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The student news site of The Harker School.

Harker Aquila

The student news site of The Harker School.

Harker Aquila

A technician from Inspire Diagnostics gives directions to students before taking their COVID-19 tests. Testing will take place weekly on Fridays from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Nichols rotunda.

Upper school implements weekly COVID-19 testing for all students

by Isha Moorjani, News Editor February 9, 2022

All upper school students underwent COVID-19 testing on Feb. 4 in the Nichols rotunda with Inspire Diagnostics as a new weekly testing procedure. Upper school nurse Jennifer Olson announced in an email...

One of the journalism editor's cats sits on the table. A day in the life of cats showcases the various cats at the upper school and what they do when their owners are not at home.

A day in the life of cats

by Irene Yuan and Erica Cai February 9, 2022

Have two minutes? Take a listen to cat stories from three journalism editors and watch clips submitted by the upper school community. Erica: So, Taro is my almost two-year-old shorthair black cat....

“[It’s true that] the worst thing that someone can say is no, but you're going to get a ‘no’ by default if you never go out and try to make a change or try and do something. The worst possible outcome is already going to happen if you don't try, so you might as well try," Allen Boyce (12) said.

Humans of Harker: Bird’s-eye view

by Rachel Ning, TALON Organizations Editor February 8, 2022

As he looks up into the bright blue sky, Allen Boyce (12) squints his eyes to see past the vibrant sun reflecting on the ground. Fidgeting with the controller of his drone, he watches the machine cruise...

“[My multiracial perspective] comes into play for a lot of things — trying to look at an issue from multiple perspectives, to keep in mind the needs of multiple communities. Some health issues impact different communities in different ways, so [it’s important to look] at culturally aware approaches to healthcare," Natasha Matta (12) said.

Humans of Harker: Extensive perspective

by Margaret Cartee, Reporter and Assistant Opinions Editor February 7, 2022

Growing up with serious food allergies starting at a young age, Natasha Matta (12) learned to automatically check food labels and stay home during overnight trips or sleepovers. When she received the opportunity...

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

Music Monday: Let love in with Aquila

by Alena Suleiman, Assistant A&E Editor February 7, 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.  As we enter February, tension and anticipation...

Dancers in the "Way Down We Go" routine strike a pose during a dress rehearsal for this year's dance production, Blast from the Past. 130 students performed in the shows on Jan. 28 and Jan. 29 in the Rothschild Performing Arts Center's Patil Theater.

‘Blast from the Past’: Dance production 2022 reimagines music from past shows

by Sally Zhu and Michelle Liu February 7, 2022

A hush of excitement falls over the audience as the lights dim in Patil Theater. The curtains draw back. Regal trumpet sounds blare from the soundtrack, announcing the dancers spotlighted in formation...

Medha Yarlagadda (10) and Ashley Hong (10) watch the Multimedia Club video during the school meeting last Friday. During the meeting, students announced upcoming activities such as the Lunar New Year dragon dance competition and the Emerald Brass Quintet concert.

School meeting recap 2/4/22: Black History Month, dragon dance competition and Emerald Brass Quintet

by Selina Xu, Co-Asst. Multimedia Editor February 7, 2022

Associated Student Body (ASB) president Dawson Chen (12) started the school meeting on Feb. 3. Multimedia Club played a video profile displaying senior Arianna Weaver’s new art exhibition, “Memories...

Attendees Anish Jain (10), Daniel Lin (10) and Arjun Moogimane (10) watch videos presented at the roundtable discussion. Topics covered genetically engineering children, cloning plants, and the science behind DNA editing.

Ethics in Tech Forum defines the line between moral and immoral usage of biotechnology

by Katie Reed, TALON Reporter February 7, 2022

Nine students attended the roundtable discussion hosted by Ethics in Tech Forum regarding the handling of biotechnology in upper school English teacher Charles Shuttleworth’s room during lunch on Jan....

“Golf takes a lot of methodical thinking and calculations. Various factors, like the slope of a hill or the green or the wind or your current lie [angle], everything plays a factor in golf. You have to think about all those factors as you take that shot. That’s something that resonates with me; I like to think things through before I do [them]," Raj Patel (12) said.

Humans of Harker: An amiable approach

by Ethan Liu and Olivia Xu February 4, 2022

Some people relax with their friends while sipping boba. Some play video games together. Raj Patel (12) winds down with his friends on the golf course while slinging shots through a clear blue sky. More...

“Even if you're playing singles, you have to remember that at the end of the day, you're a part of a team, and whether you win your match or not is part of the team's overall score and not just for yourself. I also learned a lot about resilience and staying positive [through tennis]. It's about your mental strength," Victoria Han (12) said.

Humans of Harker: Team, thinking and tenacity

by Arely Sun, Aquila Co-Managing Editor February 3, 2022

Victoria Han (12) recalls the 2020 DECA State Career Development Conference, from watching movies over Thai takeout in her hotel room with friends to practicing her presentation with her event partner...

Four Downbeat members sing towards the audience during their Santana Row "Spirit of the Row" performance. Downbeat, an upper school performance ensemble of 13 students, qualified for Varsity Vocals quarterfinals in November.

Downbeat returns with cheery holiday season and qualifies to Varsity Vocals quarterfinals

by Katelyn Zhao, Assistant Sports Editor February 3, 2022

Lights dim in the Rothschild Performing Arts Center theater and as the opening line of "Twelve Days of Christmas" rings out in the air, students, either dressed in shimmering gold a-line dresses or velvet...

“[Baseball's] a game of failure. There's always going to be off-days or off-weeks or months. I try to enjoy what I'm doing and how I get to wherever I end up. As long as the journey is enjoyable, even if some things don't go right, it'll still be worth it," Bobby Wang (12) said.

Humans of Harker: Flying through time

by Mark Hu, Winged Post Managing Editor February 2, 2022

Bobby Wang (12) flies through the air as a bright, white baseball speeds toward him. After a 30-yard-sprint from his position in center field to right-center, he lays out and stretches his gray, worn-out...

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