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President Rick Commons sent a school-wide email Tuesday detailing the most recent incident of antisemitic vandalism.
Commons reports new incident of antisemitic vandalism
Alumni panels speak to juniors
Sanders is currently Director of Admission and Financial Assistance at Francis Parker School in San Diego.
Sanders appointed Head of Admission and Enrollment
Students play chess against each other during Prefect Council and the Chess Clubs tournament.
Prefect Council and Chess Club host tournament
Alyssa Thompson 23 picked first overall in NWSL Draft
Alyssa Thompson ’23 picked first overall in NWSL Draft
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
Congresswoman Karen Bass and businessman Rick Caruso 76 campaign to be elected as mayor of Los Angeles.
Mayoral Election: Down to the Wire
Franklin Wimbish ’25 looks across Ted Slavin Field, sipping water from his bottle as he endures the afternoon heat. Wimbish is a member of the school’s cross country team, which postponed its after-school practice to 6 p.m. on Sept. 16 in order to escape the heat. In addition to cross country, field hockey and girls tennis postponed their field practices.
Southern California confronted by global warming induced heat wave
LAUSD experiences enrollment decline
LAUSD experiences enrollment decline
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
Guest Editorial: Diving into the Unknown
Guest Editorial: Diving into the Unknown
Illustration By Eva Park
Winter Blues
An illustration depicts two students who like each other exchanging texts on social media.
Friends with Detriments
Students discuss the commercialization of Christmas, impacting other winter holidays and emphasizing materialism.
Selling Our Spirit
Family members argue at their dinner table about politics and differing opinions.
A House Divided
President Rick Commons looks for ways to manage student mental health and academic difficulty.
Under(standing) Pressure
Students and teachers discuss the gender imbalances present in art classes at the school compare to the professional field.
An Imbalanced Composition
Illustration by Amelia Chiarelli
Underrated and Overrated: “Falling for Christmas”
Illustration by Amelia Chiarelli
Underrated and Overrated: “Gremlins”
Illustration by Amelia Chiarelli
Underrated and Overrated: “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York”
Illustration by Amelia Chiarelli
Underrated and Overrated: “Polar Express”
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
Brady Dunlap 23 decommits from Notre Dame
Brady Dunlap ’23 decommits from Notre Dame
Boys basketball continues eight-game win streak
Boys basketball continues eight-game win streak
Asher Rossen 23 fights for the ball in the Loyola match Jan. 13.
Boys soccer ties Loyola in first draw of the season
Alyssa Thompson 23 picked first overall in NWSL Draft
Alyssa Thompson ’23 picked first overall in NWSL Draft
Power Forward Jacob Huggins 23 focuses on the basket before knocking down a free throw in a win against Long Beach Jordan.
Boys basketball remains undefeated
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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  • President Rick Commons sent a school-wide email Tuesday detailing the most recent incident of antisemitic vandalism.

    Homepage News

    Commons reports new incident of antisemitic vandalism

  • Brady Dunlap 23 decommits from Notre Dame

    Basketball (Boys)

    Brady Dunlap ’23 decommits from Notre Dame

  • Boys basketball continues eight-game win streak

    Basketball (Boys)

    Boys basketball continues eight-game win streak

  • Trent Perry ’24, Brady Dunlap ’23 and Jacob Huggins ’23 of Harvard Westlake pose alongside Dusty Stromer, Mercy Miller and Caleb Foster of Notre Dame High School for picture day.

    Basketball (Boys)

    Boys basketball tops national and local high school rankings top 12 in national high school rankings

  • News

    Alumni panels speak to juniors

  • Sanders is currently Director of Admission and Financial Assistance at Francis Parker School in San Diego.

    Homepage News

    Sanders appointed Head of Admission and Enrollment

  • Asher Rossen 23 fights for the ball in the Loyola match Jan. 13.

    Soccer (Boys)

    Boys soccer ties Loyola in first draw of the season

  • Students play chess against each other during Prefect Council and the Chess Clubs tournament.

    News

    Prefect Council and Chess Club host tournament

  • Alyssa Thompson 23 picked first overall in NWSL Draft

    Homepage News

    Alyssa Thompson ’23 picked first overall in NWSL Draft

  • The schools emergency broadcasting system notified the community at 6:20 AM that in-person instruction would be canceled Tuesday.

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    Both campuses closed due to rain storms

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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...

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...

(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...

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,...

Guard Krista Semaan 21 commands the offense while bringing the ball up the court in a 75-31 win against La Canada High School in their second game of the Brentwood Invitational. The Wolverines managed to win this tournament after defeating Clovis North High School 50-35 Dec. 7. Credit: Jaidev Pant/Chronicle

Girls’ basketball wins Brentwood Invitational

Jaidev Pant • December 8, 2019

The girls’ basketball team defeated Clovis North High School 50-35 at home Dec. 7 in their final game of the Brentwood Invitational and were crowned tournament champions.  Previous Games The squad...

Guard Kimiko Katzaroff 21 defends the ball handler in a 75-31 win against La Canada High School Dec. 4. Credit: Jaidev Pant/Chronicle

Girls’ basketball wins fourth straight game in a row

Jaidev Pant • December 4, 2019

The girls’ basketball team defeated La Canada High School 75-31 Dec. 4 in their second game of the Brentwood tournament at Taper Family Gymnasium. In the first game of the tournament, the Wolverines...

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