Jeffrey Kwan (‘20) participates in the 2020 International Math Olympiad
by Sabrina Zhu, Assistant STEM Editor
October 9, 2020
On Sept. 21 and 22, the 61st annual International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) was held virtually, with Jeffrey Kwan (‘20) participating as one of six students representing the United States. Jeffrey received a Silver medal at the IMO, and the United States placed third after China and Russia. The ...
President Trump and first lady test positive for coronavirus
by Alysa Suleiman, Nicole Tian, and Erica Cai
October 2, 2020
President Donald J. Trump and first lady Melania Trump announced that they have both contracted COVID-19 and begun quarantining in a tweet at 9:54 p.m. PST. The announcement follows senior adviser Hope Hicks testing positive on Thursday afternoon. White House physician Sean P. Conley confirmed that both the pres...
Editorial: Gen Z defines itself through adversity
September 29, 2020
Completely reliant on technology. The “snowflake” generation. A lack of focus. A short attention span. Such common stereotypes may pervade characterizations of Generation Z, but the reality extends beyond scrolling through hours of social media or following frivolous trends. What do we look like...
SARS-CoV-2 vaccines continue Phase 3 trials, testing
by Aditya Singhvi, Aquila Co-Managing Editor
September 28, 2020
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to expand, scientists around the globe are racing to develop and test an effective vaccine that can be approved for widespread use. In the United States, three companies — Moderna, Pfizer and AstraZeneca — have been conducting Phase 3 trials. Phase 3 trials are the last step before a vaccine can be approved, with 30,000 volunteers participating in a study testing the e...
The 2020 Emmys projected levity without masking reality
by Varsha Rammohan, Editor-in-Chief
September 25, 2020
Interns in hazmat suits, cardboard cut-outs of celebrities and an empty Staples Center. Last week’s Emmy Awards were anything but a vivid depiction of how the coronavirus pandemic has infiltrated every corner of our known world, even seemingly glamorous Hollywood. The primetime Emmys, held to recognize outst...
Girls Programming League held virtually for the first time
by Mark Hu and Sabrina Zhu
September 25, 2020
Zoom breakout room “Byte the Dust” is filled with three middle school girls. They excitedly discuss the potential algorithms that can solve one of the problems, before one of them begins sharing her screen. The other two watch eagerly as she opens IntelliJ, an integrated development environment (IDE), ...
COVID-19: A data dive
by Aditya Singhvi, Aquila Co-Managing Editor
September 17, 2020
259 days. That’s how long it’s been since the World Health Organization (WHO) determined that a novel coronavirus caused a pneumonia outbreak in Wuhan, China. And since then, the staggering numbers have continued to pile up. 29 million cases worldwide. Over 900,000 lives lost. In the United States alone, ...
Harker considers gradual transition into in-person activities as county restrictions loosen
by Aditya Singhvi, Aquila Co-Managing Editor
September 14, 2020
As Santa Clara County loosens coronavirus restrictions with declining case counts, the Harker administration is considering resuming certain activities by the end of September as part of a phased shift to an in-person program. California recently began tracking coronavirus case numbers through a four-tier r...
Promoting experimental vaccines isn’t science – it’s medical fraud
by Nicholas Wei, Humans of Harker Staff Writer
September 9, 2020
As the notoriously slow process of Covid-19 vaccine approval drags on, groups of scientists have begun developing their own experimental SARS-CoV-2 vaccines, citing its supposed benefits on themselves, as well as their families and friends. One such scientist, Johnny Stine, has come under scrutiny after ...
“Art has prevailed”: Performing arts prepare versions of shows depending on COVID-19
by Sara Yen, Winged Post Editor-in-Chief
September 8, 2020
The end of last year was a devastating time for much of the upper school performing arts department. Both the orchestra trip to Carnegie Hall and the spring musical “Damn, Yankees” were canceled due to COVID-19’s seeming wrath. Yet, performing arts quickly rebounded and held a video release ...
This land was made for you and me?
by Nicole Tian, Opinion Editor
September 6, 2020
Whenever I travel to a foreign country, my American passport tells my identity. Gold eagle stamped on navy blue. Carrying it to visit relatives in China for weeks at a time, I spoke English with my sister to distinguish myself as American. I, with my childish pride, knew exactly what I was: American. A...
Upper school implements bell schedule changes and Zoom guidelines for remote learning
by Nicholas Wei and Sally Zhu
September 2, 2020
The upper school has adopted a modified bell schedule for the first semester of the 2020-2021 school year. All instruction will be taking place online due to the COVID-19 pandemic, prompting the administration to release new Zoom guidelines for remote learning last week, helping students balance screen...
How are you spending your time in quarantine?
- Watching Netflix (42%, 15 Votes)
- Cooking and baking (25%, 9 Votes)
- Hiking and going on walks (17%, 6 Votes)
- Other (14%, 5 Votes)
- Learning to play an instrument (3%, 1 Votes)
Total Voters: 36
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