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Harker Aquila

The student news site of The Harker School.

Harker Aquila

The student news site of The Harker School.

Harker Aquila

English family enjoys country life in Tattingstone

English family enjoys country life in Tattingstone

by P.Mody & L.Yau July 1, 2011

In April of 2010, Sally Buckton did not receive any presents for her birthday. Instead, she went out to town and treated herself to four squealing piglets. These pigs became the newest members of her growing...

Harry Hamburg shares his life experiences as a photojournalist

Harry Hamburg shares his life experiences as a photojournalist

by S. Baldwa, W.Chang, K.Lin, A. Mayor, J.Xu July 1, 2011

Standing behind a massive throng of eager journalists all vying for the perfect spot, any photographer might find it impossible to capture the perfect shot. However, one aggressive Associated Press photojournalist...

Native artists carry on the legacy of Venetian art

Native artists carry on the legacy of Venetian art

by M. Chien, S. Hoffman, K. Sun & J. Xu June 26, 2011

“If you want to see the heart [of Venice], visit the church,” Esposito Felix said. “Great art, you can see in the church. There, you can appreciate the culture.” A street painter selling his work...

Annual regional bell striking competition held at Ipswich church

Annual regional bell striking competition held at Ipswich church

by W. Chang, M. Chien, S. Hoffman & N. Kim June 19, 2011

Ding-dang-dong-dong. Ding-dang-dong-dong. The euphonious sound of church bells reverberated throughout the bustling streets of Ipswich, England. Wondering passersby glanced at their watches to see if an...

Minister of Industry, Energy and Tourism talks about Iceland’s economic recovery

Minister of Industry, Energy and Tourism talks about Iceland’s economic recovery

by Isha Kawatra June 19, 2011

Iceland, along with America and the rest of the world, has been suffering from severe economic crisis for the past few years. In 2008, the banking system crashed, leaving thousands of people without jobs...

HARPA Music Hall and Conference Center in Reykjavik features aesthetic elements throughout the building such as hexagonal mirrors on the ceiling and a glass facade representing the Icelandic basalt rock formations.

Harpa symbolizes a turning point for Icelandic culture: A Monumental Resurrection

by S. Baldwa, S. Hoffman, M. Lo, P. Mody, J. Xu, L. Yau June 17, 2011

What has been a dream for 100 years has finally become a reality. The people of Iceland have longed for a facility that enables them to showcase and foster the growth of their musical culture. May...

Taipei students describe emergency response procedures

by Adrienne Shieh & George Chang April 15, 2011

As the megaphone thunders its voice across the entire school, “Earthquake, Earthquake!” students from all corners of the classroom scramble under their desks desperately looking for protection. These...

New sophomore talkes about moving from Romania to America

by Priyanka Sharma March 4, 2011

Within the course of three days, Catalina Mihailide (10) had packed her bags in Bucharest, Romania and moved to California to attend school. Over a month ago, Catalina and her grandmother moved to the...

Tamagawa exchange students experience American culture

by Amal Asghar February 11, 2011

Eight hundred and forty hours. That is how long Marina Saito and Miyu Kondo have been living over 7,800 miles away from their home in Japan. As part of an exchange program with our sister school, Tamagawa...

Quidditch: Muggles bring magic sport to life

Quidditch: Muggles bring magic sport to life

by Nayeon Kim December 17, 2010

A dream that once seemed impossible has come true for Harry Potter-loving fans. Quidditch, the fictional sport created by J.K. Rowling in the bestselling Harry Potter series, is no longer solely for...

Changing fashions of the American Woman featured at The MET

Changing fashions of the American Woman featured at The MET

by Ashok, Lin, & Mayor July 15, 2010

Heiresses and flappers and suffragettes, oh my! The changing fashions of the American Woman strike the eye of many visitors. “American Women: Fashioning a National Identity” is featured at the Metropolitan...

HSBC brings Wimbledon Championships to the heart of NYC

HSBC brings Wimbledon Championships to the heart of NYC

by Hoffman, Wong, Mody, M. Chien June 26, 2010

Hands gripping tightly around the racquet, eyes fixed on the small, neon green ball, and feet shuffling from side to side, the tennis player takes a swing. The unusual aspect of this game is that the court...

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