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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
Reverend Anne Gardner leads students and faculty in a candle lighting ceremony in honor of Yom HaShoah.
School commemorates Yom HaShoah with assembly, candle lighting and exhibition
Jewish Club hosts Passover seder
Jewish Club hosts Passover seder
Goldie Grube 23 and Ella Goldberg 23 pose in jean clothing they wore in honor of Denim Day on April 27.
Community participates in Denim Day
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
Hannah Carbunaru 24 visits a fruit stand at the Studio City Farmers Market, masked up in front of a table of mandarins.
Studio City Farmers Market adapts to Omicron
Illustrated by Sydney Fener
Guest Editorial: School sustainability
Cucumbers sit inside of a jar, which is one step of the fermentation process. Cucumbers are one of many items that the Pickling Club ferments,
A thanks to the school Pickling Club
The Official Chronicle Curriculum Guide
Illustration by Caroline Jacoby
My Russian identity in a time of crisis
James Hess/Chronicle
Reframing Ukrainian News
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
High School
“High” School
Photo Illustrations by Alexa Druyanoff of representations of culture groups on campus.
Appreciation or Appropriation
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
Dance students perform in an outdoor showcase during Multicultural Fair.
Dance students perform in outdoor showcase
The Batman Movie Review
“The Batman” Movie Review
Illustrated by Alexa Druyanoff
Dancing Through Stages of Metamorphosis
Illustration by Alexa Druyanoff
The Walk To Fame
Fanatics voted best basketball student section in Los Angeles
Singles and doubles player Jordan Assil ’22 runs to the net for a volley in preparation for the team’s 11-7 loss to Calabasas High School. The squad started the season 7-0 overall before losing to Crespi Carmelite High School 11-7 March 15. The team’s overall record stands at 8-2.
Boys tennis defeats Loyola High School after consecutive losses end seven-game win streak
SERVING SUNSET: Maddie Hilboki 25 prepares to serve at a practice at Will Rodgers State Beach. The team holds a record of 3-1 this season.
Girls beach volleyball suffers first loss against Marlborough
BREAKOUT PLAYER: Attacker Beckett Lee ’24 cradles the ball before a 5-4 overtime win against Crespi Carmelite High School on March 16.
Lacrosse wins consecutive games
Calling all Fanatics TItle Illustration by Chronicle Art Director Alexa Druyanoff
Calling all Fanatics
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Profitable Nonprofit: Inside Harvard-Westlake’s Tax Records

Will Sherwood • January 19, 2022

Featured on its website and published in various brochures, the school’s numerous accomplishments are well known. Today, the school boasts 1,620 students, 206 full-time teaching faculty, more than 300...

Boys volleyball suffers defeat to Alemany High School

Justin Goldstein • May 9, 2021

The boys volleyball team moves to 3-6 overall in the season after a 3-1 loss to Alemany High School on Friday at home.    The team started off strong winning its first set 25-19; however, the...

Credit: Sydney Fener

It’s the Little Things

Editorial Board • August 27, 2020

When California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that schools in Los Angeles County would not be allowed to start in person, many students, including us staffers on The Chronicle, were extremely disappointed....

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...

Coronavirus Live Updates

Coronavirus Live Updates

Frank Jiang • May 20, 2020

For a case map tracking the spread of COVID-19, click here. Update: May 20, 12:02 p.m. School seeks clarification from Public Health Department regarding drive-through graduation Despite the recently...

Letter from the editors: Our coronavirus coverage

Letter from the editors: Our coronavirus coverage

Tammer Bagdasarian • March 23, 2020

Dear reader, As the Harvard-Westlake community shelters in place, eagerly awaiting the next update from President Rick Commons and standing by as local governments take increasingly drastic measures to...

Power forward Trumann Gettings throws down a dunk against Sierra Canyon. The Wolverines lost, 75-65. Credit: Kyle Reims/Chronicle

Basketball falls to Sierra Canyon in CIF Open Division State Playoffs

Kyle Reims • March 7, 2020

The boys' basketball team lost to Sierra Canyon High School 75-65 tonight in the regional semifinals of the CIF Open Division State Playoffs,  marking the end of the Wolverines' season.  It...

The Wolverines celebrate their 63-55 victory over Centennial High School Wed, Mar. 5. The team takes on Sierra Canyon School on Saturday at 7 p.m. Credit: Kyle Reims/Chronicle

Basketball survives Centennial, advances to face Sierra Canyon

Kyle Reims • March 5, 2020

The boys' basketball team took down Centennial High School 63-55 in the first round of the CIF Open Division state playoffs last night, punching its ticket to the second round. The Wolverines started...

Star guard reclassifies to 2019 class

William Seymour • May 1, 2019

Five star recruit and key boys’ basketball team member Johnny Juzang ’19 announced his reclassification from the class of 2020 to the class of 2019 April 24, meaning that he will attend college in...

KAT IN THE SOFTBALL HAT: Shortstop Kat Swander ’19 prepares to hit in the 7-0 loss against Alemany High School on March 12. The squad is currently 1-1 against Alemany this season, beating the Warriors for the first time April 17 in its second matchup. Credit: Jay Lassiter/Chronicle

Late season upsets over Bishop Alemany and Notre Dame improve Mission League record

William Seymour • May 1, 2019

Following a slow 0-4 start to league play, the softball team pulled off three league wins in their last four games and won four of their last six games overall. Coach Brittany Moeai said that she...

Boys’ golf wins second straight game under new program head

William Seymour • February 27, 2019

The boys’ golf team won its second game of the season 214-219 against Chaminade College Preparatory in their home opener today at Wilson and Harding Golf Courses, extending their 2-0 undefeated season....

Girls’ soccer wins round one of CIF Regional Tournament

William Seymour • February 26, 2019

Girls’ soccer defeated Carlsbad High School 3-2 in overtime tonight in round one of the CIF Regional Tournament, capping their record off at 18-1-6. The Wolverines’ first two goals came during...

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