For Harvard-Westlake (HW), though the 2020-2021 school year brings unprecedented change to everyone in our community, no one has to adapt more than the new seventh graders, who are starting middle school,...
Animals are the ultimate companions. They’re loyal, kind, entertaining, caring and amazing friends, so it makes sense that over the course of the last few months, millions of families have adopted...
With so many things about virtual learning being new and different, not much light has been shed onto what the process has been like for Middle School students’ biggest support system: the Middle...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
