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Congressional debaters Aditya Dhar (12), Jason Huang (10) and Nakul Bajaj (9) pose for a team picture at Yale University. This year, the Yale Invitational had competitors from over 200 schools and 28 states.

Congressional debaters win awards at the Yale University Invitational

by Tiffany Wong, Aquila Copy Editor September 20, 2016

Members of the Upper School debate team traveled to New Haven, Connecticut, to compete at the Yale University Invitational Tournament from Sept. 16 to Sept. 18. The Invitational, hosted annually by...

Students in the Upper School wore black to school today in support of a fellow student who recently left Harker. The senior class organized the event and invited all other classes to participate.

Students wear black to school to support fellow student

by Kaitlin Hsu, Wingspan Editor-in-Chief September 19, 2016

More than 150 students wore black to school today in a show of support for a student who recently left Harker. In response to this student’s Facebook post on Friday about her struggle with mental...

The new dishwasher is in the form of a conveyer belt, so it can help reduce the usage of water and energy. The kitchen staff hopes that by reopening the dishwashing system, it will help reduce trash consumption and traffic in Manzanita Hall.

New dishwasher installed in Manzanita Hall

by Anjay Saklecha, Aquila Features Editor September 19, 2016

Students and faculty began using reusable metal utensils and plastic trays again as the upper school kitchen staff reopened the dishwashing system in the middle of Manzanita Hall after three weeks of using...

Harker Journalism adivsor Ellen Austin poses with staff members from Talon, the Upper School's yearbook publication. Austin was one of only eight advisors nationwide awarded the 2016 NSPA Pioneer Award. Photo courtesy of Ellen Austin.

Harker Journalism advisor awarded 2016 NSPA Pioneer Award

September 17, 2016

Ellen Austin, Director of Journalism at the Upper School, was one of only eight advisors nationwide to receive the 2016 Pioneer Award, the highest individual honor granted by the National Scholastic Press...

Thurber presents an analogy regarding the “yolk” of an egg while emphasizing the importance of mindset. The main focus of yesterday’s assembly was mental health.

Psychologist discusses mental health at school assemblies

by Ruhi Sayana, Winged Post Copy Editor September 13, 2016

An acclaimed psychologist presented a talk about happiness and how to maintain it to the students and faculty in two separate special assemblies in Nichols Atrium during long lunch on Monday afternoon....

Sana Aladin (12) performs in last year's SDS. Sana is one of this year's directors who announced their shows during the school meeting.

Student Directed Showcase themes announced during school meeting

by Alex Wang, Sports Editor September 9, 2016

The 2016-2017 Student Directed Showcase directors announced their themes last Friday during the school meeting. This year, the SDS shows are The Importance of Being Earnest, directed by Sana Aladin...

Whoever will attend Back to School Day will receive a brochure with the campus map in its pages. Back To School Day will take place Saturday, September 10.

Upper School hosts Back to School Day

by Nisha Shankar, Reporter September 9, 2016

Back to School Day invites all Harker Upper School parents to the Saratoga campus to learn about their child’s classes and teachers, while the teachers meet their student’s parents and discuss the...

Aliesa Bahri (11) and Millie Lin (11) take a picture of Anusha Kuppahally (10) for FEM Club. The annual Club Fair took place on September 6.

Students attend annual Club Fair

by Katherine Zhang, Asst. STEM Editor September 6, 2016

A four-wheeled robot rolling through the hot, muggy crowd scene was one of the highlights of this year’s Club Fair, held yesterday during long lunch in the Nichols Atrium. Due to the ongoing construction,...

The Green Team advises students to keep in mind all rules for the Wet and Dry trash system. The Green Team announces its Green Tips every week during school meeting.

Green Team revamps itself with the start of the school year

by Neil Bai, Copy Editor August 30, 2016

The Green Team announced the first of their weekly Green Tips during the school meeting on Monday as a part of an effort to reduce the school’s carbon footprint. The Green Team is a student-based...

Facility Director Mike Bassoni talks about the various machines and vehicles needed for the construction of the Performing Arts and Athletic Centers on Aug 11, 2016. The machine behind him was used to level out the sight by utilizing GPS.

Construction of athletics and performing arts buildings starts

by Nicole Chen, Features Editor August 29, 2016

  The foundation will get poured and typically sit for 28 days so the concrete will get as strong as it can. Then you can start stacking steel on top. That’s why we’re kind of in a hurry because...

Performing arts department holds various activities for the start of a new school year

by Nicole Chen and Tiffany Wong August 28, 2016

With the start of the new school year, the performing arts department has been holding numerous workshops, auditions and performances to further student participation in performing arts. Conservatory...

Freshmen walk from class at the end of the day on the first day of school. The new bell schedule was implemented on Aug. 22.

New block schedule implemented

August 27, 2016

The Upper School implemented a year-round block schedule year-round for the first time this school year. The administration had put together a steering committee for developing the schedule, and Mr....

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