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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
adrago_abortions
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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Catcher Jacob Galloway 22 looks at his coach in the dugout in the teams series against Notre Dame High School March 1.

Baseball ties series against Notre Dame High School

Ella Yadegar • March 7, 2022

The baseball team tied its three game series against Notre Dame High School on the road March 5 to give the team a 5-2-1 overall record and a 1-1-1 Mission League Record.  The squad first won 10-3...

Pitcher Tommy Bridges 24 throws a fastball in the baseball teams match against Foothill High School on Feb. 12.

Baseball wins season opener against Foothill High School

Ella Yadegar • February 13, 2022

The baseball team defeated Foothill 5-4 in its season opener at O’Malley Family Field on Feb. 12. In its previous season, the team had a 29-4 overall record and won the CIF-SS Division I Championship. Pitcher...

Baseball team dominates Notre Dame High School

Alex Hahn • May 25, 2021

Coming off a 12 game winning streak, the baseball team achieved yet another victory over Notre Dame High School on Monday at O’Malley Family Field, extending their league record to 15-1 and their overall...

Baseball team wins series against Crespi High School

Ben Jacoby • April 30, 2021

The baseball team won its series against Crespi High School 3-0 on April 30 on the road.  On April 27, the squad played the first game of the series, winning 6-0. This game continued a winning streak...

Out of Bounds

Out of Bounds

Sophia Musante and Mia Feizbakhsh • August 26, 2020

As Jack Shane ’19 frantically ran into baseball practice, he felt the judgmental gazes of his teammates upon him. Late from dropping off his girlfriend, he rushed to apologize, only to be met with taunts...

Coronavirus Live Sports Updates: CIF delays all sports, creates new two season system

Kyle Reims • June 26, 2020

Update: July 20 All interscholastic sports will be delayed until at least December, and athletics will be divvied into two seasons instead of the usual three, the CIF announced today. It will be up to...

Linebacker Spencer Felix 21 uses a hose as a replacement for ropes while working out at home during the quarantine period. Printed with permission of Spencer Felix.

The grind never stops: training during quarantine

Jaidev Pant • April 4, 2020

On a Tuesday night during spring season, lacrosse midfielder Brody Listen ’21 would typically be seen underneath the bright lights of Ted Slavin Field, strategizing with his teammates minutes before...

Illustration by Evie DeRubertis

Numbers Never Lie

Jaidev Pant • March 4, 2020

In 2017, the football program made news by making an $8000 investment into a remote-controlled tackling dummy created by Rogers Athletic, which specializes in creating football practice equipment. The...

Catcher Jacob Galloway 22 drives a pitch to the outfield against Mira Costa High School on Feb. 20. The Wolverines would win that game 11-3.

Baseball beats Mira Costa High School 11-3 on opening night

Kyle Reims • February 20, 2020

The baseball team opened the season with an 11-3 defeat of Mira Costa High School tonight. Pitcher Tyler Ganus ’20 started for the Wolverines, the first start of his career. After the game, Ganus said...

Third baseman Michael Snyder 19 gets one of the four hits for the Wolverines in 2-0 CIF final loss. Credit: Keila McCabe/Chronicle

Baseball falls to Cypress High School in CIF Final

Keila McCabe • May 19, 2019

Baseball fell 2-0 to Cypress High School last night in the CIF division one championship at Dodger Stadium. The squad looked for its second ever title since its first win in 2013 as well as redemption...

Drew Bowser 20 being honored by USA Baseball at all-school assembly. Credit: Lindsay Wu/Chronicle

Drew Bowser ’20 to play in Prospect Development Pipeline League

Keila McCabe • May 1, 2019

This morning at all-school assembly, shortstop and Stanford University commit Drew Bowser ’20 announced he will be playing in the Prospect Development Pipeline League this summer at IMG Academy in Bradenton,...

Full Sand: Williams College commit and pitcher Jack Sandifer ’19 follows through after throwing a pitch in a 5-2 loss to Notre Dame. After winning the first game of the series, the Wolverines dropped two games to Notre Dame to lose the Mission League Finals. Credit: Caitlin Chung/Chronicle

Team looks for CIF redemption after 2018 early exit

Keila McCabe • May 1, 2019

Baseball has continued its strong season with consistent tournament play, an overall record of 23-5-1 and league record of 4-3-1, placing second in Mission League to rival Notre Dame High School. One...

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