Finding the rainbow: Pride in London hosts first Pride 10K, empowering LGBTQ+ community
by Nina Gee, Co-Design Editor
June 23, 2019
London-based volunteer organization Pride in London held the very first Pride Run 10K on June 9. The half-marathon, which was set up with help from The Race Organizer, another London-based organization that sets up non profit runs for charities all over London, was fundraising for the annual London pride par...
Humans of Harker: Calendars for a cause
by Kathy Fang, Managing Editor
June 21, 2019
Her calendar is filled with color coded events and reminders. On the far left desktop screen on her laptop, an array of multicolored sticky notes organizes different categories of to-dos and assignments. As she sits down for any meeting, she flips through list after list, keeping track of all of the...
Humans of London: Life along the riverfront
by Anna Vazhaeparambil, Co-Sports Editor
June 18, 2019
Strolling along the River Thames, between the London Bridge and Tower Bridge, one can see people of all backgrounds enjoying their time in this area. Ranging from workers to tourists, these are four of the hundreds of humans who pass by the riverfront every day and a glimpse into their lives. ...
The liberal conservative: In conversation with London assemblyman Andrew Boff
by Anthony Xu and Eric Fang
June 18, 2019
Upon meeting London Assembly Member Andrew Boff, he welcomed us into his office and invited us to pour ourselves water from a pitcher on a low glass table. We sat around this table on black leather couches as Boff spoke about his role as an Assembly Member since being elected in 2008. His office would not strike anyone as out of the ordinary...
Colors of London: A look into the London’s variety of markets
by Alysa Su, Sports Reporter
June 18, 2019
Upon entering any market found on London’s cobbled streets, the wide spectrum of colors, scents of grilling food and spices and the sounds of busy market-goers immediately hits one’s senses. Although each are unique, what pulls the young parents with toddlers as well as the usual older customers...
Voice your opinion: Brexit protestors continue fight over EU
by Carter Chadwick, Humans of Harker Videographer and Photographer
June 18, 2019
A small group of protesters shout at passersby and members of the British Parliament who exit The Palace of Westminster after a session on June 11. The Prime Minister of Britain, Theresa May made a deal with the European Union on Nov. 25, 2018. This deal included the fine that Britain had to pay the...
Step into history: Sir John Soane’s Museum lends insight into life in the early 19th century
by Arely Sun, Co-Lifestyle Editor
June 18, 2019
As our group of journalism students approached the faded brick townhouse, a middle-aged man with graying hair and a warm, smiling eyes greeted us. We were given plastic bags for our smaller belongings and placed our larger bags in the cloakroom. Upon entering the building, the worn maroon carpet compressed...
Moments of London: A walk through my memories
by Nicole Tian
June 18, 2019
Paddington Station After an unknown descent into the London Underground, I am met with streams of tourists converging like the river delta gathers at its mouth, all flowing out to unknown routes. I lug my suitcase through an unfamiliar labyrinth of staircases and finally stumble onto a train towards...
Harker journalism lands in London to attend photography course, report on street life
by Anna Vazhaeparambil and Esha Gohil
June 18, 2019
LONDON - Journalism students from Talon, Winged Post and Harker Aquila visited London from June 7 to June 18 for an opportunity to learn about and practice documentary photography while also meeting with professionals in the field. The trip was chaperoned by director of journalism program Ellen Austin,...
Memorial to be held for alumnus Sandip Nirmel, remembered as a president, teammate and friend
by Eric Fang and Gloria Zhang
June 17, 2019
Everyone who attended Harker at the same time as Sandip Nirmel (’17) knew who he was. From giving a speech at the class of 2020’s matriculation to running school meetings, Sandip led the student body with a characteristic smile and a baritone announcer’s voice. However, people’s fondest memories of Sand...
Building a community from the ground up
by Arely Sun, Esha Gohil, Alysa Su, and Anna Vazhaeparambil
June 10, 2019
With his head tilted to one side, eyes unfocused and thoughtful, Mike Bassoni smiles as he answers questions about his lifetime of work at Harker. As he touches on his past and present accomplishments, his voice softens nostalgically from its usual upbeat rhythm, his memories taking him back decades. Bassoni...
The Butterfly Effect: A metamorphosis on manhood, movies and “Minding the Gap”
by Nina Gee, Visuals Editor
June 10, 2019
Fifteen years ago, 2004. Rockford, Illinois. A tall, lanky Asian boy, all limbs and joints, dark hair down past his ears, stands in front of the camera. The scene around him is warped outwards in its fish-eyed lens, almost as if the world is exploding out of him, fracturing around him. Yet he is all...