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"STEM Spotlight" is a new Aquila repeater showcasing STEM clubs and their initiatives.

STEM Spotlight: AI Club

by Mark Hu, STEM Editor March 12, 2021

STEM Spotlight is a new repeater exploring what clubs at Harker have been doing during remote learning. This week’s featured club is the AI Club, whose goal is to provide resources and experience to...

Fitness Fridays #4

Fitness Fridays #4

by Vishnu Kannan and Muthu Panchanatham March 12, 2021

Before the pandemic, it was no problem for us to get some steps in — all we had to do was walk from one class to the next, from Dobbins to Shah. Nowadays, it’s fair to say that it’s been more challenging...

Current Green Team officers led a Q&A session with Anvi Banga ('20), Alex Shing ('20) and Anthony Shing ('20), freshmen at Barnard, Washington University in St. Louis (WashU) and Pitzer College, respectively, who talked to current club members about their environment work in college.

Green Team holds college speaker panel on sustainability

by Mark Hu, Winged Post STEM Editor March 8, 2021

The upper school Green Team hosted a college panel with club alumni on creating sustainable change in a university setting last Friday. Current club officers led a Q&A session with Anvi Banga ('20),...

At the pinnacle of Redditors’ buying, Robinhood halted trading on GameStop, explaining that they had to restrict buying in order to meet their requirements as a broker. "I was upset at the time, but my lesson learned of not trying to get into a stock or trade [for fear of missing out] has served me better over the past month and a half," said Rohan Varma (12).

Shorts and squeezes: The world of stocks flipped upside down

by Muthu Panchanatham, Sports Editor March 8, 2021

Keith Gill, dubbed “Roaring Kitty” on social media, started the fire.  "A few things I am not. I am not a cat. I am not an institutional investor. Nor am I a hedge fund. I'm just an individual...

In 2018, 25% of the approximately 1,000 people fatally shot by police in the U.S. had mental illness. The Crisis Intervention Team (CIT), a structure in law enforcement designed to minimize accounts of injury or death in encounters between police and people with mental illness, failed to reduce the use of force.

Press and police fail to address mental health episodes

by Nicole Tian, Opinions Editor March 6, 2021

Two days before New Year’s Day, 19-year-old Christian Hall stood on a highway overpass in Pennsylvania. He had contacted the police, hoping that they could offer him assistance in the middle of a mental...

Fitness Fridays #3

Fitness Fridays #3

by Muthu Panchanatham and Kushal Shah March 5, 2021

Before the pandemic, it was no problem for us to get some steps in — all we had to do was walk from one class to the next, from Dobbins to Shah. Nowadays, it’s fair to say that it’s been more challenging...

“I want to be remembered for actually doing things I’m interested in. I don't think there’s an activity I’ve done in high school that I haven’t enjoyed, so everything I’ve done has been completely worth it, because I like doing it, and there’s nothing else I’d rather be doing,” Nathan Ohana (12) said.

Humans of Harker: Proving a point

by Anika Mani, TALON Co-Student Life Editor March 5, 2021

The warm sun shines down on the finely cut grass at De Anza Park in Cupertino. Faint noises of children joyfully playing echo in the background as Nathan Ohana (12) rides his bike across a thin path. Breaking...

“I gather different parts of myself from each environment I'm in. Some traits come from my friends, some come from my parents, some come from what I've learned at school or something, or internal conflicts … it's different within each one,” Advika Phadnis (12) said.

Humans of Harker: Melodies and morsels

by Jasleen Hansra, TALON Co-People Editor March 5, 2021

Advika Phadnis’ (12) face is taken over by a smile as she laughs at a joke her friend makes across the table. The buzz of Philz Coffee continues in the background as she turns back to her computer to...

"STEM Spotlight" is a new Aquila repeater showcasing STEM clubs and their initiatives.

STEM Spotlight: Research Club

by Mark Hu, STEM Editor March 5, 2021

STEM Spotlight is a new repeater exploring what clubs at Harker have been doing during remote learning. This week’s featured club is the Research Club, which strives to spread interest in scientific...

“Some things are out of your hands, and all you can do is put your best foot forward, and then whatever happens happens. I don't want to necessarily become anyone, I just want to be a better version of myself . . .  I want to be remembered as a really kind person and a good friend,” Sarah Raymond (12) said.

Humans of Harker: Act it out

by Tina Xu, TALON Photo Editor March 4, 2021

If you’re a Harker student, you’ve definitely seen Sarah Raymond (12) on stage. From acting in the Student Directed Showcase (SDS) to participating in the fall play, the musical and Downbeat, Sarah...

“There are lots of small hurdles, and everybody has their own challenges that they face. Whether it be me making croissants for the first time and having them turn out great, or getting into Fringe and performing in front of a huge audience of real musical critics, I try to celebrate every accomplishment,” Evan Bourke (12) said.

Humans of Harker: From singing to cinnamon rolls

by Esha Gohil, Humans of Harker Co-Managing Editor March 4, 2021

Clad in a black number 87 Patriots jersey, a tall blonde boy lounges languidly on a chair, his dark blue zip up hoodie hanging off his shoulders as he takes a large swig from a brown bottle. This scene...

Senior Sachi Bajaj received her vaccine today. She and her family qualified to receive the vaccine as caregivers for her grandparents, who are at high risk of contracting the coronavirus.

Harker staff and students receive COVID-19 vaccinations, more scheduled this month

by Lucy Ge, Winged Post News Editor March 2, 2021

With upper school faculty and students beginning to receive their COVID-19 vaccines, more Harker staff are set to be vaccinated in Phase 1B of California’s vaccination plan.  All education workers,...

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