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#HarkerPromposal: Upper School students get creative with prom asks

#HarkerPromposal: Upper School students get creative with prom asks

by Riya Godbole and Vasudha Rengarajan May 25, 2014

In response to a Harker Aquila Facebook-based contest, students posted photos and videos with the hashtag #harkerpromposal to enter a random drawing. The winners of the contest, seniors Sahitya Prakash...

Bollywood beauties dazzled on the red carpets at the Cannes Film Festival. While Rai wore a Cavalli creation, Kapoor wore a variety of ensembles ranging from Elie Saab Couture gowns to Anamika Khanna Couture saris.

Stylewatch: International Beauty at the Cannes Film Festival

by Ayushi Gautam, Aquila Social Media Editor May 22, 2014

While Hollywood stars such as Blake Lively and Charlize Theron are turning heads with their stellar fashion choices, international beauties are bringing their A game in fashion to this year’s the Cannes...

DIY: How to fold a hoodie into a laptop case

by Kaity Gee, Aquila Video and Broadcast Editor May 21, 2014

1. Lay the old hooded sweatshirt face up. Place it as if a person were facing you by making it flat with the hood and arms outstretched. 2. Place the laptop horizontally on the chest...

Sara Pachauri (9) models open toed shoes. This look, among others, is an example of a dress-code-friendly way to beat the heat.

Beat the heat

by Meilan Steimle, Winged Post Opinion Editor May 20, 2014

Meteorologists have predicted that California will experience the worst drought in the last 100 years this summer. With finals, general schoolwork, and a rising thermometer, it is difficult to concentrate...

Vans Warped Tour is a summer staple in the Bay Area. The concert has taken place at Shoreline Amphitheater the past two years.

Summer music festivals

by Vivian Isenberg, Aquila Humor and Satire Editor May 19, 2014

BFD Headliners: Foster the People M.I.A Fitz and The Tantrums Phantogram New Politics When: June 1st Where: Shoreline Amphitheatre, Mountain View Hosted by 105.3, an alternative radio station...

In a Nutshell: Mint Chocolate Souffle

by Fred Chang and Priscilla Pan May 18, 2014

We realize prom already happened, but this is the last installment of our prom series (and honestly, all of these dishes are great at any time). We took the classic chocolate souffle and infused it with...

The movie "The Fault in Our Stars" will release this summer on June 6. It stars Shailene Woodley from "Divergent" and Ansel Elgort.

Movies to watch this summer

by Trisha Dwivedi, Reporter May 18, 2014

“The Fault in Our Stars”, directed by Josh Boone, releases on June 6, 2014. Rated PG-13, this comedy-drama film stars Ansel Elgort as Augustus and Shailene Woodley as Hazel. Based off of the book,...

How I learned (to hate) to tie a bow tie

by Vivek Bharadwaj, Winged Post Assistant Sports Editor May 18, 2014

Alright, I’ll admit; when my editor assigned me this article to work on, I neither owned nor knew how to tie a bow tie. After I bought one, I decided to keep a running journal of my slow, painful ordeal...

Met Gala fashion report card

Met Gala fashion report card

by Ayushi Gautam, Opinion Editor May 18, 2014

Prada, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Marchesa, and Louboutin invaded New York City yesterday as celebrities flocked to the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute Gala. This year, the gala honored...

Cookies Rule Everything Around Me, or CREAM, is a popular eatery among Bay Area youth. CREAM's first branch was opened in Berkeley, California in 2010.

CREAM Review

by Tara Parimi, Aquila Co-Copy Editor May 15, 2014

Cookies Rule Everything Around Me, better known as CREAM, is a popular eatery among the youth with branches across the Bay Area. CREAM was first opened in Berkeley, California in 2010 by brothers Jimmy...

Duct tape card holders and wallets are handy if one wants to carry a small amount of money. Follow these instructions to make your own duct tape accessories.

How to Make a duct tape wallet

by Catherine Huang May 14, 2014

Having a duct tape wallet for when you just need a few bills and a card is very convenient. It’s smaller and cheaper than normal wallets and can be customized. Items necessary: For the wallet: 9 7¾...

XSCAPE is the rebirth of Michael Jackson, the King of Pop

XSCAPE is the rebirth of Michael Jackson, the King of Pop

by Varun Baldwa, TALON Reporter May 9, 2014

From his unique dance moves to his renowned pop music, Michael Jackson always kept his audience entertained. Ever since his death on June 25, 2009, fans have been longing for the King of Pop’s return. Epic...

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