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Tinker Tour and Karen Korematsu visit Upper School

by Vasudha Rengarajan, Online Features Editor April 4, 2014

The Tinker Tour makes a stop at the Upper School today, where Mary Beth Tinker and Frank Lomonte will be joined by Karen Korematsu at the 9:40 assembly. Click here to watch the live stream.

Jai Ahuja (11) cuts the skin off of a rat to observe it's digestive tract. Students also identified organs such as the heart, stomach, small intestine, and kidney.

Biology students participate in rat dissection

by Angeline Pan April 3, 2014

The juniors in Mike Pistacchi’s honors biology classes dissected rats today in order to build upon their knowledge of anatomy and physiology. During the dissection, students worked in duos or trios...

Spanish National Honor Society welcomes new members at luncheon

by Riya Godbole April 2, 2014

Spanish National Honor Society (SNHS) welcomed its new members for the upcoming school year and enjoyed traditional Mexican cuisine today during long lunch. The luncheon was held at Mexico Lindo, a restaurant...

Koi Mil Gaya is a tale of odd friendships and unexpected love in Bollywood style. (Filmkraft Productions)

The Perfect Remedy for Rainy Day Blues

by Ayushi Gautam, Aquila Opinion Editor April 2, 2014

As rain drops pitter and patter, people may begin to feel lazy, gloomy. Bollywood movies make rainy day blues disappear with over-the-top dance numbers and a plethora of romance. Here is a list of the...

Upper School campus experiences blackout

by Vivek Bharadwaj April 1, 2014

The Upper School campus experienced a blackout yesterday afternoon that lasted until approximately 3:20 p.m. Classrooms across campus were left without lighting for about 20 minutes during eighth period....

After school, students walk through the puddles that formed today. Because of the bad weather, many athletic games and practices were cancelled.

Lacrosse and baseball games cancelled due to weather

by Alyssa Amick, Managing Editor March 31, 2014

Poor weather forced the cancellation of a baseball and lacrosse game, as well as numerous practices after school today. The lacrosse team was scheduled to play Santa Catalina High School. Head Coach Andrew...

Upper School “HOSCARS” talent show dazzles audience

Upper School “HOSCARS” talent show dazzles audience

by Elisabeth Siegel March 27, 2014

The Upper School hosted its annual multicultural talent show, dubbed HOSCARS, run by student council and Global Empowerment and Outreach (GEO) club in the gym today. The show consisted of a first assembly...

GEO Multicultural Fair lures students

GEO Multicultural Fair lures students

by Jonathan Dai March 26, 2014

Strange notes, foreign sights, and unfamiliar aromas filled the Nichols Atrium as the Multicultural Fair kicked off. Global Empowerment and Outreach (GEO) held their annual event during long lunch today. Ten...

CareerConnect holds computer science panel

CareerConnect holds computer science panel

by Vivek Bharadwaj March 26, 2014

The CareerConnect Program held a computer science and engineering panel at 11:30 a.m. in the Nichols Auditorium today. Panelists included Sudhir Wadhwa, global IT Director of Company Confidential; Edward...

TEDxHarkerSchool 2014: Fostering youth entrepreneurship

TEDxHarkerSchool 2014: Fostering youth entrepreneurship

by Juhi Gupta, Multimedia Editor March 25, 2014

Students, faculty, and entrepreneurs gathered at the third TEDxHarkerSchool event on Saturday, held in the Nichols Auditorium and Atrium from 8 a.m to 2 p.m. The event featured experienced Silicon Valley...

School meeting recap – 3/24

by Arden Hu March 24, 2014

The French National Honors Society began selling baked goods and home-made macarons today and will continue to every day after school. The sale is held as a fundraiser to help Haitian citizens still affected...

New York: Journalism teacher honored at Columbia convention

by Elisabeth Siegel March 24, 2014

Upper School Director of Journalism Ellen Austin received a Gold Key award for excellence in journalism at the Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA) convention at Columbia University on Friday,...

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