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This assortment of fireworks was discovered in Tsarnaev's backpack, discarded by friends. Black powder extracted from the fireworks may have been used in the construction of bombs, but no black powder has not been forensically detected in the Tsarnaev residence.

Jury deliberates death sentence for Boston Bomber

by Derek Yen, Reporter May 13, 2015

The jury for the trial of the Boston Marathon bomber declared Dzhokhar Tsarnaev guilty on April 8 on all 30 charges, but has not yet declared a sentence. The penalty phase, or period when a sentence is...

Police officers line up across the street during a protest at Baltimore. Six officers were charged in the death of Freddie Gray on May 1.

Baltimore Protests: Death of Freddie Gray in police custody ignites demonstrations affecting lives

by Meena Gudapati and Maya Kumar May 13, 2015

As the city of Baltimore heals from unrest from last month, and six officers are charged for the death of Freddie Gray, Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch begins a federal investigation for civil rights...

Students selected for the Near and Mitra scholarships will be announced in two days.

Rising senior students submit prospective proposals for historical research

by Meilan Steimle, Winged Post Features Editor May 13, 2015

The library and history department released the list of next year’s Near and Mitra scholars on Friday. The committee reviewed research proposals from 24 applicants and choose the top nine for the...

Jimmy Lin (9) sets down a box of fresh donuts on the Rosenthal field bleachers after third period. As the freshmen class president, Jimmy helped organize the event.

Freshmen meet at Rosenthal field for donuts

by Jessica W, Reporter May 12, 2015

The freshman class council handed out free donuts to its class after third period today. Students had been notified of the event, in previous class meetings and by email. The council planned the gathering...

UPDATE: Suspect apprehended in San Leandro

by Tara Parimi, Aquila Copy Editor May 8, 2015

The San Jose Police Department (SJPD) have located 31-year-old suspect Mohammad Khaliqi, a San Jose resident, and arrested him on May 8 at approximately 10:25 a.m. at the 1400 block of School St. in San...

One of the two attempted assaults took place at Mitsuwa.

Safety measures implemented after attempted assaults near campus

by Tara Parimi, Aquila Copy Editor May 6, 2015

The San Jose Police Department (SJPD) notified Harker administration on May 7 of two cases of attempted sexual assault allegedly perpetrated by the same suspect in the vicinity of the Middle and Upper...

Ishanya Anthapur (12) and Rahul Jayaraman (12) examine a piece of art hanging on the wall during the Artstravaganza exhibit in Nichols. The Artstravaganza le Deuxième was held yesterday during long lunch in the Nichols Atrium.

Art and English department host Artstravaganza le Deuxième

by Trisha Dwivedi and Ashley Jiang May 1, 2015

The Upper School Art and English departments collaborated together and held the Artstravaganza le Deuxième yesterday during long lunch in the Nichols Atrium. The event celebrated the art exhibition,...

Japanese National Honor Society holds induction ceremony during long lunch

by Kaitlin Hsu, Assistant Sports Editor April 30, 2015

Japanese National Honor Society (JNHS) welcomed nine new members yesterday during long lunch in Room 30 of the Dance Building. New members included Jerry Chen (9), Elizabeth Schick (9), Gary Tsai (9),...

Honor council officers Sahana Rengarajan (12) and Kevina Xiao (11) hold elections for next year's ASB council. Voting occurred using an instant runoff voting system (IRV) on April 9 during lunch in the journalism room.

Students elect ASB council

by Trisha Dwivedi and Vineet Kosaraju April 30, 2015

After a brief session of candidates’ campaigning and giving speeches on April 7, voting for the upcoming school year’s Associated Student Body (ASB) Council took place during lunch on April 9 in the...

A plot before Shah has already been cleared in preparation for the extension's construction.

Class of 2015 extends Shah patio for future seniors

by Alex Wang and Derek Yen April 30, 2015

The senior class will finance an extension to the Shah patio as its parting gift, creating a substitute for the repurposed Sledge. The extension will expand the area for recreational activity and allow...

“Revolution”: HELM to release newest issue of magazine in April

by Vijay Bharadwaj and Adrian Chu April 30, 2015

Upper School literary and artistic talent will be on display in Harker Eclectic Literary Magazine’s (HELM) 2015 issue themed “Revolution”. HELM is an annual student-run publication that features...

Quarterly publishing statistical data of Honor Code violations will help the community

Honor Council releases results for second survey

by Kaitlin Hsu and Meena Gudapati April 30, 2015

Honor Council released the complete results for its second survey today, which examined the causes and characteristics of cheating in the Upper School. The survey was sent out on March 10, and 450 participants...

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