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Gary Blickenstaff had one pint of blood drawn today at the Red Cross Club's annual blood drive during long lunch. Blood units from this event were donated to the American Red Cross in the Bay Area.

Red Cross Club hosts annual blood drive in gym

by Gloria Guo, TALON Seniors Editor December 2, 2015

The Red Cross Club hosted its annual blood drive today in the gym during long lunch to donate blood to the American Red Cross. This week is also the Red Cross’s club week, in which it holds events...

Though social media platforms first arose as modes of communication between social groups, groups now use social media to spread news, advertise, and gather support for events. This versatility highlights social media's evolution into a key communication tool in the past few years.

Social media’s evolution into the most versatile communication tool

by Derek Yen, Reporter December 1, 2015

Social media has changed global networking by allowing users from across the world to communicate with each other quickly and reliably. While services such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram are typically...

Harker spirit members Arben Gutierrez-Bujari (11) and Kailee Gifford (11) update the upper school about spirit events. This week, each class will decorate a Christmas tree, which will be judged during extra help on Friday.

School meeting recap–11/30

by Vijay Bharadwaj, Wingspan Copy Editor November 30, 2015

The Diversity Committee adjusted the dress code, taking into account all the feedback it received since the beginning of the school year. Students must cultivate an attitude of respect with their outfits...

Comeback music to listen to

Comeback music to listen to

by Prameela Kottapalli, Reporter November 25, 2015

Fall marks the change from baseball season to football season, from sunshine to rain, and from frappucinos to pumpkin spice lattes. It also marks the change in the music industry from new to old— and...

Arthur Ye (12), Luke Wu (12) and Maile Chung press their faces into the plastic plates. “When I was eating it I made sure to not look all gross, so when I was sucking it I made sure it didn't get onto outside my lips so I didn't look disgusting,” Luke said.

Harker Spirit holds annual pumpkin pie eating competition

by Kathy Duan, TALON Student Life Editor November 21, 2015

Harker Spirit held its annual pumpkin pie eating competition in front of Manzanita during both lunches today. Participants needed to eat a slice of pumpkin pie without using their hands, and whoever...

The earthquake originated in the heart of the Hindu Kush mountain range. About 400 deaths and over 2,000 injuries resulted from the earthquake.

Earthquake devastates regions of Afghanistan and Pakistan

by Nichole Chen and Michael Sikand November 21, 2015

About 400 deaths and over 2,000 injuries resulted from a catastrophic earthquake that shook the northern regions of Afghanistan and Pakistan at around 2 p.m on Oct. 26. Wreaking havoc in some of the most...

Coaches Thompson and Pringle watch the players sprint to warm up before beginning to practice at an open gym as the latter handles a basketball. The coaches want "mostly to build up [the players'] fundamentals, skill development and a winning attitude," Pringle said.

New coaches join girls basketball team

by Katherine Zhang and Rose Guan November 20, 2015

Tomas Thompson and Dan Pringle joined the varsity girls basketball team as the new head coach and assistant coach respectively on Nov. 2, replacing former head coach Alfredo Andrew Alves. Thompson,...

The image shows a sample  high school course plan marked with revisions. Following the advice of many older students and teachers, I edited my high school course list, substituting out the subjects that I felt less inclined to study with the courses that I personally preferred.

A freshman’s takeaways from high school’s first quarter

by Tiffany Wong, Reporter November 20, 2015

As a freshman, undaunted by the woes of SAT classes and AP U.S. History, I expected this school year to be a piece of cake. As a student coming from the Middle School, I felt that my teachers there had...

The French National Honor Society, set up a table outside Manzanita encouraging people to write cards for the victims from all around the world. The words on the cards were mostly thoughtful, concise messages such as “stay strong” and “you are in our hearts."

Student body “blackout” to show support for the world

by Prameela Kottapalli, Reporter November 19, 2015

Students and faculty wore black today to support the victims and their loved ones involved in the recent tragedies in places around the world such as Paris, Beirut and Baghdad. Students at other high...

As the audience in the background cheer for the girls, they come together in celebration after they score a point against the opponents. The girls lost 1-3 in CCS Semifinals to long time rival Menlo High School.

Varsity girls volleyball loses 3-1 to Menlo High School in CCS Semifinals

by Ashley Jiang, Winged Post Co-Photo Editor November 19, 2015

Varsity girls volleyball lost the CCS Semifinals to long time rival Menlo on Wednesday at Notre Dame Belmont with a score of 1-3, ending their season at 19-9 overall and 9-1 in league. With a strong...

Linus Li (10) poses in his archery uniform alongside his bow outside of Main. "[The bow] weighs about forty pounds," Linus said.

Archery: Linus Li (10) aims to make Junior Dream Team

by Derek Yen, Reporter November 19, 2015

As Linus Li (10) steps out in his archery equipment, he carries much more than just a bow. He is dressed head to toe in an unobstructive black uniform sporting a thumb ring, an arm guard, and a shoulder...

Glenn Reddy ('15) waits for his blood to be drawn by an American Red Cross volunteer. The Red Cross club partnered with the Red Cross to host the blood drive last year.

Red Cross Club hosts annual blood drive after Thanksgiving Break

by Vijay Bharadwaj, Wingspan Copy Editor November 19, 2015

The upper school Red Cross Club is holding its annual blood drive on Dec. 2 following Thanksgiving Break to donate to those in need of transfusions. The club will hold a Kits for Kids event tomorrow...

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