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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
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
A house damaged by flooding in the Los Angeles area.
Address issues with local infrastructure
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Unpublished Chronicle Headlines 2: Electric Boogaloo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
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
The Class of 1974 stands during their commencement ceremony.
Back to the Future
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
Sacramento Queens: A look at the Girls' basketball championship season
Sacramento Queens: A look at the Girls’ basketball championship season
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Editors-in-Chief Tessa Augsberger and Milla Ben-Ezra stand next to each other during the first Chronicle layout.

[Photo] Letter from the Editors: Encouraging a new mindset

Tessa Augsberger and Milla Ben-Ezra
May 27, 2022
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.

[Photo] Baseball’s playoff run comes to an end

Ella Yadegar
May 27, 2022
Boys Water Polo Program Head Brian Flacks gives feedback to his team during halftime.

[Photo] Deconstructing championship teams

Natalie Cosgrove
February 17, 2022
Alumnus Alec Katz ’19 presents to students about his education company, Curious Cardinals.

[Photo] Startup founder presents to HW Venture

Iona Lee and Tate Sheehy
January 12, 2022
At the girls water polo game against Louisville High School, Jasmine Tang '24 prepares to pass the ball to her teammate.

[Photo] Girls water polo reflects over season after loss

January 26, 2022
Alumnus Alec Katz '19 presents to students about his education company, Curious Cardinals.

[Photo] Gas leak causes school evacuation

Lucas Cohen-d'Arbeloff and Davis Marks
January 15, 2022
On Ted Slavin Field, forward Victoria Pugh '25 lines up with a defender and prepares for a goal kick in a game against Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy on Jan. 19.

[Photo] Girls soccer wins fourth consecutive game

Leo Saperstein
January 22, 2022
Palm trees line both sides of the street on Ventura Boulevard and Laurel .Canyon intersection, where establishments such as Laurel Tavern and Mazza Modern Kitchen adapt to the rise in COVID-19 cases.

[Photo] Soaring COVID-19 cases impact Studio City businesses

Grant Park and Jackson Mayer
January 20, 2022
While the school has done away with the midyear assessment week it used in previous years, some students still have to study for cumulative assessments before or after break for certain courses.

[Photo] Midterms week altered

Will Sherwood
December 16, 2021
Crowds rush to the newly opened Erewhon Market on Ventura Boulevard to purchase food and to eat at their tables outside.

[Photo] Erewhon Market opens new location in Studio City

Davis Marks and Jackson Mayer
November 18, 2021
Teen HWJFA members sit around a table and converse with each other at the Fall Teen Shabbat Dinner.

[Photo] HWJFA hosts Fall Teen Shabbat dinner

Grant Park
November 3, 2021
Tommy Park ’22 poses with best friend Ethan Rose ’22 after a Katy Perry themed ask, complete with a performance of her song "Firework," red body paint and tear-away pants.

[Photo] Students plan elaborate asks for Homecoming dates

Allegra Drago
October 8, 2021
President and Head of School Rick Commons describes the extent of the security breach in an email addressed to parents and alumni. Current students were not affected, as the school stopped using Naviance, the platform that was hacked, in 2020.

[Photo] Hackers access alumni college application records

Lily Lee
September 5, 2021
From right to left: Wearing costumes they got from the giveaway, Hunter Griswold '22, Will Cramer '22, Ty Gatins '22, Santiago Kelly '22, Tosa Odiase '22, Oliver Wyman '22 and Assistant Features Editor Harry Tarses '23 pose for a photo.

[Photo] Performing Arts Department organizes costume giveaway

Natasha Speiss and James Hess
September 7, 2021
QUEENS OF WEILER HALL: Editors-in-Chief Tessa Augsberger ’22 and Milla Ben-Ezra ’22 pose at the first Chronicle layout of the year.

[Photo] Letter from the Editors: Committing to our community

Tessa Augsberger and Milla Ben-Ezra
August 25, 2021
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[Photo] Embracing Each Other Once Again

Editorial Board
August 28, 2021
Boys' water polo player Jaxson Tierney '23 sets up to shoot the ball in the face of numerous defenders.

[Photo] Boys water polo dominates over St. Francis

Andrew Park
March 17, 2021
No. 9 Len Korol '21 keeps the ball underwater as a defensive tactic. Winning their fifth game of the season, the Wolverines bring their team's season record to 4-1.

[Photo] Boys water polo team defeats Orange Lutheran High School

Claire Conner
March 14, 2021
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