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The student news site of The Harker School.

Harker Aquila

The student news site of The Harker School.

Harker Aquila

Predictions for the 2024 Oscars

by Desiree Luo and Gabe Sachse March 9, 2024

Gabe: Hi, I'm Gabe Sachse, and I'm an Assistant News editor for Harker Aquila. Desiree: And I’m Desiree Luo, and I'm one of the Aquila Managing Editors. Gabe: Today we're going to be discussing...

An illustration of the choreography in “Naatu Naatu, which inspired a variety of dance trends on Instagram and TikTok. This song won at this years Academy Awards for Best Original Song, making it the first Indian film song to be both nominated for and win an Oscar.

The significance of ‘Naatu Naatu’’s Oscar win for India

by Ananya Sriram, Co-Features Editor March 23, 2023

“Not salsa, not flamenco, my brother … Do you know Naatu?”  And with the pulsating beat of drums, the tune of a mandolin and bright vocals, the concept of “Naatu” comes to life. As I sat...

This is the third installment of “Working Title,” a podcast where staff member Rachel Ning shares her thoughts on select films and the film industry. In this episode, Rachel presents and explains her reactions to this years Academy Awards. 

Working Title: Reactions to Academy Awards 2022

by Rachel Ning, TALON Organizations Editor March 31, 2022

This is the third installment of “Working Title,” a podcast where staff member Rachel Ning shares her thoughts on select films and the film industry. In this episode, Rachel presents and explains her...

This is the second installment of “Working Title,” a podcast where staff member Rachel Ning shares her thoughts on select films and the film industry. In this episode, Rachel speaks about and reacts to the altercation between Will Smith and Chris Rock at the 94th Academy Awards yesterday. 

The slap heard around the world: Will Smith and Chris Rock’s altercation at the Academy Awards

by Rachel Ning, TALON Organizations Editor March 28, 2022

This is the second installment of “Working Title,” a podcast where staff member Rachel Ning shares her thoughts on select films and the film industry. In this episode, Rachel speaks about and reacts...

An illustration of an Oscar. The 94th Academy Awards will take place on March 27, honoring films released in 2021.

Academy Awards 2022: Predictions and hopes

by Sally Zhu and Alena Suleiman March 27, 2022

Today, the nation’s largest, most prestigious film award show approaches: the Oscars in the 94th Academy Awards. Taking place in the Dolby Theatre at the Hollywood & Highland Center, the Oscars will...

An illustration of the character Chiron in the 2016 film Moonlight. Oscar-winning movie “Moonlight” tells the breathtaking child-to-adulthood story of a Black man in Miami.

Recommended films in honor of February’s Black History Month

by Sydney Ling, Reporter February 23, 2022

The dichotomy between Black trauma and joy has arisen as a discussion of forms of resistance within Black representation. Stories of slavery, segregation and struggle sometimes overshadow the nuanced aspects...

91st Oscars awards diverse collection of art and artists

91st Oscars awards diverse collection of art and artists

by Kathy Fang, Managing Editor February 25, 2019

From “Green Book” to “Black Panther,” Olivia Coleman to Hannah Beachler and Alfonso Cuarón to Spike Lee, the 91st annual Academy Awards recognized a wide array of artists and films last night...

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