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Harker Aquila

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Health experts discourage skipping breakfast and drinking caffeine

by Jackie Jin & Sonia Sidhu February 11, 2011

In an increasingly fast-paced world, it comes as no surprise that quick caffeine fixes, sugar rushes, skipped breakfasts, and calories to-go have become a routine fixture in the busy schedules of many...

"Country Strong" Review: Strong cast and catchy tunes overshadow subpar storyline

“Country Strong” Review: Strong cast and catchy tunes overshadow subpar storyline

by Mahum Jamal – TalonWP Alum January 9, 2011

Just like a country song: sappy enough to get your toes curling, catchy enough to get your head bobbing, and vague enough to lose track of what the song’s about. Country Strong’s subpar storyline...

Sons of Sylvia Review: Rockin’ with Country Pops

Sons of Sylvia Review: Rockin’ with Country Pops

by Michelle Lo January 5, 2011

Surprisingly unlike the typical rock band, Sons of Sylvia’s distinctive sounds offer a mix of beats that I can listen to while driving in the car, studying at my desk, or getting ready in the morning....

Healthy study habits alleviate stress of finals week

Healthy study habits alleviate stress of finals week

by Victoria Chan and Michelle Deng December 13, 2010

Two weeks of blissful freedom from school seem so close, yet so far away. For freshmen, sophomores, and juniors, one last hurdle remains. For many, this week’s comprehensive final examinations will...

How to carve a pumpkin

by Meena Chetty October 29, 2010

With the approach of Halloween and its haunting traditions, comes a custom that most of us have known since our childhood: pumpkin carving. According to History.com, this practice traces back to the...

The truth about organic food: Eradicating common myths

The truth about organic food: Eradicating common myths

by Aditi Ashok and Priyanka Mody October 29, 2010

Shopping cart in hand, you peruse the aisle of green, red and yellow vegetables. But among the array of colorful produce, a small sign catches your eye: organic. When choosing what food to buy in the...

WP Interviews: Actress Diane Lane and Director Randall Wallace as they recount “Secretariat” experiences

by Tiffany Chien and Shreya Nathan October 13, 2010

In exclusive press conferences with the Winged Post and other journalists, lead actress Diane Lane and director Randall Wallace divulge their experiences throughout the movie-making process of Secretariat. In...

“Secretariat” Review: Disney brings back an extraordinary true story about love and courage

by Tiffany Chien and Shreya Nathan October 12, 2010

The deafening sound of thudding hooves; the blurs of color in the stands above. Horseracing is not new to Hollywood, but Disney’s Secretariat, released on October 8, manages to rise above this genre’s...

"It's Kind of a Funny Story" Review: New teen drama reaches expectations

“It’s Kind of a Funny Story” Review: New teen drama reaches expectations

by William Chang October 11, 2010

The unlikely combination of teenage drama, a hospital psychiatric ward, and a dose of good humor work well with the palate of young adults. Directed by Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden and based on the book...

Movie Review: Emma Stone shines in "Easy A"

Movie Review: Emma Stone shines in “Easy A”

by Amal Asghar September 20, 2010

She’s the modern Hester Prynne. Except she never lost her virginity. Olive Abernanthy (Emma Stone) was just another nobody – that is, until a false account of a sexual interaction she did not have...

Priya Bhikha holds Indian-inspired fashion show

Priya Bhikha holds Indian-inspired fashion show

by Malika Mehrotra August 26, 2010

Alumnus Priya Bhikha (’10) continued her passion for fashion on August 13 when she held her own individual runway show at Harker that featured designs made of fabric instead of the recycled material...

DEBUT: Senior Francesca Nagle celebrates album release

DEBUT: Senior Francesca Nagle celebrates album release

by Alisha Mayor August 26, 2010

Growing up around musicians, Francesca “Frankie” Nagle (12) had attended many CD release parties, but this time the spotlight was all hers. “It was the most incredible night of my life,” she...

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