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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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A varsity lacrosse player runs next to an opponent in the teams game against Culver City.

Lacrosse wins first two games of season

Ella Yadegar • February 26, 2022

The lacrosse team beat Brentwood High School 13-9 in its season opener on Feb. 22. The squad maintained its lead throughout the whole game, beating Brentwood 7-3 through the second quarter.  Longstick...

CHECK THE PATRIARCHY: In a ball control drill, Prentiss Corbin ’22 trains for season opener versus Brentwood High School on Feb. 22.

First female player joins lacrosse squad

Charlie Seymour • February 18, 2022

Rummaging through her backpack in search of her safety pads and helmet, Prentiss Corbin '22 prepared to leave the empty girls' locker room for her first practice with the boys lacrosse team. Corbin said...

Boys lacrosse beats Crespi Carmelite High School in fifth game of season

Maxine Zuriff • April 24, 2021

The boys lacrosse team beat Crespi Carmelite High School 11-6 on April 22 adding another win to its overall record of 4-1. During the first quarter the team pulled ahead with 4 goals. First, midfielder...

Boys lacrosse takes decisive win over Peninsula High School

Alex Hahn • April 14, 2021

The boys lacrosse team defeated Peninsula High School on Tuesday, extending its overall record to 3-0.  The first quarter ended 3-2, narrowly in favor of the Wolverines, but they broke away in the...

Captain and midfielder Brody Listen 21 sits on his front porch with his Wolverines helmet on after hearing the news that his lacrosse season had been cancelled. Credit: Charlie Wang/Chronicle

Lacrosse team ends season with unfinished business

Charlie Wang • April 8, 2020

After playing only seven total games, with one in Mission League, the boys’ lacrosse team officially ended its season Monday afternoon, after Head of Athletics Terry Barnum announced via email that...

Midfielder Sultan Daniels ’19 runs down the field in a 14-10 win against Agoura High School on May 2. (Photo Credit : Keila McCabe/Chronicle)

Team does not meet its players’ expectations, loses in CIF Finals

William Mallory • May 30, 2019

After losing by one goal in the Mission League finals, the boys lacrosse team finished the season with an overall record of 12-6, ultimately losing in the semifinals of playoffs May 4. After defeating...

Goalie Alex Russell 19 defends a Chargers attack in the first quarter of the Wolverines 14-10 victory on Ted Slavin Field. The Wolverines will play Peninsula High School May 4 for a chance to advance to the final round. (Photo credit: Keila McCabe/Chronicle)

Team advances to third round of CIF Playoffs

William Mallory • May 2, 2019

The No. 4-ranked lacrosse team continued its success Thursday night with a 14-10 victory over No. 5 Agoura High School to advance to round three of the L.A. Championship Playoffs. The squad will look...

Team prepares for CIF after loss in league play

Will Mallory and Jaidev Pant • May 1, 2019

Despite having a rough start to the season, the boys' lacrosse team finished the regular season with an overall record of 9-5 and is now preparing for playoffs. The team bounced back from an 11-5...

Players celebrate after scoring a goal to even the match against Oaks Christian High School on March 1. (Credit: Will Mallory/Chronicle)

Squad hopes record improves in league

William Mallory • April 8, 2019

After reaching the CIF Finals last year, the boys’ lacrosse team struggled to match last season’s success, starting the season with an overall record of 3-3 as they prepare to start league play. ...

Attacker Owen Hudgins 21 maneuvers around a defender in a 13-3 victory over Oak Park on March 15. Photo Credit: Lauren Nehorai

Injuries halt team’s early momentum

Ryan Albert • June 2, 2018

The boys' lacrosse team finished the season with an 11-8 overall record, five fewer wins than last year, which players attributed to fatigue and intense pressure. The team lost 14-2 to Loyola in the Mission...

Short roster makes for a playoff hurdle

Asa Saperstein • April 24, 2018

The boys’ lacrosse team finished the regular season with an 8-6 record, and after a bye in the first round of the playoffs, expects to face Chaminade, a team they beat earlier in the season by a score...

Brody Listen 21 winds up a shot in the first quarter of a dominant win over St. Francis. Listen was recently called up to Varsity. Credit: Asa Saperstein/Chronicle

Lacrosse rolls past St. Francis

Asa Saperstein • April 19, 2018

The boys’ lacrosse team defeated St. Francis Wednesday by a score of 13-3 in the final game of the regular season. Though the Wolverines struggled to crack the opponent’s zone defense in the first...

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