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Participants in English teacher Christopher Hurshman's LIFE session on adulting raise their hands. Hurshman held his discussion in the CyberLoft on Jan. 29.

Front page update (Issue 4)

by Arya Maheshwari, Arushi Saxena, and Sahana Srinivasan February 6, 2018

LIFE workshop tackles time management Chemistry teacher Dr. Smriti Koodanjeri will host a talk on time management in the Living with Intent, Focus and Enthusiasm (LIFE) series' next installment tomorrow...

The seniors bow at the end of their finale routine. Themed "Viva Las Vegas," this year's show featured approximately 150 dancers in 23 dances.

Annual dance production features upper school students and faculty

by Nicole Chen, Nina Gee, and Arushi Saxena February 6, 2018

Over 160 students and various faculty and staff members participated in the annual upper school dance production on Jan. 26 and 27 at the Blackford theater. This is the last time the dance show will be...

The lunchroom tables were moved to the right side of Manzanita before winter break. The rearrangement was intended to decrease lunchroom congestion during lunch.

News update (Issue 4)

by Karina Chen, Jessie Wang, and Gloria Zhang February 6, 2018

Manzanita layout reorganized after break to improve cafeteria flow Head Chef Steve Martin proposed changes of rearranging tables and drink stations and adding new trash cans before winter break in Manzanita. He...

Global headlines (Issue 4)

by Eric Fang, Winged Post Global Editor February 6, 2018

7 saved from sunk ferry in Pacific At least seven survivors were saved from the Pacific Ocean after their ferry, which carried over 50 passengers, traveling between two Kiribati islands sank more than...

The right wing of a bird breaks off from the main body. Right-wing politicians are currently gaining traction throughout Europe.

The rise of the right

by Krishna Bheda and Sara Yen February 6, 2018

Under President Trump, the United States is experiencing a resurgence of right-wing nationalist rhetoric and political organization. The growth of far-right nationalism has transcended international borders...

Two women protest with a sign saying "We all deserve respect and a leader that can speak in complete sentences!" Over 150,000 protesters took to the streets of San Francisco, Oakland and San Jose for the Women's March 2018.

Capitol Hill: What You Missed (Volume 19, Issue 4)

by Aditya Singhvi, Reporter February 6, 2018

Women's marches took place in various United States cities on Jan. 20, the anniversary of the inauguration of President Trump. These marches were intended to protest the Trump administration's policies...

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) banned Russia from the 2018 Olympics in Pyeongchang due to a doping scandal. However, individual athletes from Russia who are considered to be "clean" may compete under the Olympic flag in 2018.

2018 Winter Olympics: What is new and why it matters

by Jin Tuan, Reporter February 6, 2018

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) banned Russia from attending the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea due to recently uncovered doping scandals. However, individual athletes from...

The growing divide forming between Israelis and Palestinians is leading to violence and protests. President Trump declared Jerusalem Israel's capital and made a decision to move the American embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem late last year.

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict: When will it end?

by Eric Fang, Winged Post Global Editor February 6, 2018

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is one of the most controversial, long-standing and violent confrontations in the modern era. That is why it is crucial for the public to be aware of the complex politics...

Amanda Cheung (10) reads a book about cats to her buddy. The sophomores met with their Eagle Buddies at the Bucknall campus, where they donated children's books to the lower school's ongoing pajamas and books drive and decorated corner bookmarks.

Sophomores, juniors and seniors participate in second Eagle Buddies session of school year

by Neil Bai, Andrew Chang, and Emily Chen February 2, 2018

The sophomores, juniors and seniors met with their Eagle Buddies for the second time this school year at the Saratoga and Bucknall campuses this week and last week. Sophomores read to buddies and donate...

SNHS members David Wen (12) and Ayush Alag (11) distribute paper plates and plastic utensils to students purchasing baked goods from their table outside Manzanita. Club members sold tres leches cake, churros and Mexican hot chocolate to raise money for the Sunday Friends organization, a non-profit based in San Jose that offers day-long programs on Sundays to low-income families in the area on financial literacy, health and nutrition, violence prevention and basic computer skills.

Spanish National Honor Society holds club week

by Anna Vazhaeparambil, Reporter February 2, 2018

Spanish National Honor Society (SNHS) raised money for Sunday Friends by selling tres leches cake, churros and Mexican hot chocolate for their club week this week. Sunday Friends is a non-profit in...

TALON managing and business editor Sharon Yan (12) announces that a free yearbook lottery will take place at each grade’s next class meeting. One member from each class will receive a free yearbook.

School meeting recap 1/29

by Anvi Banga, Aquila Asst. News Editor January 29, 2018

English teacher Charles Shuttleworth and theater teacher Jeffrey Draper announced the annual Shakespeare competition, which will take place on Feb. 22 during long lunch in Nichols Auditorium. The top three...

Senior panel member Haley Keller (12) points to a time management worksheet while addressing her LIFE group. The freshmen spoke with a group of seniors about tips and tricks to surviving high school for their LIFE meeting today.

Freshmen and sophomores attend LIFE meetings

by Anoushka Buch and Nerine Uyanik January 25, 2018

Freshmen and sophomores gathered in Nichols Atrium and Nichols Auditorium today for LIFE meetings after seventh period. The freshmen listened to the senior panel, a group of select seniors, that shared...

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