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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

Business and Entrepreneurship teacher Juston Glass assists two freshmen in his class. The fall DECA conference presents an opportunity for freshmen to compete through roleplay interviews and practice for the upcoming SVCDC conference in January.

News briefs: Choir concert, Harker Car Show, and Evening of Medicine

Vocal groups perform in annual Fall Concert Cantilena, Camerata, Signature and Bel Canto performed the Choral Concert on Friday, Nov. 15. This year's theme was “Breaking Down Walls.” The concert was...

Hurricane Dorian hit the Abaco Islands in the northern Bahamas on Aug. 24.

Hurricane Dorian strikes coast: Rebuild process begins after 8 billion dollars in damages

by Anmol Velagapudi and Irene Yuan November 9, 2019

Dorian, the latest major incident of climate change, was the most intense tropical storm on record to hit the Bahamas. Causing more than seven billion dollars in damages, it is just one of the many hurricanes...

In the verdict of a lawsuit claiming that Harvard University discriminates against Asian American applicants, the judge in the trial ruled on Oct. 1 in favor of Harvard’s admissions practices and defended the use of race-conscious admissions in ensuring diversity on college campuses.

Judge rules in favor of Harvard in affirmative action battle

by Eric Fang and Sara Yen October 21, 2019

In the midst of college application season, the results of a lawsuit claiming that Harvard University discriminates against Asian American applicants have sparked conversation among upper school students,...

Editorial: Race-conscious admissions maintain diversity in college

Editorial: Race-conscious admissions maintain diversity in college

by Editorial Board October 20, 2019

Two weeks ago, Judge Allison Burroughs ruled that Harvard University’s use of race in the college admissions process is legal and not discriminatory against Asian Americans as was alleged by the group...

Eric Fang (12) and
Arushi Saxena (11) interview Congressman
Ro Khanna. Khanna represents California’s
17th district, including parts of South and
East San Francisco Bay Area.

In conversation with US Rep. Ro Khanna: Khanna weighs in on impeachment, political activism and the housing crisis

by Eric Fang, Arushi Saxena, and Anna Vazhaeparambil October 18, 2019

Settling into a large suede armchair, U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna took a slow sip of his coffee. Over the next half hour, Khanna discussed his work as a representative since 2016 and key issues faced by his constituents,...

Justin Trudeau, current prime minister of Canada who is seeking reelection.

Campaigning for Canada: Candidates from different parties seek to replace Trudeau

by Lucy Ge and Varsha Rammohan October 18, 2019

Canada’s 43rd general election will take place on Oct. 21 in order to elect members of Parliament. Canadian Governor General Julie Payette dissolved Parliament on Sept. 11, officially marking the start...

Rosh Roy (11) cheers for the Class of 2021 at the annual homecoming spirit rally on Oct. 11. The rally featured a series of events that invited the four classes to compete for spirit points, such as a lip sync competition and a relay race.

From countrysides to cityscapes: Homecoming 2019

by Kathy Fang, Editor-in-Chief October 17, 2019

This year’s spirit rally wrapped up this year's homecoming week on Oct. 11, bringing students and faculty together in the athletics center for a series of festivities and competitive events before...

Kick Back with Kushal: California does right by collegiate athletes

Kick Back with Kushal: California does right by collegiate athletes

by Kushal Shah, Sports Columnist October 16, 2019

On Sept. 30, free labor in California’s college athletics programs finally came to a close with California’s newly instituted “Fair Pay to Play Act,” also known as Senate Bill 206. Of course, while...

Katelyn Chen (12) and Joel Morel (12) act out a scene from Seeing the Thing.

Fall play “Almost, Maine” displays the trials and rewards of love

by Catherine Feng and Alysa Suleiman October 13, 2019

With all the explosive arguments and touching confessions that a classic love story presents, this year’s fall play, “Almost, Maine” celebrates the beauty of human relationships by displaying the...

Editorial: Shift conversation to guns

Editorial: Shift conversation to guns

by Editorial Board September 4, 2019

One month ago, a murderer fired at the Gilroy Garlic Festival killing three and injuring thirteen. More than nameless numbers, they were loved. They were family. They were us. For many of us here, going...

Students on the Alaska trip smile after an afternoon fishing trip in which they learned more about the regions ecology and wildlife.

Students travel the world for hands-on learning

by Lucy Ge, Asst. News Editor September 1, 2019

Four Harker-sponsored trips took place over the summer: students taking Japanese visited Japan, members of journalism toured London, students taking the summer ecology class traveled to Alaska and the...

Tensions escalate over disputed Kashmir region

by Saurav Tewari and Michael Eng September 1, 2019

Ever since the British partition of the Indian Subcontinent in 1947, India and Pakistan have been at odds with each other, whether in athletics or nuclear armaments. However, recently, that historic rivalry...

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