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The Allen Elizabethan Theatre set features a Victorian-style balcony with a pink lighting. Students watched "Much Ado About Nothing" as the final play in the trip.

Oregon Shakespeare Festival ignites community among Shakespeare devotees

by Lily Peng, Reporter October 14, 2024

Sleepy high school students board a bus at 5:15 a.m. A seven hour bus ride lulls them in and out of dreamland. The “Welcome to Oregon” sign whirls by in an instant. Off the bus. Eyelids are drooping...

A Rodin sculpture features prominently in the main hall of the Legion of Honor’s upper level. Surrounded by smaller works by the acclaimed sculptor, the work exemplifies the importance of the Rodin collection to the museum’s legacy.

Out of the nest: A day in San Francisco

by Gabe Sachse, Aquila Managing Editor October 11, 2024

Cool fog envelops San Francisco year-round, hiding a city packed with wonders, perfect for a day of exploration. California’s densest city, and county, holds a certain duality: balanced between the bustling...

So you wanna be a concert cellist?

So you wanna be a concert cellist?

by Young Min and Chelsea Xie October 11, 2024

Majestic white feathers. An elegant swoop of the neck. With each graceful stroke of her bow, Sara Hong evokes an image of a serene swan, mimicking its delicate, melancholy movements with effortless...

Dalton Trumbo’s anti-war novel pushes readers into a world of suffering, where his mind remains vibrantly alive, yet his body is a mere shell. It’s a stark exploration of the human cost of conflict, a journey through memory, loss and the bitter truths of existence.

Book Corner: Singing ‘through a mouth choked with worms’

by Jessica Wang, Winged Post Managing Editor October 10, 2024

Waking up in a hospital bed, Joe Bonham feels his body being swaddled in bandages that wrap around his face and block out his vision. He instinctively reaches for his eyes, but he has no hands to move...

Connecting with friends and being present are just some of the many benefits. According to a study from the American Academy of Ophthalmology, advantages of digital detox also include improved sleep, less stress and better productivity. 

Digital detox lifestyle allows for reflection

by Ella Guo and Leah Krupnik October 9, 2024

From nonstop notifications to algorithms designed to keep users scrolling, technology increasingly dominates our free time. In response, people have decided to unplug and try what is known as a digital...

Our favorite dish by far was the chicken tikka masala; boneless chicken cooked in a thick savory gravy with a sweet undertone that perfectly complemented the protein. We paired the tikka masala with the garlic naan, which was flavorful and crispy due to its charred outer crust.

Tasty Tidbits: New Tandoori Cafe fuses Indian and Pakistani cuisine

by Disha Gupta, A&E/Lifestyle Editor October 9, 2024

Stepping into New Tandoori Cafe in San Jose feels like embarking on a journey to Central Asia without ever leaving town. Strolling directly across the street after school, we entered a vibrant fusion of...

Returning player Diane Main shares an alibi with the group to shed herself of suspicion. Communication and social cues are vital to the Blood on the Clocktower experience.

Blood on the Clocktower thrills players with lies and logic

by Claire Zhao, Winged Post Managing Editor October 9, 2024

A scream rips through the quiet town of Ravenswood Bluff. Sleeping civilians jolt awake to find the limp body of the local Storyteller, impaled on the roof of the clocktower. With the village’s safety...

Downbeat surrounds senior Saanvi Bhargava during her solo. Other singing acts included the middle school Concert Choir and the lower school Harmonics.

Halloween-themed Harker Day show unites TK-12 students

by Suhani Gupta, Lily Peng, and Cynthia Xie October 8, 2024

Performing arts groups across all four campuses gave a “Harkerween”-themed show at Harker Day in the Patil Theater on Saturday. Featured groups included the upper school’s Downbeat, Festival Chorus,...

Junior bass Taylor Summers practices "El Grillo," which translates to "The Cricket" from Italian. Capriccio also features altos, sopranos and tenors.

Capriccio initiates multi-faceted twist to vocals

by Emma Milner and Heather Wang October 1, 2024

Rising from the front row, a group of singers rush to gather behind the microphones on the Zhang Gymnasium floor, captivating the audience seated atop the bleachers. Vocal music teacher Susan Nace springs...

Alum-led dance workshop showcases experimental choreography style

Alum-led dance workshop showcases experimental choreography style

by Sam Li and Heather Wang September 30, 2024

New York choreographer and Harker alum Ankita Sharma (’16) hosted a contemporary dance workshop for students on Sept. 20 from 3:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. in the dance room. The workshop introduced...

How to bag a homecoming date

How to bag a homecoming date

by Eva Cheng, Minal Jalil, and Kairui Sun September 30, 2024

The weather is getting hot! Is your love life? Don’t fret! Our resident experts Eva Cheng, Minal Jalil and Kairui Sun are here to guide you along your date-bagging journey. Tune in for a lighthearted...

Gunn Jazz Band members play the saxophone in their performance during lunch at JEANC's Media Day. "Jazz is all about communication,” pianist Alex Zhupanob (12) said. “You can think of it as almost a conversation between the band members."

JEANC Media Day attendees enjoy lunchtime Gunn Jazz Band performance

by Suhani Gupta, Heather Wang, and Chelsea Xie September 28, 2024

PALO ALTO, Calif. - Journalism students and staff listened to the Gunn Jazz Band play music during a lunch break at the Journalism Education Association NorCal Media Day at Palo Alto High School today. The...

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