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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

Varsity girls soccer player Audrey Yang (11) looks out into the bleachers while sitting on Davis Field. After close losses, athletes often feel the sting of their supposed failure, but reset routines help mitigate pressure.(Illustration by Elizabeth Zhang, Photo by Tiffany Zhu)

Overcoming performance pressure

by Eva Cheng, Sports Editor February 6, 2025

With a clear path to the basket and no defenders ahead, varsity boys basketball player Lucas Huang (9) drives down the court, spectators urging him on loudly. His steps slow as he sets up the shot and...

The problem of sleep deprivation has become an epidemic among adolescents. Caught in the destructive cycle of staying up late to finish school work, high school students suffer from many negative consequences such as an inability to focus or regulate their emotions.

Waking up from the sleep deprivation cycle

by Eva Cheng, Reporter November 13, 2023

In the back corner of the classroom, a student slumps forward in their chair, their eyelids fluttering shut for a moment before they catch themself and snap to attention. The seconds on the clock tick...

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