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Junior bass Taylor Summers practices "El Grillo," which translates to "The Cricket" from Italian. Capriccio also features altos, sopranos and tenors.

Capriccio initiates multi-faceted twist to vocals

by Emma Milner and Heather Wang October 1, 2024

Rising from the front row, a group of singers rush to gather behind the microphones on the Zhang Gymnasium floor, captivating the audience seated atop the bleachers. Vocal music teacher Susan Nace springs...

Alum-led dance workshop showcases experimental choreography style

Alum-led dance workshop showcases experimental choreography style

by Sam Li and Heather Wang September 30, 2024

New York choreographer and Harker alum Ankita Sharma (’16) hosted a contemporary dance workshop for students on Sept. 20 from 3:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. in the dance room. The workshop introduced...

How to bag a homecoming date

How to bag a homecoming date

by Eva Cheng, Minal Jalil, and Kairui Sun September 30, 2024

The weather is getting hot! Is your love life? Don’t fret! Our resident experts Eva Cheng, Minal Jalil and Kairui Sun are here to guide you along your date-bagging journey. Tune in for a lighthearted...

Gunn Jazz Band members play the saxophone in their performance during lunch at JEANC's Media Day. "Jazz is all about communication,” pianist Alex Zhupanob (12) said. “You can think of it as almost a conversation between the band members."

JEANC Media Day attendees enjoy lunchtime Gunn Jazz Band performance

by Suhani Gupta, Heather Wang, and Chelsea Xie September 28, 2024

PALO ALTO, Calif. - Journalism students and staff listened to the Gunn Jazz Band play music during a lunch break at the Journalism Education Association NorCal Media Day at Palo Alto High School today. The...

Friday Five: Fall season movies

Friday Five: Fall season movies

by Gabe Sachse, Aquila Managing Editor September 27, 2024

Film enjoyers like myself take full advantage of the extra time indoors granted by fall’s cooler climate to consume copious amounts of cinema. Whether you consider yourself a seasoned cinephile or...

Percussionists Cesar Bacaro and Jafet Perez laugh as they sing together. While The Tropicales are an instrumental jazz group, all members of the band sang throughout the night.

The Tropicales brings Caribbean music to Concert Series

by Suhani Gupta and Cynthia Xie September 19, 2024

A smooth trombone melody floats through the theater, intertwining with the rich sound of a saxophone in a playful call-and-response pattern. Drums and bass kick in, immersing the audience in the upbeat...

Intricately patterened dishware presents a vibrant spread of pad thai, panaeng curry, garlic chive cakes and green papaya salad. Pineapple Thai created an immersive cultural experience with their attention to detail in both the taste and appearance of each of its dishes.

Tasty Tidbits: Pineapple Thai delivers thoughtful design and flavorful cuisine

by Disha Gupta and Eva Cheng September 18, 2024

Swirling strokes of bright yellow shine on a pink Bangkok city skyline. Thorny temples and modern skyscrapers appear side by side. In the middle of it all, martial arts legend Bruce Lee bears a glowing...

Record 122 students audition for Dance Production

Record 122 students audition for Dance Production

by Disha Gupta and Janam Chahal September 18, 2024

An unprecedented 122 students auditioned for the upper school Dance Production, ‘All You Need is Love,’ in the Patil Theater on Sept. 6 from 3:15-5:30. The performances will be held on Jan. 31...

Delightfully naughty and nice: “Short n’ Sweet” portrays Sabrina Carpenter in her purest form

Delightfully naughty and nice: “Short n’ Sweet” portrays Sabrina Carpenter in her purest form

by Lily Peng, Reporter September 17, 2024

A flirty wink, a casual toss of her hair, a dazzling voice. And from that voice comes simple melodies. Silly tunes ring clearly in my head, ready to erupt from my lips in off-tune shrieks and compel...

Michael Jin (9) uses TRX during his  workout in the weight room. For high school students, fitness generally comes in the form of weight lifting, cardio exercises and the classic squats, crunches and pushups.

Building bodies, building minds: Students find sanctuary in the gym

by Young Min and Charlize Wang August 31, 2024

In a fast-paced world filled with chaos, there exists a haven where people become the architects of their own bodies, shaping their physique with grit and determination. This is the realm of working out....

Jason Shim (12) speaks during the inaugural Conservatory Kick-off panel and is joined by Iris Cai (12), Luke Mehta (’24) and Maria Gong. The panelists shared their experiences in the Conservatory program and offered advice to the students and parents.

Conservatory welcomes students and parents with kick-off

by Tiffany Zhu, Co-Sports Editor August 29, 2024

Conservatory teachers and students presented this year’s initiatives and opportunities at the annual kick-off to parents and students in the Patil Theater on Aug. 21.  Upper school performing arts...

Book Corner: Escaping the vacuum

Book Corner: Escaping the vacuum

by Suhani Gupta, Co-A&E/Lifestyle Editor August 18, 2024

Content warning: This article contains mentions of suicide and depression. Botanists often use a glass bell jar to protect samples of delicate plants. These jars serve as vacuums, cutting the samples...

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