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The student news site of The Harker School.

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TaoTaoTea’s attention to detail in both decor and drink preparation makes it a standout among boba shops in San Jose. The friendly staff provide excellent service, delivering drinks to customers and giving helpful recommendations for first-timers like us.

Tasty Tidbits: A tea-lightful visit to TaoTaoTea blends fruity and rich flavors

by Disha Gupta and Lindsay Li November 22, 2024

A mural with soft pink wings spread against a dreamy, blue-clouded sky invites you to snap a photo, while the soft scent of caramelized brown sugar wafts through the air. Seasonal touches like pumpkins...

Zheng poses in front her map “How to Make a Golden State.” This map charts the labor of the Asian farmworkers who played a crucial role in shaping California’s agricultural infrastructure.

Artist in Residence: Mapping the world through art and seeds of hope

by Disha Gupta, A&E/Lifestyle Editor November 22, 2024

From far away, one sees a typical-looking map of the celebrated Golden State. But, zoom in closer, and you’ll witness a story unfold through the carefully layered strokes of paint. Artist and experimental...

Junior Spencer Chang records one of his comedy dad-joke videos for his Instagram account “spencerbfunny.” His first viral reel blew up on March 15, recieving milllions of views and now having around 253,000 likes.

Community members gain popularity on social media

by Mendy Mao and Cynthia Xie November 21, 2024

After a long day at school, a student slumps into bed. The weight of their backpack is an unforgiving reminder of the amount of work they have left. Yet within two minutes, all is forgotten as they sit...

Time in “Catch-22” moves cyclically, stagnating and doubling back instead of flowing linearly. This structure depicts war as chaotic and absurd: in this winding story, the readers are introduced to a veritable myriad of bizarre characters, each uniquely offbeat yet equally meaningful.

Book Corner: “Never without misery, never without hope”

by Jessica Wang, Winged Post Managing Editor November 21, 2024

In this World War II air force squadron, there is a certain rule: if a pilot is insane, he can be grounded — all he has to do is ask. But by asking to be grounded, he proves he is sane, and therefore...

The sheer vulnerability of Tyler’s personal reflections alone makes Chromokopia worth listening to. For any creative at his level of popularity, there is a distinct threat of becoming more of a brand than an artist. While Tyler does not veer into anything that could be considered unmarketable or controversial on the record, he does bring a certain rawness to the table.

Tyler, Created

by Gabe Sachse, Aquila Managing Editor November 18, 2024

“Do I look like him?” So goes the most impactful and emotional lyric on rapper Tyler, the Creator’s 2024 record, "Chromakopia." In the lyric, Tyler refers to his estranged father, but he could...

Sophomore Lana Tariq performs her monologue as Queen Margaret from “Henry VI: Part 3.” She won first place for her performance and will go on to perform in the regional Shakespeare monologue contest in San Francisco.

Shakespeare monologue contest spotlights students’ acting skills

by Suhani Gupta, Eva Cheng, and Claire Tian November 18, 2024

Twenty students competed in the schoolwide Shakespeare Monologue Contest in Nichols Auditorium during lunch on Nov. 14 for the opportunity to advance to the national stage of the English-Speaking Union...

Violinist Nancy Zhou and pianist Serena Wang play a duet on their respective instruments. “Nancy tells a story on the violin like no one else, and Serena is just brilliant,” their manager Earl Blackburn said.

Nancy Zhou tells stories through music in Concert Series performance

by Lily Peng, Cynthia Xie, and Chelsea Xie November 14, 2024

Gracefully resting her bow on the strings, violinist Nancy Zhou exchanges a glance with her accompanist before launching into a series of intricately layered harmonies. Her rapid strokes of the bow induce...

King of the fairies Oberon, played by junior Bee Chadwick, schemes to trick the four Athenian lovers. "'A Midsummer Night's Dream' is one of the most entertaining comedies," theater teacher Brandi Griffith said.

Midsummer magic

by Suhani Gupta and Disha Gupta November 3, 2024

Remakes and sequels send mixed messages to movie enthusiasts

Remakes and sequels send mixed messages to movie enthusiasts

by Eva Cheng, Suhani Gupta, and Jeremy Peng October 20, 2024

Remakes and sequels dominate the movie industry, with many new movies continuing well-known franchises. These movies range in quality, from the critically acclaimed Inside Out 2 to the ill-received Mean...

Friday Five: Bingsu

Friday Five: Bingsu

by Charlize Wang, Aquila Managing Editor October 18, 2024

Originating as a traditional Korean dessert from the Joseon Dynasty, bingsu has evolved into a global phenomenon, with restaurants across the world offering creative twists on the finely shaved, milk-based...

The Allen Elizabethan Theatre set features a Victorian-style balcony with a pink lighting. Students watched "Much Ado About Nothing" as the final play in the trip.

Oregon Shakespeare Festival ignites community among Shakespeare devotees

by Lily Peng, Reporter October 14, 2024

Sleepy high school students board a bus at 5:15 a.m. A seven hour bus ride lulls them in and out of dreamland. The “Welcome to Oregon” sign whirls by in an instant. Off the bus. Eyelids are drooping...

A Rodin sculpture features prominently in the main hall of the Legion of Honor’s upper level. Surrounded by smaller works by the acclaimed sculptor, the work exemplifies the importance of the Rodin collection to the museum’s legacy.

Out of the nest: A day in San Francisco

by Gabe Sachse, Aquila Managing Editor October 11, 2024

Cool fog envelops San Francisco year-round, hiding a city packed with wonders, perfect for a day of exploration. California’s densest city, and county, holds a certain duality: balanced between the bustling...

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