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Humans of Harker: Motivation through minigames

Humans of Harker: Motivation through minigames

by Lindsay Li, Multimedia Editor May 21, 2025

Braving the summer heat, senior Tej Aswani readies himself, aiming for the spikeball net. With a pause for concentration, he sends the yellow ball straight into the center, ricocheting off of the net...

Humans of Harker: Justice through inclusivity

Humans of Harker: Justice through inclusivity

by Eden Ahluwalia, Reporter May 21, 2025

Knees bent, eyes sharp, senior Norah Mehanna crouches low as the opposing server tosses the ball into the air. The gym buzzes with tension, but Norah stays grounded: focused and steady. She reads the...

“Interacting with lower school students made me take more time for myself. I'm realizing that, not that there's no point in pushing forward, but if you only keep doing things right now for some future you, you're never going to have time to enjoy the present. And so this year, I've spent a lot more time for myself, like picking up hobbies again," senior Alicia Ran said.

Humans of Harker: Leading with heart

by Bella Wu and Victoria Li May 21, 2025

The Class of '25 eagle stood proud, draped in the bold stripes of the American flag and adorned with intricate scenes of revolution. Its wings stretched wide, blending homecoming spirit with Broadway,...

“The most rewarding thing about geography is learning about other cultures, learning about the architecture of other countries and being introduced to how other people live. There are a lot of things to learn about because the world's really unique, and there are lots of things you can observe," senior Eric Li said.

Humans of Harker: Coding for culture

by Aahana Sharma, Reporter May 21, 2025

A picture appears on the screen, an ordinary street view that, to the untrained eye, could be anywhere in the world. But to senior Eric Li, the image tells a different story. As his eyes scan the details...

I express myself in every aspect of my being. I try to be very true to who I am and what I want and how I feel. Whether it be my classes or what I'm writing about or who I'm talking to or how I'm dressing or the music I'm listening to that day, it's all very expressive and indicative of who I am," senior Avayna Glass said.

Humans of Harker: Crafting confections

by Maithili Gupta, Reporter May 21, 2025

Gooey pies, scrumptious cakes, delicious cookies — you name it, senior Avayna Glass has baked it. During Thanksgiving, her house fills with homemade treats. She started using knives with skill at...

“I hope everyone could learn a little bit, since I'm learning. As global citizens, we all have the right to vote, and we all should be educated on at least how the economy works. I hope in the future when things become even more polarized that people will still be able to have candid discourse and question what they know," senior Stefan Maxim said.

Humans of Harker: Building bots, breaking barriers

by Victoria Li, Humans of Harker Managing Editor May 21, 2025

Spending countless hours each week in the robotics lab is no easy feat. Between assembling intricate components, debugging code and troubleshooting technical issues,...

Humans of Harker: Friendship in fantasy

Humans of Harker: Friendship in fantasy

by Trisha Majumdar, Reporter May 21, 2025

Late at night, when the world quiets and distractions fade, the hum of a laptop and the scratch of a pen are the only sounds in the room. The story isn’t coming easily. There’s a plot hole here,...

"Singing is not really something that I can think about technique wise, because it comes down naturally. It really depends on emotion and how you express it. Bringing a lot of emotion and confidence into what I do is what helps me the most. Conquering fears or giving my best is what’s important to me," senior Henry Shang said.

Humans of Harker: From singing to swinging

by Ashley Zhou, Reporter May 21, 2025

Senior Henry Shang stands at the first tee, his eyes scanning the fairway ahead, a blend of focus and calm radiating from his stance. For him, golf isn’t just a game — it's an opportunity for improvement,...

Humans of Harker: Goals and giving

Humans of Harker: Goals and giving

by Victoria Li, Humans of Harker Managing Editor May 21, 2025

What defines real-world impact?  To some, it may be inventing a new product or addressing global issues, such as climate change. Perhaps it’s enforcing equality or revolutionizing scientific...

Humans of Harker: Courts of community

Humans of Harker: Courts of community

by Victor Gong, Winged Post Editor-in-Chief May 21, 2025

“Ready…go!” With a shout, senior Nolan Chen tosses a basketball toward the backboard, watching as it ricochets off the glass and teeters on the rim. Right on cue, two younger players break from...

Humans of Harker: Hoops and harmony

Humans of Harker: Hoops and harmony

by Jessica Wang, Winged Post Managing Editor May 21, 2025

Harker basketball player #34 soars down the floor of the court, a quick cross into a stepback sending the defender flying and leaving her with a wide-open shot. In one fluid motion, senior Isabella...

Humans of Harker: Creating compassion

Humans of Harker: Creating compassion

by Sarah Wang, Reporter May 21, 2025

Surrounded by lush, green trees bent over with weight and half-exposed roots clinging to the dirt, senior Iris Cai hikes through the woods, searching for inspiration for her next poem. The arced branches...

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