Skating the curves
by Nicole Tian, Co-Lifestyle Editor
December 7, 2019
High schooler Esteban Rodriguez leans against the rails of the Lake Cunningham Actions Sports Park in San Jose, nonchalantly flipping his black board emblazoned with a painted white skull, its bare teeth and exposed gums clenching onto the scales of a red-eyed viper. The azure edges of the board have b...
More than just paint: Street art speaks out on public walls
by Arely Sun, Co-Lifestyle Editor
November 16, 2019
Sandwiched between a hot pink complex and a beige building in San Francisco, a colorful alley decorated from top to bottom with murals hides in plain sight. Painted words, flowers and symbols extend down the concrete of the narrow street and flow into other sentences and designs. Clarion Alley is ju...
Fall Fashion: Where Colors Meet Comfort
by Alysa Suleiman, Sports Reporter
September 18, 2019
Along with the bustle of students transitioning into their back-to-school lifestyles, the outfits and accessories of students seem to be evolving from summer style to fall fashion. Among upper school students, it’s safe to say that with the new school year starting, creativity and style exploratio...
Harker alumnus swings into PGA tour
by Sara Yen and Esha Gohil
August 28, 2019
Clad in a bright white cap, striped navy polo and slate gray pants, Harker alumnus Maverick McNealy (‘13) finishes his stroke with a determined expression, eyes cast into the distance. From the time that McNealy could walk, his father taught him how to play golf. Although he played a wide variety of spo...
Sweet treats to eat: the influence of Asian desserts
August 28, 2019
The Bay Area is a hub of immigrants, leading to a fusion of cultures in every aspect of life. One noticeable example of this “melting-pot” is the popularity of Asian desserts among people of all backgrounds. The Asian community in Santa Clara County, according to the US Census Bureau, makes up 38.3...
SomiSomi creates a trendy twist on a traditional Korean dessert
by Alysa Suleiman and Arely Sun
April 15, 2019
Nestled in the far corner of Cupertino Main Street Plaza, SomiSomi is a small, simple nook in a row of tall beige buildings that sells a mouthwatering treat known as taiyaki, an originally Japanese fish shaped waffle with a red bean filling. Welcoming mellow yellow letters sit far above the entrance...
So you want to be a librarian?
by Nina Gee and Irina Malyugina
February 27, 2019
If you've been at Harker for more than a year, chances are you've probably had contact with one or more of the campus librarians. Their skill sets seem endless, from evaluating your interpretation of a literary theory to finding obscure primary documents for that history research essay. They are a sign...
So you want to be a tattoo artist?
by Anna Vazhaeparambil, Catherine Feng, and Lucy Ge
December 10, 2018
Led Zeppelin’s “Black Dog” blasts through the speakers, nearly overpowering the constant hum of tattoo machines that resonate in the room. Greenery and artwork adorn the walls of the shop, and colorful figurines and trinkets fill the shelves. In the center of everything, a tattoo artist sits c...
Staying healthy with Saloni: Get some sleep!
by Saloni Shah, Columnist
December 9, 2018
Why can’t we be like wild African elephants? For real, they only sleep for two hours a day. That would leave us 22 hours in the day to accomplish everything on our to-do list, so we wouldn’t go to school with dark circles under our eyes, fatigue, blurred vision and disorientation. Looking...
Sense or Style?
by Emily Chen, TALON Co-Academics Editor
December 1, 2018
On the hunt for sustainable and eco-friendly clothing? Well, look no further. Sustainable clothing includes all fabrics created from eco-friendly resources, such as recycled and reused materials or organically grown cotton. Not only does this improved process of producing clothes provide better labor...
So you want to be a performance artist?
by Helen Yang and Erica Cai
October 17, 2018
The horseshoe-shaped wooden desk, neatly placed candlestick phone and crisp suits in the office create a sharp contrast with the disorderly group of office employees, who lounge across the tables, chug beers and rapidly discuss legal documents—even through a screen, the short video clip of Elevato...
Can’t find the perfect Halloween costume in time? Make your own using these creative ideas!
by Jay Thilking and Anjay Saklecha
October 17, 2018
Sometimes Halloween seems to creep up on us. Before you know it, it will be just a few days away, and you still have not bought a Halloween costume to wear! Sure, you could try taking a trip to the store or hoping that your shipment arrives in time, but why not try making your own simple and fun cos...