VOLUME 27
The first time I felt the real impact of the COVID-19 pandemic was two weeks before school closed. I wanted to go have dinner at Murakami, my favorite Japanese restaurant in Los Angeles. My mom said it might not be safe to eat out because of COVID-19 spreading in the community, so we decided to
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
For many people, a new year represents a time for new beginnings. It’s a time when everyone can start fresh, achieve new goals, and get rid of bad habits. New Year’s resolutions give us the chance to make the changes we all desire so that we can improve our lives through better behavior. Resolutions can
Each year, Harvard-Westlake welcomes around 80 new ninth grade students in addition to the existing 200. New students go through the Fast Start program, a process seventh graders go through as well. However, the ninth grade Fast Start program has done little to integrate the new students into the grade as a whole. The Fast
Fashion, more than just pieces of fabric sewn together, is one of the easiest ways for one to express oneself. The constantly changing fashion trends may seem overwhelming, but don’t fret! It should instead be taken as an opportunity to wear whatever makes you feel good. Despite having a very shallow reputation, because of fashion’s large spectrum,
Niche, a popular school and neighborhood ranking system, updated its rankings for private schools. Harvard-Westlake (HW) was ranked sixth-best private school in America for the 2019-20 school year, dropping four places in the ranking, after a second-place rating in 2018-19. Niche ranks schools using a report card system that gives letter grades for different aspects
Halloween During School Many people had different opinions on how Harvard-Westlake (HW) celebrates Halloween. The school let us wear our costumes to school, but that is as far as the festivities on campus went. “I really liked how Harvard-Westlake let people wear their costumes to school, but you know what would be cooler? Halloween themed
As an anonymous Harvard-Westlake (HW) seventh grader exited the Munger Library, they witnessed the many complaints of their fellow classmates. These students expressed – not for the first time – annoyance at the repetitive nature of their Library and Technology class because they had already learned the skills taught in that class during elementary school.
Lil Dicky released his new single “Earth” April 19, three days prior to Earth Day, a year after his last song “Freaky Friday” was released. He featured 30 guest vocalists to play roles in his video, which has given Dicky an upper-hand on other concurrently released songs. Including many singers of different genres, such as
With the prevalence of conversations surrounding mental health, it is becoming increasingly important to clarify terms pertaining to mental health and spread awareness for the many mental health issues that those in our community may struggle with. This article attempts to aid readers in navigating conversations about mental health and to answer several of the
