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Documentary filmmaker and journalist Laura Castañeda addresses a roomful of student journalists at a convention in the Bayfront Hilton in San Diego. In her keynote speech, she discussed her work on her documentary The Devil’s Breath and encouraged budding journalists.

Emmy-winning broadcast journalist gives keynote address at convention

by Elisabeth Siegel and Kacey Fang April 10, 2014

SAN DIEGO – Emmy Award-winning journalist Laura Castañeda gave a keynote speech at the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) convention at the Hilton Bayfront Hotel in San Diego tonight. “The...

San Diego plans for urban development

San Diego plans for urban development

by Juhi Gupta, Vasudha Rengarajan, and Apoorva Rangan April 10, 2014

SAN DIEGO – Five blocks from the touristy Gaslamp Quarter lie streets with vacant lots and cracked pavements. Though it is only April, the air swelters over the East Village's naked asphalt, lacking...

Natives in the Armenian village of Harav make traditional Armenian bread early in the morning.

From so little to so much

by Mariam Sulakian, Aquila News Editor April 9, 2014

Frankly, I do not have much--a small house, draped with the loving embrace of my deceased father; a devoted mother, who has worked tirelessly for years to support two children on her own; and quite a brilliant...

Tinker Tour and Karen Korematsu visit the Upper School

Tinker Tour and Karen Korematsu visit the Upper School

by Vasudha Rengarajan, Aquila Features Editor April 5, 2014

Faces brightened and smiles widened as the second period journalism students welcomed Mary Beth Tinker, Frank Lamonte, and Karen Korematsu to the Upper School. The Tinker Tour made a stop at the school...

Security Changes Introduced After Laptop Theft

by Maya Jeyendran and Catherine Huang April 4, 2014

Several new policies have been implemented to heighten campus security after six students’ laptops were stolen from their backpacks during a lacrosse game on March 7. These policies include closing...

Students recognized at Synopsys Science and Technology Championship

by Priscilla Pan and Stanley Zhao April 4, 2014

Thirty students won various awards for their research projects at the Synopsys Science and Technology Championship, on March 12 at the San Jose Convention Center. Students from ninth to twelfth grade...

Mary Beth Tinker answers a question posed to her by a student. The Tinker Tour stopped by the Upper School today.

Tinker Tour Visits Upper School

by Alyssa Amick and Maya Jeyendran April 4, 2014

“Tinker Tour” campaigners Mary Beth Tinker and Frank LaMonte, accompanied by civil rights activist Karen Korematsu, addressed civil and constitutional rights in a school-wide assembly today. Karen...

Tinker Tour and Karen Korematsu visit Upper School

by Vasudha Rengarajan, Online Features Editor April 4, 2014

The Tinker Tour makes a stop at the Upper School today, where Mary Beth Tinker and Frank Lomonte will be joined by Karen Korematsu at the 9:40 assembly. Click here to watch the live stream.

Jai Ahuja (11) cuts the skin off of a rat to observe it's digestive tract. Students also identified organs such as the heart, stomach, small intestine, and kidney.

Biology students participate in rat dissection

by Angeline Pan April 3, 2014

The juniors in Mike Pistacchi’s honors biology classes dissected rats today in order to build upon their knowledge of anatomy and physiology. During the dissection, students worked in duos or trios...

Hong’s Gourmet Chinese Restaurant- 4/5 stars

Hong’s Gourmet Chinese Restaurant- 4/5 stars

by Kshithija Mulam April 3, 2014

Located next to the famed La Fondue, Hong’s Gourmet appears miniscule from its location partially hidden from the road . The restaurant makes up for its cramped appearance with friendly service and excellent...

Meet the ASB Candidates

Meet the ASB Candidates

by Sharanya Balaji, Reporter April 3, 2014

The ASB Candidates for the 2014-2015 school year answer a few questions for the students to get a better idea of who they really are. Voting closed at the end of Friday's lunches and election results...

Spanish National Honor Society welcomes new members at luncheon

by Riya Godbole April 2, 2014

Spanish National Honor Society (SNHS) welcomed its new members for the upcoming school year and enjoyed traditional Mexican cuisine today during long lunch. The luncheon was held at Mexico Lindo, a restaurant...

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