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The durable yet light structure of the Sierra Quest provides for a comfortable and smooth ride.

Sierra Quest Bicycle Review- 4/5 stars

by Stanley Zhao, Reporter January 12, 2015

With so many busy schedules, it is often difficult to find time for physical exercise unless we actively participate in some form of sport. One great way to burn calories and reduce stress is through biking....

Fans enjoy the 49ers first preseason game held at Levi's Stadium on Aug. 7. The San Francisco 49ers moved to Levi's Stadium after playing at Candlestick Park in San Francisco for the last 55 years.

49ers fall, Warriors win

by Trisha Dwivedi, Winged Post Business Manager January 12, 2015

The San Francisco 49ers ended its season with an 8-8 record. Average, according to the numbers. Significantly below average, according to the team’s fans, and me. With the new opening of Levi’s...

Shreya Basu (12) dribbles around an opponent on the way to the basket.  The girls won 54-11 yesterday

Varsity girl’s basketball defeats Crystal Springs Uplands

by Maya Kumar, Reporter January 10, 2015

The varsity girls basketball team won against the Crystal Springs Uplands School’s Gryphons 54-11 at Blackford on Friday. Harker maintained a lead throughout the whole game. The first quarter was...

Exit casts rehearses one last time before the shows.

One last time before hitting the stage

by Sharanya Balaji, Harker Aquila Multimedia Editor January 9, 2015

With every character in costume and props ready to go, last minute preparations for this weekend’s annual Student Directed Showcase (SDS) took place during dress rehearsals yesterday and Wednesday. All...

 Ria and her younger sister pose for a picture while visiting Columbia University during a family vacation. Ria is three years older than her twelve-year old sister.

Firstborn frustration

by Ria Gandhi, Asst. Aquila Sports Editor January 9, 2015

“Set a good example for your sister, Ria. She looks up to you.” These words seem to be built into a recorder on repeat throughout the course of my childhood. The firstborn and lastborn child of...

Registration for the AMC continues until tomorrow

Registration for the AMC continues until tomorrow

by Praveen Batra, Reporter January 8, 2015

Registration at the Upper School for the annual American Mathematics Competition (AMC) examinations continues until tomorrow, Jan. 9. Registration has been available since the winter break, as mathematics...

San Francisco is one of the top four finalists for the U.S. bid for the 2024 Olympic games. The U.S. Olympic Committee is set to make their decision as early as tomorrow.

San Francisco bids for 2024 Olympic games

by Megy Appalaraju, Aquila Sports Editor January 7, 2015

2024 might seem monumentally far away, but the United States Olympic Committee is expected to announce their selected bid as early as tomorrow for the 2024 summer Olympic games. San Francisco is one...

Shreya Basu (12) looks to pass the ball to a teammate. Harker defeated Woodside Priory 64-46.

Varsity girl’s basketball improves with win over Priory

by Tiara Bhatacharya, Aquila Opinion Editor January 6, 2015

Varsity girls basketball defeated the Woodside Priory Panthers 64 - 46 at Blackford tonight. Sophomore Jordan Thompson scored the first basket of the game in a fast-break layup. Building on the momentum,...

Sophomores Trisha Dwivedi, Alayna Richmond, Haley Tran, Anuva Mittal, Anika Jain and May Gao pose for a picture at Christmas in The Park in San Jose during winter break.

Three ways to stay in shape this winter

by Raveena Kapatkar, Aquila Copy Editor January 6, 2015

With the temperatures dropping down to low 50s and 60s during winter, instead of staying in bed watching one movie after the other, try some of these fun activities to stay fit and healthy: Head to your...

Alyssa Amick (12) runs down the field with the ball. The girls went on to a 6-0 victory over Mercy Burlingame.

Varsity girl’s soccer defeats Mercy Burlingame

by Sahana Srinivasan, Reporter January 6, 2015

The girls varsity soccer defeated Mercy Burlingame 6-0 in a home game today. All six goals were scored in the first half, with four of them occurring within the first 20 minutes. Afterwards, Coach...

Players watch the ball as Jordan Thompson (10) shoots. The girls’ varsity basketball team went on to lose the game against Leigh High School 30-54.

Varsity girl’s basketball loses to Leigh High School

by Meena Gudapati, Reporter December 31, 2014

The Varsity girls’ basketball team lost to the Leigh High School Longhorns 30-54 at Blackford on Friday. In the first quarter, Leigh was leading 9-7. Harker then scored six points, and Leigh scored...

Seniors Darby Millard and Noel Banerjee perform at the Santana Row Tree Lighting Ceremony with the rest of the Varsity Dance team. The two will be traveling to London from Dec. 26 to Jan. 2 to perform at the London New Year’s Day Parade.

Noel Banerjee and Darby Millard will dance at the London New Year’s Day Parade

by Neha Sunil, Yearbook Seniors & Social Media Editor December 29, 2014

Seniors Noel Banerjee and Darby Millard, accompanied by dance teacher Karl Kuehn, left for London on Friday to perform at the London New Year’s Day Parade. The two dancers earned the invitation after...

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