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Bare Bowls: A satisfyingly refreshing California meal

Bare Bowls: A satisfyingly refreshing California meal

by Zachary Hoffman, Multimedia Editor March 28, 2017

A new popular option for super foods is the açaí berry (pronounced ah-sah-EE), an ingredient commonly added to in your Starbucks iced tea and energy bars. The up and coming favorite is the açaí...

“Most of the shelter dogs have been hurt so much, whether physically or emotionally by previous owners, or they've had to bear very bad conditions if they were strays on the streets. But as a foster carer, within a few hours, dogs will learn to trust you and give you all of their love," Pooja Kini (12) said.

Humans of Harker: Pooja Kini fosters dogs in need of homes

by Lavinia Ding, TALON Organizations Editor March 28, 2017

Anytime a dog walks by, Pooja Kini’s (12) face lights up with joy regardless of the situation. A dog lover her entire life, she decided to help out the canine community in seventh grade and began volunteering...

Schooligans: Harker’s patron jokester makes tradition out of April Fools’ Day

Schooligans: Harker’s patron jokester makes tradition out of April Fools’ Day

by Zachary Hoffman, Multimedia Editor March 28, 2017

Lower school math teacher and well known jokester Pat Walsh, who is retiring in June, has experienced his fair share of April Fools’ Day pranks. His favorite memory at Harker was with one of his students...

Science of Sleep: Brain activity levels during sleep and the importance of rest

Science of Sleep: Brain activity levels during sleep and the importance of rest

by Ruhi Sayana and Tiffany Wong March 28, 2017

It’s midnight and you’re staring down at your math homework through the usual haze of fatigue. You need to get started on your history project, but the wonderful world of YouTube holds so much promise...

Presidents' legacies after leaving office

Presidents’ legacies after leaving office

by Alex Wang, Sports Editor March 28, 2017

January 20, 2017 marked the final day of former president Barack Obama’s term in office when he passed the presidency to current president Donald Trump. Since his departure, Obama has taken time to...

Today in History

Today in History

by Michael Sikand, Social Media Editor March 28, 2017

Today marks natural disaster, celebrity birthdays, famous movie debuts and international celebrations in history, events that define March 27. Famed musical comedy “Singin’ in the Rain”, considered...

 Liana
Wang (11) smiles as she talks
to other students at prom.
Other than participating in
the prom activities, students
interacted and mingled with
friends.

Joie de vivre: Prom takes on Parisian night theme

by Nicole Chen, Kshithija Mulam, and Anika Rajamani March 28, 2017

Juniors and seniors attended prom at the Silicon Valley Capital Club on March 18 from 8:30 p.m. to 12 a.m. This year’s prom event was designed around the theme “A Midnight in Paris,” completed...

Bookpocalypse Now: Yesterday's books speak to modern issues

Bookpocalypse Now: Yesterday’s books speak to modern issues

by Anvi Banga and Maya Valluru March 28, 2017

Handmaid’s Tale: A society where rape isn’t considered rape and women are forced to bear children. In the Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood, because of low reproduction rates, handmaids are...

K-pop update: BTS on a world tour, KCon hosted in Mexico City, and more

K-pop update: BTS on a world tour, KCon hosted in Mexico City, and more

by Helen Yang and Sofie Kassaras March 28, 2017

Brightly colored hair, intense choreographies, upbeat music—K-pop, also known as South Korean pop music, combines elements from various musical genres including hip hop, rock, and pop to create a worldwide...

Achoo!

by Maya Kumar and Nisha Shankar March 28, 2017

March 20 marked the first day of spring, a season filled with blooming flowers, comfortable temperatures, and lush green grass. But for many, this seemingly pleasant time of year is overshadowed by the...

So you wanna be a violinist?

So you wanna be a violinist?

by Ruhi Sayana, Winged Post Copy Editor March 28, 2017

The sweet, melodic strains of a Stradivarius fill the concert hall as Alexi Kenney, 24, plays his violin along with the rest of the orchestra. His eyes close as he intently focuses on the melody. Kenney...

Top binge-worthy shows to watch during spring break

Top binge-worthy shows to watch during spring break

by Sahana Srinivasan, Winged Post Managing Editor March 28, 2017

With eleven straight days of vacation looming ahead, catching up on these treasured recent classics is a surefire way to burn through the days and de-stress from schoolwork: Friends Classic, lighthearted...

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