VOLUME 27
Wolverines, We hope this issue of Spectrum finds you well – in body, mind and spirit. I am writing to explain a bit about this issue of Spectrum because, well, it looks a little different. Because of the school closures due to coronavirus concerns, students did not have time to complete the layouts with the
Known for her kindness and contributions to the Harvard Westlake (HW) community both on and off-campus, Rabbi Feigenson will be a deeply missed presence. Her warm personality has helped many students adjust and feel more comfortable at HW. “One of the things I think is so admirable and that I really miss about her is
The Walt Disney Company recently launched a new subscription video-on-demand streaming service entitled Disney+ (pronounced Disney Plus). Similar to other streaming services such as Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ both releases original content and offers older Disney content for its subscribers. This highly-awaited service, announced by Disney CEO Bob Iger in November 2018
Similar to games in years past, Tokyo’s 2020 Summer Olympics will feature sports such as swimming and gymnastics. Baseball, karate, skateboarding, sport climbing and surfing will also make their debut as Olympic events this summer. Though the decade-long planning process in Tokyo has gone more smoothly than in previous games, the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
The Latin American Hispanic Student Organization (LAHSO), a Harvard-Westlake (HW) Middle School club, organized an art event where students were given drawing materials, and visual arts teacher Flavia Zuñiga-West discussed Latinx artists. “My favorite part of art day was seeing how many people from the community came to join us,” LAHSO member Sophia Rascoff ’23
THREE DAY WEEKEND WOoooOOooO!!! Good News Network : Kainalu in Kneed Kainalu Faucher ‘23, predicted Varsity-dual-athlete, has been through a bunch this year. After a knee injury left him in a five month recovery, he began breaking records off the field. Faucher has taken part in the CHLA Sleep Study since the 7th grade, and
5-ish weeks until Spring Break!! Woo!! Good News Network : Mono, not monotone Leo Saperstein ’23 is one tough cookie! After facing a tough bout of tonsillitis turned mononucleosis, the veteran Madrigal feared for his presence in Sunday’s Vocal Solo Show. Though unable (and unchosen) to debut his killer vocals in Friday’s teaser, he healed
Happy Week-After-An-R&R-Where-All-Your-Work-Piles-Up-And-Destroys-Your-Life! Here’s what we did before we were totally assigned no homework at all! Good News Network : David Gets A Dog! David Lozano ’23 is a new dad! The new freshman needed a little bit of joy amidst his hardcore Varsity baseball season, and adopted a husky puppy yesterday. Lozano initially feared a
We’re baaaacckkkk… but this time, we haven’t a bit of advice to share. Instead, enjoy a recap of what’s gone on in students’ lives! @grace_thrower look at ryan in the back #foryou imnotawhoreimagemini ♬ original sound – laurieelle @grace_throw (’23) and friends simply v i b e Animation shown in Latin classes steals students’ hearts!
Welcome to Spectrum’s 2020 Election Watch! Check in for regular updates on caucuses, primaries, and events leading up to the presidential election in November. Keeping up with elections can be difficult (especially during the busy 3rd semester!) but Spectrum is simplifying the web of results, predictions and stories related to the election so you can
