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Volume 31

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Spectrum Copyright

Spectrum Copyright

Juliet Suess | March 17, 2021

All contents of the Harvard-Westlake Spectrum, both newspaper and online, are copyrighted intellectual property. A third party wishing to reprint all or any part of this copyrighted work must first obtain...

Changes to the SAT: Implications for Prospective Students

Changes to the SAT: Implications for Prospective Students

Kriste An | February 26, 2021

The College Board announced Jan. 19 that they would eliminate two major components of the SAT: the SAT subject tests and the optional essay on the standard SAT, stating the coronavirus has accelerated...

Presidenza del Consiglio dei Ministri

Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte Resigned Amid the Raging Pandemic and Political Crisis.

Everly Isayan | February 26, 2021

After weeks of political chaos, Prime Minister Conte’s resignation was abrupt, further backing a sense of unpredictability already acknowledged by Italian citizens. Italy has faced extreme hardships...

Trump Impeached, Again

Trump Impeached, Again

Davis Marks | February 26, 2021

A month and a week after insurrectionists infamously stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, former President Donald Trump was acquitted by the Senate as his second impeachment came to a close Saturday, Feb. 13.The...

Library

Mental Health Surrounding Online School

Caroline Stevens | February 26, 2021

Although U.S. school districts that chose a remote learning model had more time to prepare for online school this school year, according to the American Psychological Association, psychologists who specialize...

How does Amanda Gorman’s poetry affect the community of Harvard-Westlake?

Averie Perrin | February 26, 2021

One of the most captivating parts of President Joe Biden’s inauguration was the 22-year-old girl who stood atop the United States capitol like Robert Frost and Maya Angelou famously did before herand...

Phil Bray

“The Queen’s Gambit”: Bringing Back Chess

Kelsey Kim | February 25, 2021

As soon as “The Queen’s Gambit” aired on Netflix, it became an immediate hit, captivating viewers with its alluring cinematography, characters and storyline. The show follows Beth Harmon,...

President Joe Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken Photo credit: Mike Coppola

Biden Administration Faces an Ever-Harsher World and Aims to Improve World Standing

Owen Huang | February 24, 2021

The Biden administration’s goal worldwide is to improve the American standing while vowing to bring an end to eras of conflict and inequality and usher in a new age. The United States has entered...

Galleria Market Review Article

Jack Limor | January 23, 2021

Galleria Market Review ArticleWith restaurants closed and Postmates meals risky business because of covid-19 and higher price, the importance of selecting the best grocery store with the most unique...

Best videogames for Coronavirus Boredom

Jack Limor | January 23, 2021

Best videogames for Coronavirus Boredom Over the quarantine, many kids have been stuck at home all day with little work to do and minimal contact with their friends. Videogames are a way for students...

How a Year Without Sports Could Impact Student Athletes

How a Year Without Sports Could Impact Student Athletes

Dylan Graff | January 16, 2021

COVID-19 has had a profound effect on everyone, one of the largest groups being athletes. The NBA created a bubble in Orlando, the MLB incorporated constant testing, and the NFL utilized contact tracing...

The Capitol Riots and Impeachment

Jade Harris | January 15, 2021

President Donald John Trump has been impeached for the second time a week after inciting the violence at the Capitol of the United States, creating immense fear and political tensions to spark throughout...

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