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Both the upper schools jazz band and lab band performed at the An Evening of Jazz concert yesterday. The event also featured jazz groups from the Middle School.

Upper and middle school jazz groups perform at An Evening of Jazz

by Gloria Zhang, Reporter March 18, 2017

Jazz groups from both the Upper School and the Middle School performed in An Evening of Jazz yesterday at the Blackford Theater at 6 p.m. The event featured the Upper School’s lab and jazz bands,...

“I like to volunteer. It’s fun to spend time with them because their lives are so different but they still have such a positive outlook on life. We see people who are so privileged, but then they get upset about seemingly inconsequential things,” Uma Rao (12) said.

Humans of Harker: Uma Rao benefits her community by volunteering

by Helen Yang, Reporter March 18, 2017

Uma Rao (12) has always loved to help people, whether in California or all the way across the world. “I like to volunteer. It’s fun to spend time with them because their lives are so different but...

“I always wonder what I would be like if English was my first language, because nothing shapes the way you see the world more than language. I remember from a young age, being told to say please and thank you, but the expression always baffled me because languages like Georgian dont even have a word for please. The idioms and expressions we use convey very specific cultural values; I get that theres a saying that actions speak louder than words, but in some places that may not necessarily be true. We dont often think about it, but these little things can have such a big impact in making us into who we are,” Misha Tseitlin (12) said.

Humans of Harker: Misha Tseitlin sees four dimensions to his personality

by Alex Wang, Sports Editor March 17, 2017

When asked about his personality, Misha Tseitlin (12) grouped it into four categories: “independence, politics, language and backgammon.” Independence. This answer is understandable, as Misha has...

President Donald Trumps Jan. 27 executive order cuts down the number of refugees admitted to the United States from 110,000 to 50,000, suspends all refugee admission through the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program for 120 days, requires the institution of uniform screening standards for immigration programs and bans the entry of travelers from Iran, Syria, Yemen, Iraq, Somalia, Libya and Sudan. “If you deal with an internal government that can’t get arrest records for their people, certify birth records for their people or even a person’s identity—you have no idea who that person is that you’re importing into your country, Dr. Frances Edwards, director of the Master of Public Administration program at San Jose State University, said.

First Amendment Friday: The constitutionality of Trump’s immigration executive orders

by Tiffany Wong, Aquila News Editor March 17, 2017

On Jan. 27, seven days into his presidency, Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed towards immigration policy reform and national border control. A few of the changes enacted by this plan included...

 “Then again, there are a couple of programming puzzles that I like to play around with. There was one about a honeycomb. If you were a bee, and you know the locations of all other bees, so it’s an infinite honeycomb. You have a starting and end location, and you have to solve the optimal path to your destination. I just like that problem, and I’ve been trying to solve it. I haven’t solved it yet. When I’m bored, I just try to figure it out. That’s what I do with my productive free-time,” Albert Xu (12) said.

Humans of Harker: Albert Xu learns to love problem solving through robotics

by Anthony Xu, Reporter March 16, 2017

Over the years in the robotics club, Albert Xu (12) has solved countless problems and worked on a multitude of different projects, from autonomous cars to robotic arms. “I joined the robotics club...

For the finale, every performing group gathered on stage to sing together. The United Voices concert is held annually in March at the Mexican Heritage Theater in San Jose.

United Voices concert features vocal groups from three campuses

by Sharon Yan, TALON Co-Student Life Editor March 16, 2017

Vocal groups from the Lower, Middle and Upper School performed in the United Voices concert today at the Mexican Heritage Theater from 7 to 8:15 p.m. The concert featured performances from the upper...

Students and teachers look on as the Green Team present their data collected from a previous survey about Meatless Monday. Many members of the Harker community attended the Meatless Monday forum spearheaded by the Green Team yesterday.

Green Team holds forum to discuss Meatless Mondays

by Ashley Jiang, Winged Post Photo Editor March 15, 2017

Students and faculty attended the Green Team's Meatless Monday forum yesterday during long lunch at 12:45 p.m. in Ms. Moss’s room. In response to the one-day trial of a Meatless Monday in January,...

“What motivates me is the feeling that there is always more to accomplish in life. What I have achieved thus far is just a milestone, there is much more that I can do in the future,” Aman Navani (12) said.

Humans of Harker: Aman Navani’s passion for squash positively impacts him

by Justin Su, Reporter March 15, 2017

One of the biggest parts of senior Aman Navani’s life is squash, as he is a nationally competitive player. “It's not a very popular sport in the Bay Area; it’s an indoor sport, and I go to national...

“I always like to try new things. Thats not something a lot of people know. Every time that Im put in a role, I always make sure to always try something new and try to go out of my comfort zone and see if I can discover a new way or a way that Ive never tried before to connect with the character. Theres just something really exhilarating about doing something youve never done before, and thats something I love to do, Kayvon Solaimanpour (12) said.

Humans of Harker: Kayvon Solaimanpour’s adventurous personality compliments his hobbies

by Eleanor Xiao, TALON Student Life Editor March 14, 2017

Senior Kayvon Solaimanpour is known for his presence on stage as both an actor and singer, yet his unique impulse to pursue adventure has affected his outlook in both in the spotlight and other interests. “I...

Latin students of all levels took the annual National Latin Exam in the gym today. Director of Standardized Testing and Scheduling Derek Kameda proctored the test.

Latin students take annual National Latin Exam

by Tiffany Wong, Aquila News Editor March 14, 2017

Upper school Latin students of all levels took the annual National Latin Exam today during long lunch in the gym. The National Latin Exam, one of the various tests offered to Latin students during...

Calafia Cafe: Friendly Farm to Table

Calafia Cafe: Friendly Farm to Table

by Jenna Sadhu, Reporter March 14, 2017

Former Google Executive Chef Charlie Ayers rented a 5,000 square space in the Town & Country plaza in Palo Alto, hoping to bring the delights of Google’s extensive cafeteria to the citizens of the...

Memoir Monday: Necklace

Memoir Monday: Necklace

by Anika Rajamani, Reporter March 13, 2017

The thick, black string is in a tight knot in the back. The ends of the string curl and hang out. The string seems old and in need of a replacement. At the other end, the string loops around the bright,...

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