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The student news site of The Harker School.

Harker Aquila

The student news site of The Harker School.

Harker Aquila

Parents and children ride atop a parade on St. Patrick’s Day, 2015 in Washington D.C. Feel free to hold your own solo parade in the shelter of your home, safe from judging bystanders.

How to get ready for St. Patrick’s Day

by Kathy Duan, TALON Student Life Editor March 17, 2016

It’s that time of year again. The day when emerald socks and sea green polos color the campus, and little shamrock cookies wait to be devoured by hungry students in the Edge. Little green-hatted leprechauns...

Upper school teachers discuss biggest pet peeves

Upper school teachers discuss biggest pet peeves

by Laura Wu, TALON Reporter March 15, 2016

Wonder why your teacher looks a bit crabby today? You may be aggravating them with a bad habit. This past weekend, Harker Aquila got in touch with 12 of the upper school faculty to provide students with...

Gods of Egypt disappoints with lack of diversity and clichéd plot — 2/5 stars

by Julia Huang, TALON Asst. Copy Editor March 11, 2016

Gods of Egypt recently opened in theaters globally on Feb. 26, 2016, and depicts the fight between the heroes, a human thief named Bek, played by Brenton Thwaites, and Egyptian god Horus, played by Nikolaj...

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The lament of the rainboots

by Kaity Gee, Wingspan Asst. Editor-in-Chief March 11, 2016

“It’s not you, it’s me,” you say. “It’s not meant to be. Just not today, babe,” you say. You say a lot of things. That doesn’t change the fact that I only exist when you need me. It’s...

#Deeptalks with John Docherty: On self-improvement, happiness, and privilege

#Deeptalks with John Docherty: On self-improvement, happiness, and privilege

by Meilan Steimle, Winged Post Features Editor March 9, 2016

Winged Post: What motivates you in life? John Docherty: Lots of little things, but I think a big picture motivation might be a pursuit of excellence. Doing everything that I do to the best of my ability,...

Aadyant Kanakamedala (10) prepares to kick
the soccer ball as goalie during the junior varsity boys game at Kicks
Against Cancer.

Kicks against cancer raises $1500 for cancer patients’ summer camp

by Justin Su, Winged Post Asst. Sports Editor March 4, 2016

The Kicks Against Cancer games took place on Feb. 5th, with the junior varsity boys, varsity girls, and varsity boys playing against their respective Menlo teams. The junior varsity boys started their...

Remembering history in color

Remembering history in color

by Maya Valluru and Vijay Bharadwaj March 3, 2016

This year marks the second year in which the Academy did not nominate people of color for major categories in the Oscars. As people discussed racism and bias in the entertainment business, last year’s...

Gong Xi Fa Cai: students and families celebrate Lunar New Year

Gong Xi Fa Cai: students and families celebrate Lunar New Year

by Tiffany Wong, Reporter March 3, 2016

For many students, New Year’s comes twice a year. In addition to celebrating the new calendar year on both New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, many Harker families also observe other New Year’s...

The road less traveled: students pursue unconventional options with their diplomas in hand

The road less traveled: students pursue unconventional options with their diplomas in hand

by Meena Gudapati and Rose Guan March 3, 2016

Gap Years Though most college-bound students head to university immediately following high school, some students take a gap year for varying purposes. The American Gap Association states that the...

Parking your privilege: class of 2016 acquires open campus rights for rest of year

Parking your privilege: class of 2016 acquires open campus rights for rest of year

by Prameela Kottapalli and Ria Gupta March 3, 2016

Last year, the class of 2016- toiling, sleep-deprived juniors at the time- watched in envy as their seniors were able to leave campus whenever they pleased. Now, approaching their final few months of high...

Presidential race continues with primaries and caucuses

Presidential race continues with primaries and caucuses

by Derek Yen, Nicole Chen, and Adrian Chu March 3, 2016

The Nevada Democratic caucus and the South Carolina Republican primary both concluded on Feb. 20 with Hillary Clinton in the lead with 52.6 percent of the votes over Bernie Sander’s 47.3 percent. In...

Naomi Molin (11) auditions for HOSCARS in front of student council. HOSCARS is set to take place on March 18.

Students and faculty audition for HOSCARS

by Nicole Chen, Reporter March 3, 2016

Three student council members sit down as Naomi Molin (12) stands in her initial position for her Hawaiian dance routine. The music starts to play and she starts to gracefully move her arms and sway while...

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