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The student news site of The Harker School.

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The student news site of The Harker School.

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From sports courts to controversy

From sports courts to controversy

by Tiffany Zhu and Lily Shi February 5, 2025

Trigger warning for discussion of sexual assault and domestic violence.  When Dutch beach volleyball player Steven Van de Velde stepped onto the court at the 2024 Olympics, he faced boos and jeers...

A Nike advertisement featuring former 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick. Nike saw a 31% uptick in sales after the Kaepernick-centered advertising campaign.

Social justice transforms sports

by Varsha Rammohan and Gloria Zhu October 17, 2018

In light of recent events regarding Nike’s campaign featuring former 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick and Serena Williams’ controversial defeat at the 2018 U.S. Open, sports fans and activists worldwide...

Serena Williams shines spotlight on sexism, exposes racist media

Serena Williams shines spotlight on sexism, exposes racist media

by Eric Fang, News Editor September 30, 2018

The Women’s Grand Slam Tennis Championship was riddled with contentious penalties against tennis superstar Serena Williams, ranging from a coaching violation to verbal abuse. Overshadowing Naomi Osaka’s...

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