The student news site of The Harker School.

Harker Aquila

The student news site of The Harker School.

Harker Aquila

The student news site of The Harker School.

Harker Aquila

Philosophy has long been a pillar of education and culture. But recently politicians have increasingly called for STEM to be prioritized over the humanities. Although frequently treated as opposite fields, STEM and the humanities overlap in surprising ways, making it essential to sustain a balance between the two.

The politicized prioritization of STEM over the humanities is detrimental

by Derek Yen, Reporter and Aquila Columnist March 12, 2016

Presidential candidate Marco Rubio boldly declared in November that “we need more welders and less philosophers. If we do this, we will be able to increase wages for millions of Americans and be able...

In the picture above, U.S. citizens vote at the polls during the 2012 Presidential election. Although critics claim that the media has not done enough to educate voters throughout the 2016 campaigning period, rising voter participation indicates that the mainstream medias coverage could have positive repercussions to democracy.

Media Matters: 2016 campaign coverage demonstrates the importance of media in politics

by Adrian Chu, Reporter and Aquila Columnist March 12, 2016

The road to the 2016 Presidential election has been marked by unprecedented levels of shocking rhetoric, unexpected candidates and radical policies. A year ago I would have laughed if I saw a news headline...

While trying to study for the newest version of the SAT, I discovered many key similarities between the test and other standardized tests. By reducing subjectivity from the grading process while still requiring students to analyze broadly, standardized tests remain an effective way of assessing students.

Hotly-debated new SAT format removes formulas and ambiguity

by Alex Wang, Reporter March 10, 2016

As I prepared for the remodeled SAT during the summer, I worked through over 20 sets of old practice problems, each with an essay and all three types of multiple choice sections. While many students and...

Thats a Wrap: Chris Rock came off as racist and sexist at the Oscars

That’s a Wrap: Chris Rock came off as racist and sexist at the Oscars

by Melina Nakos, Reporter March 5, 2016

Chris Rock, the renown comedian and actor, emceed the Academy Awards Show on Feb. 28. As a host, he focused on the topic of #oscarssowhite. He used a skillful mixture of satire, comedy, and opinionated...

Elisabeth Siegel (12) is the Co-Editor-In-Chief of the Winged Post. This is her fourth year in Journalism, and she especially loves production nights and bonding with the rest of her staff. In previous years, she was Winged Post news editor, copy editor and reporter.

The case against picking favorites

by Elisabeth Siegel, Editor in chief March 4, 2016

Luckily, the question first struck me during the college applications process, and it didn’t manage to catch me by surprise during an interview or something. Nonetheless, though, this was the...

Vivek Bharadwaj (12) is the Co-Editor-In-Chief for the Winged Post. His favorite subject in school is computer science, and he enjoys swimming and watching Seinfeld in his spare time. He loves the color orange.

Second semester allows for more exploration

by Vivek Bharadwaj, Editor in Chief March 4, 2016

On an unseasonably warm Thursday this month, sprawled on a couch in the journalism room, I watched students stroll back and forth through the heart of campus, hurrying to class. Splotches of sun spilled...

TAKE A SIDE Our social media actions, conversations and relationships all influence our personal views. Platforms allow for users to personalize their feeds, making it easier to ignore others opinions and only surround ourselves with the information which supports our views.

Editorial: Creating your own echo-chamber

March 4, 2016

Would you consider rooting for an athlete who is disliked by your friends and by the Facebook pages you follow? How likely are you to follow a politician who supports the Syrian refugees in...

Talk Around Campus: What is your favorite book?

Talk Around Campus: What is your favorite book?

by Vijay Bharadwaj, Asst. Opinion Editor March 2, 2016

This piece was originally published in the pages of the Winged Post on March 2, 2016

Thousands of fans join 4.5 million online viewers to watch the 2014 finals of the International 5, a Dota 2 competition.
The eSports industry and eSports betting has rapidly grown in the past years, making it easier for younger audiences to start gambling.

Media Matters: eSports gambling serves as a negative influence for younger players

by Adrian Chu, Reporter and Aquila Columnist February 29, 2016

After my advisory’s Secret Santa party, in which I received a $20 Steam gift card, I contemplated what to do with my newfound wealth. In spite of an ongoing Steam sale, I was still short a couple dollars...

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: A nonlinear pathway to coursework brings better fit

by Arjun Subramanian, Guest writer February 29, 2016

I remember my first day at Harker with surprising detail. First period Math class was taught by Mr. Walsh, a gregarious man with a heart of gold and a dangerously disarming smile. Later in the day,...

Pro-Con: Analyzing the Apple password bypass debate

Pro-Con: Analyzing the Apple password bypass debate

by Alex Wang and Derek Yen February 28, 2016

After the San Bernardino shooting in December of last year, the government retrieved one of the shooters’ phones, an Apple iPhone 5C, and demanded that Apple create an encryption key to unlock the phone....

Thats a Wrap: And the Oscar goes to...

That’s a Wrap: And the Oscar goes to…

by Melina Nakos, Reporter February 25, 2016

Best costume design to Cinderella. Best original screenplay to Spotlight. Best director to Room. Best Animated feature to Inside Out. Best Cinematography to The Revenant. Best Actor...

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