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Memoir Monday: The power of music

Memoir Monday: The power of music

by Nicole Chen, Aquila Features Editor October 30, 2017

The lights dim in the auditorium, illuminating an area of the stage to reveal someone sitting before the piano. The candy apple red dress and flats that adorn her body match perfectly the prominent hues...

Ellie Lang-Ree (11), portraying the role of Dromio of Ephesus, stamps her foot in frustration as Jessica Skinner (12), portraying the role of Adriana, regards her with a look of concern. The cast of the fall play performed three shows of Shakespeare's "A Comedy of Errors" on Oct. 26, 27 and 28.

Fall play cast performs Shakespeare’s “A Comedy of Errors”

by Prameela Kottapalli and Anika Rajamani October 29, 2017

A masterful combination of subtle wordplay and flamboyant slapstick-comedy, a cast that delivers 16th-century dialogue with a southern drawl and the colorful setting of an eccentric Texas town—bring...

The Milpitas Police Department visited Milpitas High School today to investigate the firearms incidents that occurred yesterday. Classes at Milpitas High School resumed today.

Milpitas High classes resume after school put under lockdown following firearms reports

by Kathy Fang, Photo Editor October 27, 2017

Milpitas High School returned to its regular class schedule today after two individual reports of students with firearms put the school under lockdown twice yesterday. After investigations of both incidents,...

“Life should have variation,” Karena Kong (12) said. "It's boring to live every day, day to day on the same schedule. You should always do what you really want, live by your interests and have fun instead of living by this rigid standard. There's times when you're experimenting, and it's okay to be spontaneous and make a mess. You never know what might turn out.”

Humans of Harker: Karena Kong values variety

by Julia Huang, TALON Academics Editor October 27, 2017

One shiny steel pot. One block of cheddar cheese. A mission to create cream of broccoli soup. As Karena Kong stared down into the pot, she wondered why the cheese did not melt properly into liquid form. “We...

Get Skool'd with Jenna and Meena: Episode 4

Get Skool’d with Jenna and Meena: Episode 4

October 27, 2017

Click below to hear episode 4 of Get Skool'd!

Tri-M co-president Jeffrey Yang (10) takes money from a student buying boba at the club's fundraiser outside Manzanita after school on Tuesday. Tri-M sold pearl milk tea from Tea Top on Tuesday and Thursday.

Tri-M Music Honor Society holds club week

by Rose Guan, Wingspan Senior Staff Writer and Designer October 27, 2017

The upper school’s Tri-M Music Honor Society chapter sold pearl milk tea from Tea Top after school Tuesday and Thursday in order to raise money for a music education organization as part of its club...

“I think the biggest thing I was forgetting to think about is what I truly believed in,” Eleanor Xiao (12) said. "Even though I guess I’m pretty sociable, I think that made me scared to be opinionated because I didn’t want to rub anyone the wrong way. Because I was so scared of voicing my opinion, it just turned into a point where I didn’t really have any opinions. For a while, I thought, ‘Oh, I’m just taking everyone into account,’ but eventually, I realized it was just me escaping the possibility of not being liked by everyone.”

Humans of Harker: Eleanor Xiao opens up about empathy

by Megan Cardosi, TALON Student Life Editor & Sports Managing Editor October 26, 2017

“Hi, I’m Eleanor, and I’m from TALON yearbook.” Accompanied by a sheepish smile, Eleanor Xiao’s (12) classic yearbook announcement opening has become a running joke in the senior class. Her bubbly...

Assistant to Dean of Students Amy Hauck’s office is filled with Halloween-themed objects.

Students plan for Halloween festivities

by Vivian Jin, Reporter October 26, 2017

As the end of October draws nearer and nearer, Halloween excitement fills the fall air. Plastic witches, cloth ghosts and tinsel arachnids begin to appear on front lawns of neighborhoods. Spiders nest...

“The kids that look up to you matter the most,” Jenna Sanders (12) said. “Sometimes, they’ll just try to be your best friend. It’s important for me to be not only a friend but a teacher for them. When they had trouble reading, I [don’t] just read to them, but help them how to do it independently. It is really cool to figure out a balance between being a friend and being a teacher.”

Humans of Harker: Jenna Sanders brings heritage to next generation

by Adrian Chu, Columnist October 25, 2017

Jenna Sanders (12) looks to the future when working with kids and looks to the past when studying her Jewish heritage. “Working with kids is really cool because they value you as someone that’s...

“People might describe me as a troll,” Kevin Xu (12) said. “I guess being lighthearted is a good characteristic to have in general. I've naturally been pretty friendly to people, and they've returned the favor to me. I just think a lot of my relationships are built off that personality—being lighthearted and empathetic.”

Humans of Harker: Kevin Xu solves nontraditional problems

by Andrew Chang, TALON Organizations Editor October 24, 2017

Kevin Xu (12) leans over the Foosball table on Shah Patio, expertly controlling his players. A crowd of seniors gathers around the table to watch the long periods of back-and-forth as the plastic ball...

Anthony Meissner (11) raises his chosen pumpkin into the air during today's school meeting. Pumpkins for this Friday's pumpkin carving contest were chosen by representatives from each grade level in order of seniority.

School meeting recap 10/23

by Anvi Banga, Aquila Asst. News Editor October 23, 2017

Physics teachers Scott Pflaumer and Miriam Allersma announced that the physics teachers will be hosting a Haunted Physics Lab on Nov. 1 during long lunch. The event will take place in Pflaumer and physics...

IMAX and 3D formats exclusive to theaters can play a major role in MoviePass's expansion strategy and the revitalization of the movie theater. MoviePass's current service only allows subscribers to watch one 2D movie a day.

MoviePass should take advantage of the theatrical experience

by Adrian Chu, Columnist October 23, 2017

From its website crash shortly after it reduced its monthly fee from $50 to $9.95 in mid-Aug. to its inability to meet overwhelming demand for its cheaper service, MoviePass’s rocky debut does not bode...

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