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The Student News Site of University Preparatory Academy

Aquila

The Spread of COVID-19

The Spread of COVID-19

Desiree Pekar, Editor March 23, 2020

Executive Director David Porter speaks to Aquila about the details of the shutdown during a press conference on March 13. A video of the press conference can be found on our YouTube channel, Aquila Broadcast, as well as our Instagram, @upa_aquila.

COVID-19 pandemic forces UPA campus closure

Alexandra Rozmarin, Co-Editor-in-Chief March 13, 2020

The Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) announced at 11:30 a.m. on March 13 that all public schools in Santa Clara County will be closed to school attendance from March 16 to April 3 in response...

Activists surround the White House on Nov. 21.

Making History for the Wrong Reasons

Vidya Achar, Editor-in-Chief January 24, 2020

First was Johnson, next was Clinton and now Trump. Though our country has initiated presidential impeachment proceedings fourteen times, according to the Washington Post, the process is still polarizing. The...

This photo illustration depicts, from left to right, eighth grader Chelsea Nguyen laughing while opening a granola bar and eighth grader Jasmine Dang picking up an apple. Nguyen has taken apples and oranges from Grab-n-Go while Dang has taken milk and apples.

Just Grab and Go

Alexandra Rozmarin, Co-Editor-in-Chief August 30, 2019

Editor’s note: The following article is a continuation of What’s in a Meal? published in Vol. VIII Issue III of Aquila’s newsmagazine. Free snacks are not a new concept to UPA’s student body.  Otter...

National Library Week

Desiree Pekar, Editor April 12, 2019

Kyle Lopez (12) and Adam Lawson (10) create the spirit day poster for Twin Day on Jan. 20. ASB members spend time painting the backdrop for each spirit day for students to use when taking photos.

Behind the Scenes of a Rally

Julia Wong, Reporter March 13, 2019

The Associated Student Body (ASB) spends several months each year planning the five rallies that take place in the gym, generally at the end of each spirit week excluding the senior send-off rally. ASB...

From Monday to Friday

From Monday to Friday

Desiree Pekar, Editor February 15, 2019

The clock ticks 8:15 and students are filing into their chairs. 50-minute periods back-to-back along with break, lunch, and passing periods add up to release for middle school students at 2:35 and high...

Danger, Content Banned.

Danger, Content Banned.

Colin Updyke-Welch, Reporter February 14, 2019

On Jan. 15, YouTube released its new policies regarding videos featuring dangerous and harmful pranks and challenges. The company has officially banned content that contains challenges with apparent...

Silenced

Silenced

Vrinda Vutukury and Farah Noor February 13, 2019

Surf Club co-presidents Hannah Janse (left) and Aaron Janse (right) founded the club to share their surfing experience and teach others about the sport.

Surf Club Makes Waves

Katherine Nguyen, Multimedia Manager February 12, 2019

On a Tuesday afternoon, students cluster in the Johns Hopkins classroom to review surfing safety rules. One of UPA’s newest club additions—the Surf Club—was founded by freshman Hannah Janse and junior...

New Clubs for a New Start

New Clubs for a New Start

Jenica Pham, Reporter February 7, 2019

Some people feel anxious when they first attend UPA, and they might not know if they will find a place to belong to in this new school environment. But a variety of new clubs have been established...

Movie Night: A Tradition Not Forgotten

Movie Night: A Tradition Not Forgotten

Betty Nguyen, Creative Director January 21, 2019

Jenica Pham Once a tradition at UPA since 2010, Movie Night enabled students to watch the latest blockbuster films with their friends and family. The films shown at Movie Night included...

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