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Legislating abortion

Legislating abortion

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

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

March 5, 2019

Locals oppose new housing legislation

February 28, 2019
Whooping cough outbreak reaches 30 cases

Whooping cough outbreak reaches 30 cases

February 27, 2019

Whooping cough outbreak continues to grow

February 23, 2019

With freedom of expression comes responsibility

February 22, 2019

School takes steps to curtail pertussis outbreak

February 14, 2019

Whooping cough outbreak reaches 21

February 6, 2019

A case for more classroom collaboration

February 2, 2019

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

December 17, 2018

School uncovers middle school students vaping, may take disciplinary action

December 16, 2018

Survey reveals students’ experiences

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

The Hate They Give

December 12, 2018

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

November 15, 2018

School to remain open despite wildfires

November 11, 2018

Wildfires prompt evacuations

November 9, 2018

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

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

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

Community mourns loss of history teacher at assembly

September 14, 2018
Assembly to honor memory of history teacher

Assembly to honor memory of history teacher

September 13, 2018
Credit: Lauren Nehorai/Chronicle

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

August 29, 2018

Senior directs documentary on LA homelessness crisis, screens movie

June 1, 2018

Seeing past polarization

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

May 30, 2018

School honors students, faculty for achievements at awards ceremony

May 29, 2018

School drops temporary restraining order against Jonathan Martin ’08

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

National school walk out calls for change

April 25, 2018

Mental health facility releases Jonathan Martin ’08

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

March 23, 2018
Dare to Draft

Dare to Draft

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’

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

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

February 26, 2018

Seeing past our stars

February 22, 2018

Grade change controversy reported at nearby private school

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

February 14, 2018

Senior recognized for debate

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

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

Girls’ basketball beats Chaminade

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

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

Wrestlers medal at tournament

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

Wrestlers advance to second day of tournament

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

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

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

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

December 7, 2017

Students come together on Facebook to support fire victims

December 7, 2017

Former student to stay at GOP despite controversy

December 5, 2017

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

December 4, 2017
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