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Can Guys Wear Birkenstocks? | Aquila Broadcast

Can Guys Wear Birkenstocks? | Aquila Broadcast

Dylan Ziegler, Luca Scarra, and Evelyn Ramirez July 26, 2020

Editor's Note: This video was originally published on YouTube on Jan. 6, 2020.  Dylan Ziegler asks UPA students the question that really matters: Can guys wear Birkenstocks? Reporting by Dylan Ziegler,...

George MacKay stands as Lance Corporal Schofield in a World War I trench.

All is fair in love and ‘1917’

Akhila Ayyadevara, Editor-in-Chief June 5, 2020

“1917” is an Oscar-winning movie of 2020 whose awards are well-deserved. The movie is a war-time drama based on World War I and, as the title suggests, is set in the year 1917. It follows two characters,...

This Netflix advertisement includes images of Doc Antle, Carole Baskin and intended hitman Allen Glover. Photo courtesy of Netflix.

Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Misinterpretations?

Akshara Kollu, Copy Editor May 23, 2020

Editor’s Note: This article contains spoilers of the Netflix original show “Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness.” The most-watched show Netflix program in March for nearly two weeks, “Tiger...

A television inside a house shows the game “Animal Crossing” displayed with an avatar joyfully fishing on the shore of a beach.

A Vacation from Home

Melanie Rayas May 15, 2020

If you have been on the internet for the past few months, you have likely heard about “Animal Crossing: New Horizons,” a video game developed by Nintendo for the Nintendo Switch that was released on...

Starbucks From Home

Starbucks From Home

Romita Pakrasi, Reporter May 14, 2020

Although sitting in Starbucks with your favorite drink and snack is no longer an option because of COVID-19 shelter-in-place restrictions, these food and drinks can still be made from home. These recipes...

Class of 2020

Class of 2020

Jenna Plasschaert, Team Editor May 11, 2020

Finch looks at Markey after they finish swimming at the Blue Hole, a lake in Indiana. Photo courtesy of Walter Thomson/Netflix.

Dark Times, Bright Places

Jenna Plasschaert, Team Editor April 20, 2020

Editor’s Note: This article contains spoilers of the Netflix original film “All the Bright Places” (2020). Trigger warning: Mentions of suicide. “What are you doing?”  Theodore Finch (Justice...

The Dalgona coffee all put together.

Coffee in Quarantine

Chelsea Nguyen, Managing Editor April 13, 2020

Dalgona coffee, based on the Korean toffee candy, is the latest beverage trending across multiple social media platforms. It is very simple to make because the coffee mixture contains only three ingredients:...

These cookies are a perfect way to show your admiration from someone this Valentine's Day. The cinnamon baked into the cookies adds a layer of depth to your average sugar cookie.

Fill Your Heart

Romita Pakrasi, Reporter February 14, 2020

Yield: 2 dozen cookies Ingredients 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour ¾ cups unsalted butter 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 tsp baking powder ½ tsp salt ½ tsp cinnamon ...

Pictured: Robbie Sharpio (Matt Bennett), Jade West (Elizabeth Gillies), Andre Harris (LeonThomas III), Tori Vega (Victoria Justice), Cat Valentine (Ariana Grande), Beck Oliver (Avan Jogia) and Trina Vega (Daniella Monet). Photo courtesy of Aaron Warkov/Nickeloedeon.

“Victorious” is ready to “Make it Shine”

Alyssa Garcia, Reporter February 10, 2020

It’s 2010. With silly bands on her wrist and a McDonald’s Kids Bop CD in her hand, freshman Reya Yeddula turns on the TV to find Tori Vega dancing on stage at Hollywood Arts high school. Now, it is...

The words in the image are from the first lyrics of the movie’s song “Stand Tall” by Voila ft. Ava Michelle. Digital Illustration by Betty Nguyen.

You’ve Got More to Give

Betty Nguyen, Creative Director January 8, 2020

Editor’s note: This article contains spoilers of the Netflix original film “Tall Girl” (2019). Our words are powerful; they can either make someone’s day or break it. For one tall girl, the...

Taken in 2010, a five-year-old Alexandra shows off her Zuzu pet and unbrushed bangs, the same year Swift debuted bangs of her own.

“Lover” or Hate: Taylor Swift’s Newest Album

Alexandra Rozmarin, Co-Editor-in-Chief September 23, 2019

For over a decade, Taylor Swift has dominated the pop charts, and over a decade, she has influenced the lives of young girls. Like the time I got bangs in kindergarten because Swift had bangs, disregarding...

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