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The varsity soccer team celebrates after clinching the CCS championship 3-1 in penalty kicks after ending overtime tied at 1-1. During the penalty kicks, Andrew Cheplyansky (12), Justin Fung (10) and Darshan Chahal (12) all scored, and goalie Laszlo Bollyky (10) made two close saves, securing the win for the Eagles.

Varsity boys soccer crowned CCS champions, advance to NorCals

by Aditya Singhvi and Anna Vazhaeparambil March 3, 2020

The varsity boys soccer team defeated the St. Francis Lancers 3-1 in penalty kicks after ending 1-1 in double overtime in the Central Coast Section (CCS) Division III finals on Saturday, advancing to the...

Browsing nearly empty shelves, a customer shops for surface wipes at Target in the Westgate Center. Stores like Target and Costco have been running low on hygiene products in the past week as local residents stock up on essential supplies to prepare for a potential COVID-19 outbreak.

Novel coronavirus: How to prepare for potential local outbreak

by Kathy Fang, Varsha Rammohan, and Arushi Saxena March 3, 2020

With the rise of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, in Santa Clara County last week, as well as the report of the first possible case of community spread in the U.S. in California last...

“As citizens of the United States and being a part of the greater collective, it's imperative and incumbent upon all of us to be aware and present in everything that's happening because we all have a stake in it. It doesn't matter what you want to pursue in life, it's still essential to be civically engaged regardless of political affiliation,” Sriya Prathuri (12) said.

Humans of Harker: Connecting with politics

by Sriya Batchu, Reporter March 3, 2020

Wearing her signature puffy jacket, Sriya Prathuri’s (12) hands move left, right, up and down as she gestures wildly around her. She brushes a leaf of the brown bench as she scoots over a couple of inches...

A warning sign with information about coronavirus and a station with hand sanitizer, tissues and face masks stand outside the entrance doors to the emergency room of Good Samaritan Hospital in San Jose, CA. As of March 2, there are 9 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Santa Clara County.

Community spread, local outbreaks of coronavirus impacts countries around the world

by Kathy Fang, Varsha Rammohan, and Arushi Saxena March 3, 2020

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed the first possible cases of community spread of COVID-19 in the U.S. last week in California, Oregon and Washington as well as the first six...

“Soccer is a means of expressing myself. I play midfielder, which means that I have to think of creative or interesting ways of working with the team to score around defenders. To me, part of my want to be adventurous and fun to be around is rooted in my role as a midfielder,” Asmit Kumar (12) said. 

Humans of Harker: Meaningful meetings

by Srinath Somasundaram, Opinions Editor March 2, 2020

As Asmit Kumar (12), clad in a green Harker jersey and high socks over his shins, receives the ball with the inner side of his blue and white cleats, teammates immediately cry out for a chance to score....

The varsity boys soccer team applauds after senior Andrew Cheplansky finishes speaking about the team's accomplishments this season. The boys won against Saint Francis on Saturday, winning their first CCS championship.

School meeting recap 3/2/2020: Soccer CCS champions, kissing pigs and solving the squirrel problem

by Lucy Ge, Asst. News Editor March 2, 2020

Avi Gulati (12) started off the meeting yesterday by announcing that the sandwich bar is being shut down due to students being unable to clean up after themselves. Head of upper school Butch Keller...

“The analytical thinking skills that I’ve learned from taking classes and practicing math have helped me to analyze the world in a more theoretical way. Sometimes when I see things in the world, I can attribute [them] to different theoretical ideas,” Grace Huang (12) said.

Humans of Harker: Logic and levelheadedness

by Arely Sun, Co-Lifestyle Editor March 2, 2020

A gray and white pile of fuzzy floral fabric squirms on a beige couch in English teacher Christopher Hurshman’s room. Peeking from the soft edge of the blanket, Grace Huang (12) groggily sits up from...

Two MOD Classics, the Tristan and Jasper. With pizzas "made on demand" at MOD Pizza, customers can either choose from Classics or build their own pizza, with a diverse array of toppings, sauces, cheeses and crusts to choose from.

Hungry? Ready to MOD?

by Lauren Liu and Amruta Dharmapurikar March 2, 2020

In the midst of a bustling street — cars blurring past, people scurrying to and fro, high heels clacking like ice cubes in a glass — a pop of red illuminates the gray hue of buildings. This red belongs...

Director of Journalism Ellen Austin explains the fundamentals of DSLR photography to visiting journalism students from Summit High School. The Summit students arrived during lunch and stayed through third period, where they participated in a photo scavenger hunt with Harker students.

Harker journalism program hosts Summit High School journalists for photography class

by Arushi Saxena and Sara Yen March 2, 2020

Encapsulating a fairy tale aura, a colorful gnome figurine stands out in defined focus in contrast to the blurrier leafy surroundings, an effect produced by bokeh, the out-of-focus result in photos using...

“Trying to be friends with as many different people as possible has been really cool and also kind of life changing because I think I've definitely become a different person. Since coming here and just getting to know different people and accepting them has been really interesting for me, and I think that it's a really good thing to learn early on in your life,” Allie Lee (12) said.

Humans of Harker: Love is the secret ingredient

by Shreya Srinivasan, TALON Managing Editor and Business Manager February 28, 2020

Have you ever been on eleven cruises and traveled the world by sea? Did you ever join a summer immersion program in Spain? Are you known for your hugs? You may not be able to answer all these questions...

Darshan Chahal (12) controls the ball during the Eagles quarterfinal win against the Evergreen Valley Cougars last Saturday. The Eagles defeated the Cougars 1-0, fighting hard to get on the scoreboard and stay ahead after a scoreless first half.

Varsity boys soccer qualifies to CCS Finals

by Anna Vazhaeparambil and Aditya Singhvi February 27, 2020

The varsity boys soccer team defeated Sequoia High 3-1 in penalty kicks in their CCS semifinal matchup yesterday evening at Redwood City, after finishing tied at 1-1. This win marks the furthest that the...

Giovanni Rofa (12), Meona Khetrapal (11), Rohan Varma (11) and Adhya Hoskote (12) deliver the Eagle Update during Tuesday's school meeting. They reviewed the results from recent games played by the girls basketball, girls soccer, boys basketball and girls basketball.

School meeting recap 2/25/2020: Popeyes, ping pong tournament, and art portfolios

by Lucy Ge, Asst. News Editor February 27, 2020

Avi Gulati (12) welcomed everyone to the school meeting. The junior council announced a Popeyes chicken sandwich fundraiser in front of Manzanita during lunch on Tuesday. Giovanni Rofa (12), Meona...

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