So you want to be a tattoo artist?
by Anna Vazhaeparambil, Catherine Feng, and Lucy Ge
December 10, 2018
Filed under Lifestyle, So you want to be a..., Uncategorized
Led Zeppelin’s “Black Dog” blasts through the speakers, nearly overpowering the constant hum of tattoo machines that resonate in the room. Greenery and artwork adorn the walls of the shop, and colorful figurines and trinkets fill the shelves. In the center of everything, a tattoo artist sits c...
Staying healthy with Saloni
by Saloni Shah, Columnist
December 9, 2018
Filed under Columnists, Lifestyle
Why can’t we be like wild African elephants? For real, they only sleep for two hours a day. That would leave us 22 hours in the day to accomplish everything on our to-do list, so we wouldn’t go to school with dark circles under our eyes, fatigue, blurred vision and disorientation. Looking...
Sense or Style?
by Emily Chen, TALON Co-Academics Editor
December 1, 2018
Filed under Features, Lifestyle, Online Exclusive
On the hunt for sustainable and eco-friendly clothing? Well, look no further. Sustainable clothing includes all fabrics created from eco-friendly resources, such as recycled and reused materials or organically grown cotton. Not only does this improved process of producing clothes provide better labor...
So you want to be a performance artist?
by Helen Yang and Erica Cai
October 17, 2018
Filed under Features, Lifestyle, So you want to be a..., Winged Post
The horseshoe-shaped wooden desk, neatly placed candlestick phone and crisp suits in the office create a sharp contrast with the disorderly group of office employees, who lounge across the tables, chug beers and rapidly discuss legal documents—even through a screen, the short video clip of Elevato...
Can’t find the perfect Halloween costume in time? Make your own using these creative ideas!
by Jay Thilking and Anjay Saklecha
October 17, 2018
Filed under Features, Lifestyle, Winged Post
Sometimes Halloween seems to creep up on us. Before you know it, it will be just a few days away, and you still have not bought a Halloween costume to wear! Sure, you could try taking a trip to the store or hoping that your shipment arrives in time, but why not try making your own simple and fun cos...
Staying Healthy with Saloni: The ups and downs of stress
by Saloni Shah, Assistant Humans of Harker editor
October 17, 2018
Filed under Features, Lifestyle, Winged Post
Dear Eagles, I look around my family room, and everyone seems stressed. My dad recently received a promotion at work, yet he seems more stressed. My mom is stressed because her dad - my grandfather in Mumbai, India is not well, and his health has taken a bad turn. And I am a high school sophomore ...
Crazy Rich RepresentAsian: Crazy Rich Asians sets a new benchmark for Asian portrayal in popular media
by Gloria Zhang and Nina Gee
September 3, 2018
Filed under Entertainment, Features, Lifestyle, Winged Post
Before the classic high school plot of “The D.U.F.F” was “Mean Girls”, and before “Mean Girls” was “Clueless”. Before the romantic musical of “La La Land” was “Singin’ In the Rain”. Before the fake-relationship narrative of “The Proposal” was “How to Lose a Guy in 10 ...
Seven tips for falling asleep tonight
by Jin Tuan, Lifestyle Editor
September 3, 2018
Filed under Features, Lifestyle, Winged Post
The new school year has started already, bringing with it promises of deadlines and possibilities of sleep deprivation. As we revert from our summer schedules, it’s important to remember to still take time to relax and sleep. Apart from the usual breathing and meditation tips, here are five more to try...
So you want to be a fashion designer?
by Helen Yang, Columnist
September 3, 2018
Filed under Columnists, Features, Lifestyle, Photos, So you want to be a..., Winged Post
Mimi Tran’s journey to becoming a fashion designer began when she was barely old enough to form sentences. Now, she owns a store in Santana Row and works with the stylists of celebrities like Lady Gaga, Camila Cabello, Little Mix, Carrie Underwood and more. Even at a young age, Mimi displayed unique t...
Veganism in the lunchroom and beyond
by Irina Malyugina, Photo Editor
September 2, 2018
Filed under Features, Lifestyle, Winged Post
According to the Collins English Dictionary, a vegan “never eats meat or any animal products such as milk, butter, or cheese.” Though both vegetarians and vegans avoid meat, there is a difference: vegetarians avoid meat and fish but consume other non-meat animal products such as eggs and milk. Vegans...
Staying Healthy with Saloni: A new column on health and wellness
by Saloni Shah, Columnist and Assistant Humans of Harker Editor
September 1, 2018
Filed under Columnists, Features, Lifestyle, Winged Post
Dear Eagles, Welcome back from your exotic vacations, summer classes, travel tournaments, research labs, jobs, volunteer projects or whatever else Harker students do during summer! It’s time to kick off another school year, whether we’re ready for it or not. We are launching a new column on heal...
Avatar’s matches dishes to customers’ needs
by Prameela Kottapalli, Winged Post Editor-in-Chief
August 31, 2018
Filed under Features, Lifestyle, Winged Post
There's a restaurant in Sausalito, CA, on the bottom floor of a grey building. To the casual passer-by, the exterior appears to be a nondescript storefront, a blue overhang sporting the establishment name– Avatar’s– in unassuming block letters. But those who take a closer look bear witness to the...
What's your favorite music genre?
- Pop (19%, 23 Votes)
- Classical (11%, 13 Votes)
- Rap (11%, 13 Votes)
- K-pop (9%, 11 Votes)
- Indie pop (9%, 11 Votes)
- Other (7%, 8 Votes)
- Hip hop (7%, 8 Votes)
- EDM (6%, 7 Votes)
- Bollywood (5%, 6 Votes)
- Punk rock (5%, 6 Votes)
- Jazz (3%, 3 Votes)
- Country (3%, 3 Votes)
- Heavy metal (2%, 2 Votes)
- Vaporwave / trance (2%, 2 Votes)
- Classic rock (1%, 1 Votes)
- Folk music (1%, 1 Votes)
- J-pop (0%, 0 Votes)
Total Voters: 118
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