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Harker Aquila

The student news site of The Harker School.

Harker Aquila

The Caffeinated Nation

The Caffeinated Nation

by Kaity Gee, Video/Broadcast Editor August 29, 2014

Energy shots, sodas, energy drinks, and that black liquid that runs this country- coffee. Caffeine dominates the nation. The average American consumes as much as two to four cups of coffee a day worth...

Keller's Korner - 6/5

Keller’s Korner – 6/5

by Meilan Steimle, Winged Post Opinion Editor June 16, 2014

The school year came to a close last thursday, and on the penultimate week of school, students cleaned out their lockers, received end-of year awards,and played in the alumni football game last week. After...

Monica Thukral ('14) and Ariana Shulman ('14) announce results from a DECA competition during school meeting earlier this year on Jan. 6.  Ninety students attended the SVCDC business and leadership conference of the year in San Jose from Jan. 3 to 5.

Reflections on last school meeting

by Shannon Su, Aquila Copy Editor May 29, 2014

The Upper School held its last school meeting of the school year, which was the first one led by the upcoming ASB members.        

Sophomore and Junior boys prepare for their highly memorable Powderpuff routine of the year.

Looking back on 2014

by Kaity Gee, Multimedia Editor May 26, 2014

As this year comes to a close, we take a look back at this year. Throughout the first and second semesters, records have been broken, bonds have been strengthened, and the Harker community has grown as...

The movie "The Fault in Our Stars" will release this summer on June 6. It stars Shailene Woodley from "Divergent" and Ansel Elgort.

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,...

Students from the Imperial College London (ICL), who  invented the first ever edible water container, hope that it can eradicate the use of disposable water bottles all around the world.

Edible water container challenges future plastic use

by Arthi Iyer, Reporter May 16, 2014

Students from the Imperial College London (ICL) recently invented the first ever edible water container. If widely accepted, the team hopes that it can eradicate the use of disposable water bottles all...

Harker cupcakes get a social life: School desserts gain Instagram presence

by Kshithija Mulam and Priscilla Pan May 16, 2014

Cinnamon swirl, Hawaiian salted caramel and raspberry cupcakes with flaky rice krispies, white chocolate frosting and cream cheese icing. Where do these come from? Behold self-taught baking and pastry...

READY TO DANCE: This multi-colored elephant will be one of the decorations present at prom, which is themed Arabian Nights this year.

An Arabian Night: Prom committee prepares surprises

by Alexis Gauba, Kavya Ramakrishnan May 16, 2014

This year’s prom, themed Arabian Nights, will take place tonight at the Silicon Valley Capital Club from 8:30 p.m. to midnight. Changes made by Prom Committee this year will include transforming the...

Powdered alcohol may hit markets in September

by Vivian Isenberg and Meilan Steimle May 16, 2014

Palcohol, or powdered alcohol, was invented by wine educator Mark Phillips, who says he created it so that it would be easier to carry alcohol on the go. The company that owns Palcohol, Lipsmark, plans...

Maurice Caldwell addresses the student body at a school assembly on April 15.

Exoneree speaks out about prison and justice system

by Elisabeth Siegel, Winged Post Copy Editor May 16, 2014

The Northern California branch of the Innocence Project, accompanied by one of its exonerees, Maurice Caldwell, came to the Upper School on April 15 to address the student body about the criminal justice...

BABY FLORIO: Connor Li-Kang Florio, born on April 26, weighed in at eight pounds, 10 ounces, and 21 inches.

Teachers prepare for new family additions

by Samar Malik and Trisha Dwivedi May 16, 2014

Throughout this school year, several teachers have had children, and this spring, three teachers will have joined them in this experience. Ms. Radice, a physics teacher; Mr. Florio, performing arts and...

The new trash system features two options, “wet,” meaning anything compostable, or “dry,” anything and everything else. All four campuses have implemented the system in attempts to remain environmentally friendly.

Wet and dry system alerts trash impact

by Alyssa Amick, Managing Editor May 16, 2014

All four campuses have implemented a new trash system in an effort to make the campus for environmentally friendly, which was introduced the first week back from Spring Break. The new system features...

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