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Harker Aquila

The student news site of The Harker School.

Harker Aquila

The student news site of The Harker School.

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Kombucha is a fizzy and tangy fermented tea drink made from just a few simple ingredients: tea, water, sugar and a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast.

Brewing the truth behind kombucha

by Risa Chokhawala and Lily Peng April 7, 2025

While kombucha has been around for thousands of years — originating in China and spreading across the world — its rise in popularity in the past decade aligns with a broader health movement toward...

Caffeine consumption fuels fatigue, compromises student health

Caffeine consumption fuels fatigue, compromises student health

by Ashley Mo, STEM Editor November 22, 2024

Whether it is a homemade latte or an espresso from Starbucks, amber-stained coffee cups clutter students’ desks in nearly every classroom. Coffee has become a staple of student life — in the mornings...

Brendon Hayes (11) holds a warm mug. With extreme cold climates in
recent times, warm drinks have become more and more popular ways to warm up.

Stirring the science behind hot beverages

by Victor Gong and Kevin Zhang February 21, 2024

Raindrops roll down the pane of windows, pitter-pattering along the streets and sidewalks. Heavy winds rush through the darkened skies, howling at every turn. Trees lie barren. Animals scurry away to shelter....

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