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Women of Color Club and MESA holds fundraiser to support education for young women in Afghanistan
Debate team participates in local competition
Dr. OiYan Poon speaks about Asian American identity and affirmative action in college admissions.
Author attends Guest Speaker Event in Ahmanson Lecture Hall
Students receive awards at the end of LA Times' “J” Day on Oct. 26.
Media students attend LA Times’ Journalism Day
School to replace all AP classes starting next year
The new layout will include 520 apartment units, 78 of which are reserved for low-income tenants and 45,000 square feet of commercial space, according to the Los Angeles Daily News.
Sportsmen’s Lodge hotel set for demolition; renovation to include new apartments
Community members vote in the California Primary
Community members vote in the California Primary
From left to right: Jamie Page, Assistant A&E Editor Mia Morgan '25, Councilmember Traci Park and Craig Fiegener.
School hosts District Attorney debate in Rugby Auditorium
Shake Shack, which is about a 10-minute walk away from campus, opened its new Ventura location in the month of January. There were also a number of renewed discounts, which includes a list of over 10 restaurants in the area.
New discounts feature Shake Shack and Sweet Butter Kitchen
Alumni gather to discuss recent school developments
Crossing the Line: Trump Trumps Harris
Crossing the Line: Trump Trumps Harris
Pro: Make Classes Test Free
Con: Keep Testing In
Build community with consistency
Build community with consistency
The downside of unlimited retakes in high school classes
The Official Club Fair Guide
Head Prefect Predictions
The Official Chronicle Curriculum Guide 3
Unpublished Chronicle Headlines 2: Electric Boogaloo
PRETTY IN PINK: Super princess pop star Sabrina Carpenter performs on stage with Rick Caruso '76 as a dynamic duo. The pair will be performing a concert this upcoming weekend in Palisades Village, curtesy of Caruso.
Your holidays, my opinions
Educators at Heart
Educators at Heart
Social Currency
Social Currency
Hallways of Heritage
Hallways of Heritage
Clocked In
Clocked In
Building Every Family
Building Every Family
Players from the USC Thornton Jazz Band perform in Chalmers during a concert on campus. They were invited by Jazz Director Chris Sullivan to perform repertoire to students and faculty.
USC Thornton Jazz Orchestra performs for students, faculty in Lunchtime Jazz Series Concert
The Jazz Singers ensemble performs in the chapel. The concert took place Oct. 31, and all vocal ensembles performed in group and solo performances.
Vocal ensembles perform fall choral concert in chapel
Illustration by Eila Shokravi
Embrace fall: Top entertainment this season
Illustration by Annabelle Cheung
Uglies: A dystopian beauty tail
Illustration by Anika Norton
Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice: A spooky return
Head coach Jack Grover regroups with the team during a timeout with a team huddle.
Boys Water Polo Season Ends in Quarterfinal Defeat Against Corona Del Mar
SERVE AND PROTECT: With another win, the girls’ tennis team enters the tournament with an 8-0 league
Girls’ tennis team gets ready for CIF playoffs
Girls’ volleyball ends fall season on high note with win over rival
FINAL KICK: Robbie Louie ’26 nears the end of the two-mile race.
Cross country aims to win league
THEN: Hallock and Hooper pose for a photoshoot in 2014 after leading the Wolverines to two Southern Section titles, the first in over 20 years.
How Hooper and Hallock Won Bronze for Team USA
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Cover design for "Player." Written and produced by Sarah Parmet '25

Junior releases debut single “Player”

Hannah Shahidi and Sabrina Hamideh
October 21, 2023

Sarah Parmet ’25 released a debut single titled “Player” on all music streaming platforms Oct. 16. Parmet wrote and produced the song, and collaborated with her brother James Parmet ’27 for instrumentals...

Jessica Thompson '23 poses with DJ Khalil.

Junior Fellowship: Jessica Thompson

Connor Tang
September 1, 2022

Jessica Thompson ’23 visited New York to learn about the Black community’s impact on the music industry. Thompson interviewed Atlantic Records Vice President Riggs Morales, hip-hop star DJ Khaled and...

Bari LeBari '24 plays the violin in the Chamber Music Concert.

Upper School musicians perform in Chamber Music Concert

Vasilia Yordanova
February 27, 2022

Camerata Strings and Symphony performed in the 2022 Chamber Music Concert on Feb. 25. The concert took place at the Feldman Horn Plaza, Art Gallery and St. Saviour’s Chapel. Camerata Strings cellist...

Cover of Mitski’s recent 2022 sixth studio album “Laurel Hell ”, symbolizing her ambition to create artistic fulfillment.

“Laurel Hell” by Mitski Album Review

Sydney Fener
February 23, 2022

On the stunning first track of “Laurel Hell,” entitled “Valentine, Texas,” Mitski sings, “Who will I be tonight?/ Who will I become tonight?” This is a fitting start to the spellbinding album,...

Students at the CAIS festival sing six songs, including John Donne's "At the Round Earth's Imagined Corners" and Javier Busto's "Esta Tierra."

Singing for Success

Averie Perrin and Ella Yadegar
February 17, 2022

Several Chamber Singers members participated in the 2022 California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) Honor Choir Ensembles at Viewpoint School on Feb. 5. The CAIS festival featured students...

Rockin' Around

Rockin’ Around

Chronicle staff share their favorite holiday songs. Scan the code at the bottom of the page to listen to the Spotify playlist.
December 16, 2021

“God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” By Barenaked Ladies “This song is a modern, yet grounded approach to a timeless classic. It’s full of beautiful harmonies and vocal techniques. It has a wonderful...

During the Community Flex time, students watch a projected Zoom meeting where Maxey and Colson expand on DEAFinitely Dope's mission.

Community hosts ASL interpreters

Natasha Speiss
December 7, 2021

DEAFinitely Dope Founder Matt Maxey and Brand Representative Martise Colson shared their experiences as members of the deaf community and described their work as American Sign Language (ASL) music interpreters...

Various alumni showcase their work inspired by different endeavors pursued at the school.

Stardom Young

Upper school students and alumni pursue interests that stemmed from their time at the school at a professional level.
Allegra Drago, Assistant Features Editor
November 18, 2021

Overwhelmed by the chatter of his childhood friend and the cacophony of cicadas, alumnus Nick Lee quietly sat at the breakfast table. Jaw agape, he stared in disbelief at the Instagram notification that...

Halloween highlights

Halloween highlights

October 15, 2021

"Girl vs. Monster" "It's a modern classic that deserves credit for its incredible soundtrack. I watch it every October." - Keira Jameson '22 "The Nightmare Before Christmas" "Always and forever...

Singer-songwriter Kiki Cooper '23 performs at the Hynes Convention Center pop rock jam session in Boston.

Summer Spotlight: Kiki Cooper ’23

Natasha Speiss
August 27, 2021

Deep in thought, Kiki Cooper ’23 sits at her piano and distractedly taps out notes. The faint sounds of the keys echo throughout the room. When surrounded by music, Cooper said she feels at home and...

Happier Than Ever review

Happier Than Ever review

Natalie Cosgrove
August 25, 2021

From Billie Eilish’s first EP at 15, to her latest album at 19, Eilish’s fans have watched the singer evolve with every piece of work she releases. Her listeners have followed her transformation from...

The spotlights focus in on Brandon Liang '21 as he performs onstage with the school's Jazz Band.

Senior Star: Brandon Liang

Vasilia Yordanova
June 3, 2021

When saxophonist Brandon Liang ’21 stepped on stage to perform at the 2018 Worldstrides Heritage Festival in Seattle with his fellow Jazz Band musicians, adrenaline rushed through his veins. As the...

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