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The panel organized by HW Venture sits in Ahmanson Lecture Hall after the film screening.
Venture hosts screening of ‘Show Her The Money’, panel of female producers
Club leaders Amelia Chiarelli '25 and Rheanna Vradiy '25 stand together in the Quad. They both organized the booth for students to register.
Club organizes booth on Quad to register voters, promote voting
Head Fanatics announced following election
Peer Support kicked off the 2024-25 school year with their annual retreat at the Oaks Camp and Conference Center Sept. 7-9. Leaders and trainees bonded over team-building activities to prepare for the new year.
Peer Support leaders, trainees attend retreat
An early morning earthquake centered in Malibu shook parts of the San Fernando Valley, including Studio City and the school's campus.
Early morning 4.7 Malibu earthquake shakes campus
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 3
‘Untitled’ Political Podcast, Episode 3
‘Untitled’ Political Podcast, Episode 2
‘Untitled’ Political Podcast, Episode 2
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
'Untitled' Political Podcast, Episode 1
‘Untitled’ Political Podcast, Episode 1
An elephant and donkey, representing the republican and democratic parties, face off under an “I Voted” sticker.
Backing the Ballot
Illustration by Eva Park
The Inefficacy of Corporate Environmentalism
AI Art
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
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
Choosing with Caution
Choosing with Caution
Tracing Tracks
Tracing Tracks
Pianist Sam Hirsh, Saxophonist Ralph Moore and Bassist Mike Gurrola play a set together in Chalmers 104. The performance was the first of a continuation of last year's lunch concert series.
Renowned jazz players perform for students, faculty in continuation of lunch concert series
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
THEN: Hallock and Hooper pose for a photoshoot in 2014 after leading the Wolverines to two Southern Section titles, the first in over 20 years.
How Hooper and Hallock Won Bronze for Team USA
Nikolas Khamenia dribbles the ball in the gold medal match against Spain. Khamenia led the team with nine points to win the FIBA U18 3x3 World Cup.
Chasing Gold
Former Program Head of the Girls' Basketball Program Melissa Hearlihy raises the 2024 CIF Girls' Basketball State Championship trophy after a 60-45 win over Colfax High School from Northern California. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/ SCNG)
The Final Whistle
Attackers Margaux Schlumberger '27 and Abby Ryan '27 celebrate together after a goal.
Field hockey shuts out 9-0 Thousand Oaks on both sides of the field
Taj Draper '25 controls the ball against a press from a Long Beach Wilson defender. He tallied a hat trick in the team's 18-15 win.
Boys’ water polo defeats Long Beach Wilson 18-15 in high scoring affair
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Legislating abortion

Legislating abortion

Sophie Haber
June 1, 2019
Eighty students at Ethical Culture Fieldston School in New York lock themselves inside of a building to protest bias, bigotry and racism on campus in light of the administration’s response to a racist video that surfaced this month. Printed with permission of Zoe Casdin.

High schools nation-wide grapple with racism, homophobia, anti-semitism

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March 21, 2019
(Left to right) Chronicle Digital Managing Editor Lucas Gelfond '19, Editor-in-Chief Sophie Haber '19, Presentations Managing Editor Kendall Dees '19 and Print Managing Editor Alex Goldstein '19 sit outside of Weiler Hall on their favorite steps, where they spent hours coming up with article pitches and page concepts. Illustration by Samantha Ko

Where my peers became my teachers

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March 5, 2019

Locals oppose new housing legislation

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February 28, 2019
Whooping cough outbreak reaches 30 cases

Whooping cough outbreak reaches 30 cases

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February 27, 2019

Whooping cough outbreak continues to grow

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February 23, 2019

With freedom of expression comes responsibility

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February 22, 2019

School takes steps to curtail pertussis outbreak

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February 14, 2019

Whooping cough outbreak reaches 21

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February 6, 2019

A case for more classroom collaboration

Sophie Haber
February 2, 2019

Middle schoolers face discipline for selling, using vape devices on campus

Sophie Haber
December 17, 2018

School uncovers middle school students vaping, may take disciplinary action

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December 16, 2018

Survey reveals students’ experiences

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December 14, 2018
A map of recent hate crimes in each state. Photo illustration by Sarah Healy and Astor Wu.

The Hate They Give

Sophie Haber
December 12, 2018

Voting patterns shift in election, ‘blue ripple’ to affect future policy

Sophie Haber
November 15, 2018

School to remain open despite wildfires

Sophie Haber
November 11, 2018

Wildfires prompt evacuations

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November 9, 2018

Economics Club to bring Andrew Puzder to assembly, students threaten walkout

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November 4, 2018
Chronicle Editor-in-Chief Sophie Haber ’19 and Digital Managing Editor Lucas Gelfond ’19 weigh in on the impact of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation Oct. 6 for their generation and the significance of gender roles.

Two staff members reflect on the Kavanaugh confirmation

Sophie Haber
October 6, 2018
Eric Zwemer speaks about honor at an assembly in 2013. Credit: Chronicle Archives

Community mourns loss of history teacher at assembly

Sophie Haber
September 14, 2018
Assembly to honor memory of history teacher

Assembly to honor memory of history teacher

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September 13, 2018
Credit: Lauren Nehorai/Chronicle

Integrating Immigration: Anti-Immigrant Policies and Rhetoric Hit Close to Home

Sophie Haber
August 29, 2018

Senior directs documentary on LA homelessness crisis, screens movie

Sophie Haber
June 1, 2018

Seeing past polarization

Sophie Haber
May 30, 2018
Some students taking the AP English Language and Composition exam distracted others by throwing paper airplanes, stomping their feet and clapping their hands. The proctor of the exam filed an official Incident Report to the College Board. Credit: Staged photo by Pavan Tauh/Chronicle

Students face consequences for disturbing AP Language exam

Sophie Haber
May 30, 2018

School honors students, faculty for achievements at awards ceremony

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May 29, 2018

School drops temporary restraining order against Jonathan Martin ’08

Sophie Haber
April 25, 2018
Students walk out onto the quad to protest gun violence. Credit: Sophie Haber/Chronicle

National school walk out calls for change

Sophie Haber
April 25, 2018

Mental health facility releases Jonathan Martin ’08

Sophie Haber
April 17, 2018
Ari Sokolov ’19 wins a national award from the National Center for Women and Information Technology in North Carolina for her commitment to computer science.

Juniors recognized for work in computer science

Sophie Haber
March 23, 2018
Dare to Draft

Dare to Draft

Sophie Haber
March 21, 2018
Sophia Schwartz ’20 holds a sign displaying the biographies of two of the 17 Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting victims. Volunteers also posted signs around the field that showed text messages sent by students during the shooting. Credit: Sophie Haber/Chronicle

Students, teachers say ‘Never Again’

Sophie Haber
March 21, 2018
Students walked out onto Ted Slavin Field, where 17 empty desks symbolized the lives lost in the Marjory Stonemason Douglas Shooting in Parkland, Florida. Credit: Sophie Haber/Chronicle

Students join National School Walkout

Sophie Haber
March 14, 2018
Head of Upper Schol Laura ross talks to community after security threat leads to school closure. Sophie Haber/Chronicle

Ross informs community of increased security, student resources after security threat

Sophie Haber
February 26, 2018

Seeing past our stars

Sophie Haber
February 22, 2018

Grade change controversy reported at nearby private school

Sophie Haber
February 15, 2018
Eliza Yoon ’19 and Samantha Yoon ’18 pose with the children they met while volunteering in Haiti in January. Eliza Yoon raised money through her company The Cupcake Communities where she sells cupcakes and used the money to build latrines.

Junior starts company, aids Haiti

Sophie Haber
February 14, 2018

Senior recognized for debate

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February 13, 2018
Kiki Iriafen '21 goes up for a clutch basket over Alemany defenders. Credit: Sophie Haber /Chronicle

Girls’ basketball defeats Alemany in double overtime

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February 6, 2018
Ashlee Wong '18 controls the ball in a 69-52 victory over Chaminade. Credit: Sophie Haber/Chronicle

Girls’ basketball beats Chaminade

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January 23, 2018
Emma Sunkin '19 takes a shot during the Marymount game earlier this season. Photo Credit: Noah Aire/Chronicle

Girls’ basketball defeats Alemany

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January 19, 2018
Team Captain Calvin Kaleel '18 wins match at Santa Ynez Tournament. Credit: Calvin Kaleel

Wrestlers medal at tournament

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January 13, 2018
Team captain Calvin Kaleel '18 competes in Santa Ynez Tournament. Credit: Calvin Kaleel

Wrestlers advance to second day of tournament

Sophie Haber
January 13, 2018
Photo illustration by Sofia Heller, Sam Ko, and Alison Oh

Jam-packed: Students share their opinions on the art and athletic requirements

Sophie Haber
January 10, 2018
Smoke from the Thomas County fire covers Lake Casitas in Ventura. The fire, which was the largest wildfire in California history, forced some community members to evacuate. Credit: Printed with permission of Henry Jugan

Fires cause midterm schedule to change, lead to outpour of support

Sophie Haber
January 10, 2018
Clothing collected by Kyle and Melissa Hearlihy line the floor of the Ventura High School Gym. Credit: Kyle Hearlihy '19

Student collects clothes for victims of Thomas Fire

Sophie Haber
December 10, 2017
School reopens after two-day closure; Ross changes December Assessment schedule

School reopens after two-day closure; Ross changes December Assessment schedule

Sophie Haber
December 7, 2017

Students come together on Facebook to support fire victims

Sophie Haber
December 7, 2017

Former student to stay at GOP despite controversy

Sophie Haber
December 5, 2017

Take a seat: Back seats are stolen from school cars at diversity conference

Sophie Haber
December 4, 2017
Photo illustration by Sam Ko and Jenny Li

Transforming the Policy: Students and faculty reflect on the experiences of transgender people on campus

Sophie Haber
December 1, 2017
Graphic by Sam Ko

Community Health Officer reports case of pertussis at the Upper School

Sophie Haber
November 20, 2017
Chronicle staff writer Alexandra Mork ’20 gives a rebuttal speech during a practice debate round. Mork received two bids, one at the Meadows Tournament in Las Vegas and one at the Damus Tournament which is held at the Upper School. Photo credit: Sophie Haber

Debate team gets most bids

Sophie Haber
November 20, 2017
(Left to Right) Eleanor Halloran '18, Will Cook-Healy '19, Will Berlin '19 and Natalie Winters '19 debate feminism and political correctness. Credit: Sophie Haber/Chronicle

Students discuss feminism, political correctness at Political Discourse Society debate

Sophie Haber
November 13, 2017
Hugh Hewitt speaks to students, faculty and staff about his book, "The Happiest Life." Credit: Pavan Tauh/Chronicle

Pundit Hugh Hewitt discusses ‘The Happiest Life’

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November 6, 2017

Environmental Science SSR repaves faculty parking lot to conduct research

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October 31, 2017

Neighbors protest new parking structure

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October 4, 2017

Alumnus creates Kickstarter’s most funded app

Sophie Haber
September 26, 2017

GOP suspends former student after uncovering violent past

Sophie Haber
September 18, 2017

Ross addresses recent events, emphasizes community

Sophie Haber
September 8, 2017

City Council postpones parking structure discussion

Sophie Haber
September 5, 2017
Mark Cho ’22 and Jade Stanford ’22 look at the Westlake archive display on the middle school campus. Credit: Kendall Dees/Chronicle

Flashback: Westlake staircase archive project opens to public

Sophie Haber
August 31, 2017

Adding more to the school profile

Sophie Haber
August 30, 2017
Chronicle Print Managing Editor Alena Rubin ’18 makes pottery in Japan. Photo printed with permission of Alena Rubin '18.

Alena Rubin ’18 explores graphic design in Japan

Sophie Haber
August 29, 2017
Valedictorian Brendan Rose ’17 speaks to his fellow classmates. Credit: Pavan Tauh/Chronicle

Huybrechts honored at commencement ceremony

Sophie Haber
June 10, 2017

Spanish teacher to leave World Language department for retirement after 17 years

Sophie Haber
June 1, 2017

Feulner to leave science department

Sophie Haber
May 31, 2017
Students sport rainbow stickers to show their support for the LGBTQ community. Credit: Sophie Haber/Chronicle

Students show their support for the LGBTQ community

Sophie Haber
May 18, 2017

CBS News features senior in ‘People Making a Difference’ segment

Sophie Haber
May 1, 2017

Ferris Bueller’s Day Off: combination of Coachella, Senior Ditch Day contributes to record low attendance

Sophie Haber
April 30, 2017

March of the Living attendance decreases

Sophie Haber
April 28, 2017

Physics teacher publishes research book

Sophie Haber
April 26, 2017

Juniors elect Prefects, will vote in runoff

Sophie Haber
April 21, 2017

Students to host drive for literacy organization

Sophie Haber
March 29, 2017
Joss Whedon speaks to student attendees of the Unconvention on March 18. Credit: Sophie Haber/Chronicle

Unconvention emphasizes collaboration, prioritizing organization

Sophie Haber
March 21, 2017
Juno Temple motivates students to stay confident and true to themselves. Credit: Sophie Haber/Chronicle

Juno Temple encourages female empowerment

Sophie Haber
March 20, 2017

Dance concert halted due to power outage

Sophie Haber
March 5, 2017
Kat Edmiston '17 speaks to an alumn pursuing a career in law at an HW Works roundtable Monday. Credit: Sophie Haber/Chronicle

HW Works hosts law and policy career roundtable

Sophie Haber
February 28, 2017
Emdin speaks to parents, faculty and students about diversity and how to facilitate acceptance of people of color in schools. Credit: Sophie Haber/Chronicle

Professor speaks about the importance of diversity

Sophie Haber
February 16, 2017

Artist collaborates with Photography I students

Sophie Haber
February 10, 2017

Students participate in first round of national math competition

Sophie Haber
February 7, 2017

Sports teams fundraise for charities

Sophie Haber
January 12, 2017

Club passes out ‘I am appreciated’ stickers

Sophie Haber
November 22, 2016

Students discuss presidential race, participate in mock election

Sophie Haber
November 4, 2016

Chemistry class sets off fire alarm

Sophie Haber
November 2, 2016

Administration closes lounge due to students’ mess

Sophie Haber
October 17, 2016

Resnick enforces dress code

Sophie Haber
September 27, 2016
Emma Kateman '17 shakes President Rick Commons's hand before receiving her senior ring on Sept. 11. Credit: Sophie Haber/Chronicle

Ring ceremony ushers in seniors’ last year

Sophie Haber
September 12, 2016
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