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Erika Olsen (12) eats a bowl of pasta salad and fruits during lunch. Many students have chosen to make healthier food choices during Lent.

Looking into the season of Lent

by Ria Gandhi, Aquila Features Editor March 5, 2015

It’s pretty easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of school, drama, relationships and family. Lent remains an annual forty day period of Christian observance, starting this year on Feb. 18 and ending...

Sheets of hail cover the Silver Creek golf course. This is an atypical view of the golf course, which usually looks a dark green.

San Jose experiences hail over the past weekend

by Trisha Dwivedi, Winged Post Business Manager March 2, 2015

The hills surrounding Silver Creek were covered in layers of hail after a storm on Saturday evening. The “snow” that people in south San Jose are referring to is actually hail. Mercury News...

Boy's captain Jeremiah Anderson (12) and girl's player Joelle Anderson (10) support each other both on and off the field.

Varsity boys’ and girls’ soccer team siblings recall memories

by Priscilla Pan, Winged Post Features Editor February 28, 2015

Childhood summers spent dribbling the ball past each other in the backyard solidified into fond memories. Those recollections simultaneously bring up the image of a friend, a teammate, an opponent and...

Freshman honor council representatives chosen

by Kaitlin Hsu, Reporter February 27, 2015

Millie Lin (9) and Rahul Bhethanabotla (9) were appointed freshman honor council representatives during the class meeting on Tuesday. A total of nine candidates ran for the position: Divija Bhimaraju,...

Little League Baseball fields, such as the one at Howard J. Lamade Stadium are approximately two-thirds the size of professional baseball fields. Lamade Stadium has been the site of the annual Little League World Series since 1959.

The price of winning at all costs

by Alex Youn, Talon Business & PDA Editor February 27, 2015

Alright, up 7-5, top of the sixth, man on first and second, one out, two more to win it all. As clouds spread across the sky above Howard J. Lamade Stadium in South Williamsport, PA last August, everyone’s...

Net neutrality has been approved by a 3-2 vote. FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler revealed the decision yesterday following years of debate.

Federal Communications Commission adopts net neutrality

by Tara Parimi, Aquila Copy Editor February 27, 2015

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) held a vote at its monthly meeting yesterday in Washington D.C., resulting in a 3-2 vote which has led to the espousement of net neutrality. Net neutrality...

Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton addresses an audience of over 5,000 at the Lead On Watermark Silicon Valley Conference for Women. Twenty students attended the event Tuesday.

Twenty students attend Lead On Conference for Women

by Kacey Fang, Winged Post Managing Editor February 26, 2015

Twenty students attended the inaugural Lead On Watermark Silicon Valley Conference for Women, held Tuesday morning and afternoon in the Santa Clara Convention Center. The conference targeted female...

The panel of four takes audience questions towards the end of the meeting. This was the final CareerConnect meeting of this school year.

Students attend the CareerConnect Business Panel

by Aditya Varshney, Aquila Social Media Editor February 26, 2015

Students attended the CareerConnect Business Panel at the Nichols Innovation Center to speak with a panel of four experienced entrepreneurs during Wednesday long lunch. The featured panel comprised...

AP Studio Art exhibit features work from greatest number students ever

by Elisabeth Siegel, Winged Post News Editor February 26, 2015

The AP Studio Art (APSA) exhibit featured a collection of artworks from the largest group of APSA students ever, taking place in Nichols Hall yesterday during long lunch. The artworks of 23 students...

Senior Madelyn Wang introduces the members involved with the art show to start of the announcement. The Upper School’s annual art show will take place this week during long lunch in the Atrium.

School meeting recap 2/23

by Anokhi Saklecha, Winged Post Global Editor February 24, 2015

Japanese National Honor Society announced the start of its club week. Members will be selling various Japanese snacks after school to raise money for a Japanese earthquake relief fund. Diane Main, Assistant...

Although it is mainly known for its therapeutic and meditative benefits, yoga can help loosen the body, increase flexibility and strengthen various muscles.

Yoga’s benefits make it a popular exercise and relaxation method

by Vedant Thyagaraj, Aquila STEM Editor February 22, 2015

The ancient Indian practice of yoga has become more popular more popular with athletes in recent years. Although it is mainly known for its therapeutic and meditative benefits, yoga can help loosen...

Winged Post photo editor Kshithija Mulam (10) poses for a picture with photographer Platon backstage. The famous photographer spoke at the Flint Center for Performing Arts about his work on Friday.

Distinguished photographer Platon shares insights into photographic journey

by Kshithija Mulam, Winged Post Photo Editor February 22, 2015

In an exclusive interview with Harker Aquila backstage after his presentation at the Flint Center on Friday, the renowned photographer Platon spoke about his inspiration to take on various projects as...

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