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NHS inductee Datha Arramreddy (10) shakes hands with Academic Dean Evan Barth while receiving his induction certificate. NHS applicants submitted their forms earlier this year on Sept. 8.

NHS holds annual induction ceremony

by Tiffany Wong, Aquila News Editor October 3, 2017

The National Honor Society (NHS) welcomed new members into its school chapter at their annual induction ceremony today at 6:10 p.m. in Nichols Auditorium. NHS chapter advisor Mike Pistacchi began the...

 Markus Wong (12) reviews his biology textbook in preparation for the 2017 spring final exam while drinking earl grey tea. Markus drinks tea to obtain a caffeine boost to stay awake when he studies late at night.

Students share their pre-test rituals

by Neil Bai, Senior Copy Editor October 2, 2017

Whether it's taking a power nap or eating a snack, all students have their own pre-test rituals. For Markus Wong (12), eating serves as a stress-reliever and an energizer when studying for important...

The first set of portable public toilets installed, located in the San Diego downtown region near City Hall at the intersection of First Avenue and C Street,  is cleaned twice a day and has 24-hour security. The last time San Diego experienced a hepatitis A outbreak of this scale was in 1996, where the number of cases in the region rose to 645.

San Diego County combats hepatitis A outbreak

by Nerine Uyanik, Humans of Harker Asst. Videographer and Feature Photographer October 2, 2017

An outbreak of hepatitis A has infected at least 461 people and killed 17 in San Diego County since last November, largely affecting the homeless and illicit drug-using population. The city has been making...

Students attend a workshop held by Research Club on Sept. 27 in physics and science research teacher Chris Spenner's room. Proposals for projects done in research institutions are due tomorrow.

Synopsys guideline change announced

by Helen Yang, Aquila Asst. STEM Editor October 1, 2017

The upper school science department will judge student research projects and select up to 30 to sponsor for the 2018 Synopsys Science Fair, due to a new set of regulations. Synopsys is a regional competition...

Members of the Class of 2018 pose for a group photo with their class flag on Davis Field during this year's Homecoming game.

Keeping up with Krishna: Spirited away

by Krishna Bheda, Columnist September 29, 2017

The night breeze gives me goosebumps as the smell of barbecue and hot dogs flood my senses as I try to shield my eyes from the bright Saturday night lights. I am in the midst of a crowd of students following...

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What fall food should you eat or drink?

by Gloria Zhang, Aquila Asst. Features Editor September 29, 2017

Click here to take the quiz to find out! 

Media Matters: There's something wrong with the movie industry

Media Matters: There’s something wrong with the movie industry

by Adrian Chu, Columnist September 28, 2017

There's something wrong with the movie industry. It might be the box office numbers. 2017 has been a year of exceptional weekends: the lowest grossing weekend since 2001, the lowest grossing Memorial...

Larsen and Main, along with Director of Upper School Clubs Eric Kallbrier and competition buzzers Matt Kennedy (12) and Wynter Chaverst (11), jam out to Vanessa Carlton's "A Thousand Miles." Main correctly named three songs, while Larsen correctly named one song in today's match of "Name That Tune."

School meeting recap 9/27

by Anvi Banga, Winged Post Copy Editor September 27, 2017

Harker Journalism played a video featuring photos of students participating in various spirit activities, including the blindfolded art competition and the Homecoming game, taken last week. Assistant...

Candidate for freshman class president Jason Lin (9) smiles as he delivers his speech during today's freshman class meeting. A total of five freshmen are running for the position of Class of 2021 student council president this year.

Voting for freshman student council to take place tomorrow at lunch

by Kathy Fang, Photo Editor September 27, 2017

*note: the following story has been updated following the announcement of the freshman student council election results on Thursday, Sept. 28. Congratulations to this year's Class of 2021 student council...

The popular “Stewed Beef, Tomato & Clam Noodle Soup,” which features the house made noodles in a rich tomato broth, is filled with plenty of tender beef and clams as well as fresh mushrooms and tomato chunks. Customers can purchase a bowl for $10.25.

Gourmet Noodle House brings Shanghainese cuisine to San Francisco

by Nerine Uyanik, Humans of Harker Asst. Videographer and Feature Photographer September 26, 2017

In a city infused by an eclectic mix of food and culture from around the world, a simple noodle house brings authentic Shanghainese cuisine to the Inner Richmond neighborhood of San Francisco. Gourmet...

Harker debaters competing at the Valley Mid America Cup pose for a photo outside with former Harker Lincoln-Douglas debater Emmiee Malyugina ('17) and former Harker policy debater Molly Wancewicz ('17). A total of 10 Harker debaters attended the tournament.

Upper school debaters travel to Des Moines for Valley Mid America Cup

by Eric Fang, Winged Post Global Editor September 26, 2017

Ten upper school debaters traveled to Des Moines, Iowa this past weekend to attend the Valley Mid America Cup for the team’s third debate tournament of the year.   Dozens of schools from across the...

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