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Janda speaks to a group of students during the LIFE assembly. The topic of the assembly was diversity.

Freshmen attend LIFE assembly in Nichols

by Nicole Chen, Reporter March 11, 2016

The freshman class attended a LIFE assembly held by teachers Mark Janda, Lola Muldrew and Pilar Aguero-Esparza regarding privilege, diversity and identity in the Nichols atrium from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30...

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The lament of the rainboots

by Kaity Gee, Wingspan Asst. Editor-in-Chief March 11, 2016

“It’s not you, it’s me,” you say. “It’s not meant to be. Just not today, babe,” you say. You say a lot of things. That doesn’t change the fact that I only exist when you need me. It’s...

The five seniors from the varsity dance team, Allison Wang, Emily Pan, Helena Dworak, Madison Tomihiro and Ankita Sharma, dance to a mix of 90's tune during the Annual Dance Show. The varsity team will dance with Ragazzi Boys' Chorus tomorrow in San Mateo.

Varsity dance to perform with Ragazzi Boy Chorus’ Young Men’s Ensemble

by Shania Wang, Reporter March 10, 2016

The 11 members of the varsity dance team will join Ragazzi Boy Chorus’ Young Men’s Ensemble for a collaborative vocal and dance performance tomorrow at the Transfiguration Episcopal Church in San Mateo...

Students make paella during the 2014 Spanish Cultural Night. This year's event will be held tomorrow evening in the gym.

Spanish National Honors Society hosts cultural night

by Julia Amick, Reporter March 10, 2016

Students whisk around the gym salsa dancing to the rhythmic Spanish music playing in the background. The smell of paella mixes with guacamole and sets the mood for the Spanish Cultural Night tomorrow. The...

Victoria Ding (12) and Andrew Rule (11) co-editor-in-chiefs of the French NHS club make and sell crepes to students during lunch. The money raised goes to an organization called SINGA.

French NHS club holds club week to raise money for SINGA

by Ria Gupta, Reporter March 10, 2016

The French National Honor Society held bake sales during lunch for their club week, which began on Monday. Galina Tchourilova, a French teacher at the Upper School, is the advisor of the French NHS...

A Harker tennis player prepares to hit the ball during the team's match yesterday. They won 5-2.

Boys tennis wins matchup against Aragon High

by Adrian Chu, Reporter March 10, 2016

Boys tennis defeated Aragon 5-2 yesterday at the Santa Clara Tennis Center. Ronak Baldua (12) and David Wen (10) won their singles match. Randy Zhao (10) and Anjay Saklecha (9), Neil Bai (10) and Aman...

The philosophy conference will feature two keynote speakers. It will be held this Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon.

Philosophy club conference to be held on Saturday

by Rithika Devarakonda and Raveena Kapatkar March 10, 2016

The Philosophy Club will host its first conference with guest speakers, Professor Rob Reich and Author Jack Bowen, this Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon in the Upper School campus. According to the Philosophy...

While trying to study for the newest version of the SAT, I discovered many key similarities between the test and other standardized tests. By reducing subjectivity from the grading process while still requiring students to analyze broadly, standardized tests remain an effective way of assessing students.

Hotly-debated new SAT format removes formulas and ambiguity

by Alex Wang, Reporter March 10, 2016

As I prepared for the remodeled SAT during the summer, I worked through over 20 sets of old practice problems, each with an essay and all three types of multiple choice sections. While many students and...

Senior Luke Wu prepares to hit the volleyball during the team's game yesterday. They lost a close matchup against Lynbrook High 2-3.

Varsity boys volleyball loses close game 2-3 to Lynbrook High

by Darren Gu, TALON Photo Editor March 9, 2016

Varsity boys’ volleyball lost to Lynbrook High School 2-3 yesterday at the Blackford campus to proceed to 1-2 record in their season. The team won their first two sets 25-19, lost their third set...

#Deeptalks with John Docherty: On self-improvement, happiness, and privilege

#Deeptalks with John Docherty: On self-improvement, happiness, and privilege

by Meilan Steimle, Winged Post Features Editor March 9, 2016

Winged Post: What motivates you in life? John Docherty: Lots of little things, but I think a big picture motivation might be a pursuit of excellence. Doing everything that I do to the best of my ability,...

Senior Natasha Mayor dodges opposing Castilleja offense player while running to the goal. The girls lost to Castilleja School today 13-1.

Girls lacrosse loses to Castilleja School at home

by Gloria Guo, TALON Seniors Section Editor March 8, 2016

The varsity girls’ lacrosse team lost 13-1 to Castilleja School at 4:30 p.m. during their home game today. “Our start wasn't very strong today, and the other team played really well,” sophomore...

Nate Kelly (10) lunges forward in preparation to throw a pitch during the second inning. Nate was one of three Sophomores to pitch during the game, alongside Akhil Arun and Dominic Cea.

Varsity boys baseball loses to San Mateo High at home

by Eleanor Xiao March 8, 2016

Boys baseball lost to San Mateo High School 3-12 in five innings at 4 p.m. at the Blackford campus today. The game was cut short of its usual seven innings due to bad weather conditions. The boys were...

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