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Blueberries are a common superfood that many enjoy. A common way to consume this food is simply by itself, or in a healthy smoothie or fruit salad.

Popular superfoods on the rise

by Alexis Gauba April 2, 2014

Recently superfoods have been becoming popular amongst consumers. According to the Oxford English Dictionary, superfoods are foods considered especially nutritious or otherwise beneficial to health and...

Keller’s Korner – 3/28

by Alyssa Amick, Managing Editor April 1, 2014

The past week had both the annual HOSCARs talent show and the multicultural fair. Meanwhile, the boys’ volleyball team and the boys’ golf team both have significant wins.   This has been a fun...

School Meeting Recap – 3/31

by Maya Jeyendran, Global Editor March 31, 2014

The 9th annual Research Symposium was held on campus on Saturday, March 29. Over 450 people were in attendance for the event, which included displays of students’ projects, featured speakers, and corporate...

After school, students walk through the puddles that formed today. Because of the bad weather, many athletic games and practices were cancelled.

Lacrosse and baseball games cancelled due to weather

by Alyssa Amick, Managing Editor March 31, 2014

Poor weather forced the cancellation of a baseball and lacrosse game, as well as numerous practices after school today. The lacrosse team was scheduled to play Santa Catalina High School. Head Coach Andrew...

The top five speakers and two event coordinators pose for a shot.

Junior places 2nd at regional JSHS symposium

by Roshni Pankhaniya, Aquila Sports Editor March 31, 2014

After spending a weekend in Reno packed with competition, discussion, and labwork, junior Neil Movva placed 2nd out of 16 contestants at the Northern California/Western Nevada Junior Science and Humanities...

Foster the People impresses with second studio album Supermodel

Foster the People impresses with second studio album Supermodel

by Sapna Suresh March 31, 2014

In Supermodel, the follow up to its debut album Torches, Foster the People provides a compilation of eclectic songs with heavy indie pop and psychedelic influences. The major single off the album, Coming...

Varsity Girls’ Lacrosse falls to Archbishop-Mitty 7-12, and reaches halfway point in season

by Tara Parimi, Reporter March 30, 2014

As the Varsity Girls’ lacrosse team got into position to play non-league rival Archbishop Mitty, the shrill sounding of the buzzer penetrated the otherwise peaceful and unperturbed atmosphere of Davis...

Life with Lizzy: Real Friends

by Elisabeth Siegel, Winged Post Copy Editor March 28, 2014

Through my experiences both in school and out of school, there’s one thing that I just can’t seem to get totally right. I’m either the unluckiest person in the regard of making friends, or the...

Noa Sasson (9) does a vertical split during her poi performance. Her act won the award for Best Solo Performance.

Behind the lights: the Hoscar experience

by Meilan Steimle March 28, 2014

The air backstage is humid and humming with nervousness. Students cluster together, holding hands, uttering words of encouragement, or just standing alone, trying desperately to calm themselves. As the...

Q+A profile with Varsity swimmer Kimberly Ma

Q+A profile with Varsity swimmer Kimberly Ma

by Elisabeth Siegel March 27, 2014

Harker Aquila: When did you start swimming? Kimberly Ma: So long ago, I can’t remember. I started swimming when I was four, and I started competitive [swimming] when I was about five and a half. HA:...

Ryan Palmer (11) competes in one of his events. Varsity swimmers competed against King's Academy today at a home meet.

Swimmers compete against King’s Academy

by Kacey Fang, Winged Post Features Editor March 27, 2014

Varsity and Junior Varsity swim teams competed against King’s Academy yesterday in a home meet at the Singh Aquatic Center. Swimmers raced in individual and relay events, covering distances that ranged...

Upper School “HOSCARS” talent show dazzles audience

Upper School “HOSCARS” talent show dazzles audience

by Elisabeth Siegel March 27, 2014

The Upper School hosted its annual multicultural talent show, dubbed HOSCARS, run by student council and Global Empowerment and Outreach (GEO) club in the gym today. The show consisted of a first assembly...

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