![“[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)
Super Bowl LII: Can the Eagles Unlock the Magic of the Patriots?
February 3, 2018
The matchup of Super Bowl LII is set: New England Patriots vs. Philadelphia Eagles on Feb. 4. The game will be played in Minneapolis at the state-of-the-art U.S. Bank Stadium, which accommodates up to 70,000 fans.
Will the underdog Eagles be able to pull off their first Super Bowl victory against the defending champions? The Eagles have a chance to make history by claiming their first Super Bowl title and an opportunity to redeem their close loss against the Patriots (21-24) at the Super Bowl XXXIX in 2005.
Defeating the Patriots, who are still the favorites, seems like a daunting task. After all, the dynamic duo of quarterback Tom Brady and coach Bill Belichick have five Superbowl wins under their belt from their eight Super Bowl appearances together, and they are aspiring for a sixth title.
Yet, the Patriots displayed signs of vulnerability when they struggled against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the AFC title game on Jan. 21 (24-20). The Patriots’ defense was weak with tight end Rob Gronkowski’s departure late in the first half and Brady’s injured hand. The Eagles delivered an impressive win (38-7) against the Minnesota Vikings during the NFC title game with their backup Quarterback Nick Foles.
Senior Nate Kelly, captain of Harker’s varsity football team, and a fan of the Dallas Cowboys will be watching the Super Bowl game this Sunday with friends and family.
“I prefer the Eagles because I don’t want to see the Patriots win another Super Bowl two years in a row,” he said. “Defense will play a bigger factor in the game for both teams; both teams have a superior offense, but it’s the defense that will ultimately determine the outcome of this game.”
Though the game will be played indoors in the climate-controlled stadium, the weather in Minneapolis is expected to be bitter cold and snowy, which might disrupt the travel logistics of the fans or the activities planned for the Super Bowl week.
NFL’s TV viewership dropped roughly 10 percent this year, possibly due to the controversy surrounding the League, the anthem protests and President Trump’s tweets. Yet, NFL games and the Super Bowl continue to be amongst the top 10 most-watched TV broadcasts.
The national anthem will be performed by Pink as a part of the pre-game festivities. Justin Timberlake will give his third Super Bowl performance at the Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show, one of the most watched musical shows in past years.
The kickoff time for Super Bowl LII is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. PST and will be aired on NBC.
