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A fan blows out the fumes inside the science classroom in the aftermath of the incident.
Chemistry class accident triggers fire alarm
President Rick Commons presents in front of parents in the Saperstein Theater, beside a slideshow image of upper school students on the Quad.
Administrators reflect at State of the School Address
On a dummy, an illustrated student practices CPR technique. With the new requirement, all students beginning with the class of 2024 will be trained in CPR.
School institutes new CPR community service requirement
Director of Advancement Eli Goldsmith records an episode of The Supporting Cast in front of library shelves.
“The Supporting Cast” podcast launches third season
From left to right: Peer Support Leaders and Trainees Lily Saada 22, Eliza Koblentz 23, Alec Rosenthal 22, Sophia Haynes 22, Henry Wendorf 23, Will Sherwood 23 and Harry Tarses 23 relax in their pajamas before going to sleep. The Peer Support retreat is one of the few overnight trips the school has authorized since the pandemic.
Peer Support retreat kicks off 2021-22 program
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
Governor Gavin Newsom appears at a campaign rally with President Joe Biden in Long Beach, California.
Newsom survives recall election
Students line up to get tested for COVID-19 before school at Palisades Charter High School.
LAUSD mandates vaccines
BUILDING OUR FUTURE: Construction workers continue their development of The Residences at Sportsmen’s Lodge, which is undergoing a renovation from a hotel to affordable housing as part of Project Roomkey. The building will ultimately hold 500 new apartments for residents.
Sportsmen’s Lodge Hotel renovates hotel to housing
Illustration Credit: Sydney Fener
The Mittle-man on Campus: Seeking Oscar-Worthy Date for Pivotal High School Experience
Credit: Sophia Evans/Chronicle
It’s a first for everyone: Making up for lost time
Credit: Sophia Evans/Chronicle
It’s a first for everyone: Embracing uncertainty
Illustration Credit: Sydney Fener
The Mittle-man on Campus: The Best Sequel Ever
Embracing Each Other Once Again
Embracing Each Other Once Again
Illustration by Sydney Fener
Community reflects on 20th anniversary of 9/11
Assessing Afghanistan
Assessing Afghanistan
Illustration by Sophia Musante
Leading Ladies: women take initiative on campus
Unfiltered
Unfiltered
Code Red: 2021 Climate Report
Singer-songwriter Kiki Cooper 23 performs at the Hynes Convention Center pop rock jam session in Boston.
Summer Spotlight: Kiki Cooper ’23
Summer Stars: Goldie Grube
Summer Stars: Goldie Grube
Illustrations by Alexa Druyanoff
White Lotus review
Illustrations by Alexa Druyanoff & Sophia Evans
Netflix Revamped
Respect review
“Respect” review
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
Girls volleyball dominates Bishop Alemany
Edward Kim 23 and William Ehrlich 22 prepare to snap the ball in a 26-58 defeat against St. Genevieve High School Sept. 11.
Football loses first game of the season against St. Genevieve High School
Holding the CIF SoCal State Championship trophy, the Thompson sisters pose for a photo after handling Pacifica High School 6-1
Thompson sisters receive Cal-Hi Sports player of the year awards
Boys water polo defeats Cathedral High School
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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...

Kimberly Wang 22 looks to serve an ace in her match against Notre Dame High School on March 2.

Girls tennis remains undefeated after win against Louisville High School

Amelia Scharff • March 23, 2021

The girls tennis team beat Louisville High School 17-1 at home on Monday to continue their three game win streak.  Jade Zoller ’22 only played one match against Louisville, and won 6-0. Zoller said...

From left, Prentiss Corbin 22, Jade Stanford 22, Tom Baker 22 and Kate Hassett 22 gather outside the English building.

Back To School Perspectives

Kate Burry • March 17, 2021

Waking up to torrential rain pounding at my window and snoozing 30 minutes past my alarm, the finale of my 364-day hiatus from in-person school was off to an inauspicious start. However, as soon as I made...

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...

Girls’ tennis loses to Marlborough

Eugean Choi • September 23, 2019

The girls’ tennis team lost to Marlborough School today with a score of 11-7 in their first league game.  Singles and doubles player Kate Konvitz ’20 said that the team will bring more effort into...

Annabelle Nickoll 23 gets ready to serve the ball to her opponent in the loss to Mira Costa today. Credit: Zack Schwartz/Chronicle.

Girls’ tennis loses season opener

Eugean Choi • September 10, 2019

The girls’ tennis team lost to Mira Costa High School today with a score of 5-13 in their first match of the season. Doubles player Kylie Azizzadeh ’21 said that she believes the team needs to improve...

Employees, neighbors react to Weddington purchase

Sofia Heller • August 29, 2018

Nicole Robbins has been a tennis coach at Weddington Golf and Tennis for 19 years, so when she found out that Harvard-Westlake had purchased the property and would be reserving the tennis courts she typically...

Mike Thomas 20 hits the ball against St. Francis. The Wolverines won the match-up, extending their Mission League winning streak. Credit: Ben Tenzer/Chronicle

Boys’ tennis defeats St. Francis, extends winning streak

Ben Tenzer • April 18, 2018

The Wolverines defeated the Knights in dominating fashion Tuesday night, winning by a score of 16-2. The win improves the squad’s overall record to 12-1 and its league record to 6-0, continuing the 195-game...

Tennis sees exceptionally strong early season

William Seymour • March 19, 2018

The boys’ tennis team started their season off strong with a 6-1 record, their only loss against rival, University Irvine High School. “We lost 7-11 [to UNI] and went down early in the match,” Jonah...

Girls’ tennis falls in season opener

Ben Tenzer • September 5, 2017

The girls' tennis team lost to Valencia by a score of 7-11 in the first match of the season today. Despite the loss, players say the squad isn't discouraged and will look at this as a learning experience. "I...

Tennis squad looks toward CIF title win

Ben Tenzer • August 31, 2017

SEEING DOUBLE: Former Wolverine Sophia Genender and teammate Jenna Moustafa '17 warm up. As both left the school last season, younger players are eyeing now-open leadership spots on the team.   Despite...

Squad looks toward CIF title win

Ben Tenzer • August 30, 2017

Despite the departure of four senior leaders and the task of adapting to a new coach, the girls’ tennis squad hopes to return to the CIF finals for the third year in a row. Going into the new season,...

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