Meet Allison Baal, the New 10th Grade History Teacher
By Emily Koch and Gabriella Parasnis
October 16, 2020
With all the mayhem and changes that have been happening around us this year, the new 10th-grade History teacher, Allison Baal, has been faced with an additional challenge,...
Ms. Crainer reflects on her running experiences
By Sophie Thomas, News Editor
October 16, 2020
Dawn Crainer, 4th grade teacher at Hackley, has been a runner all her life. She has competed on numerous teams and participated in many races over the course of her career....
The Culture of Politics at Hackley
By The Editorial Board
November 17, 2020
For months we have all been bombarded with media coverage of important but polarizing issues including the 2020 election, Black Lives Matter protests, and the best way to...
Does a paperless environment create too much screen time?
By Alexandra Elwell, Staff Writer
October 8, 2020
Dystopian novels, though sometimes depressing and dark, help reveal certain aspects of society that are rather adverse to everyone’s benefit. In the well-known dystopian...
Perspective of a hybrid student
By Akshi Khowala, Staff Writer
October 8, 2020
Change and adjustment is a prevalent theme in 2020 with COVID -19 impacting the lives of millions around the world over the course of the past nine months. With schools reopening,...
By Hannah Carey, News Editor
November 18, 2020
With the upcoming presidential election, there is a flood of emotions coming from the Hackley student body. Coming alongside recent issues such as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic,...
By Chloe Yancovich and Samantha Rowbottom
October 16, 2020
With the ongoing pandemic, a new normal comes to the campus. Every Friday, students come into school with a small vial of saliva ready to be pool-tested for COVID-19. After...
The rise of female political leaders: Hackley leads the charge
By Sophie Thomas, Senior Staff Writer
November 6, 2019
While much of the country seems to need time to adjust to the idea of a woman in a presidential position, Hackley has embraced this concept with open arms. For the last five...
The Dial asks Climate Strike goers: Why are you here?
By Jordan Miller, Editor in Chief
October 16, 2019
Chants of “there is no planet B” echoed through lower Manhattan this past Friday, as thousands gathered for the Climate Strike. Amongst the sea of signs, I selected my...
Squashed it! New boys and girls varsity squash coaches transform program
By Hadley Chapman and Calista Santomero
March 3, 2020
Squash, not to be confused with the vegetable, is a fast-paced racket sport played indoors. It is an all-year sport for those who participate in tournaments, but for school...
New Athletic Trainers Katie Jenson and Kayla Simpson Bring New Methods to the Training Room
By Hadley Chapman, Senior Staff Writer
November 25, 2019
From working with ACL tears to minor thumb sprains, new athletic trainers Katie Jenson and Kayla Simpson have found themselves busy this fall working with injured athletes. Prior...
From Hackley to your TV screen: The journey of alumni from high school to sports broadcasting
By Griffin Senyek and Nicky Wind
November 7, 2019
Billions of people around the world follow sports every day. Both the fans and the industry would be nowhere without the work of sports broadcasters. It is a business that...
By Heesun Lee
October 20, 2019
Traditionally, Bibimbap is a mixed rice dish with assorted vegetables and meat, but you can create your own version of Bibimbap using ingredients that suit your preferences...
By Lauren Ahern, Managing Editor for Social Media
October 20, 2019
Since the nineties, the Korean Wave, as it has been dubbed, has spread to pop cultures around the world. The Korean Wave is a term used to describe the global popularity of...
By Sophie Thomas, News Editor
June 4, 2020
Little Women has earned 27 awards nominations, $107 million in ticket sales, and a 95% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. An adaptation based on the book Little Women by Louisa May...
By Sydney Stoller, Online Editor in Chief
January 5, 2020
For their combined Winter concert, the Hackley orchestra, band, chorus, and acting classes implemented a Broadway theme. Taking place during Community Time, the annual...
The student body gathered in the PAC this Monday to watch speeches prepared by the all-school Community Council candidates. The winner of each race (Presidential,...
