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Sheldon gives a brief introduction to the application of economics to various industries. Sheldon spoke at Harker in the Nichols Auditorium on Feb. 6 during long lunch.

Michael Sheldon speaks on relationship between Uber driver responsiveness and income shocks

by Emily Chen, Reporter February 10, 2018

With white block letters UBER plastered across his solid black T-shirt, Michael Sheldon stands on Nichols’s stage as the students fill the seats of the auditorium. Carrying a pencil in one hand with...

Director of performing arts Laura Lang-Ree rehearses with Downbeat. Students in performing arts classes had class in the new building starting Monday.

Students begin classes in RPAC facilities following its inauguration

by Anvi Banga, Nicole Chen, Michael Eng, and Ashley Jiang February 6, 2018

Performers attended their first classes in the Rothschild Performing Arts Center today. Students in theater teacher Jeffrey Draper’s study of theater class took a tour of the building before practicing...

Bullet journaling trend gains popularity

by Sahana Srinivasan and Gloria Zhang February 6, 2018

An assortment of colored gel pens and thin-point markers lie to her side. Two pages are illustrated with arrow-shaped bullet points and intricate, careful calligraphy. Detailed illustrations and tables...

Student Spotlight: Student artists produce original songs

Student Spotlight: Student artists produce original songs

by Zoe Sanders and Tiffany Wong February 5, 2018

A sea of sound waves snake across the screen, each a dynamic cycle of pixelated peaks and valleys. Headphones in, foot tapping to the composition’s heartbeat, the artist scans the multitude of dials...

Another year bites the dust

Another year bites the dust

by Nicole Chen, Kathy Fang, and Ashley Jiang February 5, 2018

U.S. faces reckoning over assault, harassment and misconduct Allegations, consequences spread to Hollywood, politicans, Silicon Valley, media Trump sworn in as 45th president 4 million...

Pulse of the People: Awards season marks "new horizon" for representation

Pulse of the People: Awards season marks “new horizon” for representation

by Anvi Banga, Farah Hosseini, and Maya Kumar February 5, 2018

As feminist and social justice movements further develop, many people are outraged at the lack of diversity in Hollywood and its award winners. Many people were upset when the winners of the biggest...

Aldo's Cafe: Authentic family-style Italian

Aldo’s Cafe: Authentic family-style Italian

by Karina Chen, Reporter January 30, 2018

 The aroma of margarita pizzas and flavorful pastas greet customers as they walk into Aldo’s Cafe. Dimly lit Christmas lights line the ceilings, and black and white photos of the streets of Italy cover...

Memoir Monday: The Cricket Ball

Memoir Monday: The Cricket Ball

by Aditya Singhvi, Reporter January 29, 2018

The cherry-colored, beaten up cricket ball lies in a drawer in the garage. Its surface is rough, with flakes of the well-worn leather covering coming off to expose the dirty brown cork underneath. Although...

Six new movies to watch in 2018

Six new movies to watch in 2018

by Gloria Zhang, Aquila Asst. Features Editor January 27, 2018

1. Paddington Release date: January 12, 2018 Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons Sequel Paddington 2 continues to explore the adventures of the marmalade-loving bear as he finally settles in with the...

Senro Sushi: A modern twist on Japanese cuisine

Senro Sushi: A modern twist on Japanese cuisine

by Farah Hosseini, Reporter January 24, 2018

Crowds of people load the spacious and decorative restaurant as waiters bustle through the tables, serving dishes ranging from fresh fish to steaming ramen. Each table is immersed in their own conversations,...

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