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As she plays her cello, Helena Wu '23 reflects on Chaplain Anne Gardner's sermon about 9/11. Wu was a student performer for the observance.
Virtual 9/11 observance inspires community reflection
Students view films made by their classmates in Ahmanson Theater, which was one of the activities available during Community Time.
Student and faculty artistic talents showcased in Community Time
From left to right: Syracuse Associate Director of Admissions, Southern California Camille Crites, Digital Managing Editor Maxine Zuriff '22, Miles Carrillo '22 and Willa Fogelson '22 converse about the majors offered at Syracuse. College representative visits take place during breaks and lunch.
College representatives visit students
At the Senior Ring Ceremony, Senior Prefect Jason Thompson '22 addresses seniors and their families, discussing his high school experiences.
Seniors celebrate annual ring ceremony
Noah Nakayama '23 studies and completes his schoolwork from home.
Students and teachers reflect on remote learning experience
Governor Gavin Newsom appears at a campaign rally with President Joe Biden in Long Beach, California.
Newsom survives recall election
Students line up to get tested for COVID-19 before school at Palisades Charter High School.
LAUSD mandates vaccines
BUILDING OUR FUTURE: Construction workers continue their development of The Residences at Sportsmen’s Lodge, which is undergoing a renovation from a hotel to affordable housing as part of Project Roomkey. The building will ultimately hold 500 new apartments for residents.
Sportsmen’s Lodge Hotel renovates hotel to housing
PARKS AND RECREATION: At the Weddington Golf & Tennis Property, Studio City residents use the driving range to practice golf on a summer’s day. This property was purchased by the school and will be converted into the River Park athletic facility, which is scheduled to be completed in 2025.
River Park athletic facility in works
Illustrated footsteps show a path from one food item to the next, which represent some of the new businesses coming to Sportsmen's Lodge.
New businesses come to Sportmen’s Lodge
Credit: Sophia Evans/Chronicle
It’s a first for everyone: Making up for lost time
Credit: Sophia Evans/Chronicle
It’s a first for everyone: Embracing uncertainty
Illustration Credit: Sydney Fener
The Mittle-man on Campus: The Best Sequel Ever
Embracing Each Other Once Again
Embracing Each Other Once Again
Credit: Sydney Fener/Chronicle
Vote “YES” on democracy, “NO” on the recall
Illustration by Sydney Fener
Community reflects on 20th anniversary of 9/11
Assessing Afghanistan
Assessing Afghanistan
Illustration by Sophia Musante
Leading Ladies: women take initiative on campus
Unfiltered
Unfiltered
Code Red: 2021 Climate Report
Singer-songwriter Kiki Cooper '23 performs at the Hynes Convention Center pop rock jam session in Boston.
Summer Spotlight: Kiki Cooper ’23
Summer Stars: Goldie Grube
Summer Stars: Goldie Grube
Illustrations by Alexa Druyanoff
White Lotus review
Illustrations by Alexa Druyanoff & Sophia Evans
Netflix Revamped
“Respect” review
Before its match, the girls golf team prepares to face off against Notre Dame High School on the Encino Glen Golf Course
Girls golf team remains optimistic after narrow loss to Notre Dame High School
Edward Kim '23 and William Ehrlich '22 prepare to snap the ball in a 26-58 defeat against St. Genevieve High School Sept. 11.
Football loses first game of the season against St. Genevieve High School
Holding the CIF SoCal State Championship trophy, the Thompson sisters pose for a photo after handling Pacifica High School 6-1
Thompson sisters receive Cal-Hi Sports player of the year awards
Boys water polo defeats Cathedral High School
Girls volleyball loses to rival Marymount High School
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Siobhan Harms, Presentations Managing Editor

Siobhan Harms is a Presentations Managing Editor on The Chronicle and an Editor-in-Chief on The Panorama. In her free time, you can find her running or buying and selling vintage clothes

All content by Siobhan Harms

Hinden to retire after 30 years at the school

June 3, 2020

School to continue using Zoom despite nationwide Zoom bombing episodes

April 15, 2020

School provides financial support for all faculty, staff members in midst of pandemic

April 8, 2020

Deadline for community service requirement extended

March 23, 2020
The primary narrative

The primary narrative

March 3, 2020
Addicted to As

Addicted to As

March 3, 2020
Guest Speaker and New York Times Writer Katie Rosman speaks to students about her story regarding Soul Cycle and Equinox. She talks about first amendment press rights and how to conduct interviews in a polite and courteous way. Credit: Frank Jiang/Chronicle

New York Times reporter shares experiences

January 29, 2020
World War Meme

World War Meme

January 29, 2020

Prefects implement new minimum price

January 21, 2020
Stephen Purdum ’22 sells baked goods to Micah Gold ’22 on the lower quad. Friday while explaining that proceeds from the bake sale will be donated to the Rainforest Action Network.

Environmental Club supports climate strikes

December 15, 2019
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Double Tap

December 11, 2019
On the Edge

On the Edge

November 13, 2019
Credit: Lauren Nehorai and Joanna Im/ Chronicle

Brain in Pain

October 2, 2019

Elizabeth Bergman joins the history department

August 28, 2019

Walt Werner to retire, travel the world

May 30, 2019
Photography student panelists deliver speeches about the meaning of their work at the first-ever Photoville Los Angeles exhibit. Credit: Colin Yuan '22

Eight students present at first-ever Photoville Los Angeles

May 2, 2019
MUN members visit the U.N. Headquarters in New York, where they participated in the National High School MUN conference from March 6-9. During the event, most of the club represented South Sudan over multiple different committees. Printed with permission of Will Evans.

MUN club travels to New York

March 22, 2019

Two new teachers join school for second semester

January 31, 2019
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