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The student news site of The Harker School.

Harker Aquila

The student news site of The Harker School.

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Friday Five: Bingsu

Friday Five: Bingsu

by Charlize Wang, Aquila Managing Editor October 18, 2024

Originating as a traditional Korean dessert from the Joseon Dynasty, bingsu has evolved into a global phenomenon, with restaurants across the world offering creative twists on the finely shaved, milk-based...

Blackpink kicks off their concert in San Francisco with their pre-release single “Pink Venom.” Blackpink's "Born Pink" tour began in Seoul in October 2022, concluding in the same city this September.

Blackpink lights up Bay Area

by Young Min, Co-A&E and Lifestyle Editor December 6, 2023

“BLACKPINK IN BAY AREA” echoes throughout Oracle Park while cheers erupting from the crowd illuminated by pink lightsticks let San Francisco know Blackpink is in their area. The cloudy mist separates...

Immediately after its release on Sept. 17, the show encountered overwhelming success. In fact, “Squid Game” is the only Korean series to reach first place on Netflix’s top 10 most-viewed global chart, surpassing the combined views on any other streaming network according to content analytics research firm Diesel Labs.

‘Squid Game’ rolls dice on life

by Alena Suleiman, Reporter December 15, 2021

“Hello, sir.” A man in a suit holding a briefcase settles down in the empty spot next to you. “Would you like to play a game with me?” You give the man a once-over, questioning his profession....

As a Chinese-American, I initially admired BTS as a beacon of Asian representation in America. But with “Dynamite,” BTS directly negated these ideas, and I could no longer see them as positive figures for Asian representation.

“Dynamite” disappointment: Rise of English songs by BTS hurts Asian representation in the west

by Emma Gao, Reporter November 10, 2021

Blinding white lights illuminate the backs of the seven still silhouettes on stage, creating an almost halo-like glow. As the crowd chants their names and the first notes start playing, they hop out of...

A traditional blend of flavors, the matcha and red bean Taiyaki ice cream is the perfect treat for a warm day–or even a cold one. The fruity pebbles and rainbow sprinkles provide a photo-savvy burst of color.

SomiSomi creates a trendy twist on a traditional Korean dessert

by Alysa Suleiman and Arely Sun April 15, 2019

Nestled in the far corner of Cupertino Main Street Plaza, SomiSomi is a small, simple nook in a row of tall beige buildings that sells a mouthwatering treat known as taiyaki, an originally Japanese fish...

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