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The student news site of The Harker School.

Harker Aquila

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First Amendment Friday: Protect your rights online with privacy-focused browser extensions

by Rose Guan, Winged Post Copy Editor February 10, 2017

Companies whose websites we visit every day aggregate the information you give them by using their online services—your name, birthday, address and most visited websites, for example—and then provide...

“Scientific research has really been a learning process for me. Its been a wild rollercoaster. One moment you feel you know exactly what you are going to do, but the next moment you wonder why you are even here. There’s a lot of twists and turns along the way, but you just keep going and you always make it through in the end,” Albert Pun (12) said.

Humans of Harker: Albert Pun fuels his passion for learning

by Neil Bai, Copy Editor February 10, 2017

Since beginning science research at Luo’s Lab, a biology laboratory in Stanford, senior Albert Pun has expanded his learning through hands-on experience outside of the classroom. “Scientific research...

At this point, its hard for me to think about what life wouldve been if I hadnt happened to ask my parents for an art tablet because its led me to making new friends and pretty much set me on the art path Im on right now. Id probably have no idea what I would want to do at college and after if it werent for it to be honest, Grace Park (12) said.

Humans of Harker: Grace Park pursues graphic design

by Ria Gupta, Reporter February 9, 2017

After wanting to recreate the pictures she saw online as a child, Grace Park (12) began to love art and graphic design. “I’ll always remember that first piece of digital art I did when I was like...

Last years national team, consisting of members Vignesh Panchanatham (11), Richard Yi (16), Michael Wang (10), Evan Lohn (16), Richard Wang (10) and Shaunak Maruvada (10) pose with their awards. While this years competition will be held in Nashville, last years was in Atlanta.

Five students to compete at National High School Chess Championships

by Angele Yang, Reporter February 9, 2017

Five members of the Upper School’s Chess Club will be traveling to Nashville, Tennessee to compete in the Supernationals VI: National High School Chess Championships from May 12 to 14. Shaunak Maruvada...

I think it’s being more of a confident and open person, because I kind of create a wall around myself when I don’t know people or if I’m in a new situation for the first time, and it’s really hard for me to feel comfortable with myself until I somebody approaches me or I’m prompted to do something, and I think I need to especially work on this for next year, because I’m going to be in a completely new environment and I should be able to take initiative. I’ve improved on that in the past four years because in freshman year i was super shy, I didn’t join any clubs, I didn’t do anything, but I think now I’m more comfortable with myself, Anuva Mittal (12) said.

Humans of Harker: Anuva Mittal develops confidence throughout high school

by Sahana Srinivasan, Winged Post Managing Editor February 8, 2017

Dancing fingers, she and her friends call them, and they do dance. As Anuva Mittal (12) speaks, her fingers never cease to move, hands flipping and gesturing with every phrase. “I think that’s...

Raymond Xu (12) and Emaad Raghib (12) pose with their award. Competing in a field of 95 teams, Raymond and Emaad placed second, losing to a team from Mission San Jose High School.

Harker debaters compete at the Golden Desert Tournament in Las Vegas

by Rashmi Iyer, Reporter February 7, 2017

The upper school debate team competed at the Golden Desert Tournament at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas from Feb. 4 to 6, with students participating in three events: Public Forum, Lincoln Douglas...

Students complete the 2014 AMC 10 and 12 exams. The tests are administered annually on campus in February; while the 2014 exams were taken in the gymnasium, this years exams were taken in Nichols Atrium.

Students participate in annual AMC 10 and 12 exams

by Michael Sikand and Tiffany Wong February 7, 2017

More than 110 upper school students competed in the American Mathematics Competition (AMC) 10 or 12, sitting the 75-minute exam this morning at 8 a.m. in Nichols Atrium. Every year, more than 350,000...

“Star Trek has this one episode with a doomsday device. They hypothesize its from an undiscovered galaxy or part of the universe, and considering how destructive it is, its also likely that those who created it no longer exist. Theres the obvious commentary on potential nuclear holocausts, but it kind of also makes you think about consequences of your actions. Also, theres something that people just think is haunting and beautiful about an advanced civilization being lost like that, Lauren Liu (12) said.

Humans of Harker: Lauren Liu enjoys reading web comics

by Ruhi Sayana, Winged Post Copy Editor February 7, 2017

For Lauren Liu (12), XKCD and SMVC webcomics create a perfect storm of romance, sarcasm, math and language. Lauren explores the world of XKCD and SMBC web comics on the Internet when she’s not playing...

Cafe Vitale: Home-style Italian

Cafe Vitale: Home-style Italian

by Melissa Kwan, TALON Seniors Editor February 7, 2017

At first glance, Cafe Vitale has all the hallmarks of a classic Italian restaurant: white tablecloths, olive oil, balsamic vinegar bottles and vibrant street photos hanging on warm-toned walls. But...

 “I’m an empathetic person. I use that word because I think theater has helped me with that. I mean, you play different characters and you enter people’s lives for a bit, and it helps you see different perspectives. Sympathy is different than empathy. I think I’m an open-minded person,” Marina Newman (12) said.

Humans of Harker: Marina Newman exhibits personalities of the characters she plays

by Jin Tuan, Reporter February 6, 2017

 Both feet planted firmly on the pine needles and head held high, Marina Newman (12) stands for a silent second before becoming her character on the impromptu stage. As soon as she opens her mouth to...

Memoir Monday: From Snap Decision to Enduring Memories

Memoir Monday: From Snap Decision to Enduring Memories

by Jin Tuan, Reporter February 6, 2017

A herd of clouds traverse across the sky, illuminated from behind by the setting sun. Their scattered silhouettes carve shadows of figures from ancient cave paintings into the multicolored heavens. A band...

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