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Harker Aquila

The student news site of The Harker School.

Harker Aquila

The student news site of The Harker School.

Harker Aquila

Chris Thompson is a new teacher in the Business and Economic Department. It’s important for students to learn about business, entrepreneurship and economics because they’re really about life, and even though there’s this perception that business is for adults, the business of life is buying and selling ideas and items and all sorts of things, so it’s really the most practical course in the curriculum from my perspective, he said.

New teachers, new perspectives

by Meilan Steimle, Winged Post Features Editor September 1, 2015

There are many new teachers at the Upper School for the 2015-2016 school year. These teachers come from diverse backgrounds and have shared their thoughts on the upcoming school year. Meilan Steimle Anu...

DECA officers pose in the Innovation Center during DECA launch on Aug. 15. New DECA members were in the patio working on the Idea Challenge.

3, 2, 1 DECA Launch 2015

by Sahana Srinivasan, Asst. STEM Editor September 1, 2015

Conversation blurs together into a low hum, and whenever the door opens, the vague smell of paint and thumping sounds seep in from the construction area in Manzanita. Officers in purple shirts wander...

In Scotland, Madi Lang-ree (15) sits in the spotlight, performing Into the Woods. The audience they attracted from the Royal Mile watch her shine.

“Into the Woods” cast performs in Edinburgh

by Emma Yu, Winged Post Co-Photo Editor September 1, 2015

Edinburgh — the bustling capital of Scotland is where it all took place. Pamphlets gliding from hand to hand, spreading the news of an amazing show. Singers enchanting the ears of a future audience....

Alexander Lam (11), Rishabh Gargeya (11), and Sandip Nirmel (11) all sport dress code appropriate outfits. Plain t-shirts are allowed to be worn.

Dress code changes affect student wardrobe choices

by Kshithija Mulam, Winged Post News Editor August 31, 2015

After many concerns last year about dress length and other tenets of the dress code, the administration and Dress Code Committee consisting of students, faculty and parents addressed these issues by finalizing...

Our journey to the top of the world: LIVE BLOG

Our journey to the top of the world: LIVE BLOG

by Sharanya Balaji, Editor-In-Chief July 15, 2015

Follow the daily travels of the twelve Harker Upper School students who embarked on a research expedition to the top of the world - the Arctic. Posts will be posted as and when they have WiFi connection.

Teacher and veteran Carol Zink retires after eleven years at Upper School

Teacher and veteran Carol Zink retires after eleven years at Upper School

by Elisabeth Siegel and Tara Parimi June 3, 2015

Enter Shah Hall and take a few steps until the green-carpeted staircase materializes to your left. Climb to the top of the staircase, pass through the faded green door up ahead and continue walking until...

Abhay Varmaraja (10) studies for finals. Exams begin tomorrow.

Second semester finals to begin tomorrow

by Emma Yu, Reporter June 2, 2015

Second semester finals are scheduled to begin on Wednesday and end on Friday, with morning finals beginning at 9 a.m. and afternoon finals at 12 p.m., testing what students have learned over the past semester. Students...

I stand knee high in the damp underbrush as I erect my tripod on the perimeter of the lake. As I set my settings, I catch myself staring not at the Palace itself, but at its distorted reflection in the lake.

Long exposures by night

by Jonathan Dai, TALON Photo Editor May 26, 2015

Nikon D610. 24-70 mm f/2.8. Extra batteries. Remote. My bag packed, there is only one more thing to do — wait. As dusk approaches, I throw on a sweatshirt, fold my tripod, and head out the door. Something...

The seamy side of online dating

The seamy side of online dating

by Sindhu Ravuri, Wingspan Editor-in-Chief May 23, 2015

Laura was at her wit’s end. The 23-year-old sat alone in her apartment kitchen, staring at the words “STUDENT LOAN” on the crumpled piece of paper in front of her. The type on the letter...

Turning love invisible

Turning love invisible

by Elisabeth Siegel May 23, 2015

Ignoring the protests of one’s partner may be acceptable, even sexy, in sensational sensual fantasy like $248.7 million-earning novel-turned-movie “Fifty Shades of Grey.” In real life,...

President Obama sets a wreath in front of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Memorial Day in 2013. Students and teachers at Harker will spend their Memorial Day weekend in different ways.

Students and teachers to celebrate Memorial Day

by Lauren Russell, Reporter May 23, 2015

Memorial Day, a day for students and teachers to commemorate and celebrate soldiers in the armed forces who died while serving, remains a day that is special to many students and staff members who have...

Courtesy of Wajahat Ali
Co-host of The Stream Wajahat Ali sits in his spot at the news anchor desk in Al Jazeeras D.C. office.

Q&A with Harker alum Wajahat Ali

by Shay Lari-Hosain May 22, 2015
On Islamophobia, on the future for Muslim-Americans.
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