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Usage of Ebola over time.

Ebola: Has the fear subsided?

by Aditya Varshney, Reporter November 23, 2014

The U.S. was declared Ebola-free on Monday following the death of the only remaining Ebola patient in the country. So far, the U.S. has confirmed 10 cases of EVD and, of these cases, there have been two...

Countries which have recognized Palestine.

Sweden recognizes Palestine, joins ranks of 134 other UN member states

by Elisabeth Siegel and Derek Yen November 23, 2014

Sweden’s Prime Minister, Stefan Lofven, announced Sweden’s recognition of Palestine on Oct. 30, making Sweden the first major European nation to do so and sparking controversy among the involved nations,...

A guest lecturer at the fall JCL convention discusses Caesars De Bello Gallico. Other lectures focused on topics such as Vergils Aeneid.

JSA and JCL Host Conventions

by Vedant Thyagaraj and Praveen Batra November 22, 2014

Both Junior State of America and the Junior Classical League held their first set of conventions on the weekend of Nov. 15 to help interested students further explore their interests, whether in political...

Update on the trash situation

Update on the trash situation

by Danya Zhang, Reporter November 18, 2014

Before lunch, the tables in front of Manzanita look clean and spotless. Yet after both lunch periods, students find the tables covered in dirty napkins, used plates, and greasy utensils which are left...

Freshman members of 2013-2014’s JV Dance Troupe, LeAnn Nguyen, Lindsey Trinh (10), Noor Singh (10), Tamlyn Doll (10), Hazal Gurcan (10), and Surabhi Rao (10) pose before performing at the Santana Row Tree Lighting ceremony. They danced to the Christmas classic song It’s a Wonderful World.

Behind the scenes: Conservatory Santana Row performance

by Eleanor Xiao, Reporter November 17, 2014

As the holiday season nears, most students begin to look forward to Thanksgiving break and the opportunity to relax for a whole week, but for performers in JV Dance, Varsity Dance and Downbeat, late november...

Students dress up as the Queen of Hearts and the Mad Hatter from Alice and Wonderland. Harkers students and faculty showcased a variety of costumes on Halloween last Friday.

Keller’s Korner – 10/31

by Meilan Steimle, Winged Post Opinion Editor November 7, 2014

From a day off to Halloween festivities to a Wednesday concert, the past two weeks were filled with opportunities for students to relax. There were no classes last Monday, which was the end of a three-day...

Capitalism in the nation’s capital: Community reacts to wage protest

Capitalism in the nation’s capital: Community reacts to wage protest

by Vasudha Rengarajan, Aquila Co-Editor-in-Chief November 7, 2014

Washington, D.C.--Following last Monday’s government worker protest demanding higher wages, Smithsonian National Zoo workers shared their personal investments in the cause and expressed their optimism...

Pictured are cubicles in the Washington Posts office. Students were given a tour of the office by Upper School alumnus Emily Chow (08).

Upper School journalists explore investigative journalism in Washington D.C.

by Vasudha Rengarajan, Aquila Editor-in-Chief November 7, 2014

Washington, D.C.-- Nineteen Upper School journalists traveled to Washington D.C. this week for the We the Media JEA/NSPA Fall 2014 Convention, spending today engaging in four adventures in the nation’s...

English teacher Marc Hufnagl sang songs from his new CD in the Nichols Auditorium during Wednesday lunch. He released his album Lundenearlier in May which is now available for purchase on iTunes, Amazon and Spotify.

Faculty quickfacts: What you don’t know about your teachers

by Jessica W, Reporter November 5, 2014

While Upper School teachers have a reputation for presenting new material to their pupils in an effective manner, students may not know as much about their teachers as they thought.   When most...

In celebration of the 69th U.N. day, Upper Schools Model U.N. club has planted flags across campus.

Upper School celebrates 69th U.N. Day

by Tara Parimi, Aquila Copy Editor October 28, 2014

The Upper School community celebrated the United Nations’ (U.N.) 69th anniversary of promoting international peace and preventing conflict today. Established in 1945 in the aftermath of World War...

An update on the ISIS conflict

An update on the ISIS conflict

by Shay Lari-Hosain, Design Editor October 27, 2014

Originally a small faction of al-Qa’idah in 2004, the insurgent group IS (also known as ISIL, ISIS or Da’esh) has captured large swaths of land in Iraq and Syria. Touting a radical brand of Sunni...

Hong Kong holds pro-democracy protests

by Elisabeth Siegel, Winged Post News Editor October 25, 2014

Pro-democracy protesters have continued their activism throughout Hong Kong as formal plans for talks between Hong Kong officials and demonstrators also surface. The protest, termed the “umbrella...

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