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Instagram account shares student car collisions in school parking lot
Instagram account shares student car collisions in school parking lot
HW Visions Progress report released Sept. 15 highlights five administration goals set in 2015 and how the school will implement change based on student opinions in the community to better student life, local communities and diversity, equity and inclusion.
Commons develops new Visions
2022 National Merit Semifinalists named
2022 National Merit Semifinalists named
Matteo Dall’Olmo ’22 points out data featured on his app to his fellow water polo teammates after their game.
Matteo Dall’Olmo ’22 makes sports analytics app
HW Venture Teacher Anne Wellington displays the face shield she helped manufacture at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center as part of a HW Venture presentation in Ahmanson Lecture Hall. While at Cedars-Sinai, she also helped produce hand sanitizer.
Venture teacher describes role at Cedars-Sinai
Before homecoming, signs objecting to the River Park recreation project appeared along streets near the Upper School. It is unclear whether each sign was placed by a different community member or whether the local campaign was the work of a single activist.
Administration faces backlash over River Park
Northern California fires’ smoke spreads to Los Angeles
Students eligible to vote had the option to mail in their ballots for the Sept. 14 California gubernational recall election.
Governor authorizes mail-in ballots
At the Weddington Golf & Tennis Property, members play golf while taking in the Studio City views. With its status as a Historic-Cultural monument, more aspects of the original park will be preserved in the River Park.
Weddington property designated a Historic-Cultural Monument
Outside AMC Century City 15, Los Angeles residents congregate before their movie viewings.
Los Angeles movie theaters reopen
Photo Credit: Sandra Koretz/Chronicle
Stop conflating female objectification with liberation
Illustration Credit: Caroline Jacoby
Judging classics by their covers
Illustration Credit: Alexa Druyanoff
Reconstructing the Honor Board
From Seaver to Shining Sea
Alliances, Claire-ified
Illustration by Sydney Fener
Re-navigating Columbus
Graphic by Grace Kosten and Fallon Dern
Invalidation Frustration
Illustration by Alexa Druyanoff
Body Bias
Illustrations by Julia Im 23
Coffee Break
Illustration by Sydney Fener
Community reflects on 20th anniversary of 9/11
Halloween highlights
Halloween highlights
Dissecting the Drama of the DAmelio Show
Dissecting the Drama of the D’Amelio Show
Illustration by Sydney Fener
Aristotle and Dante Sequel Preview
Illustration by Sydney Fener
“Survivor” Season Preview
Illustration by Sydney Fener
Misrepresentation in Media
Run it Back: Surrounded by defenders, Mark Cho 22 weaves his way through the opposition, running the ball down the field in the teams 27-10 win against Mary Star of the Sea High School at Homecoming.
Football struggles after injuries diminish roster
DRIVING THE CHARGE: After six straight wins at the start of the season, Fiene Oerlemans ’22 scans the field in a loss against Bonita High School on Ted Slavin Field on Sept. 23. The team bounced back from the loss with a 6-0 closeout win against Edison High School on Oct. 1.
Field hockey wins four games after historic loss
Senior Festivities: On Senior Night the team gathered on the golf course to celebrate is season. Captains Alexa Sen 22, Marine Degryse 22 and Sports Section Editor Maxine Zuriff 22 were gifted roses as a tradition.
Team participates in Mid-Season League Tournament
Field hockey loses first game in three seasons
Before its match, the girls golf team prepares to face off against Notre Dame High School on the Encino Glen Golf Course
Girls golf team remains optimistic after narrow loss to Notre Dame High School
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Reconstructing the Honor Board

Georgia Goldberg , Assistant A&E Editor • October 15, 2021

Our student government is tasked with the unique role of sitting on the Honor Board. The Honor Board was established to adjudicate academic and social infractions, often through enforcing disciplinary...

From Seaver to Shining Sea

Editorial Board • October 15, 2021

In the Sept. 14 California Gubernatorial Recall Election, several members of the senior class cast their first-ever ballots, making their first contribution to a democratic system beyond the borders...

Fall sports team captains play a round of dodgeball against a team of teachers.

School hosts Fanatic Fest

Abigail Hailu • October 7, 2021

Upper school students, faculty and staff gathered for the all-school annual Fanatic Fest in Taper Gymnasium held by the Prefect Council on Oct. 1. Prefect Council organized the event in which members held...

Idalis McZeal 23, Jane Hamilton 22 and Ava Weinrot 23 run the Best Buddies club booth, having secured a spot out of the blazing sun.

Clubs enlist new members at Activities Fair

Lucas Cohen-d'Arbeloff • September 24, 2021

Prefect Council hosted the Activities Fair on the Ted Slavin Field on Wednesday, allowing students to explore the variety of clubs and student interest groups offered this year and speak to the leaders...

Members of Prefect Council discuss plans for the upcoming year during their August retreat.

Prefects outline plan for 2021

Sydney Fener • August 25, 2021

As Prefect Council prepares for the start of an in-person school year, members of the council said they are hoping to create an enjoyable student experience by prioritizing school spirit and inclusivity. Sophomore...

Prefects organize activities

Prefects organize activities

Tanisha Gunby • May 31, 2021

Seniors will participate in two weeks of activities to commemorate their time at the school starting May 28 and culminating with commencement June 11. The celebrations will begin with the last day of...

Student body elects 2021-2022 Prefect Council

Lucas Cohen-D'Arbeloff • May 11, 2021

After the school held a series of elections and runoffs throughout the past month, freshmen, sophomores and juniors selected the Prefect Council for the 2021-2022 school year. For Head Prefects, students...

Speeches and runoffs take place in 2021-2022 Junior Prefect elections

Natasha Speiss • May 7, 2021

Aiko Offner ’23 and Staff Writer Harry Tarses ’23 were voted as two of the four Junior Prefects for the 2021-2022 school year. The runoff election results for the remaining two Junior Prefect spots...

Junior candidates give speeches for 2021-2022 Senior Prefect elections

Lucas Cohen D'Arbeloff • May 7, 2021

After selecting Jade Stanford '22 and Quincey Dern '22 as their Head Prefects last month, juniors are participating in an election to choose four Senior Prefects for the 2021-2022 school year. Results...

Newly-elected Head Prefect Jade Stanford 22 gives her runoff speech in front of the Ted Slavin field.

History-making Head Prefects elected for 2021-2022 school year

Natalie Cosgrove and Lucas Cohen D'Arbeloff • April 20, 2021

Jade Stanford ’22 and Chronicle Assistant Features Editor Quincey Dern ’22 were voted as Head Prefects for the 2021-2022 school year, announced in an email sent to students April 20. This marks the...

Prefect council hosts March Madness tournament

Natalie Cosgrove and Leo Saperstein • March 27, 2021

Prefect council announced an upper school March Madness bracket tournament for the ongoing National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) men's basketball tournament. Students participating in the tournament...

Community Council plans for thrift shop drive

Fallon Dern • February 7, 2021

Community Council’s Inaugural HW Thrift Shop Drive is just around the corner. The club announced that they will be collecting clothing over Presidents Day Weekend during Prefect Council’s on-campus...

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