Recent comments made in a ninth grade class meeting have reinvigorated interest in Harvard-Westlake’s dress code. While the school has a better dress code than most in terms of language, the enforcement...
In response to the sexual assault allegations against Justice Brett Kavanaugh, President Donald Trump said outside of the White House on Oct. 2, it is "a very scary time for young men in America." Indeed,...
Right-wing populism is on the rise around the world and it shows no signs of stopping. In France, the National Rally (RN) has risen from a fringe Holocaust-denying party to the largest component of France’s...
"The ballot is stronger than the bullet." - Abraham LincolnAs the polls came to a close and the results of the 2018 midterm elections were announced, I anxiously watched my computer screen as the previously...
Honors and AP classes are a big part of students' schedules and should be taken to challenge them. But students who would prefer to take higher level classes in subjects which do not offer them in ninth...
Dear Harvard-Westlake Students,As the new adviser of Spectrum, it is a privilege to advise such a prestigious, award-winning magazine. However, I hope to make it a rare occasion that you hear from me.Spectrum...
Pursuing arts and crafts is a hobby that is overlooked more than most because individuals refuse to believe that it is beneficial. Students at Harvard-Westlake, strive to do our best at everything, but...
“Located in the southern part of Italy on the picturesque Amalfi Coast,” Travel + Leisure says, “the town of Sorrento is very small in size, but big on culture” (Travel and Leisure)....
As a student, I have countless things on my mind so the last thing I want to have in the back of my mind is the idea that I could be a victim of a mass school shooting because of insufficient gun control...
Coming to a Close
Reflecting on the end of the semester
By Mohona Ganguly '21
As we welcome the arrival of 2018, I am taking the time to reflect on my first four months as a student, as well as the festivities...
Students are too stressed over the holidays
By Frank Jiang '21
Midterms have always been a tricky matter for the school. Striking a balance between giving students tests and not stressing them over the...
Why many aspects of class are undervalued in grades
By Matthew Lee '21
It’s test day today, and a student walks into the classroom feeling nervous, which is a common effect of the stress testing puts...
