teacher in the middle school English Department. During the process, he said he met every member...

A student pushes a recycling bin onto campus.

Policy Against Pollution

Students, faculty and members of the administration discuss environmental policies and sustainability goals move forward.
Saisha Kumar and William Liu
September 22, 2023

As Senior Prefect Elizabeth Johnstone ’24 walked into a meeting with members of the administration, she was determined to voice her concerns about the school’s sustainability. However, Johnstone said...

HIGH ALTITUDE: Members of the boys and girls cross country team 
pose together for a team picture out in the wilderness of Big Bear Lake.

[Photo] Cross country prepares for fall season with trip to Big Bear Lake

Justin Tang
August 28, 2023

HIGH ALTITUDE: Members of the boys and girls cross country team pose together for a team picture out in the wilderness of Big Bear Lake.

Illustration by Eva Park

Constructing Curriculum

Saisha Kumar, Assistant Features Editor
August 27, 2023

Following the events of Jan. 6, 2021, Sarah Parmet ’25 watched her eighth grade history teacher stray away from the pre-planned curriculum to instead lead a class discussion on Zoom about the violent...

Environmental club hosts hydroponics event

Saisha Kumar
April 19, 2023

The Environmental Club invited students to learn about the hydroponic towers in front of Munger Science Center on April 18. Students could try food grown from the hydroponic towers and start growing seedlings...

Students gather on Ted Slavin field for Field Day.

Prefect Council and Community Council host Field Day

Saisha Kumar
March 28, 2023

Community Council and Prefect Council hosted the annual Field Day during lunch on Ted Slavin Field on March 24. Field Day included a pizza food truck, barbeque food, an ice cream sundae bar, water balloon...

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

Saisha Kumar
March 22, 2023

The Upper School Robotics Team competed in the Central Valley Regional Tournament in Fresno on March 11 and 12. This year, the robotics team transitioned to For Inspiration and Recognition of Science...

Teachers respond to ChatGPT

Tate Sheehy and Saisha Kumar
February 8, 2023

The History Department released an official statement prohibiting the use of artificial intelligence (AI) on assignments in response to the emergence of AI program ChatGPT on Jan. 15. As of Feb. 4, the...

Jazz ensembles perform

Saisha Kumar and Olivia So
December 15, 2022

Advanced Jazz Combo, Jazz Ensemble, Studio Jazz Band, Jazz Explorers and Jazz Band performed at the Winter Jazz Concert in Rugby Auditorium Dec. 2. Rheanna Vradiy ’25 said she found the concert engaging...

MORE THAN A GAME: Students participate in the annual Community Service Week during a session of wheelchair basketball in Taper Gym. The game was part of a visit from Angel City Sports, which aims to familiarize students with athletic activities for the disabled community.

Community Council organizes yearly service week to encourage student participation

Saisha Kumar
November 16, 2022

Community Council hosted their annual service week to introduce students to various community service opportunities from  Nov. 3-11.  The service opportunities are meant to facilitate giving back to...

A Peer Support group, led by junior trainees and senior leaders, meets in a Rugby classroom for their first meeting of the year.

Peer Support holds first meeting of the year

Saisha Kumar
October 9, 2022

Peer Support launched its first meeting of the year after school Oct. 3. Students were provided with pizza and refreshments while awaiting announcements regarding group assignments at 5:45 p.m. Peer...

Fans watch as the school's football team wins 14-6 against Canyon.

The votes are in: Head Fanatics announced

Students, athletes and newly elected Head Fanatics reflect on the benefits of fan support.
Saisha Kumar
September 7, 2022

Upper school students elected their head Fanatics for the school year Friday. Students voted for their head fanatics on a survey sent out on Aug. 31 and the winners were announced two days later. Kai...

LAUSD experiences enrollment decline

LAUSD experiences enrollment decline

Saisha Kumar and Tate Sheehy
August 29, 2022

Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) schools face low enrollment numbers as students transition to private schools, families move to less expensive areas and students move into full-time employment,...

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