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School newspaper of Academy of the Holy Names, Tampa

Achona

School newspaper of Academy of the Holy Names, Tampa

Achona

Haiqa Mian

Haiqa Mian, Arts and Entertainment Editor

Haiqa Mian is  a senior, a second-year journalist, and the Arts and Entertainment Editor of Achona Online. Haiqa is a member of the Beta Club, National Honor Society, and the Math and English Honor Societies. She also participates in Golden Girls and Key Club. When she is not writing for Achona, she spends her free time finding new shows to watch on Netflix, browsing through her Pinterest, Instagram, and Tumblr, looking for new music on her Spotify, and practicing the piano which she has played for eight years. Her favorite thing to do in her free time, however, is to read new books or to reread her favorites, The Selection series and the Red Queen Series. Haiqa is very much looking forward to enjoying her last year of high school and is especially looking forward to Grad Bash at Universal Studios. After graduating from college and dental school, Haiqa hopes to pursue a career in dentistry as she is one of the people who always loved going to the orthodontist’s and dentist’s office. Haiqa can speak English, Urdu, and Spanish and once memorized where every country in the world is because she loves knowing about the Earth and traveling. Knowing Urdu is very helpful for when her parents choose to speak to her in their native language and for when she travels to Pakistan each summer.

 

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Arts Fest Preview

Arts Fest Preview

Haiqa Mian, Arts and Entertainment Editor
April 25, 2018
The March for Our Lives demonstrations are in order to honor the victims of the Parkland Shooting and advocate for an end to these tragedies.

AHN Students Plan to Attend March for Our Lives

Haiqa Mian, Arts and Entertainment Editor
March 20, 2018
"Black Panther" is the second-highest grossing Marvel movie behind "Avengers."

“Black Panther” Movie Review

Haiqa Mian, Arts and Entertainment Editor
March 9, 2018
The projects will not be completed until towards the end of the semester.

Engineering Class Take On Automata Project

Haiqa Mian, Arts and Entertainment Editor
March 9, 2018
Marjory Stoneman Douglas Shooting

Marjory Stoneman Douglas Shooting

Haiqa Mian, Arts and Entertainment Editor
February 28, 2018
Khaled Hosseini has also written a third book titled "And the Mountains Echoed."

AP Literature Students Read Khaled Hosseini Novels

Haiqa Mian, Arts and Entertainment Editor
February 22, 2018
7 Unexpected Ways to Use Apple Cider Vinegar

7 Unexpected Ways to Use Apple Cider Vinegar

Haiqa Mian, Arts and Entertainment Editor
February 1, 2018
Seniors Commit to College

Seniors Commit to College

Haiqa Mian, Arts and Entertainment Editor
January 26, 2018
"The Greatest Showman" was directed by Michael Gracey.

‘The Greatest Showman’ Movie Review

Haiqa Mian, Arts and Entertainment Editor
January 17, 2018
“I went around the park with my friends, we rode rides, and we filled out our booklets. My favorite part of Physics day was being able to roam freely because we were’t confined to a certain area and that freedom made it more fun,” says Cassidy Neely (’21).

Physics Students Go To Physics Day

Haiqa Mian, Arts and Entertainment Editor
December 12, 2017
Holidays Celebrated Around the World

Holidays Celebrated Around the World

Haiqa Mian, Arts and Entertainment Editor
December 4, 2017
“My favorite song is “Don’t Blame Me” because I like the beat and it has a nice chorus. She is talking about the past, but she is not dwelling over it anymore. It’s not like her old pop its like modern, realistic music and it’s something new from her.” says Lauren Sellers (’18).

Taylor Swift Releases “Reputation”

Haiqa Mian, Arts and Entertainment Editor
November 13, 2017
Dwyer has been working at the Academy since 2000, while Keegan has been working at the Academy since 1996.

Behind the Scenes With Guidance: The College Process

Haiqa Mian, Arts and Entertainment Editor
November 9, 2017
People who read are two and half times less likely to get Alzheimer's.

Reading For Fun On the Decline

Haiqa Mian, Arts and Entertainment Editor
November 1, 2017
Chanita Belcher ('19) says, "Niall Horan's album is the epitome of chill coffee shop music."

Niall Horan Releases Debut Album

Haiqa Mian, Arts and Entertainment Editor
October 26, 2017
TLC currently runs Circles with the middle school girls, where they mentor the girls and discuss various topics about growing up.

TLC Prepares for Launch of Sister-to-Sister

Haiqa Mian, Arts and Entertainment Editor
October 13, 2017
Netflix monitors other websites in order to decide what shows to purchase.

Netflix Removes Popular Shows and Movies

Haiqa Mian, Art and Entertainment Editor
October 6, 2017
In addition to all the old clubs Academy is continuing this year, Academy has also introduced three new clubs.

Academy Introduces New Clubs

Haiqa Mian, Arts and Entertainment Editor
October 2, 2017
McFlynn Goewey just moved to Tampa from Bangkok, Thailand.

22 Questions with Mrs. McFlynn-Goewey

Haiqa Mian, Arts and Entertainment Editor
September 28, 2017
Lindsey Perez ('18) says, "Summer reading’s purpose is to help start the beginning of the school year so that we already have something to do.”

The Purpose of Summer Reading

Haiqa Mian, Arts and Entertainment Editor
September 3, 2017
Three students ran for the position of president and three others ran for vice president.

Student Council Elections 2017-2018

Haiqa Mian, Junior Staff Writer
April 24, 2017
“I used to go there during lunch and after school to wait for my mom. I am trying to adjust to the changes, and I wait outside now. I am waiting for the Arts Building to open so that I have somewhere to go again,” says Chanita Belcher.

What To Do Without the Media Center

Haiqa Mian, Junior Staff Writer
April 18, 2017
Prom committee chair Anne Mikos says the key to a successful prom night is to "Eat a good dinner before hand, don't be late, and make good choices!"

Academy Prom Dos and Don’ts

Haiqa Mian, Junior Staff Writer
March 21, 2017
Senior Keri Kelly says, "This was important to me because one of the major goals of Black History Month since its inception has been to work on including the rich culture and history of African Americans into the U.S. narrative, and I feel like that is a part we still struggle with."

Black History Month Celebration at Academy

Haiqa Mian, Junior Staff Writer
March 1, 2017
Junior Alisha Sanchez says, "I thought it was really insightful, and it changed my preconceived notions of what applying to college would be like."

Junior Class Participates in Focus 11

Haiqa Mian, Junior Staff Writer
February 23, 2017
(Photo Credit: Haiqa Mian /ACHONA Online) Junior Madison Warnock says, "I am not multilingual, but I think it's cool that some people are because you can use it throughout your life."

Are AHN Girls Multilingual?

Haiqa Mian, Junior Staff Writer
February 14, 2017
“I think the Good Deed Tree is a good idea. It’s a good way to appreciate people who do good deeds and a good way to find out what you can do for other people.” says sophomore Anabela Ebsworth-Llavona.

Good Deed Tree

Haiqa Mian, Junior Staff Writer
February 3, 2017
The topic of why people like or dislike cilantro has become a very controversial topic.

Cilantro vs People

Haiqa Mian, Junior Staff Writer
January 20, 2017
Ruffolo mentions, “Going to states as a team would be a dream come true. I feel like it would be such a good learning experience for all of us. We do not have to win, that’s not what being a team is about. Being a team is always being there for each other no matter what.”

Georgia Ruffolo Competes at Golf States

Haiqa Mian, Junior Staff Writer
November 4, 2016
"New Girl" is a popular tv show on FOX that first debuted in 2011 and is currently on its sixth season.

High School As Told By “New Girl”

Haiqa Mian, Junior Staff Writer
October 31, 2016
The Entrepreneurship Club hopes to have more guest speakers in the future to speak to the students about a career in entrepreneurship.

Academy Launches Entrepreneurship Club

Haiqa Mian, Junior Staff Writer
October 24, 2016
Obama plans to help humans get to the Red Planet and has come up with a plan on how to get there.

Obama Announces Plan to go to Mars

Haiqa Mian, Junior Staff Writer
October 17, 2016
(Photo Credit: Keri Kelly/ACHONA Online) The Monday Night Moonlight Market is a version of another market called the Vagabond Gita.

Exploring the Moonlight Market

Haiqa Mian, Junior Staff Writer
October 3, 2016
Many young adult novels are often labeled cliche and are ignored as a result. These novels stand out from the typical novel and are guaranteed to capture your attention.

9 Books Every Young Adult Should Definitely Read

Haiqa Mian, Junior Staff Writer
September 20, 2016
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