![“[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)
Senro Sushi: A modern twist on Japanese cuisine
January 24, 2018
Crowds of people load the spacious and decorative restaurant as waiters bustle through the tables, serving dishes ranging from fresh fish to steaming ramen. Each table is immersed in their own conversations, and the noise overwhelmingly drowns out a fading Justin Bieber song as families and couples burst out laughing while enjoying their meals. Windows surround one wall of the restaurant, allowing the moonlight to glisten lightly on several wooden tables.
The chefs work in front of the tables where a bar surrounds their crowded workspace. They call out each other’s names, each taking knives and hastily chopping a large piece of salmon into several sections, creating a consistent noise like the tapping sounds of a chalk on a chalkboard.
Located in San Jose on the newly constructed Cottle Road plaza, Senro Sushi closes early in the afternoon and re-opens at 5 p.m., similar to most Japanese cuisine joints.
The joint’s menu holds a variety of selections, some of the most popular including juicy beef short ribs, with the pricing at $19.99 as an entree, and avocado rolls that cost either $13.50 for two rolls or $17.99 for three, depending on how many rolls you want. Typically, these meals are served with a side of salted edamame and a small bowl of miso soup and with an option for a house salad. Their other popular dishes, such as sashimi with California rolls or nigiri, range from $16.99 to $21.99.
Some of their more intricate or “special” rolls cost around the same price, such as the “Mango Tango” dish (salmon rolls with crab meat fillings and slices of fresh mango overlapping the fish on top), priced at $13.99. Another roll, the “Honey Moon Special”, costs $12.99 for two pieces, and includes oysters and quail eggs.
Senro Sushi’s dessert menu features flavors of ice cream such as mango and green tea, and they also serve mochi, a small dessert with a small ball of ice cream in the center, coated with a layer of frozen and flavored dough. The mochi is topped with delightful powder, adding just the perfect combination of sweetness and bitterness.
