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Harker Aquila

The student news site of The Harker School.

Harker Aquila

"It's Kind of a Funny Story" Review: New teen drama reaches expectations

“It’s Kind of a Funny Story” Review: New teen drama reaches expectations

by William Chang October 11, 2010

The unlikely combination of teenage drama, a hospital psychiatric ward, and a dose of good humor work well with the palate of young adults. Directed by Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden and based on the book...

Sophomores build connections with their "Eagle Buddies"

Sophomores build connections with their “Eagle Buddies”

by Nayeon Kim October 8, 2010

On October 6, the sophomores visited the Bucknall Campus to meet their third grade Eagle Buddies. After exchanging letters and introducing themselves to one another in September, the third grade and...

Varsity football goes 5-0 after defeating CSD

Varsity football goes 5-0 after defeating CSD

by Mercedes Chien and Laura Yau October 3, 2010

On Friday, October 1, Varsity football made team history when they defeated the California School of the Deaf (CSD) 23-0 at Davis Field, remaining undefeated at 5-0. “It’s amazing,” said wide...

Negligent driving practices worsen hectic morning traffic

Negligent driving practices worsen hectic morning traffic

by Michelle Deng September 28, 2010

Rude, lax, and sometimes even illegal driving practices are aggravating the congested morning traffic around campus and eliciting increased concern from the school community this year. During the peak...

Honor Council implements honor code poster signing

Honor Council implements honor code poster signing

by Alisha Mayor September 23, 2010

Students and faculty members have signed a poster copy of the school’s honor code, an idea originated at a Center for Spiritual and Ethical Education (CSEE) convention Honor Council members attended...

Movie Review: Emma Stone shines in "Easy A"

Movie Review: Emma Stone shines in “Easy A”

by Amal Asghar September 20, 2010

She’s the modern Hester Prynne. Except she never lost her virginity. Olive Abernanthy (Emma Stone) was just another nobody – that is, until a false account of a sexual interaction she did not have...

Library opening begins new chapter in the community

Library opening begins new chapter in the community

by Priyanka Mody August 26, 2010

No more yellow tape, bulldozers, blocked paths, and fenced in construction sites. Something has definitely changed on campus. On Monday, August 23, the school officially completed the construction of...

Changing fashions of the American Woman featured at The MET

Changing fashions of the American Woman featured at The MET

by Ashok, Lin, & Mayor July 15, 2010

Heiresses and flappers and suffragettes, oh my! The changing fashions of the American Woman strike the eye of many visitors. “American Women: Fashioning a National Identity” is featured at the Metropolitan...

Clean comfort: Ulua Beach attracts visitors of all ages

Clean comfort: Ulua Beach attracts visitors of all ages

by Tiffany Chien, Shreya Nathan & Michelle Lo June 10, 2010

While many Hawaiian beaches provide the paradise of glittering waves and pristine sand, the intimate, clean setting of Ulua (oo-LOO-ah) Beach in Wailea, Maui offers a unique location for tourists and...

After four months Mr. Triefenbach returns to campus

After four months Mr. Triefenbach returns to campus

May 31, 2010

Four surgeries, four months. Computer Science teacher Fred Triefenbach came back to school on Monday, May 28, after undergoing surgery and rehabilitation on his knees. He was looking forward to coming...

2010 College Map

2010 College Map

by Shreya Nathan & Mahum Jamal May 21, 2010

The traditional map showing where the class of 2010 will matriculate was distributed in this year's final issue of The Winged Post.

Class of 2010 reigns supreme

Class of 2010 reigns supreme

by Shreya Nathan April 30, 2010

The Class of 2010 finished first in the annual spirit competition with a tally total of 52735 points. In second place were the juniors with 44490 points; in third, the sophomores with 40180 points; and...

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