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The student news site of The Harker School.

Harker Aquila

The student news site of The Harker School.

Harker Aquila

Hoscars Preview

by Maya Jeyendran and Melina Nakos March 12, 2014

This year’s Hoscars, a talent show combined with GEO’s multicultural event, will take place in the gym on Thursday, March 27. Because audition forms were due March 7, students have already started...

TSA competes in State Conference

by Alexis Gauba March 12, 2014

Twelve members of Harker’s Technology Student Association (TSA) competed in the TSA State Conference at Diamond Bar High School this past weekend and won over a dozen awards in the various categories. Students...

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Sindhuniverse: the international plague of child sex trafficking

by Sindhu Ravuri, Winged Post Global Editor March 12, 2014

 Nisha was born in the Nat community of Bihar, where intergenerational prostitution is an entrenched practice. The girls of the village are taught as children that they are indebted to their families....

The Fosters -- 4/5 stars

The Fosters — 4/5 stars

by Riya Chandra March 11, 2014

“The Fosters," a fairly new series started in June 2013 on ABC Family, follows the lives of a family of five kids raised by two mothers. Lena Adams (Sherri Saum) and Stef Foster (Teri Polo) are partners...

Green onion pancakes are a favorite of many in Asian countries, and there are many variations of this recipe.

Green Onion Pancakes

by Lavinia Ding March 11, 2014

Okay, so it’s a bit late for Chinese New Year, but this is still a great recipe to make year-round. This is a slightly chewy and incredibly flavorful recipe, and seriously, nobody’s heard of green...

School Meeting Recap – 3/10

by Maya Jeyendran March 10, 2014

Interact club will be serving frozen yogurt throughout this week as part of its club week. Proceeds will be donated towards supplying 5170 solar ovens to refugees in Afghanistan. Junior State of America...

Upper School debaters discuss their arguments after five rounds of alternating stances on the issue of having single gender classrooms for public schools. The state-qualifying tournament for public forum was held yesterday and today at Leland High School.

Public forum teams debate in state qualifier on the issue of single gender classrooms

by Kacey Fang March 10, 2014

Three Upper School teams debated today in the public forum state qualifier at Leland High School, arguing both sides of the issue concerning whether single gender classrooms would improve the quality of...

Kevina Xiao (10) and Dora Tzeng (12) help Ayla Ekici (10) as she orders frozen yogurt. Toppings included gummy worms and M&M'S.

Interact members raise money for Afghan refugees

by Alex Jang and Sindhu Ravuri March 10, 2014

Interact members will sell goods to students and faculty this week in order to raise money to buy solar-powered ovens for refugees in Afghanistan. As part of Interact district 5170, the Upper School...

This is a copy of the special schedule today due to teacher comments. Classes are 30 minutes long.

Special Schedule for teacher comments

by Roshni Pankhaniya and Darian Edvalson March 10, 2014

The administration is running a special schedule today to accommodate teacher comment reviews.  Classes are 30 minutes long and school will end at 1:30. Lunch will be joined and one hour. There will...

Read it or Weep: From Pointe Shoes to Crutches

Read it or Weep: From Pointe Shoes to Crutches

by Kaity Gee, Multimedia Editor March 9, 2014

It’s been over a year since I took a wrong turn down the stairs, crashing into the ground. I tore a ligament in my ankle; I left the hospital in a boot and no possible way to dance. I have been dancing...

Huck Vaughan (12) dribbles the ball around his opponent. The boys placed 2nd in CCS after losing against Sacred Heart 48-37.

Boys’ Basketball places 2nd in CCS

by Roshni Pankhaniya, Aquila Sports Editor March 8, 2014

The boys’ basketball team placed 2nd in CCS Division IV after losing to Sacred Heart Preparatory 48-37 today at Independence High School in the CCS finals. Though Sacred Heart maintained a steady lead...

In a Nutshell: Minestrone

In a Nutshell: Minestrone

by Priscilla Pan and Fred Chang March 8, 2014

Do you ever crave a hot soup that’s light and hearty at the same time? We do too. So we present to you our version of a basic minestrone, which is possibly the easiest soup ever, and extremely versatile. Recipe...

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