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Harker Aquila

The student news site of The Harker School.

Harker Aquila

The student news site of The Harker School.

Harker Aquila

Meena Gudapati, Editor-in-Chief

Meena Gudapati (12) is the Editor-in-Chief of Harker Aquila. Her favorite part of journalism is making her humorous podcast "Get Skool'd" and writing interesting profiles and features. Meena excels at binge-watching all types television, reading children's books, and constructing food creations. She enjoys blasting music while driving, trying local restaurants and coffee shops and sleeping. Before becoming Editor-in-Chief of Aquila, she served as News Editor, Copy Editor and Reporter for the Winged Post.

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Krishna Bheda (12) motions to start her car before backing out of her new parking space. With the beginning of the second semester, seniors who requested a parking spot were given one on campus.

Starting life as a second semester senior

by Krishna Bheda, Columnist
February 5, 2018
Biology teacher Dr. Matthew Harley and chemistry teacher Andrew Irvine perform a skit titled Between Two Ferns at last last years HOSCARS. HOSCARS was canceled last year due to inadequate campus space for the show.

Signups for annual variety show HOSCARS open

by Meena Gudapati, Aquila Editor-in-Chief
January 4, 2018
“Life is just a super big combination of bad and good things,” Abha Patkar (12) said. “When I look back on all the things in my life, I freaked out over so much, and there was no point, because it all just… passed. Just recognizing that nothing is permanent is something that’s helped me.”

Humans of Harker: Abha Patkar prioritizes her friendships

by Jenna Sadhu, Aquila Broadcast & Multimedia Editor
November 2, 2017
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Photo Frenzy 10/23/17

November 1, 2017
The team cheers for the seniors as they shoot the last holes. The varsity girls golf team won their senior night match against Sacred Heart Preparatory 186-262.

Girls golf wins senior night match

by Meena Gudapati, Aquila Editor-in-Chief
October 18, 2017
Andrew Gu (12) does a pullup in a basketball court. Many seniors try to get fit, seriously or ironically using the hashtag #absforlaguna.

Seniors work towards their “abs for Laguna”

by Meena Gudapati, Winged Post News Editor
March 28, 2017
Captain Alayna Richmond runs with the ball. The varsity girls lacrosse team won their first regular season match against Newark Memorial High School 10-3.

Girls lacrosse kicks off season with win

by Meena Gudapati, Winged Post News Editor
March 1, 2017
Stats from politifact.com

Decoding the political lying game

by Maya Kumar, Winged Post Features Editor
November 21, 2016
“I’m an only child, and in both my mom’s side and dad’s side, I’m the first child to be born in the U.S. and grow up here. I feel like my parents have given me this opportunity that no one else in my family has had, so it’s my responsibility to take what I’ve been given and work harder and accomplish more than what my parents have, Trisha Dwivedi (12) said.

Humans of Harker: Trisha Dwivedi values family

by Meena Gudapati, Winged Post News Editor
November 5, 2016
Tesla to release version 8.0 of cars software

Tesla to release version 8.0 of car’s software

by Meena Gudapati, Winged Post Copy Editor
September 16, 2016
BEcon advisor Juston Glass  tests out HTC Vive presented by Google, one of the highlights of the conference. The conference will take place tomorrow in Nichols.

BEcon conference to take place tomorrow in Nichols

by Meena Gudapati, Winged Post Copy Editor
March 18, 2016
Dr. Holmes speaks about the science and dangers of climate change in Nichols Auditorium.

Senior Scientist speaks about climate change

by Meena Gudapati, Winged Post Copy Editor
March 3, 2016
Freshman Heidi Zhang practices with the varsity lacrosse team Friday after school. All members joining lacrosse will be a part of the varsity team this year.

Lacrosse begins season with a smaller roster

by Meena Gudapati, Winged Post Copy Editor
February 20, 2016
Students watch the democratic debate during Pizza and Politics night.  The event was organized by Junior State of America (JSA), Econ Society, and the Issues Discussion Club (IDC).

First democratic debate brings about discussion

by Meena Gudapati, Winged Post Copy Editor
October 13, 2015
Connie Xu (9) sets the ball during the match. The girls went on to lose the game 0-2.

Freshmen girls volleyball loses to Gunn

by Meena Gudapati, Winged Post Copy Editor
September 24, 2015
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