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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...

Guy's Gig members rehearse with adviser Susan Nace. They will perform in the upcoming spring concert on April 29.

Guy’s Gig to perform in upcoming spring concert

by Raveena Kapatkar and Nisha Shankar March 22, 2016

Vocal harmonies of Guy’s Gig, the upper school’s boys’ a capella group, fill Dobbins room 108 four times a week as they practice for their next performance. This year's members include seniors...

Parents and children ride atop a parade on St. Patrick’s Day, 2015 in Washington D.C. Feel free to hold your own solo parade in the shelter of your home, safe from judging bystanders.

How to get ready for St. Patrick’s Day

by Kathy Duan, TALON Student Life Editor March 17, 2016

It’s that time of year again. The day when emerald socks and sea green polos color the campus, and little shamrock cookies wait to be devoured by hungry students in the Edge. Little green-hatted leprechauns...

Upper school teachers discuss biggest pet peeves

Upper school teachers discuss biggest pet peeves

by Laura Wu, TALON Reporter March 15, 2016

Wonder why your teacher looks a bit crabby today? You may be aggravating them with a bad habit. This past weekend, Harker Aquila got in touch with 12 of the upper school faculty to provide students with...

Gods of Egypt disappoints with lack of diversity and clichéd plot — 2/5 stars

by Julia Huang, TALON Asst. Copy Editor March 11, 2016

Gods of Egypt recently opened in theaters globally on Feb. 26, 2016, and depicts the fight between the heroes, a human thief named Bek, played by Brenton Thwaites, and Egyptian god Horus, played by Nikolaj...

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The lament of the rainboots

by Kaity Gee, Wingspan Asst. Editor-in-Chief March 11, 2016

“It’s not you, it’s me,” you say. “It’s not meant to be. Just not today, babe,” you say. You say a lot of things. That doesn’t change the fact that I only exist when you need me. It’s...

#Deeptalks with John Docherty: On self-improvement, happiness, and privilege

#Deeptalks with John Docherty: On self-improvement, happiness, and privilege

by Meilan Steimle, Winged Post Features Editor March 9, 2016

Winged Post: What motivates you in life? John Docherty: Lots of little things, but I think a big picture motivation might be a pursuit of excellence. Doing everything that I do to the best of my ability,...

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