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Harker Aquila

The student news site of The Harker School.

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A little-known but widely-consumed carcinogen is alcohol. The substance is
used by approximately 60% of Americans, according to the National Institutes of Health.

Unmasking alcohol’s hidden risks

by Charlize Wang and Lily Shi February 7, 2025

The cancer risks of smoking are widely publicized—all cigarette packs contain warning labels detailing specific associated illnesses, and anti-smoking ads have become more common with the rise of e-cigarettes....

Vaping impacts lung health via exposure to toxic chemicals. Many vaping products contain high levels of nicotine, which can lead to brain damage.

Teen vaping declines as awareness grows

by Aishani Singh and Hima Thota February 7, 2025

A recent decline in vaping among younger generations hints toward a broader discussion surrounding the ethics and health implications of vaping and e-cigarette production.  In 2024, studies from the...

Three seniors Andrew Liang, Aarush Vailaya and Varun Thvar were named Regeneron STS Scholars on Jan. 8. They were chosen among the top 300 students in the 2025 Regeneron Science Talent Search.

Q&A with Harker’s Regeneron STS Scholars

by Jonathan Szeto and Nathan Yee January 26, 2025

These Q&As were conducted with seniors Andrew Liang, Varun Thvar and Aarush Vailaya, who were selected as top 300 scholars in the 2025 Regeneron Science Talent Search.  Andrew Liang Q:...

Research Revelations Episode 7: Macaque monkey neuroscience with Cyrus Ghane

Research Revelations Episode 7: Macaque monkey neuroscience with Cyrus Ghane

by Jonathan Szeto and Nathan Yee January 11, 2025

This is the seventh installment of Research Revelations: Conversations with Our Student Researchers, a podcast where Aquila staff members talk to student researchers about their projects and research goals....

Stanford Neurodiversity Project Program Coordinator Isabelle Morris talks about the wide range of conditions in the neurodiversity spectrum during her speaker event on March 11.

Students work to break down stigma surrounding neurodiversity, educate community through interactive events

by Lucy Ge, Winged Post News Editor March 26, 2021

Screen sharing her presentation and addressing over 780 upper school students and faculty, Stanford Neurodiversity Project Program Coordinator Isabelle Morris shared her experiences as an Autistic young...

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