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Harker Aquila

The student news site of The Harker School.

Harker Aquila

“Solving problems is a struggle, but it's really rewarding when you put the stuff together. It seems like magic sometimes. Once I learn something really cool, I'll write it in a handout. I guess the point of writing a paper and teaching would be to just share what I know and share my excitement," Kai Ang (12) said.

Humans of Harker: Kai Ang likes to challenge himself with complex math problems

by Melissa Kwan, TALON Seniors Editor October 31, 2016

To Kai Ang (12), being “good” at math doesn’t necessarily mean finishing problems first. His level of expertise lies not in rote calculations or speed competitions, but in the most complex problems...

Trump's nebulous "keeping us in suspense" about accepting the results of this year's election sets a dangerous precedent. America remains a democratic country and American elections remain fair because voters’ voices are, in the end, final and supersessional.

“Make America Great Again”? Not with a refusal to accept election results

by Rose Guan, Winged Post Copy Editor October 31, 2016

When Fox News anchor Chris Wallace, the moderator of the third presidential debate on Oct. 19, asked Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump whether he would completely accept the result of this...

Aditya Dhar (12) reads the newspaper while playing the protagonist character, Phileas Fogg, as Matthew Kennedy (11) speaks in the background. The Harker Conservatory is performing “Around the World in 80 Days,” a comedy musical about a British man traveling the world, for the 2016 fall play.

Preview of “Around the World in 80 Days”

by Eleanor Xiao October 28, 2016

The Harker Conservatory's 2016 Fall Play is “Around the World in 80 Days,” a comedy that tracks the voyage of Phileas Fogg as he attempts to circle the globe in the 19th century. In light of the...

“As a creative person, I think about hitting shots that no one else ever thinks about. I like taking risks, as opposed to a lot of people who would rather play it safe. As a golfer, I really just want to have fun and pull off the best possible shot. Taking risks is not only more exhilarating; you only get one opportunity," Avi Khemani (12) said.

Humans of Harker: Avi Khemani risks it for the biscuit

by Vijay Bharadwaj, Aquila Opinion Editor October 28, 2016

Avi Khemani (12) has a routine before putting the golf ball. He kneels down and shuts one eye, spends 30 seconds meticulously lining up his shot, then strikes the ball with a gentle but powerful tap from...

Siemens Foundation announces semifinalists and finalists

Siemens Foundation announces semifinalists and finalists

by Kevin Huang, TALON People Editor October 27, 2016

Nineteen upper school students were selected as Siemens semifinalists this year out of the 498 total semifinalists announced on the Siemens website on the morning of Oct. 18. Over 1600 projects were submitted...

Melissa Kwan (11) and Katrina Liou (10) honor senior Rachel Cheng with flowers on senior night. The Eagles won 3-1 against Notre Dame at Blackford on Thursday.

Varsity girls volleyball wins against Notre Dame High School on senior night

by Sharon Yan, TALON Student Life Editor October 27, 2016

Varsity girls volleyball won its senior night game against Notre Dame High School 3-1 at Blackford at 5:45 pm. Prior to the game, head coach Theresa “Smitty” Smith honored senior varsity players...

New ecology course with trip to Alaska announced

by Jin Tuan, Reporter October 27, 2016

Alaska will be the classroom for a new three-week summer course focusing on issues related to climate change offered by the science department, according to an informational presentation on Oct. 21 held...

When asked for the most important piece of advice he has ever received, Danny replied with a something he has followed his whole life: “Live life to how you want to, not to other people’s set rules," Danny Reidenbach (12) said.

Humans of Harker: Danny Reidenbach stays calm to get in the zone

by Michael Sikand, Social Media Editor October 26, 2016

While his football teammates yell and jostle each other to energize before the game, Danny Reidenbach (12) prefers to stand quietly off to the side, focusing inward. “I stay more quiet, I’m not...

"I always think that being underwater is the closest thing you could ever get to being on the moon just because everything is so quiet, and you actually have that zero gravity feeling, and it’s really cool. It is like another world, and it has its own culture, too," Taylor Iantosca (12) said.

Humans of Harker: Taylor Iantosca develops a liking for rowing

by Megan Cardosi, TALON Sports Editor October 26, 2016

3:30 a.m. wake-up call, three times a week. Before sunrise, Taylor Iantosca (12) has driven the 20 minutes to Palo Alto and is already out on the water, squeezing in a rowing practice before school. “Most...

Comcast's one TB limit raises several concerns for internet users. Despite having no visible short-term outcome, the long-term effects of this limit can be potentially harmful.

Focus on precedents in emerging industries, not short-term outcomes

by Adrian Chu, Opinion Editor October 25, 2016

When people talk about the quality of their Wi-Fi, most refer to its speed and reliability. No buffering means no complaints. Though most people are aware of data caps when purchasing their Internet...

Coach Ie-Cheng hugs Alexis Gauba (12) in the ceremony after the game. The girls honored their captains on their senior night in a 199-201 loss against the Castileja School.

Girls golf loses to Castilleja on senior night

by Michael Sikand, Social Media Editor October 24, 2016

Varsity girls golf lost its senior night game 199-201, in a close match against Castilleja School at the Los Lagos Golf Course on Wednesday. Despite the outcome of the competition, the team celebrated...

SNHS president Aditi Maheshwari (12) hands a gold coin to Aadi Ghildiyal (11) during bingo. Members of SNHS played bingo and ate cake during Spanish Olympiad.

Spanish National Honor Society holds annual Olympiad

by Meena Gudapati and Nerine Uyanik October 20, 2016

Students in the Spanish National Honor Society (SNHS) gathered for the Spanish Olympiad in Nichols Atrium during lunch today. During the event, members of SNHS participated in activities and ate “pastel...

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