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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

“Once people start lifting, they'll never be happy with how they look or how big their muscles are. It definitely makes them more self-conscious about how they look because a lot of people train for muscle size. Since I'm not trying to pursue lifting in college and it’s just for fun, I train for both. It's not exclusively one or the other," senior Jason Yi said.

Humans of Harker: Power through

by Kairui Sun, Aquila Managing Editor May 12, 2025

One chance. Lying face up and gripping the barbell, senior Jason Yi awaits the referee’s command. Mentally, he feels prepared. Just earlier, he had moved 78 and 88 kilograms of cast iron easily in...

Michael Jin (9) uses TRX during his  workout in the weight room. For high school students, fitness generally comes in the form of weight lifting, cardio exercises and the classic squats, crunches and pushups.

Building bodies, building minds: Students find sanctuary in the gym

by Young Min and Charlize Wang August 31, 2024

In a fast-paced world filled with chaos, there exists a haven where people become the architects of their own bodies, shaping their physique with grit and determination. This is the realm of working out....

Rohan Gorti (11) and Om Tandon (10) clap to celebrate a Harker victory as they walk off the field, while the game clock winds down behind them. The Eagles won 54-46.

Football team wins shootout against Crystal Springs Uplands 54-46

by Vishnu Kannan, Co-Managing Editor September 25, 2021

The varsity football team defeated Crystal Springs Uplands 54-46 at home on Thursday night to bring their season record to an even 2-2. The game was held in an 8 vs. 8 format since Crystal Springs did...

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