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Harker Aquila

The student news site of The Harker School.

Harker Aquila

The student news site of The Harker School.

Harker Aquila

Music Monday is a new installation featuring a different category of songs on a weekly basis.

Music Monday: Stick through winter with Aquila

by Emma Milner, Co-Sports Editor January 29, 2024

Music Monday features a different category of songs on a weekly basis. Each Monday, Harker Aquila will release seven songs, one song for each day of the week.  With temperatures transitioning to a...

Conservatory representatives announce the dance productions show times on Friday and Saturday and encourage students to attend. They also highlighted the Orchestra performance at the Green Music Center in Sonoma County on Thursday.

School Meeting 1/23: Kicks Against Cancer, CareerConnect, student exhibitions

by Jessica Wang, Co-Opinions Editor January 29, 2024

Associated Student Body President Daniel Lin (12) opened the school meeting on Jan. 23 and apologized for technical difficulties regarding the projector, which was unable to play videos and made the slides...

Former President Donald Trump delivers an update on the United States foreign policy in December 2017. Trump won a record majority of the votes cast and half of the states 40 delegates to the Republican National Convention in July. (Provided by br.usembassy.gov)

Trump dominates Iowa caucuses, DeSantis narrowly outperforms Haley for second place

by Disha Gupta and Jonathan Szeto January 28, 2024

Former president Donald Trump won the Iowa caucuses on Jan. 15, defeating Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former United States Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley, who placed second and third respectively. Only...

As an avid Murakami reader, reading “Sputnik Sweetheart” felt like reconnecting with an old friend: comforting, nostalgic and moderately gut-wrenching. Complete with alternate universes, moon portals and other typical Murakami narrative devices, the plot follows a detective-style pattern reminiscent of earlier works like “Norwegian Wood,” unfolding with a familiarity that is predictable yet enjoyable all the same.

Book Corner: Separate orbits

by Alena Suleiman, Aquila Co-Editor-in-Chief January 26, 2024

As the moon casts its enigmatic glow over the landscape, a portal opens to the other side. Leap or stay? Sumire, the protagonist of Haruki Murakami’s “Sputnik Sweetheart,” chooses to leap, in hopes...

Humans of Harker: Behind the press pass

Humans of Harker: Behind the press pass

by Isabella Lo, Co-Opinions Editor January 26, 2024

As a friend lines up their camera to snap a photo of a memory, Margaret Cartee (12), slightly camera shy, ducks down and turns away from the lens. But once she puts on her press pass and moves behind...

“I discovered that physics is a lot more conceptual. Its not so much about the equations but more so, ‘Can you understand whats going on in the problem?’ For the longest time, something I struggled with was just trying to plug in equations and not really getting anywhere, but a teacher of mine made me realize that its more about seeing the solution than just plugging in numbers,” Aniketh Tummala (12) said.

Humans of Harker: Deriving the lightbulb moment

by Mihir Kotbagi, Co-Assistant STEM Editor January 26, 2024

It’s 6:30 p.m. The upper school campus is almost completely empty, but a few students remain in the library as they work through the night, their faces illuminated only by the soft glow of their laptop...

The Japan Self-Defense Forces scout around a damaged road, looking for an evacuation route, in the city of Wajima, Ishikawa on Jan. 6. Some people who dont live in the area would like to help, but they dont welcome trucks or food because the roads are destroyed, Japanese teacher Noriyo Ikeda said. (Provided by the Japanese Ministry of Defense)

7.6-magnitude earthquake strikes Japan on New Year’s Day

by Jessica Hu, Assistant Copy Editor January 24, 2024

A 7.6-magnitude earthquake hit the western coast of Japan at around 4:10 p.m. on Jan. 1, killing 232 people, setting off tsunami waves and causing widespread damage.  The earthquake, which struck the...

Civic Tech Club President Krish Nachnani (10) asks speaker Sam Liccardo a question during a club event on Jan. 11. Liccardo touched upon topics of advocacy through talking about his past experiences.

Civic Tech Club continues speaker series with technology and advocacy experts

by Vivek Moorjani, Humans of Harker Profiler January 24, 2024

Civic Tech Club organized a meeting with former San Jose mayor and civic tech specialist Sam Liccardo in upper school history teacher Karen Haley’s classroom at 3:30 p.m. on Jan. 11.  Civic Tech...

Humans of Harker: Exploration of expression

Humans of Harker: Exploration of expression

by Lily Shi, Co-Assistant STEM Editor January 24, 2024

A man sits alone on an airplane, his face just visible from across the aisle; a warm light illuminates his features while those around him are shrouded in darkness. Precise brushstrokes depict every...

While it is essential to recognize and respect these collective identities and histories, its equally crucial to ensure that they do not become restrictive boxes that prevent us from seeing the rich tapestry of individual experiences within them.

Lunging over boundaries of identity

by Anwen Hao, Co-Multimedia Editor January 24, 2024

My hands trembled as I connected my fencing body cord to the reel at the end of the piste. This was my second match in the direct elimination round, and a victory here would secure me a spot in the top...

“Water polo helped me shape who I am today because at first it helped me open up socially. Im a little bit more introverted, so it helped me make friends really easily. Also, water polo helped me with several things outside of that as well. It helped me become a better listener, helped me stay in shape, helped me set and achieve goals,” Lachlan Rossi (12) said.

Humans of Harker: Pooling friendships

by Alvira Agarwal, TALON Reporter January 24, 2024

Shouting echoes through the otherwise silent Harker Aquatic Center, water splashing onto the ground from the pool. The intense game livens the atmosphere, and members of the audience yell support for...

Music Monday is a new installation featuring a different category of songs on a weekly basis.

Music Monday: Kick back with shoegaze

by Emma Li, Assistant A&E/Lifestyle Editor January 23, 2024

Music Monday features a different category of songs on a weekly basis. Each Monday, Harker Aquila will release seven songs, one song for each day of the week.  As schoolwork ramps up, assignments pile...

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