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Harker Aquila

The student news site of The Harker School.

Harker Aquila

The student news site of The Harker School.

Harker Aquila

Predictions for the 2024 Oscars

by Desiree Luo and Gabe Sachse March 9, 2024

Gabe: Hi, I'm Gabe Sachse, and I'm an Assistant News editor for Harker Aquila. Desiree: And I’m Desiree Luo, and I'm one of the Aquila Managing Editors. Gabe: Today we're going to be discussing...

Bahar Sodeifi (11) and Kyle Li (11) play the saxophone during Jazz Band's performance at the Essentially Ellington Festival. Harker performed "Manceta" by Dizzy Gillespie. (Provided by Essentially Ellington Festival)

Jazz Band attends Essentially Ellington Festival in Orlando

by Disha Gupta March 9, 2024

Amidst rows and rows of passionate high-school musicians, all eyes turned to the Harker Jazz Band as they took center stage at the Essentially Ellington Festival held at the Phillips Center of Performing...

Students traveling to France relax in the lounge of the Paris airport. They awaited their flight to Rennes, where they would start their trip.

Out of the nest: A glance at France

by Suhani Gupta March 8, 2024

France is best known as the country of love. This renowned love can be found in quiet moments, like in the crispness of a croissant or the aroma of the muguet. It is also present on more momentous occasions,...

Stanley sensation sweeps social media

Stanley sensation sweeps social media

by Lily Shi March 8, 2024

Viral videos capture crowds of people instigating mobs in Target, pushing each other as they reach for a standalone rack in the center of the store. Their object of desire? A $45 limited-edition Quencher...

Directors’ Roundtable: Revisiting Stories from Student-Directed Showcase

by Alison Yang and Suhani Gupta March 8, 2024

A month ago, the Conservatory premiered the annual Student Directed Showcase. The directors, seniors Isabella Ribeiro, Mariana Rai, Selina Xu and Sonya Apsey, each selected and produced four one-act plays...

Isabelle Niu (9), Kuga Pence (12) and Anna Wang (10) pose with their phone cases. They use their phone cases to express themselves and carry memories. (Illustration by Alison Yang, Photos by Alvira Agarwal and Hannah Jeon)

Case by case: Students cover phones in personality

by Alvira Agarwal and Hannah Jeon March 6, 2024

The wide variety of phone cases around campus ranges from plain, neutral colors to eye-catching flashy designs. But what does a phone case reveal about its owner? Aside from protecting phones, phone cases...

Organist Brian Ho responds to saxophonist Aaron Lington's improvisation during a performance of Lington's original tune "Nostalgic." "It really is like a musical conversation," Ho said. "We feel each other out and take turns to listen to each other."

Aaron Lington organ quartet energizes stage with live jazz

by Jeremy Peng and Jessica Wang March 6, 2024

Before one note fades, the next bursts forth, each as unexpected as the last. The guitarist grins, his fingers dancing across the strings as the organist cushions their cutting richness with a flurry of...

The 2023 release “Wonka” tells the origin story of Willy Wonka from Roald Dahl’s “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”. With its appealing visuals, catchy tunes and lighthearted villain roles, the musical constructs a fantastical and enchanting world, despite being cheesy at times.

A charming chocolatier

by Eva Cheng, Co-Assistant Sports Editor March 4, 2024

Arriving in a whimsical metropolis with nothing but dreams, a young, starry-eyed Willy Wonka strolls into the square of Galerie Gourmet, home of the world’s most renowned chocolatiers, hoping to start...

Ticket to Ride is a 30-minute board game for two to five players, with each player placing their trains on a central board of the United States to earn the most points. It is perfect for anyone new to board games.

Take a trip on the victory train

by Saahil Herrero, Copy Editor February 29, 2024

As my opponent places down trains on the map, I begin to calculate alternate routes to complete my tickets, finding that the shortest path will still take many turns. However, I try to keep a straight...

Anwen Hao (11) celebrates his "Best exit for a ballet dance" Hoscar. 40 students performed in the 12th annual Hoscars on Feb. 8.

From comedy to K-pop: Annual Hoscars shows off student talent

by Tiffany Zhu, Mendy Mao, and Emma Milner February 23, 2024

Best four-person co-ed dance to Rihanna. Best and largest gossip session. Best rap song. Best exit for a ballet dance. Best original song and best person on the piano. The “I love Barbie award.” Where...

Single's Inferno 3 contestants Kim Minkyu, Choi Hyeseon and Lee Gwanhee pose for the show's poster. A whirlwind of romance and drama, the series took viewers on a rollercoaster ride of emotions. (Illustration by Young Min and Suhani Gupta)

Single’s Inferno 3 stirs up love and drama

by Young Min and Charlize Wang February 18, 2024

A subtle wind blows as Choi Hyeseon, a tall woman wearing a white linen dress, walks towards a campsite. She settles into her seat, glancing left. Her gaze meets a seated woman, Kim Gyuri. “You’re...

Ishan Mysore (10) sings a solo as a part of Festival Chorus's performance. The choir performed the songs Tshotsholoza and I Dream a World at the end of the MLK Evening Celebration.

Inaugural MLK Evening explores diversity and equity

by Emma Li and Angelina Burrows February 17, 2024

A soulful message delivered through song. A passionate speech connecting A.I. to the struggles of today’s youth. A calming orchestra ensemble and uplifting choir performance. These were only some of...

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