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Harker Aquila

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Harker Aquila

The student news site of The Harker School.

Harker Aquila

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The lament of the rainboots

by Kaity Gee, Wingspan Asst. Editor-in-Chief March 11, 2016

“It’s not you, it’s me,” you say. “It’s not meant to be. Just not today, babe,” you say. You say a lot of things. That doesn’t change the fact that I only exist when you need me. It’s...

Don't write me a love song

Don’t write me a love song

by Meilan Steimle, Winged Post Opinion Editor May 24, 2015

Are you tired of “hilariously” turning Valentine’s Day into “Singles Awareness Day” on Facebook? Sick of feeling pressured to use “Single Ladies” as your de facto anthem? Coming to the...

Squirrel PSA

by Vivian Isenberg, Humor and Satire Editor April 16, 2015

A helpful reminder that students are also responsible for the health of our animal counterparts on campus!

Ultimate Pi(e) Day 2015

by Meilan Steimle, Winged Post Opinion Editor March 14, 2015

Interpretive dance: a tribute to Left Shark

by Priscilla Pan, Winged Post Features Editor February 22, 2015

Though Left Shark did not make an appearance at the Oscars tonight, he or she remains forever in our hearts.

How to beat the Valentine’s Day blues

How to beat the Valentine’s Day blues

by Riya Godbole, Winged Post Lifestyle Editor February 6, 2015

As an esteemed overachiever who has managed to simultaneously finish not only three pints of vanilla ice cream, but two bottles of Hershey’s syrup and six agonizing seasons of “Gossip Girl,” I consider...

Growing up in Silicon Valley (the real real story)

Growing up in Silicon Valley (the real real story)

by Meilan Steimle, Winged Post Opinion Editor January 29, 2015

America as a society seems to have a fascination with certain places. New York, Hollywood and recently, Silicon Valley. There may not be a song entitled “Welcome to Silicon Valley” in 1989,...

Harker squirrels master hide-and-seek

by Vivian Isenberg, Aquila Humor & Satire Editor December 8, 2014

In an attempt to continue their lives of eating nuts and digging holes undisturbed, Harker squirrels have mastered the art of hiding. Whether under benches, in trash cans or in the small patches of tall...

Spend your Thanksgiving with what really warms your heart this holiday season–unbridled capitalism!

5 tips to survive Black Friday this year

by Tiara Bhatacharya, Harker Aquila Opinion Editor November 20, 2014

It’s Thanksgiving night, and while the rest of your awkward dinner party’s attendants yawn and rub their eyes, you’re preparing for battle. Black Friday is just around the corner, and if the holidays...

Halloween candies that are totally not rad this season– or ever.

4 Halloween candies to throw out

by Vivian Isenberg, Aquila Humor & Satire Editor November 6, 2014

Some of our most beloved childhood memories stem from the month of gluttony following Halloween, the one night our parents allowed us to unquestioningly accept candy from strangers. Returning to our houses...

Harker squirrels explore new culinary options on campus

by Vivian Isenberg, Aquila Humor & Satire Editor October 27, 2014

It appears Upper School students are not the only ones benefitting from the delicious menu items being churned out by our talented kitchen staff. Squirrels on campus have begun to explore new food options...

I am able to vouch for the advice in this article. I spent a good amount of time organizing my sock drawer to a point where I would not be ashamed of my mother seeing it publicly broadcast.

5 ways to procrastinate on college apps this weekend

by Riya Godbole, Winged Post Lifestyle Editor October 25, 2014

The long weekend is here, bringing with it a slew of unfulfilled promises to yourself that this will be the time you finish your college applications before Monday, a flood of tears when you realize that...

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