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Recipes to celebrate November's national holidays

Recipes to celebrate November’s national holidays

by Anvi Banga and Krishna Bheda November 19, 2016

Flavorful foods and festive drinks, what’s not to love about November’s National Food Days? These holidays range from National Spicy Guacamole Day to National French Toast Day. In the spirit of November...

Louise Parker poses for a photo shoot. Parker first started modeling when she was studying photography at Bard College.

So you wanna be a model?

by Maya Kumar, Winged Post Features Editor October 13, 2016

The Winged Post spoke with New York-based model and photographer Louise Parker. She has modeled for Chanel, Dior and Saint Laurent in the past and graduated with a degree in Photography from Bard College. Winged...

The distinct changes in nature are a defining aspect of the fall season. "I like fall because the leaves are pretty," sophomore Rahul Goyal said.

Fall Equinox brings transitions in nature and fashion

by Julia Amick, TALON Asst. Photo Editor September 22, 2016

With high temperatures throughout the Bay Area, the fall equinox seems out of place. Today, Sept. 22, summer will be officially over, which means so are the summer fashions. If you want to stay on trend...

Janet Lee '16, a student director of one of last year's SDS shows, rehearses lines with Chetana Kalidindi (12), one of this year's student directors. Staged readings will be held before auditions take place during the first week of October.

SDS staged readings to be held before auditions in October

by Maya Kumar, Winged Post Features Editor September 12, 2016

The four Student Directed Showcase (SDS) directors will be holding staged readings of their  plays in Patil 52 on Sept. 27 and Sept. 29 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:20 p.m. Seniors Sana Aladin, Emre Ezer,...

A meme created by Prameela Kotapalli (10). The tagging and creation of memes has spread to many Harker students through social media sites.

Freshman vs. senior year: The meme debunked

by Prameela Kottapalli, Asst. Features Editor September 4, 2016

Freshman year to senior year. It may be only three years, but those 36 months bring about a world of changes, milestones and challenges, from sweet sixteens to SAT’s. One of the primary differences...

The "FIFA 17" video game cover for XBOX. It features Marco Reus, renowned attacking midfielder for the German national team and the German sports club Borussia Dortmund.

New releases in the entertainment industry this month

by Prameela Kottapalli, Asst. Features Editor August 27, 2016

Tired of schoolwork already? Here are five upcoming events in the world of arts and entertainment to look forward to. “Snowden”- Sep. 16 Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Shailene Woodley star in this biographical...

Movie posters for "Finding Dory," "Independence Day: Resurgence," "The Shallows," "The BFG" and "Suicide Squad." Hollywood is releasing over 40 movies this summer, 17 of which are sequels, remakes and spinoffs.

Movies to look forward to watching this summer

by Prameela Kottapalli, Reporter June 8, 2016

Summer is finally here and so are barbecues, backpacking, binge watching, beach trips and, of course, blockbusters. Not only is making a getaway to the local air-conditioned movie theater an escape from...

The price of a perfect prom: Is it worth it?

The price of a perfect prom: Is it worth it?

by Jenna Sadhu, Social Media Editor April 14, 2016

Wikimedia Commons Attending prom means that you’re going to have to dig deep into your wallet. Everything from a prom dress to a manicure can all add up to cost hundreds of dollars. Even for boys, the...

Guy's Gig members rehearse with adviser Susan Nace. They will perform in the upcoming spring concert on April 29.

Guy’s Gig to perform in upcoming spring concert

by Raveena Kapatkar and Nisha Shankar March 22, 2016

Vocal harmonies of Guy’s Gig, the upper school’s boys’ a capella group, fill Dobbins room 108 four times a week as they practice for their next performance. This year's members include seniors...

Parents and children ride atop a parade on St. Patrick’s Day, 2015 in Washington D.C. Feel free to hold your own solo parade in the shelter of your home, safe from judging bystanders.

How to get ready for St. Patrick’s Day

by Kathy Duan, TALON Student Life Editor March 17, 2016

It’s that time of year again. The day when emerald socks and sea green polos color the campus, and little shamrock cookies wait to be devoured by hungry students in the Edge. Little green-hatted leprechauns...

Gods of Egypt disappoints with lack of diversity and clichéd plot — 2/5 stars

by Julia Huang, TALON Asst. Copy Editor March 11, 2016

Gods of Egypt recently opened in theaters globally on Feb. 26, 2016, and depicts the fight between the heroes, a human thief named Bek, played by Brenton Thwaites, and Egyptian god Horus, played by Nikolaj...

How to dress for California weather

How to dress for California weather

by Maya Kumar, Winged Post Asst. Features Editor March 2, 2016

When you wake up and feel the frigid morning air, your first instinct is probably to bundle up as if it's snowing outside, in a turtleneck and a thick parka, but wait until 3 p.m. and you’ll be ready...

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