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The schools Instagram account posted these images to announce the River Parks two new partnerships.
River Park partners with Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians and Angel City Sports
Gisele Stigi 22 performs 7 Nation Army by the White Stripes during the annual Senior Solo Night.
Seniors perform at annual Senior Solo Night
2022 Student awards announced
President Rick Commons urges the school community to remain vigilant about wearing masks in an email May 25.
Administration recommends masks amid COVID-19 surge
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
An infographic depicts how students feel about the mayoral race.
Mayoral candidates step up campaign ahead of June 7 primary
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
Lying on her bed, the Mittle-Man advises a student on their love life through the phone.
The Mittle-man on Campus: A Review of Prom
Our school is one of few high schools in America with a student-run newspaper that does not have press freedom guarantees.
Promoting students’ press freedom
Editors-in-Chief Tessa Augsberger and Milla Ben-Ezra stand next to each other during the first Chronicle layout.
Letter from the Editors: Encouraging a new mindset
An illustration depicts President Joe Biden standing in front of a podium.
Calling Biden to action
Illustrated by Sydney Fener
Guest Editorial: School sustainability
An illustration depicts a same-sex couple with a child, celebrating Pride Month together. Approximately 114,000 same-sex couples are currently raising children in the U.S., according to the UCLA School of Law Williams Institute.
Parenting with pride
adrago_abortions
Protecting choice
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
Gisele Stigi 22 performs 7 Nation Army by the White Stripes during the annual Senior Solo Night.
Seniors perform at annual Senior Solo Night
Sadye Lackman 22
All About the Art
The cast members of “The Insitute’s Prisoner,” written by Carina Villanova ’22, gather for Playwrights Festival rehearsal in the Drama Lab.
Theater the wright way
Illustration by Alexa Druyanoff
Depp v. Heard: Trying the truth
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
Attacker Daniel Mnatsakanian 23 winds up and aims his shot to give the schools team the lead against JSerra Catholic High School in the CIF quarterfinals Nov. 4, 2021. The team defeated the Lions 14-7, advancing in the tournament.
Seven Boys Qualify for Water Polo National Team
Alyssa Thompson 23 and Gisele Thompson 24 pose with a soccer ball wearing Nike gear. The sisters are the first high school athletes in history to sign an NIL deal with Nike.
Thompson sisters sign historic NIL deal with Nike
MAKING A RACKET: Avi Carson ’22 closes the net to position himself for a volley to his opponent in a match against Crespi High School on March 31.
Boys tennis loses first round of CIF
JUMPING FOR JOY: Jessica Thompson ’23 pole vaults in a track meet against Fontana High School. Thompson placed first in Mission League for pole vault and long jump, setting the school pole vault record at 12 feet 8 inches.
Track and field team finishes league season
PITCH PERFECT: Pitcher Andrew Citron ’22 stares down a batter in the baseball team’s 6-3 win over Crespi Carmelite High School on March 25.
Baseball’s playoff run comes to an end
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Lying on her bed, the Mittle-Man advises a student on their love life through the phone.

The Mittle-man on Campus: A Review of Prom

Sarah Mittleman, Opinion Editor • May 31, 2022

Hello, devoted readers! After a brief hiatus, I have decided to resume my role as romance guru and dedicated advice-giver for the last weeks of the year. For those of you curious as to what I was doing...

Glory Ho 24 gives her speech to the sophomore class during on assembly before the election April 14.

Sophomores elect Junior Prefects

Kriste An and Grace Coleman • April 22, 2022

Sophomores elected Bari LeBari ’24, Davis Marks ’24, Isiuwa Odiase ’24 and Nyla Shelton ’24 to serve as their Junior Prefects next year, Head Prefects Jade Stanford ’22 and Quincey Dern ’22...

Juniors elected Harry Tarses 23, Aiko Offner 23, Jessica Thompson 23 and Rowan Jen 23 as their Senior Prefects for next year.

Juniors elect 2022-2023 Senior Prefects

Allegra Drago • April 14, 2022

The Class of 2023 elected Assistant Features Editor Harry Tarses ’23, Aiko Offner ’23, Rowan Jen '23 and Jessica Thompson ’23 to represent their class as Senior Prefects. The candidates gave speeches...

Students grab items from the Pink Taquiza food truck organized by Prefect Council.

Prefect Council organizes taco truck

Chloe Park • March 28, 2022

Prefect Council brought a food truck from Pink Taquiza to campus for this month’s Food Truck on March 25. Pink Taquiza served chicken and beef tacos with a variety of toppings during lunch and conference...

Simon Lee 23 speaks to the sophomore and junior classes in Taper Gym before the election.

Simon Lee and Yoshimi Kimura elected Head Prefects

Chloe Park • March 25, 2022

Simon Lee ’23 and Yoshimi Kimura ’23 were voted as Head Prefects for the 2022-2023 school year, according to a March 24 email from current Head Prefects Jade Stanford '22 and Executive Editor Quincey...

Echo Caise 24 and Izzy Kashper 24 stand near Joes Pizza Truck while eating their pizza.

Prefect Council hosts Joe’s Pizza truck

Ella Yadegar • February 17, 2022

Prefect Council hosted a Joe’s Pizza truck on the Quad during break and lunch on Thursday for February’s Food Truck Friday. The truck served both cheese and pepperoni pizza for $5.00 a slice. Prefect...

Alex Adishian 23 and Asha Haley 23 enjoy their bundt cakes provided by Prefect Council.

Prefect Council offers Valentine’s Day treats

Iona Lee • February 14, 2022

Prefect Council organized a stand called Cupid's Corner where students could buy roses or enjoy a free mini bundt cake on Monday. Valentine's Day is a tradition originating from the death of St. Valentine...

Illi Kreiz ’24, Isaac Tiu ’24, Hannah Carbunaru ’24, Angelina Sinclair ’24, Keira Haley ’24, Charlotte Newman ’24, Free- lancer Writer Davis Marks ’24 and Elise Fried ’24 pose in front Galaxy’s Edge.

Prefect Council organizes trip to Disneyland Park

Will Sherwood and Ella Yadegar • February 4, 2022

Prefect Council organized a day trip to Disneyland for the Class of 2024 during a Flex Day on Feb. 2. Nearly 200 sopho- mores roamed Disneyland Park. Sophomore Prefect Nyla Shelton ’24 said...

Students gather around to play Spikeball on the Ted Slavin Field, as part of Prefect Councils tournament.

Prefect Council hosts Spikeball

Tate Sheehy • January 29, 2022

Prefect Council organized the school's second-ever Spikeball Tournament on Ted Slavin Field during Community Flex Time Thursday. As a new initiative for community building, Prefect Council introduced optional...

Jack Kelman ’23 races around the field, dodging through the opposition as he attempts to receive a flag handoff.

Prefect Council holds capture the flag tournament

Lucas Cohen-d'Arbeloff • December 20, 2021

Prefect Council hosted a Capture the Flag tournament, in which students participated in scheduled matches during break and lunch from Dec. 2-7. Teams ran across Ted Slavin Field to steal the other side’s...

Rohan Mehta ’23 and Alejandro Lombard ’23 pose in front of the Christmas tree on the Quad. Prefect Council placed presents under the tree for winners of the “Rick on the Commons” contest.

Prefects plan winter festivities

Alex Hahn • December 15, 2021

In the lead-up to the school’s winter break, Prefect Council organized WinterFest, a two-week-long celebration Dec. 6 to Dec. 17. During the first week of WinterFest, Prefect Council assigned each school...

Sam Pulaski 24 and Staff Writer Tate Sheehy 24 pose with chicken and waffles from the WAFL food truck.

Prefect Council hosts WAFL food truck on campus

Ella Yadegar • December 4, 2021

Prefect Council brought a WAFL truck to campus Friday for this month's Food Truck Friday. Students could purchase a combination of fried chicken and waffles or chicken tenders and fries for $9.00 on the...

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