Harker community commemorates legacy of former president George H.W. Bush
by Varsha Rammohan, Copy Editor
December 9, 2018
Filed under Features, Online Exclusive
Representative for Texas’ 7th District, ambassador to the United Nations, chairman of the Republican National Committee, director of the Central Intelligence Agency — George H.W. Bush wore several hats during his life but was most well-known for his role as the 41st president of the United States. Bush...
Warming up your winter with four hot new movies
by Erica Cai, Reporter
December 7, 2018
Filed under Features, Online Exclusive
As winter break is approaching, people are scrambling to make holiday plans and book last-minute flights. However, for those not interested in straying too far from the comforts of home, these four movies debuting this December will be the perfect touch to a laid-back and entertaining vacation. Ma...
Shots Fired: America tackles its growing gun problem
by Eric Fang and Varsha Rammohan
December 7, 2018
Filed under Features, Winged Post
Moorpark College student Noel Sparks was spending her evening at Borderline Bar & Grill’s college country and line dancing night when a man dressed in dark clothes opened fire on the crowd with a pistol equipped with an extended magazine, according to witness accounts. Sparks, along with 11...
Coming home: For art teacher, there’s no place like home
by Gloria Zhang and Arely Sun
December 7, 2018
Filed under Features, Winged Post
Upper school art teacher Jaap Bongers and his wife, Orebotse “Ou” Bongers, fumbles with a gray stuffed bunny, as they tried—unsuccessfully—to make their baby Melissa smile. They came a long way, finally reunited as family, after a lengthy process with immigration. Various waves of immigration...
Behind the scenes: Keeping up with student photographers
by Irina Malyugina, Photo Editor
December 3, 2018
Filed under Features, Online Exclusive
This year, the news side of the journalism program altered the way newcomers are taught photography skills, adding more hands-on exercises and a couple of days dedicated exclusively to Humans of Harker portrait practice. Peer behind the scenes in how student journalists train. ...
Sense or Style?
by Emily Chen, TALON Co-Academics Editor
December 1, 2018
Filed under Features, Lifestyle, Online Exclusive
On the hunt for sustainable and eco-friendly clothing? Well, look no further. Sustainable clothing includes all fabrics created from eco-friendly resources, such as recycled and reused materials or organically grown cotton. Not only does this improved process of producing clothes provide better labor...
Marvel Comics creator Stan Lee dies at 95
by Nina Gee, Staff Illustrator
November 19, 2018
Filed under Features, Online Exclusive
Superheroes. The people who inspire us to do the unimaginable, who give us hope in the world. People we don't usually, if ever, come across in real life. It's not often that we see these kinds of people, but when we do, we cherish them. On Monday, Stan Lee, the creator of such iconic character...
Staying Healthy with Saloni: Flu Shot Season
by Saloni Shah, Asst. Humans of Harker Editor and Features Columnist
November 17, 2018
Filed under Columnists, Features, Online Exclusive
“Hey Alexa, open Flu Doctor, ” I said. Did you know that the app Flu Doctor has tons of information available on flu to promote flu vaccines using smart speakers and home-based AI? I definitely didn’t. It’s flu season again, and I’m trying to beat the long lines at my doctor’s office. Every...
My Pocket-Sized Adventure to Mars
by Delaney Logue, TALON Photo Editor
November 8, 2018
Filed under Features, Online Exclusive
Its corners creased and spine bent, my pocket-sized Red Planet by Robert A. Heinlein is more than just a book. The cover depicts a tall alien figure carrying Jim Marlowe and his companions through the unique greenery of Mars. The once-smooth surface of the small book feels cool in my hand, my thumb brush...
Inside a Crazy Rich Asians singer’s quest to mix the best of both worlds
by Jin Tuan, Lifestyle Editor
November 1, 2018
Filed under Features, Online Exclusive
Neat rows of mahjong tiles shuffle around on the movie screen. Quick cuts between shots of Rachel Chu (Constance Wu) and Eleanor Sung-Young (Michelle Yeoh) reveal their poker faces, strained with tight lips and calculating stares. A pivotal scene in the box office darling Crazy Rich Asians strings on...
Onigilly brings modern fast food and Japanese tradition together in Palo Alto
by Arya Maheshwari, STEM Editor
October 25, 2018
Filed under Features, Online Exclusive
When it comes to the most popular bustling streets infused with eateries and stores in the Bay Area, Palo Alto downtown’s University Ave is undoubtedly perched at the top of the list. There’s always a uniquely continuous flow of people in University Ave, from the morning shuffle of office goers to...
In memory of Diana Nichols
by Prameela Kottapalli, Nicole Chen, Kathy Fang, Eric Fang, and Gloria Zhang
October 22, 2018
Filed under Features, Winged Post
Diana Nichols, former chair of the board of trustees and school leader, died on Sept. 2 in her home in Carmel due to pancreatic cancer. Family members, faculty, staff and students attended a memorial service on Oct. 6 to commemorate Nichols. Winged Post spoke to upper school staff and faculty members...
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