Jock of All Trades: Episode 3
by Vishnu Kannan, Kushal Shah, and Muthu Panchanatham
February 1, 2020
From Harker Aquila, Jock of All Trades is a sports podcast by Kushal Shah (11), Muthu Panchanatham (10), and Vishnu Kannan (10). This edition features an in-depth discussion regarding the NFL playoffs thus far, a glance at the fast approaching Super Bowl, and a tribute to Kobe Bryant, his daughter,...
Helen’s BTS Podcast
by Helen Yang, Reporter
May 14, 2019
In her new podcast, senior Helen Yang dives into the basics of getting into BTS, the Korean boy group that has sparked an international craze, drawing many into the world of K-pop. Also known as Bangtan Sonyeondan, BTS is a seven-member South Korean boy band created in 2013 under the company Big...
Jock of All Trades: Episode 2
by Vishnu Kannan, Muthu Panchanatham, and Kushal Shah
April 21, 2019
From Harker Aquila, Jock of All Trades is a sports podcast by Kushal Shah (10), Muthu Panchanatham (9), and Vishnu Kannan (9). This edition features an in-depth discussion regarding the NBA playoffs, predictions for the top-five picks of the NFL Draft, and an exclusive interview with Harker Athletics...
91st Oscars awards diverse collection of art and artists
by Kathy Fang, Managing Editor
February 25, 2019
From “Green Book” to “Black Panther,” Olivia Coleman to Hannah Beachler and Alfonso Cuarón to Spike Lee, the 91st annual Academy Awards recognized a wide array of artists and films last night at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood, leaving many viewers conflicted about the results. Peter Farrelly’s...
Crazy Rich RepresentAsian: Crazy Rich Asians sets a new benchmark for Asian portrayal in popular media
by Gloria Zhang and Nina Gee
September 3, 2018
Before the classic high school plot of “The D.U.F.F” was “Mean Girls”, and before “Mean Girls” was “Clueless”. Before the romantic musical of “La La Land” was “Singin’ In the Rain”. Before the fake-relationship narrative of “The Proposal” was “How to Lose a Guy in 10 ...
Album Review: Soft Friday by the Coves
by Elisabeth Siegel, Winged Post News Editor
September 5, 2014
The indie duo Coves (Beck Wood, vocals, and John Ridgard, instruments) released its debut album "Soft Friday" through the German label Nettwerk on Sept. 2. Featuring a blend of influences ranging from bands like Tame Impala and Phil Spector as well as the genre of psychedelic rock, "Soft Friday" has...
Movies to watch this summer
by Trisha Dwivedi, Reporter
May 18, 2014
“The Fault in Our Stars”, directed by Josh Boone, releases on June 6, 2014. Rated PG-13, this comedy-drama film stars Ansel Elgort as Augustus and Shailene Woodley as Hazel. Based off of the book, “The Fault in Our Stars” is narrated by Hazel, a 16-year-old cancer patient, whose parents make...
XSCAPE is the rebirth of Michael Jackson, the King of Pop
by Varun Baldwa, TALON Reporter
May 9, 2014
From his unique dance moves to his renowned pop music, Michael Jackson always kept his audience entertained. Ever since his death on June 25, 2009, fans have been longing for the King of Pop’s return. Epic Records, an American record label associated with Sony, announced the official release of XSCAP...
Phantogram “voices” its return
by Allison Sun, Aquila Features Editor & Webmaster
March 14, 2014
With meshed layers of resonating synths and sensual vocals, the music of New-York based electronic band Phantogram crafts a multidimensional ambience that truly reflects its name, defined as two-dimensional images that appear three-dimensional. Its latest album, Voices, is no exception. Released on...
Emerging female musicians to look out for this year
by Juhi Gupta, Multimedia Editor
March 14, 2014
In honor of March’s title as “Music in our Schools” month and “National Women’s History Month,” here are five not-to-be-missed tracks from new and upcoming female artists. Follow the Spotify playlist above to hear Aquila’s top picks for tracks showcasing the talent of both established femal...
Online Celebrities: YouTube stars on the rise
by Alexis Gauba, Reporter
March 12, 2014
From makeup gurus to video game commentators, YouTube has given rise to a plethora of stars, creating a new celebrity culture. As a popular video sharing service, which provides a platform where anyone can post videos, YouTube presents the opportunity for anyone to achieve fame by simply uploading a c...
In a Nutshell: Snowcap Cookies
by Fred Chang and Priscilla Pan
February 27, 2014
Now, what’s better than a chocolate cookie? That’s right, one covered in SNOW! (We realize this is a bit late seasonally, but in honor of the driest ski-week in a while, we present our own homemade snow.) Recipe (Inspired by Chef John): Notes Difficulty: Medium Length: 30 minutes prep + 1 hour setting = around 1.5 hours Keep in...