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This still from “New Girl”’s title sequence perfectly encapsulates the premise of the show, as Nick (Jake Johnson), Schmidt (Max Greenfield), and Winston (Lamorne Morris) gather around the arrival of their quirky roommate Jess, played by Zooey Deschanel. “New Girl” currently has a 7.9/10 rating on IMDb and an 8/10 on TV.com, in addition to winning a Critics’ Choice Television Award for Most Exciting New Series in 2011.

New Girl Review – 4/5 Stars

by Raveena Kapatkar, Aquila Copy Editor August 29, 2014

“New Girl,” a comedy series, produced by Zooey Deschanel, is about the lives of Jessica “Jess” Day (Deschanel) and her roommates. It is an entertaining show which lives up to expectations. The...

Fans of Lois Lowry's novel "The Giver" will be disappointed by the movie adaptation, which is neither memorable nor completely true to the original storyline.

“The Giver” is an unsatisfactory adaptation of Lois Lowry’s Classic Novel – 2.5/5

by Kshithija Mulam, Winged Post Photo Editor August 27, 2014

Directed by Phillip Noyce, the film “The Giver” is yet another addition to the young adult dystopian fiction genre. The movie is interesting to watch and features great visual effects and a star-studded...

Guardians of the Galaxy -- 4/5 stars

Guardians of the Galaxy — 4/5 stars

by Meilan Steimle August 6, 2014

As the final showdown of Guardians of the Galaxy approaches, our five “heroes” prepare for battle. They march resolutely towards the camera in slow motion, clad in red and black leather. It’s a familiar...

#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...

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