![Setter Emma Lee (9) sets the ball to the middle during the match against Pinewood on Sept. 12. “[I’m looking forward to] getting more skilled, learning more about my position and also becoming better friends with all of my teammates, Emma said.](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/DSC_4917-2-1200x795.jpg)
![“[Building nerf blasters] became this outlet of creativity for me that hasnt been matched by anything else. The process [of] making a build complete to your desire is such a painstakingly difficult process, but Ive had to learn from [the skills needed from] soldering to proper painting. Theres so many different options for everything, if you think about it, it exists. The best part is [that] if it doesnt exist, you can build it yourself, Ishaan Parate said.](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/DSC_8149-900x604.jpg)
![“Animation just clicked in a way. I had been interested in art, but that felt different. [Animation] felt like it had something behind it, whereas previous things felt surface level. I wasnt making that crazy of things, but just the process of doing it was much more enjoyable, Carter Chadwick (22) said.](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Screen-Shot-2022-08-16-at-9.44.08-AM-900x598.png)
![“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 its played such a major role in who Ive 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 Im [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)
![“[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)
![“Im 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 theres a lot of people that are really confident in what they do, and I really admire them. Everyones 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)
![“My slogan is ‘slow feet, don’t eat, and I’m hungry.’ You need to run fast to get where you are–you arent going to get those championships if you arent 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)
![“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)
Sierra Quest Bicycle Review- 4/5 stars
The durable yet light structure of the Sierra Quest provides for a comfortable and smooth ride.
With so many busy schedules, it is often difficult to find time for physical exercise unless we actively participate in some form of sport. One great way to burn calories and reduce stress is through biking. It is not terribly time consuming and a calming sport and activity.
There are many benefits that arise from biking ranging from the increase in muscle strength to the improvement of heart health. Before practicing, one must take necessary precautions to minimize injury to avoid injuries such as pulled muscles or broken bones.
One model of bicycle used is the “Sierra Quest” and has proved to be durable and easy to ride in different types of terrain. It is a mountain bike with 21 speeds which are easily adjustable with the shifting gears. Overall, the vehicle travels relatively quickly although the highest speeds are reached going downhill. The braking system does its job well and can put the bike to rest swiftly.
Before this purchase, old bikes often had their tires punctured by small annoying objects on the ground including sharp rocks and debris. This led to a long winded issue to patch up the holes and other such issues. None of these such problems have occurred in this particular model. This may be due to luck but the tires felt significantly more hard and durable than the others previously used.
Surprisingly, the bicycle feels light compared to how it actually looks. The metal frame is mostly if not completely made out of aluminum. However, it aesthetically does not look too pleasing but it functions quite well.
Overall, the bike was a satisfactory purchase. The balance was perfect and took the right amount of shifts of weight to turn. The seat felt oddly comfortable to sit on and connects the rider to the vehicle This overall constituted to a smooth experiences while racing or casually biking around.
Stanley Zhao (12) is the business manager of the Winged Post. He is a senior this year. Stanley is part of the math club and is currently conducting a...
Rishabh Chandra • Oct 12, 2018 at 8:13 pm
This was an awesome review. Really helped me with my purchase of bicycle. Like you, I was amazed with how smoothly the seat connected me to the rest of the bicycle. Many times in the past, I’ve had to shift my weight a wrong number of times to turn a bike, and it was a truly gratifying experience to finally hit the right number. Fantastic choice of transportation.
Venkat Sankar • Sep 9, 2017 at 5:42 pm
Thank you for this highly detailed and comprehensive review. It was very useful in informing my choice of bicycle to purchase this year.