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The student news site of The Harker School.

Harker Aquila

The student news site of The Harker School.

Harker Aquila

(Occasionally) “taking the L”: A cost-benefit analysis of senior fall

(Occasionally) “taking the L”: A cost-benefit analysis of senior fall

by Sahana Srinivasan, Winged Post Editor-in-chief November 19, 2017

Cost-benefit analysis: It’s one of the most fundamental concepts of economics, something 100 of our upperclassmen learn every September and then again three days before May exams. For those of you not...

In this repeating guest column, we encourage all student writers from around the community to share their memorable experiences while at the Upper School.
Please email all column ideas to wingedpost2017@gmail.com.

Heart of Harker: The other side of the interview

by Melissa Kwan, Guest Writer November 19, 2017

Every spring, the journalism program undergoes a “leadership transition.” The underclassmen applying for positions curate their best work, interview with Ms. Austin and wait for the fateful decision...

Blindly donating to relief organizations may not benefit target populations

Blindly donating to relief organizations may not benefit target populations

by Nicole Chen, Features Editor November 19, 2017

In light of recent global natural disasters like the northern California wildfires and Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, awareness of how resources are being utilized and organization-to-public transparency...

Students themselves must take the initiative and contribute in the process of deciding topics if assemblies are to address students concerns with specificity and with relevance to the student body. Alissa Gao's (9) presentation is an example of an engaging talk.

Meetings should incorporate more student input

by Editorial November 19, 2017

There recently were two notable schoolwide assemblies: one on gender, in which marriage and family counselor Maureen Johnston gave an introduction to topics in gender, and another, the honor council town...

Media Matters: Hollywood’s culture shift on sexual misconduct should focus on prevention

Media Matters: Hollywood’s culture shift on sexual misconduct should focus on prevention

by Adrian Chu, Columnist November 14, 2017

2016 was the year where many beloved movie celebrities died. 2017 is beginning to look like the year where celebrities are dead to me. First came the Harvey Weinstein allegations in early October, news...

This cartoon is syndicated from the Southwest Shadow, the newspaper of the Southwest Career and Technical Academy in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Gun control after Las Vegas: Our government’s actions speak far louder than words

by Staff Editorial November 6, 2017

One month ago, on Oct. 1 in Las Vegas, a gunman opened fire out an outdoor concert, wounding 527 and killing 58, using a semi-automatic weapon with a bump fire stock accessory that allowed him to fire...

Saloni Shah (9) and her brother Manan Shah ('17) celebrate a festival. In 14 years, Saloni has developed a deep bond with her brother.

Some things last forever

by Saloni Shah, Reporter November 2, 2017

My family celebrates the Indian Rakhi festival every year. On this day, I tie a sacred thread on my brother’s wrist, celebrating the eternal emotional bond between a brother and sister, though I follow...

IMAX and 3D formats exclusive to theaters can play a major role in MoviePass's expansion strategy and the revitalization of the movie theater. MoviePass's current service only allows subscribers to watch one 2D movie a day.

MoviePass should take advantage of the theatrical experience

by Adrian Chu, Columnist October 23, 2017

From its website crash shortly after it reduced its monthly fee from $50 to $9.95 in mid-Aug. to its inability to meet overwhelming demand for its cheaper service, MoviePass’s rocky debut does not bode...

Aditya Singhvi (9) runs in a cross country meet. He began running in middle school.

Why I run

by Aditya Singhvi, Reporter October 15, 2017

Last spring, I wanted to try a new sport. I knew I could run, so track seemed like a natural choice. Having never been part of a school team before, I did not know what to expect when I showed up for the...

Dialectic: Lunchtime Stratagems

Dialectic: Lunchtime Stratagems

October 12, 2017

Winged Post: First, tell us a brief summary of your stance on the eternal question: when you enter lunch, is it wiser to first go to Fresh Mex or Manzanita? Anvi: I think it’s worth it to go to  Manzanita...

The three symbols of power in Lord of the Flies: the conch, a pair of glasses, and a sharpened stick. A decision to remake the book with the characters recast as girls has drawn controversy.

New Lord of the Flies cannot be faithful to original book while faithfully depicting an all-female cast

by Adrian Chu, Aquila Columnist October 12, 2017

Sequels, remakes, and reboots comprise over forty of the movies released or to be released in 2017, a lackluster year so far for Hollywood, producing historically low summer box office numbers. With the...

Heart of Harker: San Antonio to San Jose

Heart of Harker: San Antonio to San Jose

by Brian Yager, Guest Writer October 12, 2017

There is a poster on Ms. Rees’ door, and it was one of the first things I came across on the morning I arrived at Harker.  It contains a quote from John Green, and I viewed its existence and my stumbling...

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