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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

Institutionalized doping in sports obliges cultural reform

Institutionalized doping in sports obliges cultural reform

by Saloni Shah, Reporter March 8, 2018

A flood of grey and white dominated the floor as 169 athletes maneuvered through the opening ceremony of the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics, following behind the Olympic flag instead of proudly displaying...

A screen for reporting aggressive chats is displayed. Gamer aggression is a significant problem in the gaming community.

Gamer aggression: the hate speech growing behind screens

by Arya Maheshwari, Reporter March 8, 2018

“Hey you, support, I said I needed healing. Do you maybe want to do your job and support me? Hey, is there actually something wrong with you, you piece of–” At that point, after trying to explain...

Media Matters: Queer representation by the numbers

Media Matters: Queer representation by the numbers

by Nina Gee, Reporter March 8, 2018

Moonlight surpassed seemingly insurmountable bounds with it’s heartbreakingly honest narrative, becoming the first LGBT film to win the Best Picture Award. However, even after its memorable win at last...

Editorial: Courage and activism of MSD survivors provide hope for change

March 6, 2018

Rose Guan It happened again. Another mass shooting at yet another school—yet another senseless tragedy. Yet another evening news broadcast full of crying faces of children and parents mourning the...

At the end of fifth grade, my family’s car was hit by another on the freeway. No injuries were apparent at the time.

Living in the present

by Vivian Jin, Reporter February 25, 2018

I had a great time in Harker Lower School. I gathered bouquets of flower-like autumn leaves to give to teachers, slid over fields of frost-glazed grass with my best friends, combed through the playground...

This cartoon depicts what it feels like when I am constantly being compared to my sister. All the light and glory shines on her, while I’m sitting behind in her shadow enveloped in darkness where no one can see me.

Living in the shadows

by Laura Wu, TALON People Editor February 21, 2018

“Oh, I know your sister!” These are the words that I always hear but never really want to. I love my sister, but it is never enjoyable to be in another person’s shadow and continuously compared to...

The phone has evolved throughout the past two decades, with the Apple iPhone 8 and the Samsung Galaxy S8 emerging as two of the premier present-day smartphones. In every category including price, display, battery life, processing speed, camera capabilities, and unique features – the Samsung Galaxy S8 trumps Apple’s iPhone 8.

iPhone 8 vs. Galaxy S8

by Andrew Chang February 5, 2018

Ever since the insurgence of smartphone devices, there has been an enduring debate surrounding the choice between the two evident technology giants and leading competitors in the mobile industry – Samsung...

Heart of Harker: An open letter to Logan Paul

by Sameep Mangat, Guest Writer February 5, 2018

Dear Logan Paul, I don’t think you get it. That, more than anything, is my problem. Despite your apology, you seem to be missing the point. Making a mistake is not the issue at hand here. Filming...

Krishna Bheda (12) motions to start her car before backing out of her new parking space. With the beginning of the second semester, seniors who requested a parking spot were given one on campus.

Starting life as a second semester senior

by Krishna Bheda, Columnist February 5, 2018

My vision was blurred, my legs felt like lead, and the dream I had was way cooler than school. While struggling not to fall back asleep, I mentally scanned through my day under the comfort of my fluffy...

While the #MeToo movement has encouraged cultural change in high-profile workplaces like Hollywood, many women continue to face sexual harassment. The Time's Up legal fund has been established by members of Hollywood to help survivors with legal defense.

Dialectic: Time’s Up

by Adrian Chu and Sahana Srinivasan February 5, 2018

WP: Do you believe the fact that Harvey Weinstein was the first man to be exposed by what would later become the Me Too movement is suggestive that this problem of men in power abusing their positions...

Super-Saturated: Claims of superhero movies oversaturating the film market are overblown

Super-Saturated: Claims of superhero movies oversaturating the film market are overblown

by Anjay Saklecha, Winged Post Copy Editor February 5, 2018

It’s amazing how far we’ve come since Bryan Singer’s “X-Men” hit theaters in 2000. Viewed by many as ground zero for the comic book movie era, its success ushered in a new wave of blockbusters...

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