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The student news site of The Harker School.

Harker Aquila

The student news site of The Harker School.

Harker Aquila

Changing the Landscape: 54 years after America criminalized sexual assault, it remains a prevalent workplace issue

Changing the Landscape: 54 years after America criminalized sexual assault, it remains a prevalent workplace issue

by Prameela Kottapalli, Vijay Bharadwaj, and Rose Guan March 8, 2018

A never-before seen campaign is waking up the world to the struggles of women in the workplace faced with the harmful actions of the powerful—from the moguls of Hollywood to the tech giants of Silicon...

Activists spark change through social media movements

Activists spark change through social media movements

by Mahika Halepete and Farah Hosseini March 8, 2018

Social media activism, from the #BlackLivesMatter movement to the #MeToo movement, has become exponentially impactful due to recent events. “A hashtag is not helping. Hashtags are very pretty on Twitter....

Alina Zagitova performs her free program at the 2018 European championships in figure skating in Moscow. She won the gold medal in the Ladies Single Skating Event in the 2018 Olympics.

5 underdogs of the Winter Olympics

by Anika Rajamani, Reporter March 8, 2018

The 2018 Winter Olympics took place from Feb. 8-25 in Pyeongchang, South Korea and included 91 participating nations. The following Olympic athletes were able to overcame physical or financial issues to...

Lupita Nyong’o presents the 2018 Oscars. She and Kumail Nanjiana made political statements by introducing themselves as immigrants and speaking about their dreams to reach Hollywood.

Best moments at the 2018 Oscars

by Julia Huang, TALON Academics Editor March 8, 2018

Flashes of a multitude of cameras illuminate the red carpet as a stream of celebrities stroll down the runway, occasionally stopping to pose for the photographers. Sequins and diamond jewelry reflect light...

#NeverAgain: Three weeks after the MSD High School shooting, Florida students and teachers take a stand on gun control, sparking debate and catalyzing renewed political activism

#NeverAgain: Three weeks after the MSD High School shooting, Florida students and teachers take a stand on gun control, sparking debate and catalyzing renewed political activism

by Vijay Bharadwaj, Prameela Kottapalli, Sahana Srinivasan, and Kat Zhang March 6, 2018

Marjory Stoneman Douglas (MSD) senior Emma González, 18, came to school on Feb. 14 thinking about a test she was going to take. It was also Valentine’s Day, and as president of the Gender-Sexuality...

Memoir Monday: A day spent sailing

Memoir Monday: A day spent sailing

by Irina Malyugina, Reporter March 5, 2018

With numb, blistered fingers, I grip my seat as a cold spray of water slaps my face. I can feel the wind, even though I am wearing three layers. The boat is tilted: I am almost parallel to the sea, which...

The bell schedule created by the Harker Dev. The team also manages websites like Harker lunch menu, course planner and a GPA calculator.

Harker Dev: The second generation

by Katherine Zhang, Winged Post STEM Editor March 1, 2018

For most students, the online bell schedule is a staple: with its neat, boxy design, it serves as an online version of the schedule card that all students receive every matriculation. The difference is...

North Korea’s Jong Su Hyon and South Korea’s Park Jong-ah light the Olympic Cauldron during the opening ceremony. Unprecedented unification between the two Koreas was seen during the Olympic games.

North and South Korea reunite through Winter Olympics

by Aditya Singhvi, Reporter February 27, 2018

North and South Korea displayed newfound unity through the Winter Olympics, which were held in Pyeongchang, South Korea from Feb. 9 through Feb. 25. The two countries’ delegations marched under the...

Memoir Monday: A walk on the wild side

Memoir Monday: A walk on the wild side

by Tiffany Wong, News Editor February 26, 2018

Two hikers perch precariously on the lookout rock, one capturing the skyline with an iPhone and the other examining a particularly tall tree with the more obsolete pair of binoculars. Equipped only with...

5 rising K-pop acts to watch this year

5 rising K-pop acts to watch this year

by Helen Yang, Aquila STEM Editor February 24, 2018

1. Stray Kids Initially announced last August, Stray Kids quickly garnered attention with their first pre-debut single, Hellevator, and consists of nine members—although at one point, the group was...

Rather than branding itself as Mediterranean, Asian, or American, Our House prefers to draw on all different types of cuisine to create a fusion of different tastes.

Our House serves wholesome twists on favorites

by Katherine Zhang, Winged Post STEM Editor February 11, 2018

The gloss on the bare wooden tables reflects the dim glow of the hanging bar lights above, complementing the pumpkin-orange walls of San Jose’s Our House. Plants are a motif in the restaurant — a vine-like...

Gold and gray moments at the Golden Globes

Gold and gray moments at the Golden Globes

by Jenna Sadhu and Arushi Saxena February 11, 2018

Gold: Oprah's speech Philanthropist moves crowd Nina Gee Oprah Winfrey won the Cecil B. DeMille lifetime achievement award for her philanthropy, charity and contributions to the entertainment industry....

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