Midterms prepare students for college despite the perception that they cause undue stress
By Matthew Traum, Feature Editor
March 22, 2019
There seems to be a collective groan whenever Hackley’s February exams are mentioned. It is unsurprising that students don't like spending many hours hunched over desks...
Diversity vs. Decolonization: Teachers discuss diversity in faculty and curriculum
By Sophia Thomas, Senior Staff Writer
February 6, 2019
Hackley is a place that prides itself on its inclusivity, an idea illustrated by the Hackley motto, “Enter here to be and find a friend." Hackley not only strives to be...
Coach Brown shares wisdom and love for basketball with JV Girl’s team, leading them to victory
By Hadley Chapman, Senior Staff Writer
March 22, 2019
“How different the world would look without the game,” second-year JV girls basketball coach Sam Brown said, “That court with all the lines, rules, and regulations,...
By Ethan Yablon, Staff Writer
February 13, 2019
Only 1.5 to 2 million people in the world curl or have ever curled. While not as large or popular as other sports, curling has a community that is as close-knit as any other....
English Department should develop additional course offerings
February 5, 2019
In this issue of our ‘Portrait of a Student’ series, The Editorial Board is focusing on seniors and the stresses they manage. We spoke at length with Ella Zaslow about...
The Upper School’s starting time should be 9:05 AM
By Jared Tillis, Science and Tech Editor
January 18, 2019
Students are not getting enough sleep. Despite clear health recommendations for students to receive 8-10 hours of sleep per night, a National Sleep Foundation poll found more...
By Tyler O'Brien, Events Editor
March 21, 2019
Going to a new school in a foreign country speaking your second language can be a daunting yet rewarding task. Sergiu-Mihai Ciavoi traveled the 4622 miles from his home country...
Broadway’s LaChanze (P ‘18, ‘19) recounts life of resilience in Du Bois lecture
By Jordan Miller, Editor-in-Chief
March 16, 2019
When senior and school president Zaya Gooding proudly introduced her mother to the upper school, the spotlight was entirely on LaChanze as the crowd grew quiet. Students and...
Changing admissions trends influence seniors
By Max Rosenblum, Politics Editor
February 12, 2019
Over the course of the past few years, America’s top colleges have become increasingly more selective. Acceptances rates have dropped because schools receive more applicants...
A passcode might keep others out, but not major companies
By Jared Tilliss, Opinion Editor
April 8, 2019
88% percent of teenagers own cell phones. However, many of these teenagers do not understand the pressing privacy issues that can be associated with this technology. rding...
Cell phone companies release new software to combat phone overuse
By Cory Gorczycki, Science and Tech Editor
February 19, 2019
Four point seven hours: the amount of time every day that an American spends on their phone. Given that most are awake for about fifteen hours each day, spending nearly one...
By Raghav Chopra, Editor-in-chief
October 4, 2018
High school students use their phone on average for nine hours each day. Inundated with bright LED lights and constant advertising, teenagers have grown callous to ads as...
Michelle Obama inspires women through bestselling memoir and book tour
By Sydney Stoller, Digital Managing Editor
February 14, 2019
“Confident” by Demi Lovato blared across the loudspeakers, a fitting choice for the event’s guest of honor. The guest? Michelle Obama, former First Lady of the United...
Representative Maloney raises concern in New York’s 18th District
By Sydney Stoller, Managing Editor
January 13, 2019
Constituents were skeptical of New York Democratic Representative Sean Patrick Maloney this September as he struggled to balance running for reelection to the House as a representative...
By Kylie Morrison, Design Editor
April 2, 2019
Recently, pictures of colorful places and outrageous art fill most people’s Instagram timelines. Temporary pop-up museums like The Museum of Illusions, Candytopia, and Dream...
By Sophie Thomas, Senior Staff Writer
April 1, 2019
The scene begins with the picturesque high school experience: the school dance. The lights are dimmed, and the gymnasium is decked out in balloons, confetti, and streamers....
By Jordan Miller, Editor in Chief
April 3, 2019
Although oftentimes AP Studio Art pieces garner the most attention, AP Studio Art with a concentration in photography has become more popular recently. For these students,...
By James Sexton-Holtmeier, Opinion Editor
March 21, 2019
Coffee House would not be possible without the hard work and dedication the house band provides each year. This year, the band is made up of seniors Richie Nuzum and Benjamin...
By Tommy Larson, Opinion Editor
February 7, 2019
Hackley junior Adam Tannenbaum has a deep passion for the art of singing and is an active and involved member of the singing community on the hilltop. He has partaken in several...
