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Harker Aquila

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Harker Aquila

A guide to the Gaza conflict

A guide to the Gaza conflict

by Raveena Kapatkar and Trisha Dwivedi September 4, 2014

Fighting resumed between Israel and Gaza, a region of Palestine, on July 8, when Israel retaliated to rockets fired by Palestinian political group Hamas. Israel and Palestine’s hostility towards each...

Ebola outbreak: A public health emergency

Ebola outbreak: A public health emergency

by Elisabeth Siegel, Winged Post News Editor September 3, 2014

The latest outbreak of Ebola, spanning African countries Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone, started in March and has progressed to an official human case count of nearly 1300, according to the Centers for...

Around the world in 72 days: students explore the globe on school trips

Around the world in 72 days: students explore the globe on school trips

by Anokhi Saklecha and Melina Nakos September 1, 2014

Over the summer, numerous students and faculty members traveled around the world for school affiliated trips centered around research, education, and community service. Destinations included Tanzania,...

Photo of American journalist James Foley, who was beheaded in a video released on Aug. 19 by The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), a Sunni jihadist group, after being held hostage since Nov. 2012.

Captured freelance journalist James Foley beheaded in Syria

by Megy Appalaraju, Tiara Bhatacharya September 1, 2014

American journalist James Foley was beheaded in a video released on Aug. 19 by The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), a Sunni jihadist group, after being held hostage since Nov. 2012. Foley, who...

The Boeing 777-200ER that operated as MH17 seen here in Rome Fiumicino Airport in 2011. The incident represents Malaysia Airlines loss of a second 777 in under half a year.

Ukraine/Russia dispute reverberates on a global stage

by Sheridan Tobin, Shay Lari-Hosain, and Megy Appalaraju August 31, 2014

A Malaysia Airlines jet en route to Kuala Lumpur International via Schiphol Airport was shot down over eastern Ukraine on July 17, where pro-separatist rebels currently operate. Having taken off from...

Mothers Day celebrations around the world

Mother’s Day celebrations around the world

by Tara Parimi, Reporter May 19, 2014

For some, it’s a card and breakfast in bed. For others, it’s a day-long celebration filled with numerous traditions. Every year, during the month of May in most countries, Mother’s Day celebrations...

This is where the last NSPA journalism convention was held in San Diego. TAS won their online pacemaker at this convention.

Interview with Taipei American School’s Editor-in-Chief

by Trisha Dwivedi, Reporter May 19, 2014

The Taipei American School recently won a pacemaker award for their online publication titled Blue and Gold. Harker Aquila interviewed their Editor-in-Chief, Adrienne Shih. TD: How has the staff at your...

This is the home screen of the TAS website, which won the online pacemaker at the NSPA convention. To find out more, visit the site at blueandgoldonline.org.

Taipei American School Wins Journalism Award

by Trisha Dwivedi, Reporter May 19, 2014

The Taipei American School (TAS), Harker’s sister school in Taiwan, won a pacemaker for their online publication at the last NSPA journalism conference in San Diego that took place from Apr. 10 to 13. Pacemakers...

Armenians and their supporters carry signs during a protest to mark the 97th anniversary of the beginning of the Armenian genocide and to call on the Turkish government to recognize the deaths of about 1.5 million people, in front of the Turkish Consulate in Los Angeles on Tuesday, April 24, 2012.

Los Angeles students commemorate the Armenian Genocide

by Mariam Sulakian, Aquila News Editor April 26, 2014

In commemoration of the 99th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, the Armenian Youth Federation (AYF) protested in Los Angeles Thursday afternoon to raise awareness and recognition for its cause. The...

Crisis in Crimea

by Tiara Bhatacharya and Ria Gandhi April 10, 2014

Russian President Vladmir Putin annexed Ukraine’s Crimean Peninsula on March 18, in a move spurring international discussion over the validity of Putin’s actions. Crimea belonged to Russia until...

The Mystery of Malaysia 370

The Mystery of Malaysia 370

by Shay Lari-Hosain April 4, 2014

“Good night Malaysian three seven zero” were the last known words spoken by MH370’s crew to Malaysian air traffic control, nearly forty minutes after the Malaysia Airlines flight departed Kuala Lumpur...

Koi Mil Gaya is a tale of odd friendships and unexpected love in Bollywood style. (Filmkraft Productions)

The Perfect Remedy for Rainy Day Blues

by Ayushi Gautam, Aquila Opinion Editor April 2, 2014

As rain drops pitter and patter, people may begin to feel lazy, gloomy. Bollywood movies make rainy day blues disappear with over-the-top dance numbers and a plethora of romance. Here is a list of the...

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