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The student news site of The Harker School.

Harker Aquila

The student news site of The Harker School.

Harker Aquila

Jeton Gutierrez-Bujari (12) and Rishabh Chandra (11) played the Baker and Jack in Into the Woods. Jeton is a Lead Actor nominee.

“Into the Woods” recognized by California High School Musical Honors program

by Tara Parimi, Aquila Managing Editor May 14, 2015

The Upper School’s production of “Into the Woods” has been named a nominee in the category of “overall production” by the California High School Musical Honors program, and four cast members...

Jennifer Lawrence wears a Dior dress at the 2015 Met Gala. he dress was black from the waist down but had a flowered top, with a cutout between the two sections.

Best looks at the 2015 Met Gala

by Megan Cardosi, Reporter May 6, 2015

Many celebrities hit the red carpet on May 4 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Gala. From Dior to Calvin Klein, almost every designer had a dress to show. A recurring theme for dresses was...

Album Review: EXODUS by EXO

Album Review: “EXODUS” by EXO

by Gloria Guo, Reporter May 1, 2015

K-pop boy band EXO released its second album titled “EXODUS” on March 30. After its release, “EXODUS” claimed the No. 1 spot on Billboard’s World Albums chart. EXO has set a record for the...

Melina Nakos has already directed one film and is on course to take her achievements to the next level. Filmmaking allows her to make an impact on society.

Did you know: Melina Nakos’s filmmaking journey

by Sharanya Balaji, Aquila Asst. Multimedia Editor April 11, 2015

Under Melina Nakos’s seemingly soft and feminine look lies a hardworking, extremely passionate filmmaker that strives for nothing less than perfection. The summer after her freshman year, Melina had...

Cellist Nana Ouyang performs in the Bay Area for the first time

by Justin Su, Reporter March 25, 2015

Eight thousand miles from home. Fourteen years old. Two family members. One cello. Carrying her large, red instrument case on her back, Nana Ouyang, a teenage cellist prodigy, walks through the halls of...

To Pimp a Butterfly Review – 5/5 stars

by Varun Baldwa March 23, 2015

Renowned hip-hop artist Kendrick Lamar released his new album "To Pimp a Butterfly" through Interscope Records on March 16. The album was released a week early due to an error by the distributor. The...

Upcoming concerts

Upcoming concerts

by Sahana Srinivasan, Reporter March 4, 2015

Throughout the next two months, several artists will stop by the Bay Area and perform as part of their respective tours. Walk The Moon will play at the Masonic Theater in San Francisco on March 13,...

The best dressed at the 2015 Academy Awards

The best dressed at the 2015 Academy Awards

by Sanjana Avula, Reporter February 24, 2015

Many different styles of fashion were showcased by celebrities at the 87th Oscars, at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood, Los Angeles. Some highlights of the evening included ensembles from Emma Stone,...

Movies About Silicon Valley

by Ayushi Gautam, Aquila Social Media Editor January 26, 2015

The Silicon Valley has been the subject of many movies in Hollywood. Here is a list of the five most popular movies about the Silicon Valley. 1."The Social Network" Nominated for awards at the...

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies - 4.5/5 Stars

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies – 4.5/5 Stars

by Catherine Huang, Reporter January 22, 2015

“The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies” is a movie based on the book “The Hobbit” by J.R.R. Tolkien. It is the final movie in the trilogy and picks up where “The Hobbit: The Desolation of...

Upcoming album releases

Upcoming album releases

by Kavya Ramakrishnan, Aquila Copy Editor November 21, 2014

Iggy Azalea - Reclassified Nov. 24 Not finished promoting her latest album “The New Classic,” Australian rapper Iggy Azalea has unveiled the tracklist to “Reclassified,” a re-release of her...

The cover art of Taylor Swift’s album 1989 reflects the singer’s new, grown-up image, with a polaroid image similar to the 13 polaroids that accompany the deluxe version of the album. Taylor Swift’s 1989 World Tour dates have been posted on taylorswift.com. She will be performing at the Levi’s Stadium on Aug. 15 and tickets for her tour will be available to the general public on Dec. 12

Taylor Swift’s passion and courage shines through 1989: 5/5 Stars

by Ayushi Gautam, Social Media Editor November 5, 2014

Say goodbye to the teenage Taylor Swift with her country guitar because the more grown-up Taylor is here with her pop beats. Country-turned-pop singer Swift released her album "1989" on Oct. 27. The...

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