The student news site of The Harker School.

Harker Aquila

The student news site of The Harker School.

Harker Aquila

The student news site of The Harker School.

Harker Aquila

The price of a perfect prom: Is it worth it?

The price of a perfect prom: Is it worth it?

by Jenna Sadhu, Social Media Editor April 14, 2016

Wikimedia Commons Attending prom means that you’re going to have to dig deep into your wallet. Everything from a prom dress to a manicure can all add up to cost hundreds of dollars. Even for boys, the...

An exploration and explication of #swag

An exploration and explication of #swag

by Kaity Gee, Wingspan Asst. Editor-in-Chief April 13, 2016

Kaitlin Hsu As rapper George Watsky once stated, “I thought swag was dead way before this/Then Bieber used ‘swag’ in a chorus.” I too, thought swag was dead, but nonetheless it arises from the...

New ASB officers reflect on upcoming school year, extracurriculars and family

New ASB officers reflect on upcoming school year, extracurriculars and family

by Eleanor Xiao, TALON Business Manager April 13, 2016

Harker Aquila sat down with next year’s ASB officers and discussed distinct features about themselves that help shape their techniques of interacting with the student body as leaders as well as their...

Deconstructing happiness: How well-being fits into high school

Deconstructing happiness: How well-being fits into high school

by Kavya Ramakrishnan and Nicole Chen March 24, 2016

How are you? No, really. Though those words are often spoken in passing, meriting a quick one or two word answer, a recent rise in the practice of happiness and mindfulness has led people to more deeply...

In this painting, I used
marker on paper to create bold, visible strokes. Originally, it was supposed
to be some deep meditation on the ephemeral beauty of youth but I think towards the end, I just wanted to create a portrait of a young girl— to capture her fear, delight, the qualities that made her human.

Okay ladies, now let’s get information

by Meena Gudapati and Maya Kumar March 24, 2016

The Socialist Party of America observed the first ever National Women’s Day on Feb 28, 1909 in recognition of the New York garment strike in 1908 during which 15,000 female garment workers demanded...

Art club decorates campus

Art club decorates campus

by Lauren Russell and Maya Valluru March 23, 2016

Harker Art Club will begin their work on their annual projects of painting four benches to be donated to the community and continuing to paint the mural on the entrance to Main during the three day...

Eggs: Let the hunt begin

Eggs: Let the hunt begin

March 23, 2016

The map below provides the approximate locations of Easter eggs hidden all around campus. They come in different colors and sizes, and they were hidden this morning. They could be inside or outside, but...

Color your Harker experience

Color your Harker experience

by Kaitlin Hsu and Rose Guan March 23, 2016

What is this section for? It’s a map of Harker - a hopefully humorous one, for YOU to color in. Hear us out. While coloring is traditionally a childhood activity, coloring books for adults have become...

Students to compete in local Chemistry Olympiad

Students to compete in local Chemistry Olympiad

by Derek Yen, Aquila Columnist March 23, 2016

The United States was initially not going to send a team to the 48th International Chemistry Olympiad, held in Karachi, Pakistan in late July this year. The Department of State officially advises against...

Spanish teacher Diana Moss shows off her moves during the salsa competition.

Spanish NHS hosts salsa dancing at cultural night

by Vivek Bharadwaj and Tiffany Wong March 23, 2016

On Friday March 11, just as dusk fell over the upper school campus, dozens of Spanish students partnered up in the warm yellow glow of the gym. Many had filled up on guacamole at dinner, but now salsa...

The secret history of egg hunting

The secret history of egg hunting

by Nicole Chen, Anjay Saklecha, and Tiffany Wong March 23, 2016

As a child, Jane Keller enjoyed participating in Easter egg hunts in Arkansas and spending time with her family on the holiday. “Every year my grandmother and then my mother made cupcakes in the shell...

Fun-sized: Get to know four lesser-known clubs

Fun-sized: Get to know four lesser-known clubs

by Tiffany Wong and Katherine Zhang March 23, 2016

Clubs are an important part of student life at the upper school and provide opportunities for people to meet others and make friends outside of the classroom. Members of clubs bond through a shared interest...

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