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

Alena Suleiman

Alena Suleiman, Aquila Co-Editor-in-Chief

Alena Suleiman (12) is the co-editor-in-chief of Harker Aquila, and this is her fourth year on staff. Alena wishes to interact with new people and work with all members of staff to craft engaging stories. Beyond journalism, she is an exhibited artist, humanities scholar and art museum enthusiast.

All content by Alena Suleiman
As journalists, one of our primary goals is to honor the people we report on. If we omit compassion, our articles lose life and color, and we fail to do justice to their stories. 

Editor’s Note: Empathy in subjectivity

by Alena Suleiman, Aquila Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 22, 2024
“The glow that I am able to put in others and the way I am able to see people light up as a result of my efforts is so rewarding. Whether it is my guidance or my support for something, I love being able to help other people shine. There is this physical radiance that I can see in people when I know that they’re proud of themself or they know that they’re doing something that they love, and my ability to contribute to that is what makes it worth it, Shreeya Merchia (12) said.

Humans of Harker: Uncovering the unseen

by Janam Chahal, Co-Features Editor
May 13, 2024
For me, at the core of all I do, it is in giving back to the community and honoring everyone and who they are. I want to always return the same love that was given to me to elevate others, breaking any barriers between people and making sure that everyone feels a part of the circle, Dina Ande (12) said.

Humans of Harker: Breaking cultural and linguistic barriers

by William Jiang, Reporter
April 26, 2024
“A large portion of my interest in math and why its so fun for me is because at some point, I learned how to apply it to different areas. I found out about this concept called mathematical biology, and I was so fascinated by it. I was like, ‘Oh my god, this is the moment, this is destiny.’ I could model biological systems with math,” Ananya Sriram (12) said.

Humans of Harker: Destiny of design

by Alena Suleiman, Aquila Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 25, 2024
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Editor’s Note: Two-way streets

by Ella Yee, Aquila Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 20, 2024
Music Monday is a new installation featuring a different category of songs on a weekly basis.

Music Monday: Dream on with Aquila

by Alena Suleiman, Aquila Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 5, 2024
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
Sweaters arent just about keeping warm; theyre the epitome of winter fashion. Whether its a chunky cable-knit or a sleek cashmere, sweaters are versatile.

A warm winter hug

by Vika Gautham, Co-Features Editor
January 14, 2024
Members of the Class of 2023 sit together, preparing to turn their tassels from right to left. The symbolic action marked their transition from high school to beyond.

Class of 2023 graduates at Mountain Winery

by Aishani Singh, Video/Podcast Editor
August 11, 2023
To me, water polo feels like an escape from schoolwork. That facet of it inspires me to play even more and improve. School’s pretty stressful, so at the end of the day, it’s nice to get out there with my friends and play together for a couple hours. The water serves as my de-stress zone, Andrew Reed (12) said.

Humans of Harker: Making a splash

by Katie Reed, TALON Business and PDA Manager
May 15, 2023
Music Monday is a new installation featuring a different category of songs on a weekly basis.

Music Monday: Stay cozy with Aquila

by Alena Suleiman, Co-Arts & Entertainment Editor
March 6, 2023
The Secret History, a 1992 novel by Donna Tartt, carries one theme throughout: Beauty is terror, and the incessant pursuit of beauty, whether through constructing a certain persona or chasing a sensory experience, leads to evil. The characters’ descent into madness and subsequently, ruin, illustrates the consequences of pursuing a glamorous, hedonistic existence and reminds us to appreciate the good, not the beautiful.

Book Corner: ‘Beauty is harsh’

by Alena Suleiman, Co-Arts & Entertainment Editor
January 19, 2023
Music Monday is a new installation featuring a different category of songs on a weekly basis.

Music Monday: Discover new music in the new year with Aquila

by Alena Suleiman, Co-Arts & Entertainment Editor
January 2, 2023
An illustration of the debate between subtitles and dubs for foreign language film, represented by Japanese anime characters Tanjiro Kamado and Zenitsu Agatsuma from Demon Slayer. Often, fans of foreign shows take a strong stance on one or the other for their optimal viewing experience.

Subtitles vs. dubbing: Lost in translation?

by Ella Yee, Co-News Editor
November 9, 2022
Music Monday is a new installation featuring a different category of songs on a weekly basis.

Music Monday: Cool down with Aquila

by Alena Suleiman, Co-A&E / Lifestyle editor
September 12, 2022
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