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Class council member Kallie Wang (12) smiles and hands boba to another student. Students were able to choose from different flavor options when they signed up via the google form.

Students witness impact of small actions through “Milk Tea Monday”sustainability initiative

by Disha Gupta October 3, 2025

ASB and Green Team’s first “Milk Tea Monday” on Sept. 29 drew students to the quad, where 160 participants sorted sample trash to earn boba as part of a sustainability initiative. Organizers included...

Stanford University Earth Systems lecturer and filmmaker E’jaaz A. Mason explains the different types of shots in an environmental film. In his informative workshop, Mason emphasized the importance of the planning process, which includes storyboarding and creating a shot list.

Green Team speaker presents tips and tricks for environmental filmmaking

by Victoria Li and Samuel Tong September 25, 2025

Stanford University Earth Systems lecturer and filmmaker E’jaaz A. Mason advised students participating in San Jose's Climate Smart Youth Video Contest in a workshop hosted by Green Team on Sept. 18.  Mason’s...

Honor Council representatives Yash Greene (12), Linda Zeng (12) and Suhana Bhandare (12) share new initiatives. They will be prioritizing visibility and transparency.

School Meeting 9/18: SDS, Wi-Fi update and sustainability initiative

by Aileen Jang and Shreyas Karnam September 24, 2025

Conservatory representatives Simon Kirjner (12), Taylor Summers (12), Megha Unny (11) and Emma Zhou (10) kicked off School Meeting by introducing the Student Directed Showcase (SDS) program, where students...

Sofia Vasquez-Perez (12) and Natalie Warmdahl (11), officers of the LatinX Affinity group, perform a traditional folklórico dance. Their performance honors Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated annually from September 15 to October 15.

School Meeting 9/12: Venture Investment Initiative, Milk Tea Mondays and LatinX Affinity Group Performance

by Victoria Li September 17, 2025

Presidents of WiSTEM Linda Zeng (12) and Anika Basu (11) began the school meeting by discussing the club’s upcoming initiatives for the school year, including Harker Day activities, Research Symposium...

Trump’s environmental policies have extended to consumer products as well, with his reversal of single-use plastic. In addition to making changes in policy and environmental organizations, Trump has emphasized increasing fossil fuel extraction for energy, particularly in the oil and gas space.

Global Reset: Power over planet

by Ashley Mo, William Jiang, and Nathan Yee March 24, 2025

From prioritizing fossil fuel extraction to banning paper straws, Trump’s administration brings about an onset of new efforts counteracting environmental initiatives. His actions push back crucial green...

Linda Zeng (11) talks about Harker's Research Symposium, named “AI Trends: The Future is Here.” The event will host student and keynote speaker, as well as workshops from different clubs.

School Meeting 3/4: Women’s History Month, Research Symposium and ReCreate Reading

by William Jiang and Leah Krupnik March 6, 2025

Co-president of the Indian Student Association Rayan Arya (12) opened the meeting by announcing a Bollywood night on March 15 from 5 to 8 p.m. The event is open to everyone and will feature food and musical...

Green Team spekaer Tami Mulcahy pointed out the abundance of plastic in modern society. “We have to start eliminating the plastics and microplastics from our lives,” Mulcahy said.

Green Team speaker unpacks plastics’ hidden dangers

by Ashley Mo, STEM Editor February 24, 2025

Over 20 students and teachers gathered to listen to Environmental Sustainability Rotary Action Group (ESRAG) Plastic Solutions co-chair Tami Mulcahy speak about the harmful effects of plastics at a Green...

Collaborative app spreads sustainability through textbook sharing

Collaborative app spreads sustainability through textbook sharing

by Vivek Moorjani and Lily Peng January 15, 2025

Green Team and HarkerDev collaborated to develop Swap N’ Share, a textbook sharing app for students that will launch beta testing in January. To encourage student participation and feedback, the...

Programs often distribute merch without considering whether students actually want the items they are offering, instead ordering bulk and distributing until they run out. Departments like performing arts, athletics, and speech and debate provide swag to members every year, especially with every new production and season, resulting in members receiving duplicates if they continue for multiple years.

Unsustainable swag negatively impacts environment

by Heather Wang and Charlize Wang November 22, 2024

DECA tote bags. Robotics fedora hats. Conservatory hoodies. Year after year, clubs and programs distribute swag to members and attendees. While students sometimes sport these items around school, some...

Former Harker English teacher Marjorie Hazeltine explains the Responsible Textile Recovery Act, or SB 707, a Califiornia bill which requires apparel and textile producers to take responsibility for the entire lifecycle of their products. “[SB 707] is forcing people to consider the end game of clothing at the beginning,” Hazeltine said.

Marjorie Hazeltine discusses eco-conscious fashion strategies in speaker event

by Ashley Mo, STEM Editor November 1, 2024

Former Harker English teacher Marjorie Hazeltine gave an informative workshop on sustainable fashion hosted by the Fashion Business Club and Green Team on Oct. 29. Hazeltine debunked the misconception...

Two Harker Day attendees play with slime at a booth in Nichols Hall. Nichols featured a variety of different booths to engage with students and parents.

Community celebrates fourth annual Harker Day

Harker Day welcomed students, staff, parents and alumni to festivities across campus on Saturday. Clubs hosted booths with posters and activities for attendees in the Nichols Atrium. Many organizations...

Green Team officer Kristiyan Kurtev (11) talks on the phone with an environmentalist. Throughout the whole event, he convinced five of them to start voting more consistently.

Green Team advocates for sustainable voting through phone banking

by Lily Peng, Reporter September 25, 2024

Four students from Green Team called environmentalists in Colorado as part of the weekly Environmental Voter Project (EVP) to encourage them to update their voter registration on Sept. 16. EVP identifies...

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