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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
Asian Students in Action (ASiA) members hand attendees cultural foods and baked goods.
SLIDE organizes Multicultural Fair
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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Jessica Thompson 23 soars through the air in the long jump event at a Mission League meet against St. Francis High School on April 17.

Track and field team remains undefeated

Amelia Scharff • June 1, 2021

The girls and boys track and field teams have remained undefeated this season, holding a 7-0 record and looking to send members to the CIF-SS playoffs. Recently, the squad celebrated senior night on May...

Girls soccer continues undefeated season in victory over St. Francis High School

Danny Johnson • April 21, 2021

The girls soccer team defeated Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy in a 7-0 shutout at home Wednesday. The team has had a dominant start to the season, having outscored its opposition by 45 goals on the season...

Football ends undefeated season with win against Mary Star of the Sea High School

Andrew Park • April 17, 2021

In the final game of the 2021 football season, the Wolverines defeated Mary Star of the Sea High School 35-7 on Friday, finishing the season with an undefeated record of 6-0, while also going 3-0 in league...

Girls soccer defeats Immaculate Heart High School in blowout win

Amelia Scharff • April 13, 2021

The girls soccer team defeated Immaculate Heart High School in an 8-0 win Monday at home. This win allows the Wolverines to continue their undefeated streak, with a 7-0 overall record and a 3-0 record...

Defender Natalie Phillips 21 looks to pass the ball to her teammate at a match last season against Hart High School.

Girls soccer defeats Chaminade College Preparatory High School

Alexander Hahn • April 8, 2021

The girls soccer team remains undefeated after dominating Chaminade College Preparatory High School Wednesday, making the squad’s overall record 6-0 and its Mission League record 2-0.  The Wolverines'...

Girls soccer wins first Mission League game against Bishop Alemany High School

Amelia Scharff • April 6, 2021

The girls soccer team beat Bishop Alemany High School 8-0 to continue its undefeated streak at Ted Slavin Field Monday. The team has gone 5-0 this season, and this match marked the team’s first win in...

Football defeats St. Anthony High School on senior night

Charlie Seymour • April 4, 2021

The football team continued its undefeated streak to further its 4-0 record in a 24-0 victory over St. Anthony High School Saturday.  Although the team’s season was postponed from its usual fall...

Football beats El Camino Real High School

Claire Conner • March 28, 2021

The football team beat El Camino Real High School 52-7 to continue its 3-0 streak Friday. They narrowly defeated St. Genevieve High School 20-19 in their season opener on March 12 and beat Salesian High...

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...

Jonah Dickson 20 serves the ball in a 15-3 win at home against Palos Verdes High School on Mar. 3. Credit: Jaidev Pant/Chronicle

Boys’ Tennis season cut short after undefeated start

Jaidev Pant • April 22, 2020

After starting the year undefeated heading into league play, the boys’ tennis team's season officially came to an end when Head of Athletics Terry Barnum announced the cancellation of the spring season...

Boys’ golf wins second straight game under new program head

William Seymour • February 27, 2019

The boys’ golf team won its second game of the season 214-219 against Chaminade College Preparatory in their home opener today at Wilson and Harding Golf Courses, extending their 2-0 undefeated season....

Field hockey players receive title rings

Spencer Klink • February 14, 2018

Every member of the field hockey team received a ring for their record-breaking season during a ceremony held during the First and Third Assembly on Wednesday, Feb. 7 in Taper Gym. The team maintained...

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