![“[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)
New releases in the entertainment industry this month
Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
The “FIFA 17” video game cover for XBOX. It features Marco Reus, renowned attacking midfielder for the German national team and the German sports club Borussia Dortmund.
August 26, 2016
Tired of schoolwork already? Here are five upcoming events in the world of arts and entertainment to look forward to.
“Snowden”- Sep. 16
Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Shailene Woodley star in this biographical thriller about ex-CIA employee Edward Snowden’s notorious leak of classified government information.
“Grey’s Anatomy”- Sep. 22
According to the actors, the 13th season of Shonda Rhimes’ hit ABC medical drama will focus on the remaining original cast members, and fans are anticipating the return of old character favorites.
“Illuminate”- Sep. 23
The second studio pop album by Canadian singer-songwriter Shawn Mendes will include 15 songs, including the foot-stomping, chart-topping track “Treat You Better” and the heartfelt ballad “Mercy.”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPbrgabOZkg
“Crooked Kingdom”- Sep. 27
In this highly-anticipated sequel to young adult author Leigh Bardugo’s dark fantasy novel “Six of Crows”, the six main characters face old and new rivals in a war that will determine the fate of their world.
“FIFA 17”- Sep. 27
The 24th release in the FIFA video game series by EA Sports will comprise of an array of new features, including two additional leagues and new gameplay techniques.
This piece was originally published in the pages of the Winged Post on Aug 26, 2016.
