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This is the second 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 speaks about and reacts to the altercation between Will Smith and Chris Rock at the 94th Academy Awards yesterday. 

The slap heard around the world: Will Smith and Chris Rock’s altercation at the Academy Awards

by Rachel Ning, TALON Organizations Editor March 28, 2022

This is the second 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 speaks about and reacts...

“I like [piano] because you can tell a story through it — it's more of an unconventional way of telling a story, versus painting or writing. When I play, I imagine a scene in my head and try to transfer that. There are certain pieces I get very specific images of, like [when I play] this one Chopin piece, I see a dog chasing its tail," Angela Gao (12) said.

Humans of Harker: Together in harmony

by Jessica Tang, Co-Photo Editor March 28, 2022

Wrists lifted, fingers resting lightly on the black and white keys, Angela Gao (12) seemingly breathes life into the sheet music as the first notes of “Pathétique” by Beethoven — one of her many...

Assistant professor Anand Natarajan ('09) teaches at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's (MIT) Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) department. He first discovered his love for science as a child and explored his passion at the high school level with clubs and advanced classes.

Blooming from the STEM: Anand Natarajan (‘09) dives into quantum computing

by Olivia Xu and Brandon Zau March 28, 2022

harkeraquila · Winged Post Audible: Blooming from the STEM: Anand Natarajan (‘09) Imagine that you and I are on the opposite sides of the galaxy, and you perform an operation on yourself. Now, imagine...

“Music is about sharing with others. It's not about you practicing alone in a practice room; it's about sharing it with others and making sure that other people enjoy it. It's about you, sharing your emotions and your feelings, expressing yourself through your music," Tina Zhong (12) said.

Humans of Harker: From keys to strings and beyond

by Claire Zhao, Reporter March 27, 2022

harkeraquila · Humans of Harker: From keys to strings and beyond Tina Zhong (12) recalls the moment her journey as a violinist began. Standing on the deck of a cruise ship at the age of 6, she heard...

A voting sign stands outside the journalism room for elections for the Class of 2025 on Oct. 1. Voting for ASB elections will take place in the journalism room tomorrow from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Associated Student Body (ASB) election speeches to take place tomorrow

by Isha Moorjani, News Editor March 27, 2022

The upper school will follow a special schedule tomorrow with Associated Student Body (ASB) candidate speeches taking place at 9:35 a.m. in the Athletic Center (AC) in place of morning office hours. Following...

"You bond as a group, you stay up really late working on the robot, fixing anything that breaks. Seeing your robot in action is [also] very rewarding. After eight intense weeks of building, you finally see it pay off and see the robot function, which is really nice," Anish Pai (12) said.

Humans of Harker: Manufacturing through motivation

by Vika Gautham, Reporter March 27, 2022

 harkeraquila · Humans of Harker: Manufacturing through Motivation Anish Pai (12) recalls the Sacramento 2019 robotics competition where Harker’s robotics team qualified for the world championship....

Ashley Hong (10) brings her arms together before making a stroke in the 200 medley event. Ashley's quick time in this event allowed her to qualify for CCS.

Harker swimmers clinch fast times in second meet of season

by Ella Yee, Assistant Multimedia Editor March 27, 2022

Harker hosted the West Bay Athletic League (WBAL) Jamboree 1A meet at the Singh Aquatic Center on Thursday at 4:00 P.M., inviting competitors from Castilleja School, The King’s Academy, Mercy High School,...

An illustration of an Oscar. The 94th Academy Awards will take place on March 27, honoring films released in 2021.

Academy Awards 2022: Predictions and hopes

by Sally Zhu and Alena Suleiman March 27, 2022

Today, the nation’s largest, most prestigious film award show approaches: the Oscars in the 94th Academy Awards. Taking place in the Dolby Theatre at the Hollywood & Highland Center, the Oscars will...

“Learning how to do makeup really helped me gain confidence because I saw a different side of myself — I saw my own beauty. Your face is like a very interesting canvas. It’s something that you know better than anyone else, so it’s very fun to experiment with how you can make yourself look different," Shinjan Ghosh (12) said.

Humans of Harker: From palette to canvas

by Anika Mani, TALON Co-Editor-in-Chief March 25, 2022

Makeup brushes lay across a picnic blanket. Her chain necklace glistens in the light. With a smile as radiant as the sun’s reflection in the mirror, Shinjan Ghosh (12) delicately applies bright, pigmented...

Eighth-grader Tiffany Zhu listens to the panel event during the Harker Programming Invitational (HPI) on Mar. 13. Middle and high school students participated in HPI virtually.

Programming Club hosts annual Harker Programming Invitational with ‘Space & CS’ theme

by Sabrina Zhu, STEM Editor March 25, 2022

The Harker Programming Club hosted the annual Harker Programming Invitational (HPI) on March 13. The event consisted of a two-hour-long algorithmic coding contest followed by a presentation by Dr....

Brian Chen (11), Kevin Wang (12) and Alice Feng (12) stand by Research Club and Medical Club's fundraiser during lunch on Tuesday. Various organizations held fundraisers to raise money for the UN Refugee Agency.

Ukraine FAQ: Current situation, major players, ways to help

by Selina Xu and Trisha Iyer March 25, 2022

This is a developing story. Check harkeraquila.com for continuous updates on the development of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict. 1. What’s the current situation in Ukraine, and what has led up to it? Russia...

“I always thought I would be a college recruit, but I realized that playing golf competitively was just not my thing. It was a really difficult decision to make, but in the end, I sacrificed golf for academics and committed to that choice without ever turning back or regretting it," Tina Xu (12) said.

Humans of Harker: Striking a balance

by Katie Wang, TALON Co-Photo Editor March 25, 2022

Those who do not know Tina Xu (12) well can usually recognize the name from its frequent appearance in Eagle Update highlights. If not that, Tina’s unique effortless style, both in character and in fashion,...

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