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BLACC members participate in annual retreat
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
The new layout will include 520 apartment units, 78 of which are reserved for low-income tenants and 45,000 square feet of commercial space, according to the Los Angeles Daily News.
Sportsmen’s Lodge hotel set for demolition; renovation to include new apartments
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
‘Untitled’ Political Podcast, Episode 2
‘Untitled’ Political Podcast, Episode 2
'Untitled' Political Podcast
‘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
Letter from the Editors: Setting Journalistic Foundations
Letter from the Editors: Setting Journalistic Foundations
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
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Unpublished Chronicle Headlines 2: Electric Boogaloo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
Boys’ Basketball Program Head David Rebibo will temporarily serve as the girls’ basketball program head while Boys’ Basketball assistant coach will temporarily serve as the girls' basketball head coach. The school will conduct another search after the winter season.
Rebibo to become interm girls’ basketball program head and Nailes to become interim girls’ basketball head coach
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
The girls’ cross country team members pose at the LA Memorial Coliseum after completing a half-marathon Aug. 24.
Cross country kicks off season with retreat and half-marathon
Boys’ tennis loses playoffs in semifinals
Boys’ tennis loses playoffs in semifinals
Boys’ golf increases ranking to place second overall in Mission League
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Sandra Koretz

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The cast members of “The Insitute’s Prisoner,” written by Carina Villanova ’22, gather for Playwrights Festival rehearsal in the Drama Lab.

[Photo] Theater the wright way

Jina Jeon
May 29, 2022
Illustration by Caroline Jacoby

My Russian identity in a time of crisis

Sandra Koretz, News Editor
March 25, 2022
Catcher Jacob Galloway '22 looks at his coach in the dugout in the team's series against Notre Dame High School March 1.

[Photo] Baseball ties series against Notre Dame High School

Ella Yadegar
March 7, 2022
SCANNING THE FIELD: During practice, Nathan Cassamassima ’24 looks for an open teammate to pass the ball to after beating a defender.

[Photo] Boys soccer team secures first CIF playoff win in years with penalty kicks against Woodbridge High School

Andrew Park
February 17, 2022
Pitcher Tommy Bridges '24 throws a fastball in the baseball team's match against Foothill High School on Feb. 12.

[Photo] Baseball wins season opener against Foothill High School

Ella Yadegar
February 13, 2022
MANAGING MASTERS: Sports Section Editor Maxine Zuriff ’22 and News Section Editor Josh Silbermann ’22 are two of the boys basketball team’s managers. Zuriff and Silbermann fulfill their managerial duties by recording the statistics of each player, controlling the scoreboard, resetting the shot clock during games and helping the program’s coaches set up practices drills.

[Photo] A Manager’s World: The Sideline Story

Charlie Seymour and Leo Saperstein
December 17, 2021

COVID-19 booster vaccine clinic held amid Omicron variant

Sandra Koretz
December 12, 2021
Assessing Afghanistan

Assessing Afghanistan

Sandra Koretz
August 30, 2021
Daniel Mnatskanian '23 handles the ball looking to pass in the teams game against St. Francis

Boys water polo beats St. Francis School

Sandra Koretz
August 25, 2021
Shooting into season: Jack Burghardt ’23 winds up to gather power before shooting the ball between two defenders in the team’s pre-season training. Boys water polo looks to start its season off strong in its Mission League home opener against St. Francis High School on Aug. 25.

[Photo] Water polo prepares for season

Danny Johnson
August 27, 2021

MESA hosts open forum discussion

Sandra Koretz and Tessa Augsberger
June 1, 2021

CDC eases mask requirements as Los Angeles enters city’s yellow tier

Sandra Koretz
May 31, 2021
Juniors (L-R) Matteo Dall'Olmo '22, Assistant Sports Editor Justin Goldstein '22, Ely Dickson '22, Jack Lesinski '22, Zane Danton '22 and Assistant News Editor Will Sheehy '22 smile for a photo after hearing about the return during lunch.

[Photo] School announces every day return to campus for all grades starting May 17

Ava Fattahi and Will Sheehy
May 10, 2021
Head of Upper School Beth Slattery shares her reaction to the release of the Chauvin verdict as other participants listen.

Deans and counselors host open discussion after the release of the Derek Chauvin trial verdict

Ava Fattahi and Sandra Koretz
April 22, 2021

Californians 16 and older to be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine

Sandra Koretz
March 31, 2021
Quincey Dern '22 poses for a photo outside Chalmers on her first day back on campus.

[Photo] Back to School Perspectives

Quincey Dern
March 15, 2021
Golfers Alexa Sen ’22, Marine Degryse ’22 and Chronicle Assistant Sports Editor Maxine Zuriff ’22 all get ready to putt at their first practice since the reopening of athletics. Girls golf holds practices at Weddington Golf and Tennis and will have its first match against Marlborough on March 22.

[Photo] Athletic program officially resumes seasons

March 24, 2021
Baxter Chelsom '23 drives up the pool and attempts to shoot the ball in the game against Mira Costa High School.

[Photo] Boys water polo defeats Mira Costa High School

Maxine Zuriff
March 19, 2021
A black-and-white photograph taken by Baxter Chelsom '23 shows a surfer paddling out on his board in an attempt to catch a wave.

Second virtual Arthouse showcases students’ visual artwork

Sandra Koretz
March 6, 2021

Commons releases update regarding return to school

Sandra Koretz and Fallon Dern
January 28, 2021
The inauguration of Kamala Harris as Vice President allowed for reflection within the student community. Illustration credit: Alexa Druyanoff/Chronicle

Inauguration of Vice President Kamala Harris inspires students

Sandra Koretz
January 25, 2021

Midterm exams cancelled

Sandra Koretz
December 15, 2020
Evan Hamilton ’07 responds to a question posed by Speaker Event Lead Sophia Rascoff ’23. Hamilton was one of four panelists at the event hosted by entrepreneurship program HW Venture. Credit: Sandra Koretz/Chronicle

Venture hosts social impact event

Sandra Koretz
December 11, 2020

Students invited back to campus for social activities

Sandra Koretz
October 31, 2020
The Stoned Age

The Stoned Age

Sandra Koretz
October 21, 2020
Students created several Instagram accounts such as @hw.confessions and @hw.compliments. Some of the created accounts spread gossip about students and teachers while others are supported by many students as they share positive coments about their peers. Credit: Alexa Druyanoff/Chronicle

Students create controversial Instagram pages

Sandra Koretz and Claire Conner
October 19, 2020
Illustration by Alexa Druyanoff

National Merit semifinalists announced

Sandra Koretz
October 15, 2020

Studio City adapts to COVID-19

Sandra Koretz
August 27, 2020

Commons presents reopening plans for 2020-21 school year

Tessa Augsberger and Sandra Koretz
August 5, 2020

School Reopening Task Force releases tentative plan

Sandra Koretz
July 15, 2020

McClain to work remotely from Washington

Sandra Koretz
June 3, 2020

Stone-Cutters hosts second workshop, prepares for winter publication

Sandra Koretz
November 24, 2019
(From left to right) Franklin Wimbish ’25, Addison Konwiser ’25, Maddie Hliboki ’25 and Chazzy Cho ’25 pose for a photo with the rest of their Latin IA peers in front of the Getty Villa’s long pool. Credit: Sandra Koretz/Chronicle

Latin students visit Getty Villa

Sandra Koretz
November 15, 2019
Paid to Play

Paid to Play

Tanisha Gunby and Sandra Koretz
November 13, 2019
Hui Nan Eunice Kiang '20 accepts her ring during the Senior Ring Ceremony. Credit: Sandra Koretz/Chronicle

Seniors attend Ring Ceremony

Sandra Koretz
September 19, 2019

New Learning Center provides students with alternative study space

Sandra Koretz
September 10, 2019
Goalie Baxter Chelsom '23 attempts to block the ball in the 21-1 St. Francis win on Aug 30. Credit: Sandra Koretz/Chronicle.

Boys’ water polo dominates Crespi in league match

Sandra Koretz
September 6, 2019

Melody Lee joins biology department

Sandra Koretz
August 28, 2019
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