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Robert Hur ’91 appointed to be special counsel in Biden probe
Scholastic’s Art and Writing Program announces 2022-2023 contest winners
Cinema Sundays take place in Ahmanson Lecture Hall. Participants watch films together and discuss them with invited guests. The tradition was paused due to the passing of Performing Arts Teacher Ted Walch.
Cinema Sundays makes its return
The chess tournament featured 56 students. Colin Kneafsy ’23 advanced through four rounds and ultimately defeated Jake Wiczyk in the tournament’s final match, securing the $50 gift card grand prize.
Prefects host Chess tournament
RECOGNIZING RIVER PARK’S PARTNERS: The school’s administration hosted an event for River Park’s partners to thank them for their support on Jan. 25. Attendees included the Tatviam Band of Mission Indians, Special Olympics, Angel City Sports and Friends of the LA River.
School holds event to thank community
RECOGNIZING RIVER PARK’S PARTNERS: The school’s administration hosted an event for River Park’s partners to thank them for their support on Jan. 25. Attendees included the Tatviam Band of Mission Indians, Special Olympics, Angel City Sports and Friends of the LA River.
School holds event to thank community
LAs heavy rain creates mudslides
LA’s heavy rain creates mudslides
Road work begins on Coldwater
Many members of the Studio City community choose to decorate the fronts of their homes with bright and colorful lights throughout the holiday season.
‘Tis the season: The Chronicle’s holiday activity favorites
New store Van Leeuwen Ice Cream offers vegan desserts. It is one of six new stores opening at The Shops at The Sportsmens Lodge.
Stores open at Sportsmen’s Lodge
Implement oral exams
A student stands in front of a bookshelf that represents courses at the school. There is a lack of humanity opportunities for students to choose from.
Remove all AP classes
We have a chance to recommit to our humanity and the individualized quirks and insights that make our thinking special.
ChatGPT and education, Claire-ified
The English department discusses the curriculum with Pecola from The Bluest Eye in the background.
Dear English department
Students are lacking spirit, which leads them to forget how enjoyable the school community can be.
Stepping up our Spirit
From New York Magazine’s “Where Should You Send Your Nepo Baby to High School?”
“Nepo-approved nepo-baby academy”
Ryann Castanon-Hills Expectations
Lessons in Representation
An illustration depicts a map of where different students live in Los Angeles.
Going the Extra Mile
Illustration By Eva Park
Winter Blues
An illustration depicts two students who like each other exchanging texts on social media.
Friends with Detriments
Minor sexualization is a rampant trend in the media. This often includes presenting minors engaging in drug and substance abuse.
A Not-So-Minor Issue
And the Award Goes to: “Blonde”
And the Award Goes to: “Everything, Everywhere, All at Once”
And the Award Goes to: “Nope”
And the Award Goes to: “Tár”
Swiftie Flex Day
Swiftie Flex Day
In case you missed the Activities Fair...
In case you missed the Activities Fair…
Homecoming: Whats In and Whats Out
Homecoming: What’s In and What’s Out
Rival Alert: Donda Academy
Separate Harvard and Westlake once again
Separate Harvard and Westlake once again
Girls soccer team wins Mission League title
Baseball prepares for season
Josh Barnavon 24 prepares for a cross to a teammate during the teams 3-0 victory against Alemany High School.
Boys soccer wins historic league title
Calling the Shots: Point Guard Jamie Yue 24 looks to a teammate for a pass as she tries to get past a defender. The girls basketball team is currently 5-5 in league and 18-10 overall as it heads into the playoffs.
Girls basketball prepares for playoffs
On the Mat: Alec Avedissian 25 faces off against an opponent in a wrestling match versus Crespi Carmelite High School on Jan. 31, 2023, the teams fourth match of the season and final one before Mission League Finals.
Wrestling prepares for playoff competitions
Chronicle Newscast #1: For the Holidays
Chronicle Newscast #1: For the Holidays
Favorite Holiday Songs
Favorite Holiday Songs
Open Door: Drama Edition (episode 1)
Open Door: Drama Edition (episode 1)
Looks for the Books: Homecoming Profiles
Spirit Week Outfits 2022
Spirit Week Outfits 2022
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Girls basketball beats Viewpoint High School

Justin Goldstein • April 25, 2021

The girls basketball team beat Viewpoint High School 61-44 Saturday at home, giving the team an 8-2 overall record with no league games played yet this season.    In its last game, the team...

Girls basketball loses to Etiwanda High School

Charlie Seymour • April 22, 2021

The girls basketball team lost to Etiwanda High School 60-55 Wednesday at home, leaving the squad with a 7-2 overall record having no league games played thus far. The squad built up a four-game win...

Guard Krista Semaan 21 sets up the offense in a 75-31 win against La Canada High School in the Brentwood Invitational. Semaan finished with 12 points against the Mustangs tonight. Credit: Jaidev Pant/Chronicle

Girls basketball uses strong first half to advance in CIF State Playoffs

Jaidev Pant • March 5, 2020

The girls basketball team defeated Marlborough High School 65-50 March 5, advancing to the quarterfinal of CIF State playoffs. Previous Games In its last game, the squad defeated North Torrance High...

Una(Paula)getic: Guard Paula Gonzalez ’21 surveys the frontcourt in a 75-31 win at home against La Cañada High School on Dec. 4 in the Brentwood Invitational. The Wolverines went on to win the Mission League title after finishing with a 7-1 league record.

Girls surge to league, CIF titles

Jaidev Pant and Marine Degryse • March 3, 2020

After securing the title of Mission League Champions in its final game of the regular season, the girls’ basketball team won CIF Division I Southern Section Playoffs and qualified for state playoffs. Following...

Guard Kimiko Katzaroff 21 defends her opponent in a 75-31 win against La Canada High School in the Brentwood Invitational. Katzaroff finished with 18 points against Troy High School. Credit: Jaidev Pant/Chronicle

Girls’ Basketball wins CIF-SS Division I Title

Jaidev Pant • March 1, 2020

The girls’ basketball team defeated Troy High School 55-42 Feb. 29 and were crowned CIF-SS Division I champions. Preview Previously, the squad defeated Troy High School 40-23 in the Redondo Tournament...

Guard Melissa Zozulenko 21 surveys the frontcourt in a 75-31 win against La Canada High School in the Brentwood Invitational. Zozulenko finished with 13 points against West Torrance High School. Credit: Jaidev Pant/Chronicle

Girls basketball reaches CIF-SS Division I Finals

Jaidev Pant • February 23, 2020

The girls’ basketball team defeated West Torrance High School 64-49 at home Feb. 22, advancing to the CIF Division I championship game. Previous Games In its last game against West Torrance, the...

Guard Paula Gonzalez 21 reads the ball screen and defends the opposing player in a 75-31 win against La Canada High School in the Brentwood Invitational. Credit: Jaidev Pant/Chronicle

Girls’ basketball wins fifth league game of season

Jaidev Pant • January 31, 2020

The girls basketball team defeated Alemany High School at home 77-53 on Jan. 30, bringing their overall league record to 5-1.  In their previous game against the Warriors, the squad managed to defeat...

(Ko)ld Blooded: Guard Kimiko Katzaroff ’21 pushes the ball up on a fastbreak in a 50-35 win against Clovis North High School at home Dec. 7 to win the Brentwood Invitational Championship. Credit: Kyle Reims/Chronicle

Girls end with wins in league

Jaidev Pant • January 29, 2020

After winning the Brentwood Invitational and the Desert Heat Classic early in the season, the girls’ basketball team currently holds a 15-8 record as it prepares for CIF Division I Playoffs. After defeating...

Guard Krista Semaan 21 sets up the offense in a 75-31 win against La Canada High School in the Brentwood Invitational. Credit: Jaidev Pant/Chronicle

Girls’ basketball rebounds from league loss

Jaidev Pant and Ryan Razmjoo • January 25, 2020

The girls basketball team defeated Notre Dame Academy 75-37 Jan. 24 at Taper Gymnasium, improving their overall record to 4-1 in league play and 15-8 overall on the season.  After defeating Chaminade...

Guard Melissa Zozulenko 21 dribbles the ball up the court in a 75-31 win against La Canada High School in the Brentwood Invitational. Zozulenko made the game-winning free throw for the Wolverines against Chaminade High School

Girls’ basketball wins close league game against Chaminade

Jaidev Pant • January 16, 2020

The girls team defeated Chaminade High School 63-62 on Jan. 16 at Taper Gymnasium, bringing their overall league record to 3-0.  After defeating Notre Dame Academy 65-15 Jan. 7, the squad played...

Guard Paula Gonzalez 21 surveys the court for teammates in a 75-31 win against La Canada High School in the Brentwood Invitational on Dec. 7. Credit: Jaidev Pant/Chronicle

Girls’ basketball wins Mission League opener

Jaidev Pant • January 8, 2020

The girls basketball team defeated Notre Dame Academy High School 65-15 in their league opener on the road Jan. 7, bringing their overall record to 12-6.  The squad played two tournaments over winter...

PAINT PATROL: Forward Kiki Iriafen ’21 guards the basket at home against Sierra Canyon High School on Nov. 23. The Wolverines lost 68-61 to the Trailblazers, who won the CIF Open Division State Championship last season. Iriafen scored 27 points in the loss. Credit: Jay Lassiter/Chronicle

Squad bounces back after losses early in season

Jaidev Pant • December 11, 2019

Despite losing its first three games of the season, the girls’ basketball team has bounced back, winning four straight games and looking to continue its momentum heading into league play. Last season,...

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