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Cellist Nana Ouyang performs in the Bay Area for the first time

by Justin Su, Reporter March 25, 2015

Eight thousand miles from home. Fourteen years old. Two family members. One cello. Carrying her large, red instrument case on her back, Nana Ouyang, a teenage cellist prodigy, walks through the halls of...

President Obama meets with Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu in October 2014 to discuss Iran's nuclear program.

U.S. and Iran approach nuclear deal for a reduction of sanctions

by Shay Lari-Hosain, Winged Post Design Editor March 22, 2015

As the March 24 deadline inches closer, the coalition of Western states and Iran continue to negotiate a deal that would constrain Tehran’s nuclear program. The P5+1 (U.N. Security Council permanent...

Jay Paranjpe (10) wears green every single day to school. He doesn't wear green on St. Patrick's Day.

Did you know: Jay Paranjpe, the boy who wears all green

by Jenna Sadhu, Reporter March 22, 2015

The Winged Post interviewed sophomore Jay Paranjpe about his choice to dress in green from head to toe every day. WP: When did you start wearing all green? JP: Seventh grade, I was around 13. WP:...

Alexandra Rosenboom holds her 22 month boy. Ms. Rosenboom will leave on maternity leave.

Four members of Harker faculty set to leave

by Sharanya Balaji, Sanjana Avula, and Priscilla Pan March 20, 2015

ALEXANDRA ROSENBOOM Deciding to fight it out all the way up to a week before her delivery date, Upper School teacher since 2002, Alexandra Rosenboom will leave for maternity leave on March 27 only a...

Oklahoma cuts APUSH funding, against focus of the curriculum

Oklahoma cuts APUSH funding, against focus of the curriculum

by Vineet Kosaraju, Aquila Assistant Tech Editor March 19, 2015

Oklahoma’s legislative committee for education in an 11-4 vote decided to pass a bill that cuts funding for Advanced Placement U.S. History (APUSH) classes due to arguments that the current curriculum...

Upper School nurse Clare Elchert talks about immunization requirements for students.  Students are required to be vaccinated for certain diseases each year.

Recent measles outbreak causes concern across United States

by Meilan Steimle and Shay Lari-Hosain March 17, 2015

From Disneyland to Illinois, recent measles outbreaks reignited a nationwide debate on vaccination: who needs it, when to get it, and whether or not it should be compulsory. Locally, Harker follows...

Teachers perform "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" in the 2014 HOSCARS show. Teachers perform each year in HOSCARS.

Leading up to fifth annual HOSCARS talent show

by Tara Parimi, Aquila Copy Editor March 16, 2015

Auditions for the Upper School’s fifth annual talent show, dubbed HOSCARS start this week. The show, will be held on March 25 and will feature performances from students across all grade levels. Student...

Savi Joshi poses with her plaque and medal at the California Career Development Conference. Savi won California DECA Student of the Year at the conference.

Did you know: Mama DECA ends last conference with flying colors

by Sharanya Balaji, Aquila Asst. Multimedia Editor March 15, 2015

Sitting among 5,000 California DECA members in an award ceremony, she heard “Mama DECA,” and ran out of her seat yelling “Oh my, that’s me! That’s me! Is that really me?” Other Silicon Valley...

Andy Fang ('10) is one of the owners of DoorDash. The service allows customers to electronically order food from local restaurants.

Harker alumni and businessman Andy Fang reflects on DoorDash’s success

by Megy Appalaraju and Maya Kumar March 14, 2015

In 45 minutes or less, technology can bring food from hundreds of local eateries to homes across California, Boston and Chicago. In January 2013, a group of Stanford students, including Harker Alumnus...

Erika Olsen (12) smiles as Meilan Steimle (10) asks her a question. Erika is both a dancer and cheerleader at Harker.

Keller’s Corner – 3/12

by Meilan Steimle and Kaity Gee March 12, 2015

This week's Keller's Corner features senior Erika Olsen.

Holi is celebrated in Utah as people throw colored dyes into the air. The festival's popularity has spread all over the world.

Holi festival grows in popularity across various cultures

by Kavya Ramakrishnan, WInged Post Copy Editor March 10, 2015

Holi, an ancient Hindu religious festival celebrating the coming of spring, took place on March 6 and 7, but the Bay Area will continue to celebrate this holiday in upcoming weeks. Also known as the...

Erika Olsen (12) eats a bowl of pasta salad and fruits during lunch. Many students have chosen to make healthier food choices during Lent.

Looking into the season of Lent

by Ria Gandhi, Aquila Features Editor March 5, 2015

It’s pretty easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of school, drama, relationships and family. Lent remains an annual forty day period of Christian observance, starting this year on Feb. 18 and ending...

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