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The student news site of The Harker School.

Harker Aquila

The student news site of The Harker School.

Harker Aquila

Kaitlin Hsu

Kaitlin Hsu , Wingspan Editor-in-Chief

Kaitlin Hsu (11) is the Editor-in-Chief of Wingspan Magazine. In her freshmen year, she was a reporter, and in her sophomore year, she was the Features Editor of Harker Aquila. Kaitlin's favorite part of the journalism program is being able to meet and share ideas with so many talented people. Apart from journalism, Kaitlin is TEDxHarkerSchool's Director of Marketing and a grief counselor at Kara. In her free time, she enjoys doodling in her sketchbook, reading science fiction novels and exploring the Chinese restaurants in her neighborhood.

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STEM Scene (Volume 20, Issue 4)

by Mark Hu, Reporter
February 26, 2019
Regional finalist Katherine Tian (11) works on her research paper. Regional finalists were announced today.

Siemens regional finalists announced today

by Helen Yang, Aquila Asst. STEM Editor
October 18, 2017
Siemens semifinalist Amy Jin works on her paper during the Advanced Research class. Amy was one of ten semifinalists from Harker and 491 semifinalists nationwide.

Siemens semifinalists announced today

by Helen Yang, Aquila Asst. STEM Editor
October 17, 2017
Bamboo-zled: Breaking apart the chopsticks' significance

Bamboo-zled: Breaking apart the chopsticks’ significance

by Kaitlin Hsu, Winged Post Editor-in-Chief
October 12, 2017
“I don't want to have to abandon anything. I'm one of those kinds of people for whom choosing a major will be painful—not just difficult—painful. Cause, I really don't want to have to restrict myself to anything. I really just enjoy learning whatever as it is,” Derek Yen (12) said.

Humans of Harker: Derek Yen voraciously pursues knowledge

by Kaitlin Hsu, Winged Post and Wingspan Co-Editor-In-Chief
October 10, 2017
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Tech Talk

by Anika Rajamani, Reporter
September 8, 2017
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Alt-right protests follow removal of Confederate statues

by Rose Guan, Wingspan designer and writer
September 6, 2017
Dean of Students Kevin Williamson, whose office is pictured, handles disciplinary matters for students at the Upper School. Alleged student misbehavior led to investigations after an academic field trip early in March.

Alleged student misbehavior investigated after trip

by Kaitlin Hsu, Wingspan Editor-in-Chief
March 28, 2017
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STEM Scene Issue 4

by Adrian Chu, Opinion Editor
January 29, 2017
Apple unveils iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 plus

Apple unveils iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 plus

by Kaitlin Hsu, Wingspan Editor-in-Chief
September 22, 2016
Students in the Upper School wore black to school today in support of a fellow student who recently left Harker. The senior class organized the event and invited all other classes to participate.

Students wear black to school to support fellow student

by Kaitlin Hsu, Wingspan Editor-in-Chief
September 19, 2016
Ashwin Reddy (9) remarks on his most favorite memory of the senior class of 2016.  “Meeting the seniors in the robotics club because they’re cool and funny,” he said.

Saying goodbye to the seniors

by Kaitlin Hsu, Aquila Features Editor
May 20, 2016
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An exploration and explication of #swag

by Kaity Gee, Wingspan Asst. Editor-in-Chief
April 13, 2016
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The lament of the rainboots

by Kaity Gee, Wingspan Asst. Editor-in-Chief
March 11, 2016
Marina Newman (11) The main cast performed "The Laramie Project" on Oct. 31, Nov. 1 and Nov. 2 while the swing cast performed on Nov. 2.

Q&A with Jeffrey Draper

by Melissa Kwan, Reporter
November 6, 2015
Facebook unveils plan for a ‘dislike’ button

Facebook unveils plan for a ‘dislike’ button

by Kaitlin Hsu, Wingspan staff writer
October 5, 2015
A statue of a Catalina Island fox. This fox is endangered and found only at Catalina Island.

Endangered species in California

by Kaitlin Hsu, Wingspan Staff Writer
September 2, 2015
With so many states setting minimum wage requirements, it is important to remember to respect the minimum wage worker.

Stop stigmatizing minimum wage workers

by Kaitlin Hsu, Aquila Assistant Sports Editor
May 15, 2015
Rishabh Nijhawan (10) cheers for the sophomore class. The class of 2017 wore shirts with the slogan of "We have more class".

Last day of Spirit Week ends in flying colors

by Kaitlin Hsu, Aquila Assistant Sports Editor
April 24, 2015
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