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Code-switching is the practice of switching between two or more languages or dialects depending on the social context. At Harker, many multilingual students code-switch naturally as a way to express themselves and navigate different cultural settings.

Embrace codeswitching for authenticity and linguistic diversity

by Chelsea Xie, A&E/Lifestyle Editor May 11, 2025

While taking classes at school, a student might speak to teachers in formal English during class discussions, while using casual slang with friends in the hallways. However, as soon as they step through...

Junior Sofia Vasquez-Perez performs a Spanish folk dance to the song “La Madrugada”. Spanish students volunteered to perform singing and dancing acts, instrumental covers and other acts at Noche Cultural.

Students and faculty honor Spanish culture at annual La Noche Cultural

by Heather Wang and Victoria Li April 28, 2025

Spanish National Honor Society hosted La Noche Cultural (Spanish Culture Night), inviting approximately 200 students and faculty to celebrate Spanish culture through performances and traditional dishes...

Nerine Uyanik (12) and Simren Gupta (12) dance together during the salsa competition of "La Noche Cultural." The salsa competition took place at the end of the night, after  the dinner and student performances.

Fun, food and flamenco: Students and faculty celebrate Spanish culture with “La Noche Cultural”

by Amruta Dharmapurikar and Sally Zhu March 19, 2020

Vibrant banners line the walls of the auxiliary gym, circling around the multi-colored round tables topped with toy maracas, sombreros and balloons that float nearby. As preparations and decorations are...

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