![“[Building nerf blasters] became this outlet of creativity for me that hasn't been matched by anything else. The process [of] making a build complete to your desire is such a painstakingly difficult process, but I've had to learn from [the skills needed from] soldering to proper painting. There's so many different options for everything, if you think about it, it exists. The best part is [that] if it doesn't exist, you can build it yourself," Ishaan Parate said.](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/DSC_8149-900x604.jpg)
![“When I came into high school, I was ready to be a follower. But DECA was a game changer for me. It helped me overcome my fear of public speaking, and it's played such a major role in who I've become today. To be able to successfully lead a chapter of 150 students, an officer team and be one of the upperclassmen I once really admired is something I'm [really] proud of,” Anvitha Tummala ('21) said.](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Screen-Shot-2021-07-25-at-9.50.05-AM-900x594.png)
![“I think getting up in the morning and having a sense of purpose [is exciting]. I think without a certain amount of drive, life is kind of obsolete and mundane, and I think having that every single day is what makes each day unique and kind of makes life exciting,” Neymika Jain (12) said.](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Screen-Shot-2017-06-03-at-4.54.16-PM.png)
![“My slogan is ‘slow feet, don’t eat, and I’m hungry.’ You need to run fast to get where you are–you aren't going to get those championships if you aren't fast,” Angel Cervantes (12) said. “I want to do well in school on my tests and in track and win championships for my team. I live by that, [and] I can do that anywhere: in the classroom or on the field.”](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/DSC5146-900x601.jpg)
![“[Volleyball has] taught me how to fall correctly, and another thing it taught is that you don’t have to be the best at something to be good at it. If you just hit the ball in a smart way, then it still scores points and you’re good at it. You could be a background player and still make a much bigger impact on the team than you would think,” Anya Gert (’20) said.](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/AnnaGert_JinTuan_HoHPhotoEdited-600x900.jpeg)
![“I'm not nearly there yet, but [my confidence has] definitely been getting better since I was pretty shy and timid coming into Harker my freshman year. I know that there's a lot of people that are really confident in what they do, and I really admire them. Everyone's so driven and that has really pushed me to kind of try to find my own place in high school and be more confident,” Alyssa Huang (’20) said.](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/AlyssaHuang_EmilyChen_HoHPhoto-900x749.jpeg)
Apple’s new releases generate bug complaints
Courtesy of Apple
Apple released iOS 8 in conjunction with two new iPhone releases. Several bug reports have circulated the Internet about both the operating system and the phone.
Although Apple sold a record 10 million iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus devices this weekend, the company’s stock has dropped due to a few problems with the new releases.
According to users, there are three main problems that plague new iPhone buyers. With the first release of iOS 8, several promised applications related to HealthKit, a dashboard containing health and fitness information, were missing, making users frustrated.
Some of the missing applications included MyFitnessPal, a calorie counter, WebMD, a health information provider, and Carrot Fit, a workout app.
A later iOS 8 update, iOS 8.0.1, added these missing applications, but removed the ability to connect to cellular networks for some users. Other users also complained about losing access to their device’s fingerprint sensor, Touch ID, and were unable to unlock their phones.
Call me old fashioned, but I sort of liked having a cell signal. #ios8bugs pic.twitter.com/fxePxUJOlo
— Rich DeMuro (@richdemuro) September 24, 2014
In a rare statement to several tech blogs, Apple said that they would be working on the bugs with the update and released information on how to fix the issue by reverting back to a previous version of the operating system.
“We are actively investigating these reports and will provide information as quickly as we can,” said an Apple spokesperson. “In the meantime we have pulled back the iOS 8.0.1 update.”
Reports of the iPhone 6 Plus devices bending easily also circulated across the Internet and various social media sites. On YouTube, some users posted videos where they bent the new phone with their bare hands.
According to Apple, only nine customers have reported issues with a bent iPhone 6 Plus from holding the 5.5-inch model in their pockets, and that the devices underwent rigorous testing in the development processes.
Zabin Bashar (12) believes that the situation with the bendable phones, dubbed “bendgate” and “bendghazi” by social media users, will heavily impact people who are deciding between phones.
“I think that Bendgate is a disappointing situation for Apple, a company that has always prided itself on its flawless designs. It obviously can’t be fixed with a simple software update, so it should definitely be an important factor for people looking to switch phones,” he said.
Justan Su (11) disagreed and thought that the issues wouldn’t impact buyers.
“I think that as long as you don’t sit on your phone it won’t bend,” he said. “People will probably continue to buy the iPhone since most people don’t try to intentionally break it.”
Despite these issues, Apple still plans to release Apple Watch, its first wearable technology, within a few months.
Vineet Kosaraju (12) is the STEM Editor for both Harker Aquila and Winged Post. He is a senior and has been part of the journalism program for the past...