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"I’m kind of an unusual person," Lilia Gonzales (12) said. "First of all, there’s all those stuff about what I like to do in my free time, which is not something first of all most girls like to do and second of all, most people my age like to do. Usually the other people in the hobby [of records and stereo] currently are 50 year old men; it’s kind of funny."

Humans of Harker: Making a sound purchase

by Laura Wu, TALON Co-People and Seniors Editor October 8, 2018

As the needle scratches to find its groove, a slight static noise fills Streetlight Records, a music store in Willow Glen, before the needle falls into place and the music starts to play. Long rows of...

With about two minutes remaining in the first quarter, Siddharth Dudyala (11) catches a 37-yard pass from quarterback Anthony Meissner (12) to advance the ball to the Lobos' 2-yard line. Although a Lobos interception thwarted Harker from converting from the red zone, they still ended the first half with a 21-0 lead.

Homecoming 2018: The game in pictures

by Aditya Singhvi, Kathy Fang, and Nicole Chen October 6, 2018

The Eagles dominated the Lobos from Elsie Allen High for a shutdown 56-0 victory yesterday night in front of a large homecoming crowd, bringing their overall record to 5-2. Defensive back Giovanni...

“Research is effectively ultimately the point where you get all the source for education,” Ayush Pancholy (12) said. “It’s like you are finding out something new that hasn’t been found before. So research is interesting because you get a new perspective on things. You also learn about things that you otherwise wouldn’t learn about, especially with a topic that you didn’t choose.”

Humans of Harker: Where patience meets grit

by Saloni Shah, Asst. Humans of Harker Editor and Columnist October 6, 2018

Gazing intently at his computer screen, you will find him lost in deep thought about the simulations running for his research project. Quiet, reserved, and a man of few words, senior Ayush Pancholy’s...

The newly confirmed 114th Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh takes the Constitutional Oath, administered by Chief Justice John Roberts, accompanied by Kavanaugh's wife, Ashley Estes Kavanaugh, and his two daughters, Liza and Margaret. The Senate confirmed Kavanaugh's nomination in a 50-48 today.

Kavanaugh sworn in as 114th Supreme Court justice after 50-48 Senate vote

by Ryan Guan and Kathy Fang October 6, 2018

The Senate voted 50-48 to confirm Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court today. Kavanaugh, the second justice nominated by President Donald Trump, will fill a vacant spot left by the retirement of...

Chip Zecher ('79) speaks on the contributions Nichols had on the campus. To commemorate the couple's contributions, a plaque has been placed on the exterior of Nichols Hall.

Harker community celebrates life of Diana Nichols

by Nicole Chen, Editor-in-Chief October 6, 2018

Harker students, faculty, alumni and family of Diana Nichols, former chair of the board of trustees and school leader, came together today to celebrate Nichols's life in a memorial held in the Rothschild...

Cheerleaders leap in the air during their routine. After their performance, the classes competed in a scream-off.

Homecoming 2018: Spirit rally in pictures

by Irina Malyugina, Kathy Fang, and Nicole Chen October 6, 2018

Upper school students and faculty celebrated homecoming with the annual spirit rally last Friday, during which student and faculty members of each class participated in a variety of spirit events, ranging...

New psychology teacher brings learning experiences with children to the classroom

by Arushi Saxena, Global Editor October 5, 2018

A bookshelf sits in the corner of the room, framed by the blank white walls around it. The board is neatly erased, and typing softly at her desk, Dr. Julie Turchin relaxes with a cool demeanor, preparing...

"It's a very aggressive stance to be up there and to be shouting and to be a very spirited person," Matthew Hajjar (12) said. "But the way I've always seen it is not me being an alpha force, but rather me contributing myself to the community, saying 'I give myself fully. I give my heart, I give my passion, I give my voice.' I give myself to the community in hopes that I'll get not self-worth but rather a better life experience at Harker."

Humans of Harker: Eagles up and walls down

by Katherine Zhang, Editor-in-chief October 4, 2018

"Put. Your. Eagles….. UUUUUUUPPP!" We’ve all seen him: springing from one side of the gym to another at school meeting, his face contorted in an effort to achieve a sound that will carry across...

A freshman class representative throws a card at the face of a watermelon. The freshmen won the "Fruit Ninja" game, which took place during lunch today.

Freshmen win “Fruit Ninja” spirit activity

by Ryan Guan, Executive News Editor October 4, 2018

The class of 2022 won today’s spirit activity, a game of “Fruit Ninja” in the quad at lunch. Representatives from each grade threw playing cards of their class’s color at propped-up watermelon...

Taylor Lam (12) knocks away a ball during today's faculty-student dodgeball game, hosted by Spirit Club. The student team lost the game 2-1 after winning the first round.

Faculty wins first spirit dodgeball game

by Ryan Guan, Executive News Editor October 3, 2018

Eight teachers faced off against two representatives from each grade in a best-of-three dodgeball game series after the advisory parade today after sixth period. The teachers won 2-1. Prior to the game,...

Junior Sejal Krishnan strings a bead onto a friendship bracelet at an activity hosted by spirit club today during lunch. Students are invited to participate in a number of spirit activities this week, including a parade and scream-off tomorrow after fifth period.

Spirit activities kick off homecoming week

by Ryan Guan, Executive News Editor October 3, 2018

In preparation for the homecoming rally on Friday, Spirit Week began on Monday with movie trivia, which the seniors won with 200 points. Today, students were invited to make friendship bracelets in the...

"People now come up to me when they need a mix in songs," Jerry Peng (12) said. "It’s really placed my mark in Harker. I want to be remembered for that guy who did music and made music. That's really all I want. Music has taught me more than just a melody, it has taught me perseverance, dedication, leadership and gratitude — and those lessons spill over into all aspects of my life."

Humans of Harker: Channeling life through beats

by Anjay Saklecha, Senior Copy Editor October 3, 2018

If you hear a rhythm, you may see Jerry Peng (12) nearby, tapping out the tempo with his heel. His mind focused, eyes closed and head nodding synchronously with his foot. For Jerry, life moves to the beat...

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