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Robert Hur ’91 appointed to be special counsel in Biden probe
Scholastic’s Art and Writing Program announces 2022-2023 contest winners
Cinema Sundays take place in Ahmanson Lecture Hall. Participants watch films together and discuss them with invited guests. The tradition was paused due to the passing of Performing Arts Teacher Ted Walch.
Cinema Sundays makes its return
The chess tournament featured 56 students. Colin Kneafsy ’23 advanced through four rounds and ultimately defeated Jake Wiczyk in the tournament’s final match, securing the $50 gift card grand prize.
Prefects host Chess tournament
RECOGNIZING RIVER PARK’S PARTNERS: The school’s administration hosted an event for River Park’s partners to thank them for their support on Jan. 25. Attendees included the Tatviam Band of Mission Indians, Special Olympics, Angel City Sports and Friends of the LA River.
School holds event to thank community
RECOGNIZING RIVER PARK’S PARTNERS: The school’s administration hosted an event for River Park’s partners to thank them for their support on Jan. 25. Attendees included the Tatviam Band of Mission Indians, Special Olympics, Angel City Sports and Friends of the LA River.
School holds event to thank community
LAs heavy rain creates mudslides
LA’s heavy rain creates mudslides
Road work begins on Coldwater
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
Implement oral exams
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
From New York Magazine’s “Where Should You Send Your Nepo Baby to High School?”
“Nepo-approved nepo-baby academy”
Ryann Castanon-Hills Expectations
Lessons in Representation
An illustration depicts a map of where different students live in Los Angeles.
Going the Extra Mile
Illustration By Eva Park
Winter Blues
An illustration depicts two students who like each other exchanging texts on social media.
Friends with Detriments
Minor sexualization is a rampant trend in the media. This often includes presenting minors engaging in drug and substance abuse.
A Not-So-Minor Issue
And the Award Goes to: “Blonde”
And the Award Goes to: “Everything, Everywhere, All at Once”
And the Award Goes to: “Nope”
And the Award Goes to: “Tár”
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
Girls soccer team wins Mission League title
Baseball prepares for season
Josh Barnavon 24 prepares for a cross to a teammate during the teams 3-0 victory against Alemany High School.
Boys soccer wins historic league title
Calling the Shots: Point Guard Jamie Yue 24 looks to a teammate for a pass as she tries to get past a defender. The girls basketball team is currently 5-5 in league and 18-10 overall as it heads into the playoffs.
Girls basketball prepares for playoffs
On the Mat: Alec Avedissian 25 faces off against an opponent in a wrestling match versus Crespi Carmelite High School on Jan. 31, 2023, the teams fourth match of the season and final one before Mission League Finals.
Wrestling prepares for playoff competitions
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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Time to Take Out the Trash

Editorial Board • November 20, 2021

Empty plastic containers, half-empty water bottles, broken paper cups and an unidentifiable sticky residue line the tables on the quad as wasps crowd around in search of chicken scraps. Only a handful...

Ben Pimstone, who plays Javert, poses as the first act of Les Miserables ends due to the fire alarm. Credit: Pavan Tauh/Chronicle

Fire alarm interrupts Les Miserables performance

Anthony Weinraub • November 3, 2016

Attendees of the fall musical "Les Miserables" were required to evacuate Rugby Theater Thursday evening after the fire alarm was set off. The alarm was triggered during the song "Do You Hear the People...

Students chat with Uber, Checchi Capital execs

Kendall Dees • October 7, 2016

Conrad Whelan of Uber as well as Adam Checchi ’95, Sam Pfister ’95 and Danny Seo ’96 of Checchi Capital Advisors, a Beverly Hills based investment advisor, offered students career and life advice...

Students fill quad to take part in ‘Harlem Shake’

Noa Yadidi • February 20, 2013

Students headed to the the quad during Activities Period on Wednesday to dance the ‘Harlem Shake,’ a popular dance meme sweeping the Internet. Justin Berman ’13 kicked off dancing wearing a Wolverine...

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