Tomatina brings modern twist on traditional Italian Cuisine
by Heidi Zhang, TALON Editor-in-Chief
January 26, 2019
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Located at 5245 Prospect Road in the Westgate West Plaza, Tomatina provides a modern and innovative take on classic Italian dishes. Customers eating at Tomatina have the convenience of stopping by at many other businesses, including cafes, grocery stores, department stores and home decor shops. The restaurant,...
A 125th year in review
by Zachary Hoffman, TALON Reporter
January 20, 2019
Filed under Features, Online Exclusive, Showcase
A lot happened in 2018 at the Harker Upper School. Harker welcomed its 125 anniversary in 2018. With that came the opening of the Rothschild Performing Arts Center. The Student Directed Showcase, with its senior directors Haley Keller (‘18), Sameep Mangat (‘18), Anika Banga (‘18) and Jessica Skinner (‘18), and the annual Dance Production, with its theme “Viva La...
Behind the Scenes: Student Directed Showcase in pictures
by Nicole Tian, Reporter
January 13, 2019
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Student performers presented the annual Student Directed Showcase, a performing arts event directed by seniors, this Friday and Saturday evening from 7 to 9 pm. Performed in the Rothschild Performing Arts Center’s Patil Theater (RPAC), the showcase includes four 30-minute skits. Emmy Huchley will ...
Curry Pizza House blends traditional Italian dishes with Indian curries
by Shreya Srinivasan, TALON Organizations and Co-Sports Editor
January 11, 2019
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Crowds of people navigate their ways through the local farmers’ market while amateur musicians play their guitars, and children run on the grass and throw coins into the fountain. After cycling through all this action, families end the day at the many local business and restaurants in Evergreen Vi...
Too Yule for school: The treble with Christmas music
by Nilisha Baid, TALON Asst. Business and Social Media Editor
December 12, 2018
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During the holidays, verses of Christmas music can be heard ringing through households across the country. Everyone knows the tune to “Jingle Bells” or “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.” While Halloween has a couple of famous songs as well, for Thanksgiving or Easter, there aren’t any songs...
Harker community commemorates legacy of former president George H.W. Bush
by Varsha Rammohan, Copy Editor
December 9, 2018
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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
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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
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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
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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...
What's your favorite music genre?
- Pop (19%, 23 Votes)
- Classical (11%, 13 Votes)
- Rap (11%, 13 Votes)
- K-pop (9%, 11 Votes)
- Indie pop (9%, 11 Votes)
- Other (7%, 8 Votes)
- Hip hop (7%, 8 Votes)
- EDM (6%, 7 Votes)
- Bollywood (5%, 6 Votes)
- Punk rock (5%, 6 Votes)
- Jazz (3%, 3 Votes)
- Country (3%, 3 Votes)
- Heavy metal (2%, 2 Votes)
- Vaporwave / trance (2%, 2 Votes)
- Classic rock (1%, 1 Votes)
- Folk music (1%, 1 Votes)
- J-pop (0%, 0 Votes)
Total Voters: 118
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