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Harker Aquila

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Harker Aquila

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Harker Aquila

An experience in raw food diets

by Jackie Jin April 4, 2010

No fries, no pizza, no soda, no coffee. Demanding only un-cooked and un-processed foods, raw food diets are difficult-to-follow. Regardless, I attempted the challenging regimen. My week-long stint...

Cameras, controversies, and creepers, oh my!

by Amal Asghar March 5, 2010

Play. He waves excitedly. You smile back awkwardly. Next. Chatroulette, a relatively new social networking site, according to New York Times, created by 17-year-old Russian Andrey Ternovskiy, allows...

Review: A standing OVOtion for the latest Cirque Du Soleil production

Review: A standing OVOtion for the latest Cirque Du Soleil production

by Priyanka Mody March 4, 2010

The buzz of bees and the chirping of crickets reverberated through the circus tent. A large, nearly five-foot tall egg stood at the center of the stage, and the audience sat captivated with mystery waiting...

Review: Percy Jackson

Review: Percy Jackson

by Sonia Sidhu March 4, 2010

Flying evil teachers, huge men controlling water and fire breathing multiple headed dragons. The recently released movie, Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief was interesting while it lasted....

High school journalists cover the Dear John press day in San Francisco

High school journalists cover the Dear John press day in San Francisco

by Dawn Queen February 8, 2010

“Just follow the screaming.” The woman behind the counter smiled and pointed to the escalator. I couldn’t help but feel a tingle of trepidation before stepping up the stairs. We could hear the low...

Movie Review: Exceptional acting aside, Dear John…typical

by Mahum Jamal February 8, 2010

Typical. Actor Channing Tatum,  who is playing the role of a war hero, was just shot. A voice in the background, his voice, reads a letter aloud. According to it, his last thought before he blacked out...

Winter Concert attracts large audience

by WIlliam Chang February 5, 2010

The 2010 Winter Concert featured a split concert schedule for the first time between performers of the Upper School and of the Lower and Middle School. The Jazz Band opened the Upper School portion...

Teachers and students express their individual ways of relaxing

by Priyanka Sharma February 1, 2010

Take three deep breaths. In. Out. In. Out. In. Out. With students’ busy academic schedules, sports, and other commitments, it is sometimes easy to forget a basic necessity in life: relaxation. Psychology...

A lifetime labor of Love

A lifetime labor of Love

by Rishi Bhatia January 15, 2010

Ever since she was eight years old, Alexandra Mattraw (English teacher) has been writing poems. Her work will soon reach a major milestone, as Achiote Press is in the process of publishing her chapbook,...

San Francisco gives Harrison Ford the red carpet treatment

San Francisco gives Harrison Ford the red carpet treatment

by Alisha Mayor January 8, 2010

Wednesday, January 6, Academy Award winning actor Harrison Ford arrived at the San Francisco red carpet premiere for his new movie Extraordinary Measures. Olympic gold medalist figure skater Kristi...

Review: Hot Chocolate, 5 brands to try during winter break

Review: Hot Chocolate, 5 brands to try during winter break

by Sophia Wang December 30, 2009

It is that season again: colorful lights flash brightly on every house’s door, choirs carol on the streets, the weather grows colder outside, and of course, people enjoy hot chocolate by the blazing...

Windows 7 is a remarkable change for the better

Windows 7 is a remarkable change for the better

by Michelle Deng November 24, 2009

Let’s be clear: I love my Mac. I love its pleasing aesthetics, its oh-so-convenient Dock, and its flashy dashboard widgets. I love its user-friendly organization, its applications, and its speed. So...

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