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“It's fun quantifying that on a level because I like looking at stats. I did the same thing for when I cube; I look at my time splits for different things, my move counts and all of that, and grind it down to some science where I can tangibly improve it," Zach Clark (12) said.

Humans of Harker: The analytical mindset

by Kevin Zhang, Reporter March 31, 2022

harkeraquila · Humans of Harker: The analytical mindset Zach Clark (12) recalls colors blurring in a flurry of fingers while he expertly turns each face of his Rubik's cube, every tile sliding into...

“If I see something interesting, and I want to learn more about it, that’s a source of motivation. I don’t think I approach any of my interests with a concrete, end term goal because, a lot of the time, you can’t see that far. Even if I hit that interim goal, I always have to have another one, so I go into what I’m interested in and then see where that takes me as I go," Aimee Wang (12) said.

Humans of Harker: With a spark of curiosity

by Sophia Zhu, Reporter March 31, 2022

harkeraquila · Humans of Harker: With a spark of curiosity Whisking the batter together, Aimee Wang (12) breathes in the tender smell of cheesecake brownies. Once the mix flows smoothly, Aimee positions...

This is the third installment of “Working Title,” a podcast where staff member Rachel Ning shares her thoughts on select films and the film industry. In this episode, Rachel presents and explains her reactions to this year's Academy Awards. 

Working Title: Reactions to Academy Awards 2022

by Rachel Ning, TALON Organizations Editor March 31, 2022

This is the third installment of “Working Title,” a podcast where staff member Rachel Ning shares her thoughts on select films and the film industry. In this episode, Rachel presents and explains her...

This article tells the stories of students' personal experiences relating to the COVID-19 pandemic, including its impacts in sports, music and health. Solitude became our reality from March of 2020 to June of 2021 as the COVID-19 pandemic continued on, and more social connection has emerged out of the return to in-person learning this school year.

‘A reality check’: Students share their personal stories with COVID-19

by Sarah Mohammed and Isha Moorjani March 31, 2022

Small rectangular boxes fill the computer screen, each one carrying a familiar face, a friend or a teacher. The Zoom page serves as the only window to “normal” life. A day at the upper school, once...

“A lot of times, sports is considered an escape from the classroom; however, at the same time, the mentality I developed in sports where I learned a balance of teamwork and competitiveness myself taught me that sometimes I need to fight for myself. Everyone has a gripe about something. Through computer science, I've been able to express my solutions to some of those problems," Raymond Xu (12) said.

Humans of Harker: Setting up for success

by Hasini Namala and Mark Hu March 30, 2022

harkeraquila · Humans of Harker: Setting up for success Pitter-patter, pitter-patter. The noise of Raymond Xu’s (12) Nike running trainers reverberate through his neighborhood as they bounce off...

"We are the next generation. We're going to be inheriting the world, so it's really important that we are adequately educated, and that we receive the necessary support in schools to develop into conscious and intentional human beings," Cady Chen (12) said.

Humans of Harker: Groundwork for generations

by Michelle Liu, Winged Post Co-Editor-in-Chief March 30, 2022

Microphone in hand, Cady Chen (12) turns to face a sea of students clad in red and blue. Over 100 people have gathered in Downtown San Jose to take part in the March for Education, a rally demanding action...

Tej Aswani (9) and Rohit Yalla (9) vote for ASB members on March 28. Voting took place in the journalism room during long lunch, and results were announced on Monday evening.

Students elect Associated Student Body (ASB) members for 2022-23 school year

by Margaret Cartee, Asst. Opinions Editor March 30, 2022

Associated Student Body (ASB) President Dawson Chen (12) announced the 2022 to 2023 ASB members on Monday through a Schoology post: juniors Zubin Khera for spirit coordinator, Abhi Namala for treasurer,...

Publicity committee members Daniel Lin (10) and Sasvath Ramachandran (12) announce the upcoming Hoscars show tomorrow. Dressed as security, sophomores Adi Jain, Om Tandon and Veyd Patil accompanied the two presenters.

School meeting recap 3/24/22: Diana Nichols’ birthday, Hoscars and support for Haiti

by Katelyn Zhao, Co-Asst. Sports Editor March 29, 2022

Associated Student Body (ASB) president Dawson Chen (12) started the school meeting by welcoming everyone back to in-person meetings in the Zhang athletics center on Thursday. A video about the surplus...

“If you look at it in terms of ‘I have to play well,’ and if you're only focusing about your own play time or your own wins, it won't help you perform to the best of your ability. Whereas if you're motivating yourself to play well for your teammates and to allow them to have a chance at winning as well, it feels so much better when you do win, and it helps you play a lot better," Tara Ozdemir (12) said.

Humans of Harker: Community and competition

by Lindsey Tuckey, Reporter March 29, 2022

harkeraquila · Humans of Harker: Community and competition Tara Ozdemir (12) smiles as she recounts the rush of euphoria as Harker’s varsity girls volleyball team scored the winning point in the...

“A lot of people think that in general, percussion is very basic, like hitting instruments, but with the marimba, you can do so much more. There are different types of mallets, different types of bars and different types of sounds you can make, so the versatility of percussion makes the potential to create infinite. It's really cool how you can integrate a lot of skills and make your own style of music," Harrison Chang (12) said.

Humans of Harker: Strike a chord

by Katie Wang, TALON Co-Photo Editor March 29, 2022

After lunch, hands pound an orange ball ribbed with black stripes against the wood flooring of the Auxiliary Gym, dodging through small skids of spilled guacamole before swishing it through the hoop net....

“The most rewarding part is the relationships you get out of it. Some of my best friends now are my earliest teammates. You just build that mutual trust on the field, and it translates off the field," Ishaan Mantripragada (12) said.

Humans of Harker: All together now

by Grant Yang, Reporter March 28, 2022

harkeraquila · Humans of Harker: All together now Ishaan Mantripragada (12) remembers bounding through a bright green field as a 5-year-old. A black-and-white soccer ball bounces across the soft grass...

Music Monday is a new installation featuring a different category of songs on a weekly basis.

Music Monday: Savor the sunshine with Aquila

by Sally Zhu, A&E and Lifestyle Editor March 28, 2022

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. We've finally reached the spring season...

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