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Sophomore Sophia Zhu delivers her original oratory, titled "Start Slapping." She challenged the misconception that logic and emotion are opposites, emphasizing how emotion can enhance decision-making.

Speech and debate team hosts annual speech showcase

by Jonathan Szeto and William Jiang April 22, 2025

The speech and debate team celebrated senior Melody Yin, juniors Joy Hu, Luke Wu, Albert Yao and Ariel Zhang and sophomore Sophia Zhu during the annual Speech Showcase in the Nichols Auditorium on Wednesday. All...

Humans of Harker: Artificial intelligence, genuine smiles

Humans of Harker: Artificial intelligence, genuine smiles

by Katerina Matta, Winged Post Editor-in-Chief April 21, 2025

Senior Aishani Singh’s small nine-year-old hands made their way across the microboard, running along the chips, the LEDs, the antennae, with a budding curiosity. Although her coding experience beyond...

Humans of Harker: Persuasion through policy

Humans of Harker: Persuasion through policy

by Young Min, Winged Post Managing Editor April 21, 2025

A maze of printed legislation, highlighted articles and public records spills across the table as senior Aaron Bao rapidly scribbles on a long sheet of white paper, outlining the structure for his...

“D&D seems like one of the nerdiest things you can do. You're going to get a group of people together to play a role-play game where you're fighting dragons and you're rolling dice to calculate how your battles are going. But I don’t think you should let what people think get in the way of you experiencing and loving things," senior Connor Su said.

Humans of Harker: Creatures and creativity

by Charlie Folk, TALON Organizations Editor April 21, 2025

With shaking hands and a small, whispered prayer for good luck, senior Connor Su throws the dice onto the table, his friends watching in anticipation. Rolling and stumbling over its many sides, the...

“I used to be very secluded and not very social or trusting of people, but all that did was make me feel alone, so in high school, I decided to open up and let people into my life. When I finally let people in, I felt a lot more whole and happy in my life, which really impacted me because now I have people I trust, like my teammates, to help me whenever I need support, and I realized how I would do the same for them, too," senior Rohit Yalla said.

Humans of Harker: Outside the arc

by Gemma Chan, TALON Managing Editor April 21, 2025

Point guard in trouble, senior Rohit Yalla calls for the ball, standing in the corner behind the three-point line. The ball flies towards him as he sets his feet for the perfect three-point shot. Catching...

“If I lead by example, people will be able to say, ‘Oh, look at how many team bondings she did. I should do that too or even more,’ and try to surpass that and in the future, probably have a more bonded team. In DECA, I want there to be a lot more transparency between the officers and the members. If I foster that, then the next generation will foster that, and then the next generation will foster that," senior Maya Affaki said.

Humans of Harker: Radiating in rhythm

by Aryana Bharali, Humans of Harker Managing Editor April 21, 2025

Over 20,000 high school students from around the world sit in orderly rows of chairs within a vast, dimly lit room. Their gazes remain fixed on the brightly illuminated stage upfront, each of them...

“You only live once, right? My family has always taught me to do as much as you can for the community, because what you're gonna leave behind is your community. Helping them in the best way you can will also be in your best interest. I don't really have an external motivator, but it just makes me happy," senior Sriteja Kataru said.

Humans of Harker: Building more than a brand

by Lily Shi, News Editor April 14, 2025

A small red and teal jar lies on the counter. Open it and you’ll see 30 bright orange vitamin gummies; taste one and you’ll find a delicious, tart flavor bursting in your mouth. These are TEJA...

From left to right: Sophia Zhu (10), Albert Yao (11), Luke Wu (11), Nicole Dean (10) and Amishi Gupta (11) won the ASB elections for Secretary, Spirit Coordinator, President, Treasurer and Vice President, respectively, for the 2025-26 school year. Student voter turnout reached 91.74% during voting on Thursday.

Students elect 2025-26 ASB officers

by Lily Shi, News Editor April 11, 2025

Luke Wu (11), Amishi Gupta (11), Sophia Zhu (10), Nicole Dean (10) and Albert Yao (11) won the ASB elections for President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and Spirit Coordinator, respectively, for...

Humans of Harker: Kicking off conversations

Humans of Harker: Kicking off conversations

by Isabella Lo, Aquila Co-Managing Editor April 11, 2025

During lunch time, senior Ruhan Sahasi can always be found playing soccer on Davis field with his friends. Originating in middle school, this tradition has grown into a space for building stronger...

Music Monday: Experience Eric Clapton's cream of the crop with Aquila

Music Monday: Experience Eric Clapton’s cream of the crop with Aquila

by Minal Jalil, Reporter March 30, 2025

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. World-renowned English rock and blues guitarist...

Protestors held up posters which rallied for various women's rights. The freedom of choice manifested itself in many of them.

Bay Area protestors rally in Women’s Day march

by Charlie Wang, Multimedia Editor March 21, 2025

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