![“[Building nerf blasters] became this outlet of creativity for me that hasn't been matched by anything else. The process [of] making a build complete to your desire is such a painstakingly difficult process, but I've had to learn from [the skills needed from] soldering to proper painting. There's so many different options for everything, if you think about it, it exists. The best part is [that] if it doesn't exist, you can build it yourself," Ishaan Parate said.](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/DSC_8149-900x604.jpg)
![“When I came into high school, I was ready to be a follower. But DECA was a game changer for me. It helped me overcome my fear of public speaking, and it's played such a major role in who I've become today. To be able to successfully lead a chapter of 150 students, an officer team and be one of the upperclassmen I once really admired is something I'm [really] proud of,” Anvitha Tummala ('21) said.](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Screen-Shot-2021-07-25-at-9.50.05-AM-900x594.png)
![“I think getting up in the morning and having a sense of purpose [is exciting]. I think without a certain amount of drive, life is kind of obsolete and mundane, and I think having that every single day is what makes each day unique and kind of makes life exciting,” Neymika Jain (12) said.](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Screen-Shot-2017-06-03-at-4.54.16-PM.png)
![“My slogan is ‘slow feet, don’t eat, and I’m hungry.’ You need to run fast to get where you are–you aren't going to get those championships if you aren't fast,” Angel Cervantes (12) said. “I want to do well in school on my tests and in track and win championships for my team. I live by that, [and] I can do that anywhere: in the classroom or on the field.”](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/DSC5146-900x601.jpg)
![“[Volleyball has] taught me how to fall correctly, and another thing it taught is that you don’t have to be the best at something to be good at it. If you just hit the ball in a smart way, then it still scores points and you’re good at it. You could be a background player and still make a much bigger impact on the team than you would think,” Anya Gert (’20) said.](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/AnnaGert_JinTuan_HoHPhotoEdited-600x900.jpeg)
![“I'm not nearly there yet, but [my confidence has] definitely been getting better since I was pretty shy and timid coming into Harker my freshman year. I know that there's a lot of people that are really confident in what they do, and I really admire them. Everyone's so driven and that has really pushed me to kind of try to find my own place in high school and be more confident,” Alyssa Huang (’20) said.](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/AlyssaHuang_EmilyChen_HoHPhoto-900x749.jpeg)
Review: Soundtrack of Breaking Dawn Part 2 blends well with plotline- 5/5 stars
With the end of the Twilight saga inching closer, the soundtrack of Breaking Dawn Part 2 was released on November 13.
Previous Twilight soundtracks included songs produced by artists such as Christina Perri and Bruno Mars which became world wide hits.
The new album relates to the plotline more than all of the previous records made for the Twilight movies. Because Breaking Dawn Part 2 is the last movie of the saga, the indie styles portray the scenes of the book in a modern way while still keeping the story in mind.
Featuring various artists, the album consists of 14 songs that each represent a part of the story of Breaking Dawn.
In the first part of Breaking Dawn, Christina Perri released “A Thousand Years”, which later became an international hit. For the second part of the movie, Perri collaborated with Steve Kazee in “A Thousand Years Part 2.” Although the song keeps the same tune as her previous version, the harmonies add a special effect. The song is the most popular out of the whole album on iTunes.
POP ETC, a band from California, released its song “Speak Up” for the Breaking Dawn Part 2 soundtrack. Incorporating a series of techno sounds as well as impressive vocals, the song represents the complications of the relationships in the movie.
Artists like Ellie Goulding and Feist also sang for the soundtrack. Feist, a Canadian artist, is part of an indie-rock band as well. The melodious vocals in her song, “Fire in the Water”, reminds the listeners of Bella and Edward’s relationship.
Another punk band, Green Day, sings “The Forgotten” for the album. Their song includes a softer tone with the use of drum beats, instead of electric guitar solos which are normally in their other tracks.
Setting itself aside from the past albums, the Breaking Dawn Part 2 album exceeds all expectations due to its mix of indie and pop songs, which relate to the story of the books perfectly. As the last installment of the Twilight series, Breaking Dawn Part 2 is to be released in theaters on November 16.
Ayushi Gautam (12) is the Managing Editor of Harker Aquila. She has been a part of the journalism program since her freshman year. She was the Social Media...