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The student news site of The Harker School.

Harker Aquila

The student news site of The Harker School.

Harker Aquila

Upper school dance department hosts production of “Welcome to the Jungle”

by Tara Parimi, Copy Editor February 1, 2015

As the theatre lights began to dim, an anticipatory hush settled over the auditorium; the coal-black curtains rolled open, and the varsity and junior varsity dance troupes materialized across the stage...

Famous symbols of love

Famous symbols of love

by Vivan Isenberg and Maya Kumar January 29, 2015

Heart-shaped cookies, mixtapes and red roses. February is coming soon, and love is everywhere. Throughout history and literature, love has taken many forms, ranging from apples to Romeo and Juliet. Love...

Unveiling a Second Dimension

Unveiling a Second Dimension

by Sharanya Balaji, Multimedia Editor January 28, 2015

Not a single parking spot is open in the bustling downtown streets of San Jose in the afternoon, but turn onto South First, and it immediately seems less crowded. Here, it is calm and motionless. Follow...

Morning and evening, my lens points at the view, and my back is toward the skyscrapers, venture capital firms and tech giants.

Silence

by Shay Lari-Hosain, Wingspan Asst. Editor-in-Chief January 28, 2015

Armed with meager confidence, I venture into a typical, gloomy night over an Eastside street. Flickering streetlamps faintly illuminate the road. Rows of dilapidated apartments line the desolate street,...

The Silicon Valley has experienced lots of urbanization, yet some orchards and plantations still remain throughout the Bay Area.

From blossoms to buildings

by Alyssa Amick and Priscilla Pan January 27, 2015

A blanket of white enveloped the valley, which extended for miles as far as her eyes could see. It was summer in the Valley of Heart’s Delight, which would later be better known as the Silicon Valley,...

Bay Area food trends 2015

Bay Area food trends 2015

by Fred Chang and Priscilla Pan January 25, 2015

Bee pollen. Cacao nibs. Kale chips. $4 “artisan” toast slices with agave syrup and “small batch” nut butters. Juices in every shade of green. Welcome to the health-conscious Silicon valley’s...

Former U. S. Department of Commerce Deputy Asst. Secretary Ro Khanna (D) talks about his initiatives to incorporate younger females into engineering and foster job development.

Rise of the Technopolitician

by Sindhu Ravuri, Wingspan Editor-in-Chief January 25, 2015

He was the last person who should have stood out. After all, he was just a “run of the mill” high school student. Cramped in the 15’-by-15’ headquarters of the Service Employees International Union...

Victor Shin (9) and Brandon Mo (9) discuss homework at a table in front of Manzanita Hall. Students start the second semester off strong by working hard.

First week of the second semester begins

by Alex Wang, Reporter January 23, 2015

Students implement new classes and shift schedules with the beginning of a new semester of high school. While the semester presents a great deal of change for some students, it has a minimal impact on...

Freshman Dominic Cea finishes his homework on his laptop. The first semester was challenging for many freshman, as they werent used to the difficulty of high school academics.

Freshmen reflect on the end of first semester

by Eric Jeong, Reporter January 19, 2015

As freshmen finish their first semester of high school, some resolve to get better grades, some feel relieved that the school year is halfway finished and some feel heartbroken that their first semester...

Aditya Dhar (10), Alexander Lam (10), and David Zhu (10) rehearse for their dance. This years dance show will be themed Jungle.

Behind the scenes: Upper School students prepare for 2015 Dance Show

by Neil Bai and Vedant Thyagaraj January 16, 2015

Donning sweatpants, a shirt with an animal face, and a gold beanie, Aditya Dhar (10), Alexander Lam (10) and David Zhu (10) are looking forward to as part of their dance “Animal Beats.” The annual...

Seniors participate in the LIFE assembly  held today in Nichols. The event aimed to help students better visualize the perceptions that are placed upon them and those that they impose upon others.

Seniors take on LIFE

by Mariam Sulakian, Aquila Features Editor January 16, 2015

In honor of the LIFE assembly held today for the seniors, here are a few thoughts from the Class of 2015 on their experiences throughout high school. _____________________________________________  What...

Harker Hosts A Capella Assembly

by Kaity Gee, Multimedia Editor January 12, 2015

Today, the upper school hosted an a capella assembly, featuring Guys Gig and The Brown Derbies. Guys Gig performed two songs, Harvard Veritone’s “McDonald’s Girl” and their own rendition of Bruno...

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