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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

It is easy to assume that federal policy decisions have little bearing on the lives of high school students. But our privilege does not shield us from national decisions that erode the foundation of research itself.

Editorial: Research funding cuts threaten students’ futures

by Editorial Board May 2, 2025

For Harker students dreaming of solving global problems or making groundbreaking discoveries, their journeys begin at college research labs. But across the country, these opportunities are disappearing. The...

Kennedy’s layoffs included over 1000 probationary employees from the FDA, drawing criticism for its possible long term consequences. With fewer staff overseeing safety and research, public confidence in public health agencies may decline.

Debates grow over public health policy changes

by Chelsea Xie and Caden Ruan March 5, 2025

As the new U.S. presidency takes hold and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic linger, public health has become the center of significant policy shifts and nationwide debates. President Donald Trump...

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