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Global headlines (Volume 19, Issue 7)

by Eric Fang, Winged Post Global Editor May 7, 2018

Geologists say North Korean nuclear test site has collapsed In early April, North Korea said that its missile testing site Punggye-ri would be closing. Many believed this action was meant to improve international...

Harker Aquila editor-in-chief Meena Gudapati (12) holds the publications Pacemaker finalist award. Print publication the Winged Post placed fifth in the event's Best of Show competition.

Harker Journalism visits San Francisco

by Eric Fang and Maya Kumar May 7, 2018

Fourteen Harker Journalism students traveled to San Francisco from April 11 to 14 for the JEA/NSPA conference, in which online publication Harker Aquila received their Pacemaker finalist award and print...

President Trump announced the addition of a question on the 2020 census that would ask individuals whether they are citizens. Such a question is raising concern of undercounting and biases against immigrants.

Capitol Hill: What You Missed (Volume 19, Issue 7)

by Michael Eng and Saloni Shah May 7, 2018

The U.S. Department of Commerce announced the reintroduction of the citizenship question on the upcoming 2020 decennial census on March 26. This marks the first time the question has been in the census...

Protesters gather outside San Francisco's Powell Street station to protest President Trump's retaliatory missile strike against Syria for their usage of chemical weapons. In the middle of last April, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad allegedly attacked civilians with illegal chlorine gas and nerve agents.

Syrian chemical facilities hit by airstrike: President Trump launches missiles in response to civilian chemical attack

by Eric Fang, Winged Post Global Editor May 7, 2018

The U.S., supported by France and the U.K., launched airstrikes reportedly on several Syrian chemical weapons facilities on April 14. The assault comes as a response to the alleged chemical attack on Syrian...

Biology teacher Dr. Gary Blickenstaff, Academic Dean Evan Barth and psychology teacher Kelly Horan will be transitioning out of their current faculty positions into new roles for the upcoming school year. While Blickenstaff will be retiring, Barth will transfer to the middle school as the Middle School Division Head, with Horan taking on Barth's position of  Academic Dean.

Moving on: Staff transitions

by Arushi Saxena, Reporter May 7, 2018

AP and Honors Biology teacher, Synopsys advisor retires Gary Blickenstaff will be retiring. He is currently a biology teacher and has taught AP Biology, Honors Biology, Evolution and summer AP Biology...

Facebook granted access to users' private information to Cambridge Analytica, a firm that worked for the Trump campaign. The company hired Aleksandr Kogan to gather data of more than 87 million American Facebook users.

Cambridge Analytica data breach of Facebook sparks outrage

by Srinath Somasundaram, Reporter May 7, 2018

The U.K. affiliate of Cambridge Analytica, a political firm founded by large Republican donor Robert Mercer and former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon, used surveys conducted through an app and...

Jadan McDermott (12) and Jalen Clark (12) pull Kaitlyn Nguyen (12) across the gym during the drag race competition. "It felt like I was flying. Even when I was being dragged across the entire length of the gym, I was having a blast, and I definitely don't regret doing it," Kaitlyn said.

Upper school community celebrates Spirit Week

by Eric Fang, Winged Post Global Editor May 4, 2018

Upper school students showed their Eagle pride this week by wearing creative outfits, putting on performances and participating in class competitions. In the end, the junior class barely ousted the seniors...

ASB president Jimmy Lin (12) delivers his State of the School address, in which he reviewed student council's projects and work over the course of the school year. Jimmy delivered his customary line, "Class starts at 10:50 you're all dismissed," for the final time at today's school meeting.

School meeting recap 5/2

by Tiffany Wong, Aquila News Editor May 2, 2018

Harker Athletics gave a short update about games this past week and encouraged students and faculty to support the teams at upcoming games this week. The varsity softball and track and field teams played...

Varsity dance troupe performs the routine "River Lea" during today's school meeting. The group will also be performing this number at the upcoming dance showcase Just Dance on April 29 at 6 p.m. in the Rothschild Performing Arts Center.

School meeting recap 4/26

by Tiffany Wong, Aquila News Editor April 26, 2018

Harker Athletics gave a short update about games this past week and encouraged students and faculty to support the teams at upcoming games this week. There will be a college athletic signing ceremony...

Camerata sings "Chili con carne" during their performance in this year's United Voices concert, held in February at the Rothschild Performing Arts Center. For the upcoming spring vocal concert, Camerata will be singing “Walkin’ On That Heavenly Road,” “The Nightingale” and “Blackbird.”

Annual campus vocal concert to feature all upper school choirs

by Sara Yen, Reporter April 26, 2018

All upper school choirs will perform in the spring vocal concert in the Rothschild Performing Arts Center on May 3. Bel Canto will sing “Cantate Domino,” “Island Songs” and “Walk, Children,...

Scholars Amy Jin (12), Derek Yen (12), Matthew Lee (12), Serena Lu (12), Jacqueline He (12) and Alan Jiang (12) pose for a group photo with their research mentors on the Nichols Auditorium stage. As scholars Andrew Semenza (12) and Emily Chen (12) were unable to attend the event, Derek read Andrew's speech for the ceremony, while Emily sent in a video recording of her speech to be played at today's event.

Annual John Near and Mitra Family scholar grant ceremony honors eight seniors

by Farah Hosseini, Reporter April 23, 2018

The annual John Near Endowment and Mitra Family Endowment Scholar Grant reception recognized eight seniors for their work on their individual, year-long research papers today in Nichols Auditorium from...

The cast of "42nd Street" sang the number "Lullaby of Broadway" to convince Peggy Sawyer, played by Ellie Lang-Ree (12) last year, to take the place of Broadway legend Dorothy Brock in "Pretty Lady." "42nd Street" featured a total of 41 performers from all four grades.

Spring musical “42nd Street” taps the night away

by Krishna Bheda and Sydney Takemoto April 22, 2018

The cast of “42nd Street,” the first upper school spring musical performed in the Rothschild Performing Arts Center, held four showings from April 19 to 21. A tap-based musical, “42nd Street”...

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