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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
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
Illustration by Caroline Jacoby
My Russian identity in a time of crisis
James Hess/Chronicle
Reframing Ukrainian News
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
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
Illustration by Alexa Druyanoff
The Walk To Fame
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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Lying on her bed and surrounded by gifts from Valentine suitors, the Mittle-Man advises a student on their love life in a phone call.

The Mittle-man on Campus: Playing Cupid

February 14, 2022
Lying on her bed, the Mittle-Man advises a student on their love life through the phone.

The Mittle-man on Campus: Feeling 2022

January 26, 2022
Illustration Credit: Sydney Fener

The Mittle-man on Campus: Under the Mistletoe

December 13, 2021
Lying on her bed, the Mittle-Man contemplates whether romance is the genre of her story.

The Mittle-man on Campus: Jumping Genres

November 19, 2021
Illustration Credit: Sydney Fener

The Mittle-man on Campus: Spooktober Special

October 19, 2021
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The Mittle-man on Campus: Seeking Oscar-Worthy Date for Pivotal High School Experience

September 20, 2021

Embracing uncertainty

September 1, 2021
Lying on her bed, the Mittle-Man advises a student on their love life through the phone.

The Mittle-man on Campus: The Best Sequel Ever

September 1, 2021
Lying on her bed, the Mittle-Man advises a student on their love life through the phone.

The Mittle-man on Campus: Tips and Tricks for the Graduating Class

June 16, 2021
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The Mittle-man on Campus: A Review of the 2020-2021 School Year

May 24, 2021
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The Mittle-man on Campus: High School How-Tos

May 7, 2021
Lying on her bed, the Mittle-Man advises a student on their love life through the phone.

The Mittle-man on Campus: An Open Letter to Mr. Commons

April 23, 2021

Imitation or Illness?

March 1, 2021
Credit: Caroline Jacoby

When home-work doesn’t work

December 11, 2020

Tick Tock, Trump’s on the Clock

August 27, 2020
Affinity group leaders organized meetings to celebrate their cultures and discuss their shared identities with upper school students from May 4 to 8 during Multicultural Week. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the annual event was hosted online through Zoom. Illustration by Alexa Druyanoff

Multicultural Week celebrated over Zoom

June 4, 2020

Bergman plans to leave to teach at Geffen Academy at UCLA

June 4, 2020

Ethics Bowl team competes in semifinals of regional tournament

February 9, 2020
Eli Friedman ’21 checks out of school through the updated iHW application on his phone during eighth period Jan. 24. The application allows students to leave campus without physically signing out. Credit: Hannah Han/Chronicle

iHW app records student attendance

January 30, 2020

YoungArts winners announced for 2020 school year

November 29, 2019
Brooke Levin 12 spoke to students in the HW Venture Incubator Program about her startup company, (Ate)ifi. Her company collects sales statistics and broadcasts the nutritional values of food items sold in vending machines. Credit: Sarah Mittleman/Chronicle.

Two alumni present at HW Venture Incubator

October 3, 2019
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