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Harker Aquila

“My primary goal when I teach students is to instill the same love of robotics that I have, even more than helping them learn about robotics. I want to make them appreciate what makes robotics such a cool program, and I hope they remember me as a good leader and teacher who helped them discover a passion for robotics and for exploration in general,” senior Mihir Kotbagi said.

Humans of Harker: Inspiring through innovation

by Jonathan Szeto, Winged Post Managing Editor October 6, 2025

Surrounded by soldering irons, screwdrivers and state-of-the-art biomedical devices, senior Mihir Kotbagi watches eagerly as a simulation of the heart valve repair robot he has spent the past three...

Music Monday: Autumn nights with Aquila

Music Monday: Autumn nights with Aquila

by Dyuthi Vallamsetty, Reporter September 29, 2025

Music Monday features a different category of songs on a weekly basis. Each Monday, Harker Aquila will release seven songs, one song for each day of the week. As September winds down, here’s a relaxing...

Music Monday: “Fall” into 90’s Rock with Aquila

Music Monday: “Fall” into 90’s Rock with Aquila

by Emma Li, Winged Post Managing Editor September 22, 2025

Music Monday features a different category of songs on a weekly basis. Each Monday, Harker Aquila will release seven songs, one song for each day of the week. Autumn is officially upon us! This Monday,...

Music Monday: Ease Into Autumn with Aquila

Music Monday: Ease Into Autumn with Aquila

by Aahana Sharma, Reporter September 15, 2025

Music Monday features a different category of songs on a weekly basis. Each Monday, Harker Aquila will release seven songs, one song for each day of the week. Leaves crunch underfoot on the long walk...

Saxophonist Kirsten Edkins showcases her expertise during the song "Angelica." Each musician shined during this song with solo moments.

Kirsten Edkins Quintet brings jazz to life in Concert Series

by Chelsea Xie and Cynthia Xie September 12, 2025

“When life gives you speed bumps, you can choose to either slow down, or speed up and take the bump like a ride. Wuhoo!” The Kirsten Edkins Quintet performed original jazz music at 7 p.m. in the...

My wish for this year is that the journalism team not only continues reporting important news, but also deepens the bonds we share as a staff. I hope we forge friendships and support each other through challenges.

Editor’s Note: Planting seeds of growth

by Ashley Mo, Winged Post Co-Editor-in-Chief September 12, 2025

Every new year is like standing in an empty garden, a space full of possibility. There’s excitement for what might bloom, a touch of nostalgia for what has passed and fear for what will take root. Starting...

Music Monday: Celebrate the VMAs with Aquila

Music Monday: Celebrate the VMAs with Aquila

by Cynthia Xie September 8, 2025

Music Monday features a different category of songs on a weekly basis. Each Monday, Harker Aquila will release seven songs, one song for each day of the week. MTV hosted the Video Music Awards, an annual...

Behind the bylines

by Eva Cheng and Lily Shi September 1, 2025

Harker Journalism leadership kicked off the year with Editors' Week 2025, collaborating on articles and Winged Post pages while hosting workshops and team bonding activities. Follow along with the staff...

Music Monday: Restful R&B reflection with Aquila

Music Monday: Restful R&B reflection with Aquila

by Lily Peng, Sports Editor September 1, 2025

Music Monday features a different category of songs on a weekly basis. Each Monday, Harker Aquila will release seven songs, one song for each day of the week. As we conclude three day weekend in celebration...

Music Monday: Start fresh with Aquila

Music Monday: Start fresh with Aquila

by Chelsea Xie, A&E/Lifestyle Editor August 25, 2025

Music Monday features a different category of songs on a weekly basis. Each Monday, Harker Aquila will release seven songs, one song for each day of the week. The first day of classes in a new school...

Humans of Harker: Continuous and differentiable

Humans of Harker: Continuous and differentiable

by Katerina Matta, Winged Post Editor-in-Chief June 24, 2025

“Don’t write my profile about math.” Despite skipping two grades in math as early as elementary school and spending years training for the competition math circuit, these were the first words...

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