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The fall 2021 edition of the Stone-Cutters magazine, pictured against a plain background, is now available for student viewing.
Stone-Cutters releases fall chapbook
New counselor joins school midyear
New counselor joins school midyear
StandWithUs Israel’s Director of International Student Programs Charlotte Korchak discusses the Israeli-Palestinian conflict with students over Zoom.
Israeli activist speaks to HWJFA students
One table on the quad was left covered in plates, bottles, napkins and wrappers by a group of sophomores after a lunch period. The school is struggling to encourage students to throw out the trash they produce when they purchase their meals from the cafeteria.
Litter issue plagues campus
Community Council organizes food drive
Community Council organizes food drive
FDA authorizes booster for children five to 11
FDA authorizes booster for children five to 11
Crowds rush to the newly opened Erewhon Market on Ventura Boulevard to purchase food and to eat at their tables outside.
Erewhon Market opens new location in Studio City
LA mayoral election gains recognition from students and citizens
LA mayoral election gains recognition from students and citizens
FDA approves booster vaccine dose for high risk populations
FDA approves booster vaccine dose for high risk populations
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
Illustration Credit: Sydney Fener
Time to Take Out the Trash
Illustration Credit: Sydney Fener
Policing Police Halloween Costumes
Illustration Credit: Sydney Fener
Controversy In The Classroom
Illustration Credit: Sydney Fener
The Mittle-man on Campus: Jumping Genres
Illustration Credit: Sydney Fener
Metaverse’s Big Bang
Hierarchy in the health care system
Hierarchy in the health care system
Tech Talk
Tech Talk
Stardom Young
Stardom Young
Shanti Hinkin 22 takes her test in an empty classroom.
Pencils down, time’s up
Illustration by Sydney Fener
Re-navigating Columbus
(Un)traditional: Spice it Up!
(Un)traditional: Spice it Up!
(Un)traditional: A Dern Dinner
(Un)traditional: A Dern Dinner
(Un)traditional: Grazie-Giving
(Un)traditional: Grazie-Giving
Illustration by Sydney Fener
Coffeehouse Continues
Illustration by Sydney Fener
Chorus In The Forest
Girls soccer beats Santa Ynez High School in first game of the season
While in Strength and Conditioning class, Echo Caise ’24 is spotted by a teammate as he benchpresses.
Perfecting Performance
Volleyball wins division I state championship
Park jumps in the Handy Hunter Class
Equestrian begins its season
Girls volleyball secures regional title
The Student News Site of Harvard-Westlake School

The Harvard-Westlake Chronicle
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The Harvard-Westlake Chronicle
ANGEL CITY SPORTS: Promoting the Paralympic movement, Mayor Eric Garcetti ’88 speaks with participants and athletes on Ted Slavin Field. July 31.

Wolverines host Angel City Sports

Claire Conner • August 26, 2021

The school partnered with Angel City Sports, a Paralympic organization based in Southern California, to host an event for athletes with physical disabilities or visual impairments July 31. The organization...

Illustration by Alexa Druyanoff

Succeding through sports psychology

Dylan Graff • August 26, 2021

As youth sports grow more competitive, student-athletes are learning more about sports psychology to gain a competitive edge over their opponents. Recently, the school decided to delve into the field,...

Wolverines only

Wolverines only

Keira Cook • August 26, 2021

As cheesy as it may sound, my biggest dream has always been becoming a high school varsity cheerleader. I feel incredibly lucky to have been involved in the cheer programs every year since seventh grade....

Boys Tennis team dominates in win against Crespi High School

Ben Jacoby • May 4, 2021

The boys tennis team won 18-0 against Crespi High School on April 29 at home. The squad’s record is now 9-1 overall and 7-1 in Mission League play.  Singles player Emilio Cue ’22 said the team's...

Baseball team wins series against Crespi High School

Ben Jacoby • April 30, 2021

The baseball team won its series against Crespi High School 3-0 on April 30 on the road.  On April 27, the squad played the first game of the series, winning 6-0. This game continued a winning streak...

Boys basketball holds on for win against Crespi Carmelite High School

Claire Conner • April 25, 2021

The boys basketball team beat Crespi Carmelite High School 54-47 on Friday, adding another victory to its five-game win streak. The team now has an 8-2 record for the season, with nine games left to play...

Boys soccer splits contests between Loyola High School and St. Francis High School

Justin Goldstein • April 22, 2021

The boys soccer team lost to Loyola High School 0-2 at Ted Slavin Field on Monday, and then defeated St. Francis High School 2-1 the following Wednesday. These contests made the squad’s Mission League...

Boys soccer ties Crossroads High School in back and forth battle

Justin Goldstein • March 28, 2021

The boys soccer team tied Crossroads High School 1-1 making the squad's record 0-3-1 this season at home Friday. Chronicle staff writer Charlie Seymour '23 scored the one goal for the Wolverines in...

Football team defeats Salesian Mustangs

Alex Hahn • March 20, 2021

The football team continued a promising start to their belated season, claiming a dominant victory over Salesian High School in their second game March 19. The Wolverines won 48-29, and they remain undefeated...

Boys water polo player Jaxson Tierney 23 sets up to shoot the ball in the face of numerous defenders.

Boys water polo dominates over St. Francis

Andrew Park • March 17, 2021

The boys water polo team beat St. Francis High School 23-8 in their sixth game of the season on Monday. The team has improved to 5-1 this year and 4-0 in their league games. Despite the large win, Daniel...

Girls water polo narrowly defeats Long Beach Wilson High School

Danny Johnson • March 15, 2021

The girls water polo team defeated Long Beach Wilson High School in a close game, by a score of 12-10 at home on Monday. It was a meaningful win for the Wolverines, beating one of their long-time rivals....

Kimberly Tan 22 gets ready to return the ball in her first set of the day.

Girls tennis beats Notre Dame High School in season opener

Justin Goldstein • March 3, 2021

The girls tennis team won 11-7 in their season opener at home against Notre Dame High School. This was the squad’s first game back after COVID-19 shutdowns prompted statewide athletic closures. With...

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