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“It’s a lot about bringing the community together, using visual elements to bring everyone together through art, and just to give everyone the opportunity to see that there is a lot of art in life. It’s something that makes life more interesting and something that makes life more vivid," Joyce Li (12) said.

Humans of Harker: Joyce Li uses softball and art to adjust to her new environment

by Anika Rajamani, Reporter January 31, 2017

Three years ago, Joyce Li (12) and her family moved from Taiwan to the United States, leaving her school, friends and her home behind. She attended freshman and sophomore year at Monta Vista high school...

“I feel like pride is an aspect that drives me in football. Football is just a reminder that when life hits you you get back up and you fight it. I’m pretty resilient as a football player and that ties back to pride because no matter what hits me, I’m going to get back up," Rishabh Nijhawan (12) said.

Humans of Harker: Rishabh Nijhawan learns resilience on the field

by Andrew Chang, Reporter January 30, 2017

Moving from Houston, Texas to the Bay Area was a huge shift for Rishabh Nijhawan (12). Behind his Houston house, his brother would often hold him on his shoulders so that he could watch the football games...

Memoir Monday: The Essence of Friendship

Memoir Monday: The Essence of Friendship

by Kathy Fang, Reporter January 30, 2017

The flash from the Polaroid bounces off the red and white cardboard castle where two cats crouch inside, their pupils colored red from the sudden rush of light. A Siamese mix lays on top of a nearly purebred...

“I have plans to own a horse; I want a Clydesdale. I love Clydesdales—they’re the giant horses—they’re draft horses, and I want to be able to have my own mini farm. I don’t want to sell anything but I want it to be half self-sustaining and grow myself stuff and eat it. A horse could pull the plow and since it wouldn’t be a full blown farm, I wouldn’t need a tractor. I also want a Clydesdale because they also have really nice canters, but it will be tricky because Clydesdales eat a lot,” Marti Sutton (12) said.

Humans of Harker: Marti Sutton draws inspiration from horses

by Kevin Huang, TALON People Editor January 29, 2017

Marti Sutton (12) has been fascinated by horses all her life. As a four-year-old, she fed wild mustangs at a farm where her mother grew up. As a six-year-old, she started riding horses. As a seven-year-old,...

“I feel like success is reaching all your goals, but while simultaneously being happy and maintaining a balance of being ambitious in what you want to do, while at the same time being happy with what you are doing. I feel that if you are confident in what you have done and not regretting any of it, then you are successful," Kavya Duvedi (12) said.

Humans of Harker: Kavya Duvedi appreciates music

by Eric Fang, Reporter January 28, 2017

While many high school students find classical music to be boring and monotonous, Kavya Duvedi (12) enjoys listening to the harmonies created, whether it be two or fifty instruments playing together.  She...

Protestors congregated at a women's march last Saturday to vouch for women's rights. Many marched to vouch for numerous causes the day after the Trump inauguration.

Protestors participate in marches following Trump inauguration

by Eric Fang, Reporter January 28, 2017

More than 2 million protesters took to the streets around the world last Saturday to voice their support for women’s rights and gender equality. These protests come just one day after the inauguration...

 “I hope to be remembered as the guy who was always in a great mood. Never really sad and just enjoying himself. I just want to be remembered as that guy whose aura was very positive and just because of  him, the people around him were happy as well," Diego Figueroa (12) said.

Humans of Harker: Diego Figueroa emits positive energy

by Nina Gee, Reporter January 28, 2017

Public speaking is something Diego Figueroa (12) innately enjoys, whether it’s talking in front of a large crowd or something as simple as presenting in front of a classroom. “I feel very in place...

Actress Meryl Streep makes a speech at the 2017 Golden Globes awards. Streep's speech revolved around the importance of the press.

First Amendment Friday: The future of the press during Trump’s presidency

by Kathy Fang, Reporter January 27, 2017

As President Donald J. Trump steps into office, the role of the press in the presidency shifts as uncertainty spreads around which rights that the First Amendment protects. The First Amendment states...

Saying Goodbye: Head of school Christopher Nikoloff announced resignation

Saying Goodbye: Head of school Christopher Nikoloff announced resignation

by Michael Sikand, Social Media Editor January 27, 2017

In an email sent to the Harker community on Nov. 28, Head of School Christopher Nikoloff announced his resignation and revealed that he will assume the position of headmaster at The American School in...

“Most people think that classical music is boring, but I don’t think that’s so. I think they’re possibly listening to the wrong thing or they don’t pay as much attention to it. I guess it’s just surprising because you don’t expect what comes next as much as in pop music, because pop music is more repetitive and standard,” Crystal Jin (12) said.

Humans of Harker: Crystal Jin finds solace in classical music

by Kathy Fang, Reporter January 26, 2017

Crystal Jin (12) describes classical music a as “close friend” whose personality she is endlessly discovering. “Most people think that classical music is boring, but I don’t think that’s so,”...

Trump administration promises immigration policy overhaul

Trump administration promises immigration policy overhaul

by Kaitlin Hsu, Prameela Kottapalli, and Gloria Zhang January 25, 2017

Anita Chetty The importance of immigration: “Living in the Bay Area, where would we be without immigration? I think that it’s very dangerous to become very inclusive and to think that what...

“I think that I’ve taken so many classes and I’ve been in so many performances—this year, I was in “Around the World in 80 Days” and the SDS production “The Importance of Being Earnest”—and I think that performing with my friends has been something that has really elevated my high school career. I’ve truly grown passionate about it over the years,” Brandon Stoll (12) said.

Humans of Harker: Brandon Stoll gets into character

by Tiffany Wong, News Editor January 25, 2017

Brandon Stoll (12)’s adventurous nature often gets him into trouble. Since stumbling off—way off—a trail while visiting a tourist attraction in Germany, he’s often found himself reminiscing and...

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