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Harker Aquila

The student news site of The Harker School.

Harker Aquila

I'm no kitchen guru. I can't flambee, or am I sure what that means, and I can barely flip an omelette. When I don't burn them.

Read it or Weep: Stop and smell the oregano

by Kaity Gee, Aquila Multimedia Editor October 31, 2014

Food is bliss. No, I correct myself -- eating is bliss. I love to eat. Spanish tapas, dim sum, pad thai, chow mein, pastries, and the best of all, Southern Italian pasta. If you've ever had fresh pasta,...

A recent investigation has unearthed that over 3100 student-athletes of the University of North Carolina have been involved in academic fraud that was previously undetected for 18 years.

The severity of academic fraud

by Maya Jeyendran, Aquila Lifestyle Editor October 29, 2014

According to CNN, a recent investigation has unearthed that over 3100 student-athletes of the University of North Carolina have been involved in academic fraud that was previously undetected for 18 years. When...

The Cat's Meiow: Faking my way through fall fashion

The Cat’s Meiow: Faking my way through fall fashion

by Meilan Steimle, Winged Post Opinion Editor October 24, 2014

When looking at the harkeraquila.com home page, it appears that, for 56 percent of us, sweater weather is the best part about autumn. To be honest, I couldn’t agree more, especially considering how bored...

NFL Abuse: Dropping the ball on social reform

NFL Abuse: Dropping the ball on social reform

by Ria Gandhi, Asst. Aquila Sports Editor October 23, 2014

Domestic abuse has been a prevalent issue raised within the NFL over the past weeks due to the many instances of violence that have occurred between pro football players and their wives and children. Unbeknownst...

Building new options

Building new options

by Sheridan Tobin, Winged Post Editor-in-Chief October 22, 2014
Last spring the only necessary criteria I had to meet while filling out my course selection form was fulfilling the English requirement. The rest of the sheet featured a refreshing series of blank boxes. Of course, I had to meet the standard semesterly credit minimum, but could do so essentially however I pleased.
Do unto others: Healing friendships through empathy

Do unto others: Healing friendships through empathy

by Meilan Steimle, Winged Post Opinion Editor October 20, 2014

We’ve all heard the adage, “Do unto others as you would do to yourself.” Well I’m here to postulate that, we are making a mistake when we treat others as we would prefer. Recently, I had some...

A person is simply not complete without the arts. Even though the strong positive impact of these programs is so evident, these arts programs are still taken away from these students merely because of the lack of funds.

Can money buy happiness?

by Sharanya Balaji, Asst. Video and Broadcast Editor October 16, 2014

“Where is she? How could she do this to me? She never does this! There has to be something wrong,” my aunt said as she frantically searched for my cousin’s nanny’s number to see why she had not...

Maynard and Diaz embrace on their wedding day

Taking control

by Sabrina Sidhu and Tiara Bhatacharya October 10, 2014

“Make sure you’re not missing out. Seize the day. What do you care about? What matters? Pursue that. Forget the rest.” Now that she has only 22 days left to live, 29-year-old Brittany...

Islamophobic ignorance

Islamophobic ignorance

by Tiara Bhatacharya, Aquila Opinion Editor October 7, 2014

Violence in Muslim countries recently catapulted into headlines after political commentator Bill Maher spoke of the issue in a tone reminiscent of a charged (and unsubstantiated) Youtube comment. Without...

Children's school in Chennai, India overlooks the rest of the neighborhood. There, the children consider themselves fortunate to be sheltered in a cramped single-room working space, with a patch of dead grass as their playground.

Enchanting Chennai

by Jenna Sadhu, Reporter October 2, 2014

Last summer I scrolled through my Instagram feed, and jealousy consumed all of me when I saw pictures of my friends relaxing on beaches, sipping nonalcoholic cocktails, and happily soaking in the sweet...

Editorial: Dodging the controversy

Editorial: Dodging the controversy

by Winged Post and Aquila Editorial Staff September 24, 2014

Today during school hours, over 700 students in Denver’s Jefferson County school district left class en masse to protest the censorship of the district’s history curriculum. Also today during long-lunch,...

Former Baltimore Ravens running-back Ray Rice was “indefinitely” suspended by the NFL on September 8, regarding domestic violence charges. The National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) submitted an appeal to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell in an attempt to mitigate the terms of Rice’s punishment.

Ray Rice “incident” questions domestic violence in society

by Alex Youn, Talon Business & PDA Editor September 17, 2014

Pro Bowler. Super Bowl Champion. Franchise Player. Abuser. On Feb. 15, 2014, highly-acclaimed running back and offensive juggernaut for the Baltimore Ravens Ray Rice was arrested in Atlantic City’s...

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