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COVID-19 vaccination rates increase on campus
COVID-19 vaccination rates increase on campus
Instagram account shares student car collisions in school parking lot
Instagram account shares student car collisions in school parking lot
HW Visions Progress report released Sept. 15 highlights five administration goals set in 2015 and how the school will implement change based on student opinions in the community to better student life, local communities and diversity, equity and inclusion.
Commons develops new Visions
2022 National Merit Scholars from Harvard-Westlake are listed.
2022 National Merit Semifinalists named
Matteo Dall’Olmo ’22 points out data featured on his app to his fellow water polo teammates after their game.
Matteo Dall’Olmo ’22 makes sports analytics app
Before homecoming, signs objecting to the River Park recreation project appeared along streets near the Upper School. It is unclear whether each sign was placed by a different community member or whether the local campaign was the work of a single activist.
Administration faces backlash over River Park
Northern California fires’ smoke spreads to Los Angeles
Students eligible to vote had the option to mail in their ballots for the Sept. 14 California gubernational recall election.
Governor authorizes mail-in ballots
At the Weddington Golf & Tennis Property, members play golf while taking in the Studio City views. With its status as a Historic-Cultural monument, more aspects of the original park will be preserved in the River Park.
Weddington property designated a Historic-Cultural Monument
Outside AMC Century City 15, Los Angeles residents congregate before their movie viewings.
Los Angeles movie theaters reopen
Illustration Credit: Sydney Fener
The Mittle-man on Campus: Spooktober Special
Photo Credit: Sandra Koretz/Chronicle
Stop conflating female objectification with liberation
Illustration Credit: Caroline Jacoby
Judging classics by their covers
Illustration Credit: Alexa Druyanoff
Reconstructing the Honor Board
From Seaver to Shining Sea
Shanti Hinkin 22 takes her test in an empty classroom.
Pencils down, time’s up
Illustration by Sydney Fener
Re-navigating Columbus
Graphic by Grace Kosten and Fallon Dern
Invalidation Frustration
Not Your Costume
Not Your Costume
Illustration by Alexa Druyanoff
Body Bias
Halloween highlights
Halloween highlights
Dissecting the Drama of the DAmelio Show
Dissecting the Drama of the D’Amelio Show
Illustration by Sydney Fener
Aristotle and Dante Sequel Preview
Illustration by Sydney Fener
“Survivor” Season Preview
Performing Arts Teacher Ted Walch speaks to attendees of the event over Zoom.
Cinema Sunday features “Hidden Figures”
Commitment Issues: Committed athletes discuss the pressures they face in the years leading up to college.
Commitment Issues: Committed athletes discuss the pressures they face in the years leading up to college.
Its a knockout!
It’s a knockout!
RUN IT BACK: Surrounded by defenders, Mark Cho 22 weaves his way through the opposition, running the ball down the field in the teams 27-10 win against Mary Star of the Sea High School at Homecoming.
Football struggles after injuries diminish roster
DRIVING THE CHARGE: After six straight wins at the start of the season, Fiene Oerlemans ’22 scans the field in a loss against Bonita High School on Ted Slavin Field on Sept. 23. The team bounced back from the loss with a 6-0 closeout win against Edison High School on Oct. 1.
Field hockey wins four games after historic loss
SENIOR FESTIVITIES: On Senior Night the team gathered on the golf course to celebrate is season. Captains Alexa Sen 22, Marine Degryse 22 and Sports Section Editor Maxine Zuriff 22 were gifted roses as a tradition.
Team participates in Mid-Season League Tournament
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Idalis McZeal 23, Jane Hamilton 22 and Ava Weinrot 23 run the Best Buddies club booth, having secured a spot out of the blazing sun.

Clubs enlist new members at Activities Fair

Lucas Cohen-d'Arbeloff • September 24, 2021

Prefect Council hosted the Activities Fair on the Ted Slavin Field on Wednesday, allowing students to explore the variety of clubs and student interest groups offered this year and speak to the leaders...

Junior creates humor magazine club

Natalie Cosgrove • November 1, 2020

The Elbow, a humor magazine publication, is organized by Oliver Green '22. The club’s goal is to model after comedic magazines like the Harvard Lampoon, McSweeney’s, The Onion and the Yale Record....

Students bond over reality show in Survivor Club

Natalie Cosgrove • November 1, 2020

The Survivor Club, organized by Matthew Lee '21, Lucas Grad '21, Ryan Prybil '21, Matthew Paul '21, Chronicle Digital Managing Editor Kyle Reims '21 and Chronicle Print Managing Editor Jaidev Pant '21,...

Junior students organize Model Congress discussion club

Natalie Cosgrove • October 29, 2020

Model Congress is a place to discuss national affair issues. The club gives students a chance to learn more about the government and processes of Congress over Zoom. Model Congress is organized by Daniel...

History Bowl club prepares for national competition

Konnie Duan • October 29, 2020

Participants of the History Bowl club prepare for the National History Bowl, a buzzer-based history quiz competition for teams of up to six students, in their weekly meetings on Mondays. Questions in...

Students learn about the universe in Space Exploration Club

Will Sherwood • October 24, 2020

The Space Exploration Club, organized by Ethan Rose '22, plans to focus on a variety of space disciplines in a time when SpaceX has risen to fame and American space missions have become more frequent. . The...

Movie club unites cinema enthusiasts

Will Sherwood • October 24, 2020

Run by Aiden Schiller '22 and Hannah Yanover '22, the HW Movie Club plans to spend its time watching a variety of movies from an assortment of genres. The two leaders hope to unite cinema lovers throughout...

Club members mentor underprivileged students in Leaders United for Change

Konnie Duan • October 22, 2020

Members of Leaders United for Change, led by Lyon Chung ’21, mentor underprivileged students to overcome financial and racial inequalities they may face. Mentors teach various subjects, such as mathematics,...

Students discuss politics in new club

Lucas Cohen D'Arbeloff • October 22, 2020

The Political Discussion Club serves as a space for students to discuss current and recent events on Friday afternoons. Co-Leader Josie Jun '21 said that several topics they covered in the club included...

Students game together in Party Games Club

Lucas Cohen D'Arbeloff • October 20, 2020

The Party Games Club meets every other Friday night and engages in online multiplayer games, presenting an opportunity to unwind with fellow students. The club played Among Us, a space-themed teamwork...

Surf Club reunites student surfers

Will Sherwood • October 20, 2020

Run by Nik Grube '21, Ely Dickson '22 and Dylan Giovine '22, HW Surf Club is focused on and will be discussing all things surf-related. Meetings will be held each week to watch surfing movies and play...

New programmers join App Development Club

Lucas Cohen D'Arbeloff • October 17, 2020

The App Development Club meets in a classroom format, as leader Matteo Dall'Olmo '22 shares his computer screen and helps other students understand the basics of programming. Members have the opportunity...

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