The Harvard-Westlake Chronicle

Weighing the impact: Evaluating the costs and benefits of beaver reintroduction

The beaver is a large semi-aquatic animal that drastically shapes any ecosystem in which it resides. The North American beaver was hunted to near extinction for their fur and meat. Now we must decide whether or not to reintroduce the beaver

Owen Fua, Reporter
May 25, 2026

Currently, the western U.S. megadrought is on pace to last for a century, causing major water sources like the Colorado River to dry up and leave local ecosystems and communities dry. Some argue for...

Ami Vitale shares her message and story, inspiring awareness around wildlife conservation.

Ami Vitale, a world renowned and highly regarded National Geographic photographer, spoke on both the middle and high school Harvard-Westlake campuses on April 28th and April 29th 2026, respectively.

Beckham Williams ’28, Reporter
April 30, 2026

Ami Vitale, a world renowned and highly regarded National Geographic photographer, spoke on both the middle and high school Harvard-Westlake campuses on April 28th and April 29th 2026, respectively. Her...

The Annenberg Wildlife Bridge: A reminder, a connection, a path forward.

With the evolving city of Los Angeles, apartment structures and buildings are constantly being constructed throughout all parts of the city, replacing the natural habitat for animals with a concrete jungle.

Lucas Lee ’28, Reporter
April 24, 2026

Since 2002, more than 30 mountain lions have been struck and killed on the freeway. With the evolving city of Los Angeles, apartment structures and buildings are constantly being constructed throughout...