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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

Names hold meaning, a confluence of emotions and associations tied together.

How (and how not) to name a company

by Jonathan Xue, Co-Humans of Harker Managing Editor October 19, 2023

What’s in a name? On the surface, names have no intrinsic value, just words we use to refer to things. But that’s not the entire story. Names hold meaning, a confluence of emotions and associations...

“Along with motivation comes being able to adapt. Just because you fail the first time shouldnt mean that whatever youre doing isnt right for you. Sometimes it just means that you have to improve on areas youre weak on. By doing that, I learned that being motivated and having an open mindset is really what keeps me going,” Chloe Lee (12) said.

Humans of Harker: Through the looking glass

by Jonathan Xue, Humans of Harker Co-Managing Editor October 18, 2023

Reflective and transparent, glass is multifaceted in nature. Within its very substance lies infinite possibility, all captured in a single sheet. Peer deeply, and who knows what can be seen? A mirror,...

An illustration of two martial arts students with one performing a kick and the other breaking bricks. Taekwondo has taught me to be disciplined, dedicated and confident in all I do, martial artist Anika Pallapothu (10) said.

Student to sensei: Mastering the art of self-defense

by Katerina Matta and Kevin Zhang February 2, 2023

Adrenaline coursing through her veins, Chloe Lee (11) stands with one cloth-wrapped hand, facing three concrete bricks. The slabs stared back at her, the final obstacle between her and the ultimate achievement:...

STEM Spotlight is a new Aquila repeater showcasing STEM clubs and their initiatives.

STEM Spotlight: Public Health Club

by Mark Hu and Sabrina Zhu August 31, 2021

STEM Spotlight is a repeater exploring what clubs at Harker have been doing as they return to campus. This week’s featured club is the Public Health Club, which strives to spread awareness of issues...

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