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The student news site of The Harker School.

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Beneath the Skin (right) has a darker attitude than Of Monsters and Men’s debut album, My Head is an Animal. Beneath the Skin was released in Iceland on June 8th.

Beneath the Skin by Of Monsters and Men – 4/5 stars

by Darren Gu, TALON Asst. Photo Editor September 19, 2015

Indie folk band Of Monsters and Men released their second studio album titled Beneath the Skin on June 8 in Iceland, and on June 9 around the world. The album topped at #3 on the US Billboard Top 200 chart....

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 Scotland, Madi Lang-ree ('15) sits in the spotlight, performing "Into the Woods." The audience they attracted from the Royal Mile watch her shine.

“Into the Woods” cast performs in Edinburgh

by Emma Yu, Winged Post Co-Photo Editor September 1, 2015

Edinburgh — the bustling capital of Scotland is where it all took place. Pamphlets gliding from hand to hand, spreading the news of an amazing show. Singers enchanting the ears of a future audience....

For the mainstream

For the mainstream

May 24, 2015

For the mainstream: Do you listen exclusively to the top 40? Do you worship Beyonce? but aren’t quite sure why? Years of film study has taught me that if a large group of people come to a consensus...

Neon Music Sign

For music enthusiasts

May 24, 2015

For music enthusiasts: Maybe you don’t have the refined palette and genre exclusivism of a music snob, but you’re still cultured enough. If you play your cards right and only expose yourself to...

For music snobs

May 24, 2015

For music snobs: You have a lot of options. As your culturally elitist taste in music proves, you’re a complicated, intelligent, sensitive soul and march to the beat of your own drum. Therefore, you...

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...

Jeton Gutierrez-Bujari (12) and Rishabh Chandra (11) played the Baker and Jack in "Into the Woods." Jeton is a "Lead Actor" nominee.

“Into the Woods” recognized by California High School Musical Honors program

by Tara Parimi, Aquila Managing Editor May 14, 2015

The Upper School’s production of “Into the Woods” has been named a nominee in the category of “overall production” by the California High School Musical Honors program, and four cast members...

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...

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