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Harker Aquila

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Harker Aquila

Net neutrality has been approved by a 3-2 vote. FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler revealed the decision yesterday following years of debate.

Federal Communications Commission adopts net neutrality

by Tara Parimi, Aquila Copy Editor February 27, 2015

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) held a vote at its monthly meeting yesterday in Washington D.C., resulting in a 3-2 vote which has led to the espousement of net neutrality. Net neutrality...

Winged Post photo editor Kshithija Mulam (10) poses for a picture with photographer Platon backstage. The famous photographer spoke at the Flint Center for Performing Arts about his work on Friday.

Distinguished photographer Platon shares insights into photographic journey

by Kshithija Mulam, Winged Post Photo Editor February 22, 2015

In an exclusive interview with Harker Aquila backstage after his presentation at the Flint Center on Friday, the renowned photographer Platon spoke about his inspiration to take on various projects as...

Platon speaks to a member of the audience after the presentation. The famous photographer spoke at the Flint Center for Performing Arts about his work on Friday.

Internationally acclaimed photographer Platon presents at Flint Center

by Kshithija Mulam, Winged Post Photo Editor February 22, 2015

“All right. It’s going to be bumpy. So get ready,” award-winning photographer Platon Antoniou remarked as he began his presentation at the Flint Center for the Performing Arts on Friday at 8 p.m. Platon...

Annual Harker fundraiser set to change venues

Annual Harker fundraiser set to change venues

by Trisha Dwivedi and Raveena Kapatkar February 20, 2015

The Night on the Town fundraiser will take place on May 9, the Saturday after the first week of AP exams. The Fashion Show, which changed to Night on the Town last year, was originally held every year...

Harper Lee is awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by George W. Bush in 2007. Lee was honored for the positive influence of her book, "To Kill a Mockingbird", on the country.

“To Kill a Mockingbird” sequel announcement generates mixed reactions

by Meilan Steimle, Winged Post Opinion Editor February 8, 2015

Fifty-five years after she published “To Kill a Mockingbird,” Harper Lee announced to a mixed response that she will be releasing a second book, “Go Set a Watchman.” “Go Set a Watchman,” which...

In Back to the Future 2, there was a food hydrator that changed a mini-pizza to a steaming full sized pizza, and while we could all fantasize about something like that existing, sadly, no food hydrators exist.

Going Back to “Back to the Future”

by Megy Appalaraju and Justin Su February 5, 2015

Hoverboards gliding down the sidewalk and shoes that instantly tie themselves were once merely stereotypes of the far-off future, but the human race may be a lot closer to these sci-fi fantasies than anyone...

Sara Pachauri  (10) and Aditya Dhar (10) perform. "Check Please" was directed by Jai Ahuja (12).

Behind the scenes of a Harker performing arts tradition – SDS

by Sharanya Balaji and Praveen Batra, Aquila Multimedia Editor and Reporter February 2, 2015

Four plays. Four directors. Two performances. Seniors directed and students performed four one-act plays for the Student Directed Showcase (SDS) on Jan. 9 and 10 at the Blackford theater. The four shows,...

Upper school dance department hosts production of “Welcome to the Jungle”

by Tara Parimi, Copy Editor February 1, 2015

As the theatre lights began to dim, an anticipatory hush settled over the auditorium; the coal-black curtains rolled open, and the varsity and junior varsity dance troupes materialized across the stage...

Famous symbols of love

Famous symbols of love

by Vivan Isenberg and Maya Kumar January 29, 2015

Heart-shaped cookies, mixtapes and red roses. February is coming soon, and love is everywhere. Throughout history and literature, love has taken many forms, ranging from apples to Romeo and Juliet. Love...

Unveiling a Second Dimension

Unveiling a Second Dimension

by Sharanya Balaji, Multimedia Editor January 28, 2015

Not a single parking spot is open in the bustling downtown streets of San Jose in the afternoon, but turn onto South First, and it immediately seems less crowded. Here, it is calm and motionless. Follow...

Morning and evening, my lens points at the view, and my back is toward the skyscrapers, venture capital firms and tech giants.

Silence

by Shay Lari-Hosain, Wingspan Asst. Editor-in-Chief January 28, 2015

Armed with meager confidence, I venture into a typical, gloomy night over an Eastside street. Flickering streetlamps faintly illuminate the road. Rows of dilapidated apartments line the desolate street,...

The Silicon Valley has experienced lots of urbanization, yet some orchards and plantations still remain throughout the Bay Area.

From blossoms to buildings

by Alyssa Amick and Priscilla Pan January 27, 2015

A blanket of white enveloped the valley, which extended for miles as far as her eyes could see. It was summer in the Valley of Heart’s Delight, which would later be better known as the Silicon Valley,...

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