The SPECTRUM

Volume 31

The SPECTRUM

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HW students celebrate Halloween

Melody Tang | November 29, 2018

Fall hasn’t really begun until Halloween rolls in. Pumpkins, candy and scary movies are all sure signs that Halloween is here. Harvard-Westlake students participated in a fun-filled day on the middle...

Propositions passed California voters

Sandra Koretz | November 29, 2018

It’s that time of the magical electoral voting season: our propositions are voted on! Many individuals in California are not aware of one of the most important things in allowing our state to run...

Breaking down your ballot: knowing your propositions

Sandra Koretz | November 6, 2018

It’s that time of the magical electoral voting season! Some individuals in California are not aware of one of the most important things in allowing our state to run smoothly. Besides voting in who...

New York Fashion Week Introduces Upcoming Trends

Ava Fattahi | November 4, 2018

Fashion's biggest event, New York Fashion Week, transported buyers to a colorful, fashionable wonderland in the heart of New York City. The long-awaited event occurs semi-annually, once in February for...

How college pressure affects students

Caroline Jacoby | November 4, 2018

College has become something students, starting even as early as the seventh grade, worry about. At Harvard-Westlake, college pressure impacts students’ lives, causing them to take certain classes,...

Q&A Advice Column

Amelia Scharff | November 4, 2018

Dear Q&A,How can I meet more of the new 9th graders in a friendly but not weird way if I don't have classes with any of them?! Lol. Also do we have a 9th grade dance this year?Q: Hey! It can definitely...

A Day in the Life of a New Ninth Grader

Keira Jameson | November 4, 2018

With every new school year comes new students. There are about 90 new ninth graders who came to our school, and every student has a different perspective on their transition into Harvard-Westlake and how...

Harvard-Westlake Ranks Second in the Best Private High Schools Nationwide

Tessa Augsberger | November 4, 2018

IN "DISCLAIMER" BOX - In order of significance (from most heavily weighted (30%) to least heavily weighted (10%)), Niche's 2019 Best Private High Schools ranking is based upon the following: Student-reported...

Celine’s Suggestions

Juliet Suess | April 11, 2018

By Celine Park '21 A lot of people tell me I doubt myself too much and I should trust my instincts. They say I'm way smarter than I think I am but in a school where there are perfect beautiful-looking...

A Year in Review

Juliet Suess | April 11, 2018

By Chloe Schaeffer '21 Now that 2018 has begun, students, faculty and their families have turned the page for a fresh start. New Year’s always comes with a round of tentative resolutions, often to be...

Spectacular Students- Will Nordstrom ’21

Juliet Suess | April 11, 2018

Will Nordstrom '21: Filmmaker By Kaki Joiner '21 Will Nordstrom ’21 has taken an interest in the art of filmmaking. Nordstrom was inspired at a young age by his older brother, who has received various...

Spectacular Students - Kaelyn Choi 22

Spectacular Students – Kaelyn Choi ’22

Juliet Suess | April 11, 2018

Kaelyn Choi '22: Taekwondo Master By Melody Tang '22 Ever since Kaelyn Choi ’22 was three years old, she has been learning and practicing the sport of Taekwondo. Getting her yellow belt when her father...

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