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Gisele Stigi 22 performs 7 Nation Army by the White Stripes during the annual Senior Solo Night.
Seniors perform at annual Senior Solo Night
2022 Student awards announced
President Rick Commons urges the school community to remain vigilant about wearing masks in an email May 25.
Administration recommends masks amid COVID-19 surge
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
An infographic depicts how students feel about the mayoral race.
Mayoral candidates step up campaign ahead of June 7 primary
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
Lying on her bed, the Mittle-Man advises a student on their love life through the phone.
The Mittle-man on Campus: A Review of Prom
Our school is one of few high schools in America with a student-run newspaper that does not have press freedom guarantees.
Promoting students’ press freedom
Editors-in-Chief Tessa Augsberger and Milla Ben-Ezra stand next to each other during the first Chronicle layout.
Letter from the Editors: Encouraging a new mindset
An illustration depicts President Joe Biden standing in front of a podium.
Calling Biden to action
Illustrated by Sydney Fener
Guest Editorial: School sustainability
An illustration depicts a same-sex couple with a child, celebrating Pride Month together. Approximately 114,000 same-sex couples are currently raising children in the U.S., according to the UCLA School of Law Williams Institute.
Parenting with pride
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Protecting choice
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
Gisele Stigi 22 performs 7 Nation Army by the White Stripes during the annual Senior Solo Night.
Seniors perform at annual Senior Solo Night
Sadye Lackman 22
All About the Art
The cast members of “The Insitute’s Prisoner,” written by Carina Villanova ’22, gather for Playwrights Festival rehearsal in the Drama Lab.
Theater the wright way
Illustration by Alexa Druyanoff
Depp v. Heard: Trying the truth
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
Attacker Daniel Mnatsakanian 23 winds up and aims his shot to give the schools team the lead against JSerra Catholic High School in the CIF quarterfinals Nov. 4, 2021. The team defeated the Lions 14-7, advancing in the tournament.
Seven Boys Qualify for Water Polo National Team
Alyssa Thompson 23 and Gisele Thompson 24 pose with a soccer ball wearing Nike gear. The sisters are the first high school athletes in history to sign an NIL deal with Nike.
Thompson sisters sign historic NIL deal with Nike
MAKING A RACKET: Avi Carson ’22 closes the net to position himself for a volley to his opponent in a match against Crespi High School on March 31.
Boys tennis loses first round of CIF
JUMPING FOR JOY: Jessica Thompson ’23 pole vaults in a track meet against Fontana High School. Thompson placed first in Mission League for pole vault and long jump, setting the school pole vault record at 12 feet 8 inches.
Track and field team finishes league season
PITCH PERFECT: Pitcher Andrew Citron ’22 stares down a batter in the baseball team’s 6-3 win over Crespi Carmelite High School on March 25.
Baseball’s playoff run comes to an end
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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
Photo illustration by Sam Ko and Jenny Li

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

December 1, 2017
Graphic by Sam Ko

Community Health Officer reports case of pertussis at the Upper School

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

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

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’

November 6, 2017

Environmental Science SSR repaves faculty parking lot to conduct research

October 31, 2017

Neighbors protest new parking structure

October 4, 2017

Alumnus creates Kickstarter’s most funded app

September 26, 2017

GOP suspends former student after uncovering violent past

September 18, 2017

Ross addresses recent events, emphasizes community

September 8, 2017

City Council postpones parking structure discussion

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

August 31, 2017

Adding more to the school profile

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

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

Huybrechts honored at commencement ceremony

June 10, 2017

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

June 1, 2017

Feulner to leave science department

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

May 18, 2017

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

May 1, 2017

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

April 30, 2017

March of the Living attendance decreases

April 28, 2017

Physics teacher publishes research book

April 26, 2017

Juniors elect Prefects, will vote in runoff

April 21, 2017

Students to host drive for literacy organization

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

Unconvention emphasizes collaboration, prioritizing organization

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

Juno Temple encourages female empowerment

March 20, 2017

Dance concert halted due to power outage

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

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

February 16, 2017

Artist collaborates with Photography I students

February 10, 2017

Students participate in first round of national math competition

February 7, 2017

Sports teams fundraise for charities

January 12, 2017

Club passes out ‘I am appreciated’ stickers

November 22, 2016

Students discuss presidential race, participate in mock election

November 4, 2016

Chemistry class sets off fire alarm

November 2, 2016

Administration closes lounge due to students’ mess

October 17, 2016

Resnick enforces dress code

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

Ring ceremony ushers in seniors’ last year

September 12, 2016
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