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Harker Aquila

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Harker Aquila

Ryan Tobin (10) chases after a Gunn player. This boys soccer team is only the third in Harker history to advance to the CCS quarterfinals.

Varsity boys soccer advances to CCS semifinals with win over Gunn

by Nicole Tian, Reporter February 20, 2019

The varsity boys soccer team defeated Gunn High School 3-2 and advanced into the semifinals of Central Coast Section (CCS) playoffs on Saturday at Gunn high school. The win brought their league record...

Varsity girls basketball captain Akhila Ramgiri (12) tries to score over a James Lick defender. The girls end their season with an overall record of 13-10.

Varsity boys, girls basketball fall in first round of CCS playoffs

by Anna Vazhaeparambil, Reporter February 20, 2019

The varsity girls basketball team fell to James Lick High School with a final score of 64-55 last Friday, while the varsity boys fell 63-52 to Palma High School last Saturday. This represented the first...

“Moving to America, I was really scared in the beginning. It was like coming to an amusement park where there are a lot of people having a lot of fun, and then finding out that everyone is different from you. Academic challenges are easier to deal with, but making new friends—these kinds of things are more emotionally attached. I had to embrace the environment, and then the environment embraced me," Jessica Pan (12) said.

Humans of Harker: Turning barriers into stepping stones

by Helen Yang, Reporter February 19, 2019

Standing in the cool January afternoon atmosphere, with her feet shoulder width apart and an easy smile on her face, Jessica Pan (12) exudes an aura of comfort and content. Whether it be moving to a new...

Governor Gavin Newsom holds a press conference to announce the lawsuit. Newsom claimed President Donald Trump's actions as unconstitutional and not based on legitimate grounds.

California sues Trump administration over national emergency declaration

by Arushi Saxena and Kathy Fang February 15, 2019

California governor Gavin Newsom and California Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced an upcoming lawsuit against the Trump Administration over the President’s declaration of a national emergency...

Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán Loera, a notorious drug trafficker and the leader of the Sinaloa drug cartel, was convicted in a Brooklyn courthouse on 10 criminal counts and faces life in prison.

Drug lord cartel leader El Chapo convicted on 10 charges

by Arushi Saxena, Global Editor February 15, 2019

Following a grueling three-month trial, the Mexican crime lord, Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán Loera, was convicted on 10 straight guilty verdicts on drug and conspiracy charges last Tuesday. The 61-year-old...

Trevor Thompson (12) attempts to score in the paint.  The varsity boys basketball team beat Pinewood 77-50 during their senior night game on Feb. 12, ending the regular season with a league record of 6-8.

Varsity boys basketball soundly defeats Pinewood, celebrates seniors

by Anna Vazhaeparambil, Reporter February 15, 2019

The varsity boys basketball team beat Pinewood 77-50 during their senior night game on Feb. 12, ending the regular season with a league record of 6-8. Seniors Jarrett Anderson, Trevor Thompson,...

The PROJECT Trio plays in the Patil Theater. The musicians performed their show, the last of this year's Concert Series, yesterday at 8 p.m.

PROJECT Trio performance finishes Concert Series season

by Ryan Guan, Executive News Editor February 14, 2019

The PROJECT Trio played in the final Concert Series performance this season in the Patil Theater last Friday at 8 p.m. Greg Pattillo on flute, Peter Seymour on double bass and Eric Stephenson on cello...

Shomrik Mondal (11) hands a bouquet to varsity captain Jared Anderson during the halftime senior recognition ceremony. The ceremony honored Edwin Su, Jack Dawson, Krish Kapadia and Jared.

Boys soccer honors seniors, defeats Eastside

by Nicole Tian, Reporter February 14, 2019

The varsity boys soccer team defeated the Eastside College Prep Panthers 4-2 as they celebrated the four seniors on the team: Jack Dawson, Edwin Su, Krish Kapadia, and captain Jared Anderson. Each senior...

“You have to take risks in life, and they don’t always turn out the way you expect. Whether it be for the good or bad, it will guide you in making decisions the next time, and you will always grow as a person since there is always room for improvement," Shafieen Ibrahim (12) said.

Humans of Harker: The art of risk taking

by Eric Fang, News Editor February 8, 2019

He leans forward in his seat, eyes focused on the glistening white chess pieces sitting before him. Now, perfectly still, his eyes dart to and from chess pieces, up and down the board, analyzing every...

“My life quote is from 'Up,' because I'm a giant Disney fan. It's ‘Adventure is out there.’ I love 'Up' because its message reinforces that adventure, friendship and excitement don't really have an age on it, so it always pushes me to do better because I realize that. Hopefully I'll be 80 years old, and I'll still be able to push myself,” Allison Cartee (12) said.

Humans of Harker: Reaching higher

by Emily Tan, Reporter February 6, 2019

As the ball spins up into the air, Allison Cartee (12) bounces on her toes at the ten-foot line on the volleyball court as her long ponytail sways in front of the number 12 on the back of her jersey. She...

Varsity captain and senior Ria Gupta chases down a Mercy player during the senior night game. "The seniors are definitely a very big part of our team, and they bring a lot of energy and technique to the field," she said. "They’re all such kind and loving people, and they really make this team feel like a family for a lot of us, and so it’s important that we have this one night for them to show them how much we really appreciate them and all the hard work they’ve put in these past years."

Varsity girls soccer honors seniors, defeats Mercy

by Anna Vazhaeparambil, Reporter February 6, 2019

The varsity girls soccer team won their senior night game against Mercy High School on Feb. 6 with a final score of 6-1, increasing their league record to 7-3-1 this season. Seniors Lilia Gonzales,...

The girls soccer team huddles together during their Kicks Against Cancer game. Both the girls and boys soccer team placed third, while the boys basketball team placed first for their respective CCS Scholastic Awards.

Winter sports teams receive CCS Scholastic awards

by Nicole Tian, Reporter February 6, 2019

The 2018-2019 Central Coast Section Winter Scholastic Championship Team awards, announced on Tuesday, honored the varsity boys basketball, girls soccer and boys soccer teams for their academic performance....

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