The student news site of The Harker School.

Harker Aquila

The student news site of The Harker School.

Harker Aquila

The student news site of The Harker School.

Harker Aquila

Students share differing perspectives on finals

Students share differing perspectives on finals

by Praveen Batra and Danya Zhang May 30, 2015

As the school year winds to a close, freshmen Praveen Batra and Danya Zhang share their views on the two-hour long examinations that loom ahead.

ASB treasurer Rohith Bhethanabotla (12) wishes school President Arjun Goyal (12) a happy birthday through a comical presentation during the weekly school meeting.

School meeting recap 2/18

by Mariam Sulakian, Aquila News Editor February 18, 2014

Students and faculty were reunited after a weeklong break at today’s school meeting, which encapsulated a review of upcoming events and analysis of affairs from the past two weeks. Director of Harker...

Conservatory Kickoff: performing arts students come together for informational meeting

Conservatory Kickoff: performing arts students come together for informational meeting

by Nayeon Kim September 1, 2011

On August 31, Upper School performing arts students, parents, and teachers gathered in the Blackford Theater for this year’s Conservatory Kickoff. The meeting for current and new conservatory students...

Review: Crazy, Stupid Love: unpredictable romantic comedy captures hearts of audience 4.5 STARS

Review: Crazy, Stupid Love: unpredictable romantic comedy captures hearts of audience 4.5 STARS

by Priyanka Mody and Mercedes Chien August 1, 2011

Steve Carell proves to fans that his leaving of The Office after seven seasons does not represent the end of his humorous acting career. His portrayal of the typical middle-age working dad establishes...

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...

New pep band to play at football games

by Isha Patnaik May 24, 2011

On Monday morning during School Meeting, the newly formed Pep Band brightened each person’s day with their rendition of “Twist and Shout” by The Beatles. Cole Manaster (11) had the idea to start...

J.R. Del Alto: A man, a maintenance leader, a school hero

J.R. Del Alto: A man, a maintenance leader, a school hero

by Leeza Arbatman & Michelle Deng May 23, 2011

Many dream of being a hero—the one with superhuman strength and speed, the one who stops the bad guys, the one who saves the day. In less than a minute, Upper School Maintenance Director J. R. Del Alto...

Vocal lessons with Glee star Darren Criss

by Nilesh Murali May 23, 2011

A very small minority can claim tutelage under a celebrity singer. Ashima Agrawal (11) and Katie Markus Reker (11) are among those select few. Very involved in Conservatory, both had the opportunity to...

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