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The student news site of The Harker School.

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Wingspan Extended: Virtual reality technology extends the video game industry

Wingspan Extended: Virtual reality technology extends the video game industry

by Sahana Srinivasan, Asst. STEM Editor November 12, 2015

A black, box-shaped, plastic headset with stretchy black straps sits on a wooden table. A few students linger around. One steps up to the table. She fits the straps onto her head. The image of a stadium...

Cantilena sang their last song at last year's Choral Concert while being directed by Susan Nace. Several performing arts groups performed at the Choral Concert titled "Ad Amore" last year on Nov. 13 in Nichols Auditorium.

Upper school choirs perform at first choral concert of the year

by Katherine Zhang, Reporter November 12, 2015

Bel Canto, Cantilena, Guys’ Gig, Camerata and Acoustics performed in their first choral concert of the year, “I Dream a World,” this evening from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Nichols auditorium. The...

Shannon Richardson (12) smiles while carrying congratulatory balloons from friends and family today in front of Main after signing the Letter of Intent. Following a period of verbal commitment, Shannon officially committed to playing for Stanford Volleyball.

Volleyball senior officially commits to Stanford

by Shania Wang and Zachary Hoffman November 11, 2015

Senior Shannon Richardson, co-captain of upper school girls varsity volleyball team, signed her Letter of Intent to commit to the Stanford women's beach volleyball program today at noon in the college...

GSA invites guest speakers to raise support for the LGBTQ community

by Aditya Varshney, Opinion Editor November 11, 2015

The Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA) club held its biannual assembly about sexuality awareness today morning in the gym in which two guest speakers addressed students about the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender...

Ben Carson speaks at the CPAC 2015 in Washington D.C. The republican presidential debate was held yesterday.

Eight Republican candidates take the podium at the fourth presidential debate

by VIgnesh Panchanatham, Reporter November 11, 2015

The eight leading Republican candidates took the stage for the fourth presidential debate hosted by Fox Business Network yesterday at the Milwaukee theater in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The participants...

Senior Ryan Fernandez dashes to his side of the field with a ball in his hand while Brandon Mo (10) chases after him to take off one of his flags. Each class competed against each other during long lunch in a game of capture the flag.

DECA and Spirit Club host capture the flag game during long lunch

by Jackie Gao, Reporter November 11, 2015

The upper school DECA chapter and Spirit Club hosted a game of capture the flag where each class competed against each other during long lunch today. DECA designated the month of November to celebrate...

The upper school acoustics group sings "God Bless the Child." They will perform at the concert "I Dream A World" at 6 p.m. in Nichols auditorium.

School meeting recap–11/9

by Vijay Bharadwaj, Wingspan Copy Editor November 9, 2015

Assistant head of student affairs Gregory Lawson reviewed the procedure for a school shooting. The protocol is known as “Run, Hide, Defend.” To indicate a lockdown, the sound of a dog barking will...

Droplets of rain cover the statue dedicated to Jason Berry. Last Monday was the first day it rained during the school year.

Upper School reacts to first rainy day of the school year

by Megan Cardosi, Reporter November 9, 2015

Raincoats, rain boots and umbrellas stored in closets finally saw the light of day. Today's rain added to the rainy season kickoff that began in the Bay Area last Monday. Students wore raincoats and...

Modcloth's Rain or Shiny umbrella

Umbrellas that take away the rainy day blues

by Ayushi Gautam, Managing Editor November 9, 2015

Gear up for this weekend’s rainfall with fashionable umbrellas that will keep you dry and chic at the same time. From those made of clear plastic to those designed with animal prints, these umbrellas...

Sophomore Elizabeth Schick hits the tennis ball during a match. The varsity girls team will play a CCS match on Tuesday.

Sports update: golf and tennis league champions

by Anjay Saklecha, Reporter November 9, 2015

Varsity girls tennis competed in the West Bay Athletic League (WBAL) tournament on Nov. 3 at Menlo High School. Doubles team Elizabeth Schick (10) and Pamela Duke (9) placed first overall in doubles as...

Varsity teammates cheer after they win the point. The team defeated Mercy Burlingame on their senior night game.

Varsity girls volleyball defeats Mercy Burlingame on senior night

by Ashley Jiang, Winged Post Photo Editor November 7, 2015

Incandescent light floods the large gymnasium. Shoes squeak against the glossy wooden floor gym floor. The atmosphere is lively and cheerful. Brightly decorated posters depicting the names “Jackie Chen”,...

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