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Juniors Will Linnet, Rodrigo Severin, and Riyaan Ratliff embraced Spirit Week by dressing up for Pajama Day on Tuesday. All three of them came to school, comfy and relaxed in their plaid pajama pants.
Dressed to Impress
By Gabriella Petriello, Features Editor • May 11, 2025

Dress Code at Hackley can be bland, but Spirit Week brightens everyone’s day and mood.  Every week leading up to the Sting is Spirit week — a time when the school...

The Dining Hall was revamped over the summer with new booths and tables of different sizes replacing the previous setup of circular tables. The new furniture is one of the reasons the administration implemented the lunch duty system, in hopes that students would clean up after themselves and take care of the new space. They also hope that with lunch duty, there will be less messes left behind, ones that the FLIK staff would previously have had to clean.
The Administration’s Hope for Maintaining a Clean Dining Hall
By Tyler Stern, Managing Editor • May 10, 2025

The new lunchroom design is a popular change for the community, with a new layout and upgraded furniture. Following a year of the dining hall staff having to regularly clean...

Sophomore Charlie Napach and freshman Matthew Guzman engage in a fun game of ping pong in the student lounge. Matthew has made the lounge a regular part of his daily routine, spending up to two hours there to socialize and interact with other students. "It's a great place to relax, but if you really need to focus without distractions, I'd recommend the library," Mathew said.
The Student Lounge Offers a Clean Slate
By Sofia Mazzella, Staff Writer • April 30, 2025
Juniors Will Linnet, Rodrigo Severin, and Riyaan Ratliff embraced Spirit Week by dressing up for Pajama Day on Tuesday. All three of them came to school, comfy and relaxed in their plaid pajama pants.
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Dressed to Impress
By Gabriella Petriello, Features Editor • May 11, 2025

Dress Code at Hackley can be bland, but Spirit Week brightens everyone’s day and mood.  Every week leading up to the Sting is Spirit week — a time when the school...

Brewing with Talent
Events
Brewing with Talent
By Charlie Perlman, Editor-In-Chief • April 14, 2025

The Wrestling Team warms up for their match. They huddle in a circle in preparation to get excited before their match.
Winter NYSAIS Recap
By Gabriella Petriello, Features Editor • May 9, 2025

  Girls Basketball  The Girls Varsity Basketball team played a total of 12 games and ended the regular season with a 4-8 record, placing 5th in the Ivy League....

Sophomore Alex Nuzum goes up for a layup in an intense game against their rival, Poly Prep. The Boys' Varsity Basketball team had a tight game, ending in a 67-58 loss.
Community and Competition on Display at Winter Sting
By Sarah Barsanti, Sports Editor • February 25, 2025

There wasn’t an open seat in sight during the Boys’ basketball night game versus Poly Prep. The culminating game of Winter Sting brought a rare energy to campus. While...

Macey McLane and Caitlin Morrow raced in the New York State Regional Cross Country Meet. They ran in a race of more than 300 runners. The top finishers of the race would then go on to racing in the National Cross Country Championship in Eugene, Oregon.
Running Towards Success
By Sophie Kim, Staff Writer • January 23, 2025
NBA Predictions
NBA Predictions
By Angelina Hummel, Assistant Features Editor • December 20, 2024
Tracking the Process
Tracking the Process
By Angelina Hummel and Fernanda Paz May 9, 2025

As artificial intelligence platforms like Chat GPT have been on the rise, adopted, and used across various fields of work, the English and History departments on the Hilltop...

Ace preforming his song "Alien" for the first time at Coffeehouse along with sophomores Pierce Roc-Sennett and Mai Malkiel. The crowd watches in awe as Ace shows off his musical talents, using both his voice and the guitar.
Ace Perez Channels Feelings of Alienation Through His New Song “Alien”
By Gabrielle Paes, Opinion Editor • May 7, 2025

Many high school students can relate to the feeling of being an outsider. Sophomore Ace Perez’s new song “Alien” is based on fiction while still addressing a topic many...

Excitement in Education
Excitement in Education
By Lucia Marucci, Staff writer • April 28, 2025
Lola stands on the podium at the NYSAIS finals with her first place metal.
Lola Frey’s Journey through the Water
By Gabrielle Paes, Staff Writer • April 28, 2025
From Ban To Back
From Ban To Back
By Angelina Hummel, Assistant Features Editor • April 28, 2025
The math department now offers three levels of Algebra II and Trigonometry. This change has stressed students due to the labels of "advanced" and "accelerated".
Finding the Right Fit for Every Math Student
By Evelynn Beaton, News & Events Editor • May 7, 2025

The math department has always been aware that taking math classes can sometimes feel unfair to students who may not be “math people.” Math department chair, Mrs. Kaplan,...

This is the interior of the cafe. Upon entrance, customers are greeted by the baristas and can observe them making drinks while figuring out what to order.
Don Caravajal is the Newest Cafe Hotspot in Irvington
By Evelynn Beaton, Assistant News & Events Editor • March 7, 2025

The best hotspots in Tarrytown have been covered, but what about the next town over? Irvington is about a 10-minute drive from the Hackley campus and contains more than one...

After Gladiator 2, the director Ridley Scott has made 5 Billion total from all of his movies, which is a combination of around 40 films. Gladiator 2 is one of the highest grossing movies he has made.
Was “Gladiator II” Really A Success?
By Raphael Saujet, Staff Writer • February 28, 2025
Kenny Scharf's swinging chair ride at the Luna Luna exhibit includes funny and unique cartoon-like designs. When turned on, the attraction spins as colored lights flash on its exterior.
Forgotten Fantasy
By Michael McCool, Staff Writer • February 28, 2025
Controversy at the Round Table
Controversy at the Round Table
By Alessia Sorvillo, Chief Design Editor • February 20, 2025
Dialed In: Academic Dishonesty - Part Two
Dialed In: Academic Dishonesty – Part Two
By Samantha Reyes, Managing Editor • May 21, 2025

The Dining Hall was revamped over the summer with new booths and tables of different sizes replacing the previous setup of circular tables. The new furniture is one of the reasons the administration implemented the lunch duty system, in hopes that students would clean up after themselves and take care of the new space. They also hope that with lunch duty, there will be less messes left behind, ones that the FLIK staff would previously have had to clean.
The Administration’s Hope for Maintaining a Clean Dining Hall
By Tyler Stern, Managing Editor • May 10, 2025

The new lunchroom design is a popular change for the community, with a new layout and upgraded furniture. Following a year of the dining hall...

Sophomore Charlie Napach and freshman Matthew Guzman engage in a fun game of ping pong in the student lounge. Matthew has made the lounge a regular part of his daily routine, spending up to two hours there to socialize and interact with other students. "It's a great place to relax, but if you really need to focus without distractions, I'd recommend the library," Mathew said.
The Student Lounge Offers a Clean Slate
By Sofia Mazzella, Staff Writer • April 30, 2025
The user's screen shows the different colors featured in the game and the number of points received. Whether during breaks or free time, players are focused on the game. Block Blast is growing in popularity around the Hackley community.
Exploring the Excitement of BlockBlast
By Gabriella Petriello, Assistant Features Editor • March 12, 2025
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