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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

Sweaters arent just about keeping warm; theyre the epitome of winter fashion. Whether its a chunky cable-knit or a sleek cashmere, sweaters are versatile.

A warm winter hug

by Vika Gautham, Co-Features Editor January 14, 2024

Waking up on winter mornings always proves to be a struggle, especially when I’m tucked under the many blankets on my bed. Though reluctant, I pull off my covers. I make my way to my closet, revealing...

In honor of Miyazaki’s final film, “The Boy and the Heron,” which released Friday, here’s a list of my favorite Ghibli films to introduce viewers to the magical adventures that await in the Ghibli world.

Friday Five: Studio Ghibli films

by Charlize Wang, Assistant Opinions Editor December 8, 2023

I never enjoyed animated movies. The shallow dialogue, cliché themes and predictable storylines offered little substance to fulfill my imaginative mind.  My interest in animation only began when I...

At first bite, my worries melt away as the beauty of these sweets shine through and overshadow any lingering feelings of regret. And with that, here are my top five favorite Harker lunchtime treats of all time.

Friday Five: Harker desserts

by Mia Tang, Reporter December 1, 2023

After devouring delicious, savory lunch foods, I often find myself craving a sugary dessert to cleanse away the undesirable aftertastes of marinara and the like. Often, I choose to seek out a package of...

In a world where Instagram-worthy salads often overshadow childhood classics, diet culture has reshaped the snacks that once fueled our youthful spirits.

The bitter aftertaste of diet culture

by Jessica Wang, Co-Opinions Editor November 29, 2023

In place of goldfish are air-fried croutons, instead of Minute Maid is lemon-lime sparkling water turned still. In a world where "Instagram-worthy" salads often overshadow childhood classics, diet culture...

The misguided fame of “Ender’s Game”

The misguided fame of “Ender’s Game”

by Suhani Gupta, Reporter November 24, 2023

When coming into “Ender’s Game,” I expected a rich dystopian fiction, with complex and compelling characters. My friends and those trusty GoodReads reviewers all spoke highly of the book, even...

The reaction of the public, especially those in power, amplifies a serious message in today’s public forum: Speak at your own risk.

Editorial: Division reveals First Amendment’s fragility

by Editorial Board November 18, 2023

The opportunity to engage in civil, respectful discourse is a privilege we share at Harker. The Israel-Hamas conflict has made it clear that this privilege is not prevalent outside of Harker, and that...

If you want quality Chinese food, avoid five-star Chinese restaurants. Having tasted both authentic and Americanized Chinese food, I can confidently say that you will almost always find the latter in highly rated Chinese restaurants.

This I Believe: Chinese food

by Charlize Wang, Reporter November 13, 2023

If you want quality Chinese food, avoid five-star Chinese restaurants. Having tasted both authentic and Americanized Chinese food, I can confidently say that you will almost always find the latter in highly-rated...

Leaving students out of the circle of communication means leaving them entirely in the dark during a potential life or death situation.

Editorial: Lack of transparency creates danger

by Editorial Board October 13, 2023

Students crouched on the floor as they waited in silence during the lockdown on Sept. 13 without knowing the events taking place beyond the classroom walls. At 3:25 p.m., the public address (PA) system...

The MBTI is one of the world’s most popular personality tests, with around 50 million test takers. It sorts people into one of 16 personality types using a four letter code: extroversion (E) or introversion (I), intuition (N) or sensing (S), feeling (F) or thinking (T) and judging (J) or perceiving (P).

Little labels, large consequences

by Suhani Gupta, Reporter October 13, 2023

A brightly-colored page sits in front of me, promising guidance on the path towards understanding my personality in less than 20 minutes. After finishing the quiz, my personality type emerges on the screen,...

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