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The Harvard-Westlake Chronicle

Sabrina Hamideh, Assistant Opinion Editor

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Illustration by Eva Park

End the semester before winter break

Sabrina Hamideh
February 4, 2024

The first weeks back from winter break are filled with anxious chatter as students gather in the library and teacher offices, struggling to relearn material from before the break. The end of the first...

Alec Avedissian '25 looks to break an opponent's hold. The wrestling team has lost two of five dual meets this year, and is now looking to have success in Mission League individuals.

Wrestling cut from Mission League final, now looks for individual wins

Sabrina Hamideh
February 1, 2024

The boys’ wrestling team has currently won two out of five dual meets in Mission League play. In their most recent meet, they lost by one point against Bishop Alemany due to forfeiting. Since the opponent...

Attacker Lilah Mitchell '25 looks to make a pass in a game against Mira Costa High School on Dec. 2. The team defeated Mira Costa 23-11 at home.

Girls’ water polo looks past recent loss to Corona Del Mar

Sabrina Hamideh, Assistant Opinion Editor
December 13, 2023

The girls’ water polo team lost to Corona Del Mar High School Dec. 7. After winning their first game of the season, the team lost 13-16. Jordan LaCour ’24 said the team's  preseason training helped...

Less waste in the cafeteria

Less waste in the cafeteria

Sabrina Hamideh
November 15, 2023

When grabbing our lunches and snacks from the school cafeteria, it's easy to overlook the cumulative environmental impact that our seemingly insignificant decisions create. Countless pieces of plastic...

Cover design for "Player." Written and produced by Sarah Parmet '25

Junior releases debut single “Player”

Hannah Shahidi and Sabrina Hamideh
October 21, 2023

Sarah Parmet ’25 released a debut single titled “Player” on all music streaming platforms Oct. 16. Parmet wrote and produced the song, and collaborated with her brother James Parmet ’27 for instrumentals...

LOCKED IN: Assistant Opinion Editor William Liu ’25 and Assistant Debate Coach Jonathan Meza prepare for the final round of the round robin tournament. The team travelled to Dallas,Texas over the weekend.

Varsity debate competes in four-day Greenhill Tournament

Sabrina Hamideh
September 21, 2023

The debate team flew to Dallas, Texas to attend the annual Greenhill Fall Classic tournament Sept. 14-18. This was the team's first national tournament of the season. The school is competing in the Varsity...

Junior Fellowship: Zoe Fribourg

Sabrina Hamideh
September 2, 2023

The Kutler Center Junior Fellowship Program awarded Zoe Fribourg ’24 a grant of $4,000 to travel to Cebu and Manila in the Philippines. Fribourg researched ancient weaving textiles that are still in...

Community attends Our House Walk

Sabrina Hamideh
May 25, 2023

Members of the school community attended the OUR HOUSE Grief Support Center Walk ‘n’ Run for Hope 5K on April 30 in order to support each other following the recent losses of Jonah Anschell ’23 and...

Getting a head start

Getting a head start

Sabrina Hamideh, Layout Assistant and Staff Writer
May 24, 2023

The minute I walked onto the Upper School quad, it clicked. I was in high school. Grades and extracurriculars all count now. But, unfortunately for me, it had all clicked a year too late. Although this...

Students screen video art projects

Sabrina Hamideh, Layout Assistant and Staff Writer
March 22, 2023

Students in Honors Senior Seminar: Video Art showcased their films in an exhibition in Feldman Horn from Feb. 21 to Feb. 28. The exhibition, titled “SPECIAL TV MICROWAVE COMPUTER,” featured immersive...

Studio City Ice Cream Shops

  McConnell's Fine Ice Cream By Sabrina Hamideh McConnell’s is the best ice cream parlor in all of Studio City. From the variety of tasty flavors to the ambiance of the shop and even...

[Video] Looks for the Books: Homecoming Profiles

Sabrina Hamideh
October 12, 2022

Students dressed up for the galaxy-themed Homecoming formal on Oct. 8. Take a look at some of the looks from the night!

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