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Milagros Schmoll walks the runway at the Custo Barcelona Spring 2009 show in New York. This year's New York Fashion Week begins tomorrow.

Previewing New York Fashion Week

by Emma Yu and Katherine Zhang September 9, 2015

Fashion expresses many aspects of one’s personality, outlook on life, and preferences. The latest clothing fashions will debut in New York City during New York Fashion Week (NYFW). NYFW starts tomorrow,...

In a Nutshell: And I knead you, baby

In a Nutshell: And I knead you, baby

by Fred Chang and Priscilla Pan May 22, 2015

Food is the manifestation of love. And there is no more fundamental food than bread. So, by the transitive property of culinary mathematics, there is no more fundamental representation of love...

Priscilla Pan (12) reenacted senior Vivek Sriram’s Hoscars dance of T-ARA’s “Roly Poly” to ask him to prom in the Quad. Priscilla asked the original performers, dubbed the Roly Poly Dream Team, to dance with her.

#harkerpromposal highlight reel

by Priscilla Pan and Jackie Gao May 16, 2015

Return of the Roly Poly Dream Team Priscilla Pan (12) reenacted senior Vivek Sriram’s Hoscars dance of T-ARA’s “Roly Poly” to ask him to prom in the Quad. Priscilla asked the original performers,...

The search: strategies to finding the ideal prom dress

The search: strategies to finding the ideal prom dress

by Eleanor Xiao, Reporter May 15, 2015

The perfect prom dress. While some scour numerous department stores, hunting for their coveted outfit of choice, and others scroll through tens and thousands of websites, prom season presents a challenge...

Matcha Love

Where to eat in the heat

by Priscilla Pan and Maya Kumar May 14, 2015

The Tea Zone & Fruit Bar The Tea Zone & Fruit Bar in San Jose offers extensive flavored iced tea, milk tea and fruit tea options. With the summer heat fast approaching, this is the perfect place...

Stress can be reduced by studying effectively for finals. Upper School finals will take place from Jun. 3-5.

Five effective ways to study for finals

by Sanjana Avula, Reporter May 12, 2015

With finals approaching quickly, it is important to manage your time well in order to  feel more relaxed before exams. Here are five different ways to help productivity. Find a suitable location to...

Jennifer Lawrence wears a Dior dress at the 2015 Met Gala. he dress was black from the waist down but had a flowered top, with a cutout between the two sections.

Best looks at the 2015 Met Gala

by Megan Cardosi, Reporter May 6, 2015

Many celebrities hit the red carpet on May 4 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Gala. From Dior to Calvin Klein, almost every designer had a dress to show. A recurring theme for dresses was...

Gluten-free zone

Gluten-free zone

by Maya Kumar, Reporter March 17, 2015

The new Gluten-Free Zone, located in Manzanita, was recently introduced into the mix of lunch options for students. The lunch menu already included many gluten-free items, such as salad, granola and...

3 spring smoothies and shakes

3 spring smoothies and shakes

by Catherine Huang, Reporter March 17, 2015

Now that healthy smoothies and blended drinks and juices are becoming popular, it’s becoming common for people to buy their own blenders and make their own smoothies. That way, it’s easier to know...

In a Nutshell: Earl Grey Macarons

by Priscilla Pan and Jessica Chang March 16, 2015

Ingredients 3 egg whites ¼ cup white sugar 1¾ cups powdered sugar 1 cup almond flour ¼ tsp vanilla extract ¼ tsp cream of tartar (optional but recommended; helps stabilize egg whites...

If you wish to celebrate Pi day with a Pi-themed pie, look no further. The following recipe attempts to reduce the amount of butter and sugar found in traditional pies.

A healthier Pi pie

by Julia Huang, Reporter March 9, 2015

Pie is a delicious staple dessert that is suitable for numerous occasions. If in need of a healthy yet fulfilling pie perfect for Pi day, look no further. Ingredients: 1 cup of light brown sugar ¼...

The Hunt is an app that enables users to peruse fashion from their iPhones. The primary purpose of The Hunt is to locate clothing seen in pictures online.

Fashion Apps for iPhones

by Melina Nakos, Reporter March 6, 2015

1. Polyvore Although Polyvore did not start as an app for smartphones, its convenience for shopping and putting together potential outfits has spread to more platforms than just a computer. This fashion...

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