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Acetone peroxide is actually created as a mixture of monomer, dimer, trimer, and tetramer forms. TATP, the trimer form of acetone peroxide, can form an explosive less detectable than and almost as dangerous as TNT, a powerful explosive used in artillery, construction and fracking.

Brussels attacks highlight necessity for quotas on chemicals

by Derek Yen, Reporter and Aquila Columnist March 27, 2016

  In the deadly attacks in Brussels this week, the terrorists reportedly used the explosive triacetone triperoxide (TATP). Anyone with basic chemistry knowledge and access to ingredients available...

Overcoming second semester requires a final push

Overcoming second semester requires a final push

by Vivek Bharadwaj, Editor in Chief March 25, 2016

6:47 pm, Saturday night, 3/12/2016. This newspaper column was due yesterday, and here I sit here with only a few disjointed paragraphs on the page. I’ve been sick. It’s not a cold or the flu - it’s...

Understanding my cultural identity required adjusting to social norms and fitting in, something that I did not excel in at a young age.

Discovering my multicultural identity

by Elisabeth Siegel, Winged Post Editor-in-Chief March 24, 2016

The value of heritage was first impressed upon me because of how I lacked it. Firstly, I’m multiracial — “half Asian-American, half white” according to government and forms. It’s a little...

Even amidst the commotion of springtime, it is important to balance work to avoid burning out by the end of the year.

Navigating through the spring: Moderation is key to balancing our work and wellness during this time of year

March 24, 2016

With numerous items on the docket during the spring, whether it’s getting an A on the second-semester report card, a five on an AP, an acceptance letter from a college or even a “Yes!” to a well-prepared...

Prison reform requires nation to end its war on drugs

Prison reform requires nation to end its war on drugs

by Justin Su, Asst. Sports Editor March 24, 2016

Justin Su During the recent political debates, the candidates of both parties have had to address plenty of topical issues: immigration, policy in the Middle East and Asia, terrorism, green energy,...

Heart of Harker: Diversity improves campus environment

Heart of Harker: Diversity improves campus environment

by Abel Olivas, Spanish teacher March 24, 2016

Last spring, at the first diversity forum hosted by Dr. Muldrew, Ms. Agüero-Esparza, and Mr. Janda, several students grappled with the complexity of their ethnic, racial, or religious backgrounds...

Thats a Wrap: Media overstepped its bounds by forcing Lilly Wachowski to come out as transgender

That’s a Wrap: Media overstepped its bounds by forcing Lilly Wachowski to come out as transgender

by Melina Nakos, Reporter March 22, 2016

Lilly Wachowski, of the directing team known as The Wachowskis, recently came out as a transgender female after several media outlets threatened to out her without the director's consent. While people...

Chicago’s response to Trump rally exposes weaknesses in candidate’s campaign

by Michael Sikand, Reporter March 20, 2016

Ever since Republican front-runner Donald Trump began his unforeseen presidential campaign, he has ripped apart the party he represents and divided ideologies nationwide. As his chances of securing the...

Beyond the Game: Maria Sharapova’s admission to using meldonium raises concerns about drugs and gender-bias in sports

by Alex Youn, TALON Sports Editor and Aquila Columnist March 15, 2016

Maria Sharapova, seventh-ranked women’s tennis player in the world, admitted to testing positive at the Australian Open for the recently banned drug meldonium in a press conference on March 8. According...

Philosophy has long been a pillar of education and culture. But recently politicians have increasingly called for STEM to be prioritized over the humanities. Although frequently treated as opposite fields, STEM and the humanities overlap in surprising ways, making it essential to sustain a balance between the two.

The politicized prioritization of STEM over the humanities is detrimental

by Derek Yen, Reporter and Aquila Columnist March 12, 2016

Presidential candidate Marco Rubio boldly declared in November that “we need more welders and less philosophers. If we do this, we will be able to increase wages for millions of Americans and be able...

In the picture above, U.S. citizens vote at the polls during the 2012 Presidential election. Although critics claim that the media has not done enough to educate voters throughout the 2016 campaigning period, rising voter participation indicates that the mainstream medias coverage could have positive repercussions to democracy.

Media Matters: 2016 campaign coverage demonstrates the importance of media in politics

by Adrian Chu, Reporter and Aquila Columnist March 12, 2016

The road to the 2016 Presidential election has been marked by unprecedented levels of shocking rhetoric, unexpected candidates and radical policies. A year ago I would have laughed if I saw a news headline...

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