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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

The fully-functional prototype of Innovegas iOptik contact lenses were unveiled at CES 2014. Students expect the product to be the next big thing in personal media.

Innovega releases iOptik contact lenses rivaling Google Glass

by Vasudha Rengarajan, Aquila Features Editor January 27, 2014

One of the most recent so-called “smart” products entering the market, iOptik contact lenses are the newest variation on personal virtual technology. Invented by the company Innovega, these contact...

New laws spin into motion

by Trisha Jani and Megy Appalaraju January 27, 2014

New laws were passed on Jan. 1, 2014 by Governor Jerry Brown that will affect California students.   Bicycles - Passing distance: Starting Sept. 16, an updated law for bicycle passing distance,...

Production at the HELM

Production at the HELM

by Kavya Ramakrishnan, Reporter January 27, 2014

With several school meeting announcements, flyers, a fundraiser, 73 submissions so far, and hours of work, the Harker Eclectic Literary Magazine (HELM) has come a long way since the beginning of the year. By...

Upper School investigates wireless Internet troubles, makes adjustments

Upper School investigates wireless Internet troubles, makes adjustments

by Elisabeth Siegel and Emily Lin January 27, 2014

The speed of wireless Internet access in places like Main Hall remains a common complaint at the Upper School, but with recent changes, these issues may no longer exist for students and teachers this semester. “What...

Trailblazing: Colorado legalizes retail marijuana

Trailblazing: Colorado legalizes retail marijuana

by Stephanie Chen and Stanley Zhao January 27, 2014

Legal purchases of recreational marijuana began in Colorado on Jan. 1, marking the first time in U.S. history that the drug has been sanctioned for non-medical sale. About 35 dispensaries around the...

Math club takes first place in national online team contest

by Sindhu Ravuri, Global Editor January 27, 2014

50 students sprawled across the floor of Misael Fisico’s cramped classroom, each intently staring at their laptop screens. The only sounds were the heavy scratching of pencil on paper, the occasional...

Keller’s Korner – 1/17

by Alyssa Amick, Managing Editor January 23, 2014

As the first semester came to an end, students relaxed by attending events, such as Winter Ball and Winter Concert. Additionally, the last Friday of the semester featured another installment of the LIFE...

Keller’s Korner – 1/10

by Alyssa Amick, Managing Editor January 17, 2014

The first week of 2014 held plenty of excitement in the form of the Student Directed Showcase (SDS), the beginning of the Robotics season, and the beginning of a four game winning streak for the Girls’...

Nicholas Manjoine demonstrates the Ardha Padmasana, or half lotus pose, where the left leg is placed on top of the right leg in a crossed position. He currently teaches yoga after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

French teacher Nicholas Manjoine finds inner peace in yoga

by Stephanie Chen and Allison Sun January 14, 2014

While some people might find contentment in running or basketball, French teacher Nicholas Manjoine prefers to build physical and mental strength through yoga. Manjoine was first introduced to yoga...

These marijuana plants are being grown for consumption. The marijuana debate has been hotly contested in California

Upper School students react to the legalization of marijuana

by Vasudha Rengarajan January 13, 2014

The line of people swung around the corner and snaked through the sidewalk, dotted with brightly colored gloves, hats, and scarves, shielding buyers from the Colorado chill. More than a hundred buyers...

The ten Intel semifinalists stand in front of Nichols Hall. They were recognized for their research and awarded $1000 each.

Intel Semifinalist Q&A

by Apoorva Rangan January 9, 2014

Q&A with the Intel Semifinalists The Intel Science Talent Search (STS) recognized ten Harker students as semifinalists yesterday, the second most of any school in the country and the same number of...

Two juniors make Harker history

Two juniors make Harker history

by Angeline Pan January 8, 2014

Two juniors became the first Upper School students to win a scholarship at the national finals of the Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology. In Nov. 2013, Andrew Jin and Steven Wang...

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