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Armenians and their supporters carry signs during a protest to mark the 97th anniversary of the beginning of the Armenian genocide and to call on the Turkish government to recognize the deaths of about 1.5 million people, in front of the Turkish Consulate in Los Angeles on Tuesday, April 24, 2012.

Los Angeles students commemorate the Armenian Genocide

by Mariam Sulakian, Aquila News Editor April 26, 2014

In commemoration of the 99th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, the Armenian Youth Federation (AYF) protested in Los Angeles Thursday afternoon to raise awareness and recognition for its cause. The...

The Upper School experienced a power outage today at 8:01 a.m. Classes are back in session following the regular schedule.

Power outage at Upper School

The Upper School experienced a power-outage at 8:01 a.m. this morning. The lights flickered on and off until 8:17 a.m. when the power came back on. Lights were back on  but WiFi had to be restarted...

Swim seniors recognized at last home meet

by Roshni Pankhaniya, Aquila Sports Editor April 23, 2014

The Varsity swim team honored four seniors at its last home meet today against Sacred Heart Preparatory School. Prior to the start of the meet, seniors Kimberly Ma, Audebert Manon, Brian Tuan, and Kenneth...

Sophomore Melina Nakos speaks about disability awareness. Melina will become the new leader of the Disability Awareness Program this fall.

School Meeting Recap – 4/21

by Maya Jeyendran, Global Editor April 21, 2014

Global Empowerment Outreach (GEO) is fundraising as part of its club week to assist the Somaly Mam Foundation, which aims to prevent sex trafficking in Southeast Asia. Members of the club are selling baked...

In a Nutshell: Bruschetta (Prom Menu part 1)

by Priscilla Pan and Fred Chang April 21, 2014

Behold, part one of our prom menu (see the sneak peak here), the appetizer. Bread is the perfect start to any number-course dinner, especially crispy bread in the form of bruschetta, topped with a generous...

SPIRIT WEEK: Powderpuff

by Mariam Sulakian, Aquila News Editor April 16, 2014

Students and faculty gathered on Davis Field for the annual Powderpuff football game and cheerleading halftime routine today during long lunch. The freshman and senior girls’ football team won 6-0 against...

School meeting recap – 3/24

by Arden Hu March 24, 2014

The French National Honors Society began selling baked goods and home-made macarons today and will continue to every day after school. The sale is held as a fundraiser to help Haitian citizens still affected...

In a Nutshell: Tea sandwiches two ways

by Jessica Chang and Priscilla Pan March 20, 2014

Whether you came to our presentation at the Columbia Scholastic Press Association spring conferencea this week or not, behold: mini tea sandwiches, two ways! Choose between a delicate and sweet cucumber...

Inside the New York Times printing press

Inside the New York Times printing press

by Alyssa Amick, Managing Editor March 20, 2014

COLLEGE POINT, New York -- Every day the New York Times printing press at College Point, NY, prints over 300,000 copies of its daily paper. To most, how the company does this is a mystery. A guided...

Junior Priscilla Pan arranges samples of tea-sandwiches created in front of a live audience while Jessica Chang (11) instructs on how to get the best angles for cooking footage. The pair gave a presentation at the CSPA convention in New York on how to maintain a presence in food blogging online for high school publications.

New York: Journalism students present at Columbia convention

by Elisabeth Siegel March 19, 2014

Two journalism students presented a powerpoint concerning their culinary journalism enterprises at the Columbia Scholastic Press Association’s convention on March 19. Juniors Jessica Chang and Priscilla...

Fresh mex closed as punishment

by Shannon Su, Aquila Copy Editor March 18, 2014

The respective class councils announced at the class meetings today that the Fresh Mex station will be closed and desserts will not be available tomorrow as part of the punishment for poor lunchroom cleanup. The...

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Varsity boys’ basketball loses at NorCals

by Mariam Sulakian, Aquila News Editor March 13, 2014

The Varsity Boys' Basketball team lost 60-42 in the first round of the division IV CIF State Basketball Northern California championships (NorCal) today against St. Patrick-St. Vincent. The team made...

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