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Harker Aquila

The student news site of The Harker School.

Harker Aquila

So you wanna be a librarian?

So you wanna be a librarian?

by Nina Gee and Irina Malyugina February 27, 2019

If you've been at Harker for more than a year, chances are you've probably had contact with one or more of the campus librarians. Their skill sets seem endless, from evaluating your interpretation of a...

Custodian Johnny Lockett poses for a portrait at a table near Manzanita.

Doing little bits of good every day

February 23, 2019

Whether he’s vacuuming the carpet of Main, mopping the floor of Manzanita or getting a ladder for a staff member who needs one, custodian Johnny Lockett is a familiar face to all who wander through Main’s...

Four Harker students share their stories of living and learning abroad. “You get to experience different cultures and learn more about the world through doing things rather than learning about other places at school. Even though it’s a difficult transition process, in the end, I think [living internationally] really helped me as a person,” Caden Lin (9) said.

The international student journey

by Gloria Zhang, Jessie Wang, and Erica Cai February 23, 2019

International Student Nemo “Li Zhi” Yang (12) found himself in a predicament with the most bothersome adulthood chore: tax return. After filing his documents, Nemo did not notice their disqualification...

Pulse of the People: Hollywood steps into inclusivity

Pulse of the People: Hollywood steps into inclusivity

by Varsha Rammohan, Arushi Saxena, and Saloni Shah February 22, 2019

The image of Canadian actress Sandra Oh filled the television screen as she took to the 2019 Golden Globes stage to accept her award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama. Clad...

Sonal Muthal (12) extends her arms and demonstrates to her dancers the next movement. During rehearsals, Sonal typically taught a few sections of new choreography and then reviewed the other parts of the dance they have learned.

Student choreographer conveys strength and empowerment through her dance

by Emily Chen, TALON Co-Academics Editor February 22, 2019

Billie Eilish’s “You Should See Me in a Crown” reverberated throughout the Rothschild Performing Arts Center, as hints of gold detailing on the dancers’ regal, black dresses shimmered underneath...

The seasonal Winter Pasta, consists of penne pasta, spicy sausage, mushrooms and tomatoes sauteed in a garlic butter sauce. It has a zesty taste with a light hint of pepper.

Tomatina brings modern twist on traditional Italian Cuisine

by Heidi Zhang, TALON Editor-in-Chief January 26, 2019

Located at 5245 Prospect Road in the Westgate West Plaza, Tomatina provides a modern and innovative take on classic Italian dishes. Customers eating at Tomatina have the convenience of stopping by at many...

Head of School Brian Yager and Assistant Head of School Jennifer Gargano released doves to celebrate the graduation of the Class of 2018 at the end of the ceremony.

A 125th year in review

by Zachary Hoffman, TALON Reporter January 20, 2019

A lot happened in 2018 at the Harker Upper School. Harker welcomed its 125 anniversary in 2018. With that came the opening of the Rothschild Performing Arts Center. The Student Directed Showcase, with...

Sarah Raymond (10), who plays the character Miriam, shows a bag to Lisa Barooah (10), playing Olivia, and Joel Morel (11), playing Cody. In "And Action," Miriam is a high schooler who plays a French villain in her friend's movie.

Behind the Scenes: Student Directed Showcase in pictures

by Nicole Tian, Reporter January 13, 2019

Student performers presented the annual Student Directed Showcase, a performing arts event directed by seniors, this Friday and Saturday evening from 7 to 9 pm. Performed in the Rothschild Performing...

Curry Pizza House offers a variety of pizzas including this one, the Tandoori Chicken Pizza. The restaurant merges Italian and Indian cuisines to create dishes called Desi Pizzas.

Curry Pizza House blends traditional Italian dishes with Indian curries

by Shreya Srinivasan, TALON Organizations and Co-Sports Editor January 11, 2019

Crowds of people navigate their ways through the local farmers’ market while amateur musicians play their guitars, and children run on the grass and throw coins into the fountain. After cycling through...

With red flowers in the background, Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas Is You” plays on an iPhone. According to Billboard, it was the top Holiday Song for 30 weeks last winter.

Too Yule for school: The treble with Christmas music

by Nilisha Baid, TALON Asst. Business and Social Media Editor December 12, 2018

During the holidays, verses of Christmas music can be heard ringing through households across the country. Everyone knows the tune to “Jingle Bells” or “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.” While Halloween...

Representative for Texas’ 7th District, ambassador to the United Nations, chairman of the Republican National Committee, director of the Central Intelligence Agency — George H.W. Bush wore several hats during his life but was most well-known for his role as the 41st president of the United States. Bush died at the age of 94 on Nov. 30 at his home in Houston, Texas.

Harker community commemorates legacy of former president George H.W. Bush

by Varsha Rammohan, Copy Editor December 9, 2018

Representative for Texas’ 7th District, ambassador to the United Nations, chairman of the Republican National Committee, director of the Central Intelligence Agency — George H.W. Bush wore several...

Warming up your winter with four hot new movies

Warming up your winter with four hot new movies

by Erica Cai, Reporter December 8, 2018

As winter break is approaching, people are scrambling to make holiday plans and book last-minute flights. However, for those not interested in straying too far from the comforts of home, these four movies...

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