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Bella Saratoga: A harmony of history and the heart of Italy

Bella Saratoga: A harmony of history and the heart of Italy

by Gloria Zhang, Asst. Features Editor November 7, 2017

Sporadic roars of motorcycle engines hammering their ways up Big Basin Way interrupts the otherwise serene atmosphere of downtown Saratoga on a quieter Sunday evening. The pairing of modern bikes and late...

Memoir Monday: Dual Mangoes

Memoir Monday: Dual Mangoes

by Arya Maheshwari, Reporter November 6, 2017

Arya Maheshwari The oblong Keitt mango rests against the wooden cutting board, almost calling me to eat it. With forest green splashes towards the bottom, a few reddish-yellow patches at the top and a...

Dancers practice their routine with different props. The Dance Production will take place on Jan. 26 through Jan. 27.

Behind the scenes: Dance Production

by Saloni Shah, Reporter November 4, 2017

Thunder echoed across the dance room as the group of eleven boys practiced their hip-hop routine to a remix of Bruno Mars’ “24K Magic”. Sweat dripped down their faces as they worked on the fast-moving...

Spooky Halloween stories

Spooky Halloween stories

Johnny, Jill and the Doctor’s Office   “How long will this flu shot take?” asked Johnny from the little red stool at the corner of the doctor’s office. “It should start working...

Memoir Monday: The power of music

Memoir Monday: The power of music

by Nicole Chen, Aquila Features Editor October 30, 2017

The lights dim in the auditorium, illuminating an area of the stage to reveal someone sitting before the piano. The candy apple red dress and flats that adorn her body match perfectly the prominent hues...

Get Skool'd with Jenna and Meena: Episode 4

Get Skool’d with Jenna and Meena: Episode 4

October 27, 2017

Click below to hear episode 4 of Get Skool'd!

Assistant to Dean of Students Amy Hauck’s office is filled with Halloween-themed objects.

Students plan for Halloween festivities

by Vivian Jin, Reporter October 26, 2017

As the end of October draws nearer and nearer, Halloween excitement fills the fall air. Plastic witches, cloth ghosts and tinsel arachnids begin to appear on front lawns of neighborhoods. Spiders nest...

A basketball court is shown littered with trees after Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico. After a month following the hurricane, the area still remains in devastating conditions.

Equity Beat: Puerto Rico a month after Hurricane Maria

by Eric Fang, Winged Post Global Editor October 23, 2017

Destructive gusts of wind of up to 155 miles per hour flooded houses and frightened Puerto Ricans: this was the scene during the category four Hurricane Maria that hit Puerto Rico over three weeks ago...

Rio Adobe Southwest Cafe offers salsa varying from mild to very hot. Customers can select their own salsas dependent on their tastes.

Southwest Cafe Rio Adobe: Family-style Mexican dining

by Kaidi Dai, Reporter October 17, 2017

There’s nothing quite like the flavor of Mexican food, where vegetables and meat complement each other, where sour and savory blend in perfect satisfaction. Southwest cafe Rio Adobe is renowned for a...

Memoir Monday: Taking flight in Chicago

Memoir Monday: Taking flight in Chicago

by Jin Tuan, Reporter October 16, 2017

A dragonfly perches atop a zip tie on a construction fence covered in dark green tarp by the Chicago Riverwalk. The scorching summer sun shines directly on its four black and white spotted wings, and rays...

Get Skool'd with Jenna and Meena: Episode 3

Get Skool’d with Jenna and Meena: Episode 3

by Meena Gudapati and Jenna Sadhu October 15, 2017

Click below to hear the podcast!

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Fall TV shows premiere

by Zoe Sanders, Reporter October 13, 2017

Jane the Virgin Release Date: Oct. 13 Network: The CW Season: Season 4 In season 4 of “Jane the Virgin,” main character Jane is expected to go through a rebirth and learn how to express...

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