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Winter Sting
The Dial Leadership team is comprised of three Editors-in-Chief, Charlie Perlman, Rebecca Ingles, and Sejal Virk, two Chief Design Editors, Alessia Sorvillo and Giulia Sorvillo, and two Managing Editors, Samantha Reyes and Josh Lee. This team is the first to experience working on the Dial in the new Center for the Creative Arts and Technology, and the last to oversee the publication of triannual magazines.
The Dial Turns the Page
By The Leadership Team April 15, 2025

This issue marks the end of the print edition of the Dial and will be the last magazine produced. In the future, the Dial will continue to publish articles online, along with...

Ms. Salko gave a presentation of the 13 Drivers Licenses to Juniors and Seniors in the CCAT. Ms. Salko talked about her experience recounting her families past with the help of students in Germany. She mentioned the lives of the 13 Driver's License holders and went into specific detail about her relatives.
Remembering the lives of Holocaust Survivors through Holocaust Remembrance Day
By Annika Duggan, Assistant Sports Editor • March 12, 2025

One could hear a pin drop in Diller Hall during the recent Holocaust Memorial assembly, where Upper School students were riveted by the story of the “13 Drivers’ Licenses.”...

The sprawl of papers, assessments, and notes often bring students stress before exams. However, this year, most exams will have less materials with exams being earlier in the trimester.
An Examined Change
By Tyler Stern, Staff Writer • January 16, 2025
Brewing with Talent
Events
Brewing with Talent
By Charlie Perlman, Editor-In-Chief • April 14, 2025

The RoundSquare travelers were a range of students and teachers. The two teachers, Avraham Sosa Velasco and Meredith Maddox, are the head of the modern language department and the head of RoundSquare. The students were a range of sophomores to seniors.
Events
The Wild and Urban Adventure of Eight Students on the Spain RoundSquare Trip
By Annika Duggan, Sports Editor • April 10, 2025

While 400 kids were roaming the Hackley halls in early November, eight students were exploring Spain, myself included, and forging connections with students from across the...

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...

Varsity Swim seniors Kayce Park and Meredith Lee proudly hold up the NYSAIS runners up plaque after completing their last season on the team. After an undefeated season, the team fought hard during the NYSAIS tournament. With NYSAIS being one of the hardest events of the season, they just fell short of the 1st place finish.
New League Records Bring a Historic Varsity Swim Season to a Close
By Sejal Virk, Editor-in-Chief • February 24, 2025

With playoffs halfway done and a historic season coming to a close, Hackley Varsity Swimming has been the team to watch over the past few weeks. The boys’ side has seen...

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
Captain Jack Perlman and Tyler Mook standing together on the field during their Senior Day game versus Dalton. The captains talk with the referee before the game and decide who starts with the ball and which side of the field they start on.
How Captains Shape Their Teams
By Sebastian Mann, Assistant Opinion Editor • November 26, 2024
From Ban To Back
From Ban To Back
By Angelina Hummel, Assistant Features Editor • April 28, 2025

On January 19, 2025, millions of TikTok users across the United States woke up to an abrupt surprise: Their favorite app was no longer working. The US government imposed a...

This IRP project poster captures a very small aspect of the project as a whole. It shows all that's gone well, the methods that have worked, the background to the project, but you don't see all the failures or dead ends that researchers had to push past for their project.
Hackley’s IRP Program Empowers Students in Cutting-Edge Research
By Sebastian Mann, Assistant Opinion Editor • April 22, 2025

A decade ago, Hackley's brightest STEM students, despite their talents, found themselves sidelined. Although they were some of the most talented students in the fields of...

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
Fighting Winter Illnesses
Fighting Winter Illnesses
By Raphael Saujet, Staff Writer • March 12, 2025
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...

As you walk around campus, you can see many people sporting super puffs. These two jackets are the same style but have different designs and colors. This displays the various options that Aritzia offers of the jacket.
Aritzia’s Super Puff Jacket Proves to be Worth the Hype on the Hilltop
By Sophie Kim, Staff Writer • March 4, 2025

If you are walking on the quad this winter, you will most likely see someone sporting an Aritzia Super Puff jacket. Aritzia is a Canadian-based company, whose headquarters...

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
Hackley's hilly campus makes it difficult for those on crutches or in a wheelchair to get around to their classes. An average upper school weekly commute will involve at least one, if not two, trips to down and back from the CCAT as well as at least two trips to the Johnson Center per week.
Developing a Campus Accessible to Everyone
By Gabrielle Paes, Staff Writer • February 10, 2025
The Dial Leadership team is comprised of three Editors-in-Chief, Charlie Perlman, Rebecca Ingles, and Sejal Virk, two Chief Design Editors, Alessia Sorvillo and Giulia Sorvillo, and two Managing Editors, Samantha Reyes and Josh Lee. This team is the first to experience working on the Dial in the new Center for the Creative Arts and Technology, and the last to oversee the publication of triannual magazines.
The Dial Turns the Page
By The Leadership Team April 15, 2025

This issue marks the end of the print edition of the Dial and will be the last magazine produced. In the future, the Dial will continue to publish...

Ms. Salko gave a presentation of the 13 Drivers Licenses to Juniors and Seniors in the CCAT. Ms. Salko talked about her experience recounting her families past with the help of students in Germany. She mentioned the lives of the 13 Driver's License holders and went into specific detail about her relatives.
Remembering the lives of Holocaust Survivors through Holocaust Remembrance Day
By Annika Duggan, Assistant Sports Editor • March 12, 2025

One could hear a pin drop in Diller Hall during the recent Holocaust Memorial assembly, where Upper School students were riveted by the story...

A streak is the newest way to create helpful and motivating routines. A streak is meant to be edited; a streak could eventually make it into everyday routine or not be used ever again. These five steps will help individuals create a streak best suited for them.
How Streaks Can Transform Routines and Boost Motivation
By Evelynn Beaton, Assistant News & Events Editor • March 6, 2025
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