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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

Code-switching is the practice of switching between two or more languages or dialects depending on the social context. At Harker, many multilingual students code-switch naturally as a way to express themselves and navigate different cultural settings.

Embrace codeswitching for authenticity and linguistic diversity

by Chelsea Xie, A&E/Lifestyle Editor May 11, 2025

While taking classes at school, a student might speak to teachers in formal English during class discussions, while using casual slang with friends in the hallways. However, as soon as they step through...

Attendees listen as Research Club officers ask the alumni panel about their research experiences in high school and college. For high school students interested in advanced research, the panelists recommended cold emailing professors and networking with teachers and older students in college,

STEM Spotlight: Research Club hosts alumni panel on student research, college life

by Claire Tian, STEM Editor May 9, 2025

Five alumni shared advice on research and college life during a virtual panel hosted by Research Club on April 30 during lunch. Panelists Ella Lan (‘24), Adrian Liu (‘24), Fiona Yan (‘24), Arnav...

Alvin Siamwalla (9) signs the Matriculation book as other frosh watch. Before signing, the whole school read the Matriculation Oath together.

Matriculation renews core tenets for new year

by Lily Shi, News Editor August 23, 2024

WiSTEM members prepare to start the AI workshop on Feb. 23. Volunteers discussed logistics like screen sharing and changes in the Google Slides before the workshop.

WiSTEM shares STEM knowledge in TechGirlz AI workshop

by Ashley Mo and Mendy Mao March 6, 2024

Women in STEM Club hosted a virtual TechGirlz AI workshop about AI algorithms and applications on Feb. 2 from 4-6 p.m. and on Feb. 23 from 3:30-5:30 p.m. WiSTEM members led the event, and 26 girls...

Gymnast Linda Zeng (10) performs a switch leap during competition. She first began gymnastics at eight-years-old.

Apex: Vaulting to victory

by Eva Cheng February 22, 2024

Time seems to pause as Linda Zeng (10) launches through the air, knees tucked in tight to her chest as she flips once, then braces for impact. At the resounding thud of her landing, the audience erupts...

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