Novel coronavirus continues to spread, nations escalate safety measures to combat outbreak
by Kathy Fang, Editor-in-Chief
January 31, 2020
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed the first person-to-person transmission of the novel 2019 coronavirus, 2019-nCoV, in the U.S., according to a press release yesterday. This case involved the husband of a patient who had recently returned to Illinois from Wuhan, China, ...
What to know about the 2019 novel coronavirus
by Kathy Fang, Eric Fang, and Alysa Suleiman
January 30, 2020
As the 2019 novel coronavirus, 2019-nCoV, continues to spread across the world, Harker Aquila breaks down what you need to know about the outbreak. What is the 2019-nCoV? The 2019-nCoV is a respiratory disease that causes respiratory illness, according to the World Health Organization. It belongs in...
As 2 cases of new coronavirus confirmed in Southern California, public health measures ramp up worldwide
by Eric Fang and Kathy Fang
January 28, 2020
Three new cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) have been confirmed in California and Arizona yesterday, as health departments around the world increase disease control measures and as Harker recommends additional safety initiatives to limit the virus’ spread. As of today, the Centers for Disease Control...
New coronavirus outbreak spreads globally, raising public health concerns
by Kathy Fang and Eric Fang
January 24, 2020
The outbreak of a new coronavirus that emerged in Wuhan, China, has elevated public health concerns as it spread globally to countries as far as the U.S. and France. The spread of this virus has also complicated travel plans locally as upper school students and families prepare for Lunar New Year festi...
Flame of liberty: How Hong Kong’s riots burned through the city’s economy
August 28, 2019
It started off peaceful: hundreds of thousands of people marching the streets of Hong Kong, fighting for their right to a due democratic process and for the identity of a nation. And then, suddenly, it took a turn for the worst. Spirits clashed, fires flew, the streets filled with tear gas and rubb...
Millions prevented from travel due to ‘social credit’ offenses in China
by Arushi Saxena, Global Editor
February 27, 2019
Chinese travelers were barred from traveling 17.5 million times last year due to minor legal infractions such as unpaid fines and taxes according to the National Public Credit Information Center. 5.5 million were barred from train ticket purchases as well, complementary to a new policy being pushed by...
Against the Current: The refugee story
by Mahika Halepete, Special Story Writer
September 1, 2018
On September 2, 2015, Maria Tran saw a photograph depicting three-year-old Syrian refugee Alan Kurdi washed up on a shore near Bodrum, Turkey. The photo had circulated in the news, altering the perspective and conversation on refugees. Millions around the world had seen and been affected by the image,...
China retaliates as U.S. increases tariffs
by Michael Eng, Global Columnist
August 31, 2018
For the past year, the United States and China have been slugging it out in one of the largest trade wars in history, in terms of the value of tariffed goods. The U.S. enacted 25 percent tariffs, that would affect $16 billion worth of Chinese goods on Aug. 23. Immediately, China responded with a 25 per...
How are you spending your time in quarantine?
- Watching Netflix (42%, 15 Votes)
- Cooking and baking (25%, 9 Votes)
- Hiking and going on walks (17%, 6 Votes)
- Other (14%, 5 Votes)
- Learning to play an instrument (3%, 1 Votes)
Total Voters: 36
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