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![Two ten year old girls browsed the aisles at Sephora. They stopped at the Drunk Elephant stand and looked at the retinol products. These products are harmful to childrens skin and can cause aging rather than anti-aging.](https://hsdial.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/sephora-e1717417378725-900x1200.jpeg)
Scrolling through TikTok, you are bound to come across a “get ready with me” (GRWM) video, where creators record themselves getting ready for the day, showing their skincare...
![Distinguished Yale Professor Delivers Lecture to Upper School](https://hsdial.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/3S2A9487-e1717005085576-1200x800.jpg)
Why would one of the most famous constitutional law scholars who is highly cited by the Supreme Court take the time to speak at a high school? For Akhil Amar, the answer is...
![Cast members Cassandra Stand, Lilly Rosenthal, Asher Navas, Alex Booth, Arya Gauba, Ava Cronin, and Mikayla stand together for the plays finale! Voices blend together as their songs flows across the stage.](https://hsdial.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/ALL-TOGETHER-1200x800.jpg)
![Within the past few months many colleges have made the switch back to requiring test scores. Although the reasons varied, the overarching theme was a push for making sure that students from underrepresented communities do not have a disadvantage in the admission process. Standardized testing allows for every student to be on the same playing field.](https://hsdial.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Untitled-3-1100x1200.png)
![Although the affect of COVID-19 has been on a decline with less cases and deaths allowing most of us to remain mask free, people on the Hilltop are still choosing to mask up. Personal health concerns as well as helping an elderly neighbor are reasons as to why middle school science teacher Emma Olsen still wears a mask years after the COVID-19 pandemic began. Since I am helping take care of him, you know I go over to work with his dogs, that kind of thing; I dont want to bring [the virus] home to him, Ms. Olsen said.](https://hsdial.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_1713-900x1200.jpg)
![Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center’s Young Musicians’ Competition](https://hsdial.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_0033-2-927x1200.jpg)
![Seniors study and hangout in the senior lounge during their free periods. After the installation of the new couches and configuration, there were different emotions about this new change. Some seniors were excited to spend time in the revamped space, while others felt like this ruined the old vibe of the senior lounge.](https://hsdial.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/t5Jx6hmNaLbkex0JwYM8D0WDuD4RsAcA2IZjcACX-1200x800.jpg)
![Senior Tommy Trosos dog, Cooper, greets many people and walks around the Quad. Cooper enjoys playing fetch with his favorite tennis ball and his owners classmates.](https://hsdial.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/IMG_0944-2-800x1200.png)
Woof, woof! Focused on writing your history research paper, you keep hearing a familiar noise in the library. Barking? You look up and see your favorite senior, Tommy Troso,...
![Distinguished Yale Professor Delivers Lecture to Upper School](https://hsdial.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/3S2A9487-e1717005085576-1200x800.jpg)
Why would one of the most famous constitutional law scholars who is highly cited by the Supreme Court take the time to speak at a high school? For Akhil Amar, the answer is...
![On April 19th, Managing Assistant for Performing Arts and Director of Music Institute, Dylan Chalfy, opened the 2024 Spring Coffeehouse in Zetkov Athletic Center. Mr. Chalfy thanked everyone who helped make coffeehouse possible before a night full of talent began.](https://hsdial.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_2433-1200x900.jpg)
![Seniors gather on Pickert Field to look up at the solar eclipse and experience the phenomenon together. They are wearing ISO-certified solar viewing glasses provided by Hackley.](https://hsdial.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/SolarEclipse3-1200x800.png)
![Spring Into Action](https://hsdial.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/D21AA955-55E1-46C3-84E9-2804C3C015E6_1_102_o-e1713046159933-956x1200.jpeg)
![Many singers of the night were accompanied by students playing on different instruments. Many played on guitars and drums, giving the audience a live version of the songs.](https://hsdial.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_0836-1200x900.jpg)
![Storylines for Super Bowl 58](https://hsdial.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/adrian-curiel-_GPDUfIlooM-unsplash-1200x675.jpg)
![Junior Olivia Houck among other students spent their time walking through the installation and taking in all the information. Different grade levels walked through the installation at different times. They began by grabbing a flameless candle and a packet of guiding questions before entering the installation.](https://hsdial.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/ij8O036bcDnGtzxfEOwdsfXPSXD9eMWDWcCRKe8H-1200x800.jpg)
![Paving Her Path](https://hsdial.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_2711-904x1200.jpg)
There’s a certain joy that comes with sports. A euphoric feeling that can rush over oneself when immersed. It could come from a big play on the field or a small vulnerable...
![Staying the Course](https://hsdial.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/4.9.24-Greeley-Boys-Varsity-Golf-95-1200x801.jpg)
Dominating the high school competition since his 8th-grade year, senior Jake Hendelman has been an essential part of the Hackley boys golf team. Jake began his golf career...
![The Girls and Boys Varsity Swimming team had a fantastic season. The girls team broke several records for Hackley. The girls also won the Ivy League defeating Trinitys nine year streak of winning it.](https://hsdial.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Screen-Shot-2024-03-08-at-8.57.45-AM-1200x795.png)
![Alumni Profile: Jason Campbells Gridiron Journey](https://hsdial.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_2695.jpg)
![Sophomore Jelani Middleton scores a basket in the third quarter of the boys varsity basketball game against Riverdale Country School. Students packed the stands to cheer on their classmates with parents watching below on court. This years Sting game featured appearances from NBA players.](https://hsdial.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/67ASPdZ1Dpf6wxac7ar8yF7QTe64kzfMkQNVnbGl-1200x800.jpg)
![The girls celebrate after a big win over Maria Regina. The team created shirts to surprise their coach, Margaret Scarcella, who is a five-year cancer survivor. The girls currently have an 11-5 record.](https://hsdial.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/046CBD84-A8E0-48DE-9B9F-F856EAD23315-1200x900.jpeg)
![The boys basketball team celebrates after a hard-fought win vs Packer Collegiate over winter break. The boys jumped out to an early lead and never looked back. Sophomore Jelani Middleton led the team in scoring with 28 points.](https://hsdial.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/DB6E9635-1089-40DA-8342-67EA38292F7D-1200x900.jpeg)
![Club Spotlight: Hearts and Homes for Refugees](https://hsdial.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/hearts-and-home-logo-.jpeg)
Hearts and Homes For Refugees is a club that has recently been brought back to the Hilltop through sophomore club leaders Jordan Kleeger, Annika Duggan, and Jiya Dhakad. This...
![Alex Schiller spent her senior project at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City, shadowing orthopedic surgeons and observing various surgeries. Despite the early mornings and long hours, Alex found the experience transformative and inspiring, pursuing her passion for a career in medicine.](https://hsdial.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/alex--1200x900.jpeg)
Have you ever dreamed of a specific career since you were a child? The perfect chance to spend a whole month immersing yourself in this career is something that seniors get...
![You use psychology in your daily life whether you know it or not,” said Mr. Gruenberg. Not only does his course expose its students to great films, but it also educates them on topics that they can apply to the real world. The duality of this course is what makes it very unique and special.](https://hsdial.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/gru.jpeg)
![Astronomy and Meteorology: the Most Underrated Science Minor at Hackley](https://hsdial.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Astro-and-metero-4-927x1200.png)
![Two ten year old girls browsed the aisles at Sephora. They stopped at the Drunk Elephant stand and looked at the retinol products. These products are harmful to childrens skin and can cause aging rather than anti-aging.](https://hsdial.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/sephora-e1717417378725-900x1200.jpeg)
![The website offers a variety of different product across different collections. There are also the featured products of the month, which consist of the best selling products, including items with his brands logo. Will looks forward to growing his brand in the future.](https://hsdial.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Screenshot-2024-05-29-at-1.21.17 PM.png)
![Ms. Fuller started her presentation by showing images from her time at Hackley. She talked about her experiences after her time on the Hilltop, and how she eventually started to work with non-profit organizations. Ms. Fuller starred in a mini documentary called Mardi and the Whites that highlights her experience being a Black woman in the White Mountains.](https://hsdial.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_0836-1-1200x800.jpg)
![Editorial: Administration Needs to Reassess Library and Lunch Issues](https://hsdial.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/My-project-1.png)
What is a rule if not enforced? At times, Hackley does not enforce rules that affect the student body. The Dial acknowledges the difficulties of enforcing some of these rules...
![The endless scroll of social media makes it easy to lose focus on what you are doing. Each swipe takes us further from what were doing and getting lost in the flood of posts.](https://hsdial.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image1_0-1.jpg)
You have a history research paper due in three hours with more than half left to write. Your headphones are in, your computer is fully charged, and you are ready to type,...
![TikToks popularity is clearly demonstrated by their over 1 billion monthly users. This has allowed TikTok to manifest its way into many aspects of American culture and daily life, causing an addiction to TikTok for many. This increase in social media usage can be linked to increased depression rates for children.](https://hsdial.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Untitled-e1714345372611-1200x874.jpeg)
![Available for purchase since February 2023, the Vision Pro represents Apples entry into the realm of virtual reality. However, the product was soon met with controversy: some expressed their excitement, while others brought worries of increased social isolation. Could Apples continuous development in virtual reality be a threat to our physical relationships, or instead transform communications to a greater level?](https://hsdial.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Untitled-design-1-900x1200.jpg)
![Senior Harper Kelsey attended a show late her sophomore summer and had a blast.](https://hsdial.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/q2iZRy6GHV0ed8acHP8SlwzkztyEO8o0Er78WALk-961x1200.jpg)
![Sophomores place their belongings in the bubble for the day. The sophomore bubble has seating and lockers for everyone.](https://hsdial.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/lsfPfpQjUxyapmob9sVbIAMuExEyElxoxFfqndBh-1200x800.jpg)
![Seniors Eliza Podvalny, Kylie Oh, and Sabrina Reyes studying for their upcoming midterm at their local public library.](https://hsdial.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/studyingphoto-900x1200.png)
![Cast members Cassandra Stand, Lilly Rosenthal, Asher Navas, Alex Booth, Arya Gauba, Ava Cronin, and Mikayla stand together for the plays finale! Voices blend together as their songs flows across the stage.](https://hsdial.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/ALL-TOGETHER-1200x800.jpg)
A gentle hush falls over the auditorium as curtains rise and spotlights shine. In the wake of silence, the stage of You’re a Good Man, Charlie...
![Safety or Convenience: Why We Should Consider a Later Start Time](https://hsdial.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Start-Times.jpg)
“Asking a teenager to be awake and trying to absorb information at 8:30 in the morning in some ways is like asking an adult to wake up at 4...
![Hackley Offers Four New Unique Twelfth-Grade English Courses](https://hsdial.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Blue-and-Yellow-Simple-Healthy-Choices-Comic-Strip-1200x960.png)
![Within the past few months many colleges have made the switch back to requiring test scores. Although the reasons varied, the overarching theme was a push for making sure that students from underrepresented communities do not have a disadvantage in the admission process. Standardized testing allows for every student to be on the same playing field.](https://hsdial.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Untitled-3-1100x1200.png)
![The users screen features a score counter, watermelon counter, timer, and options button. The game strategically omits the inclusion of the real time at the top of the screen. This adds to the flow effect of the game, keeping users absorbed in playing rather than aware of their surroundings.](https://hsdial.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fGnN0Ubwhhi4zTNhdhj48QlM0MgMSnmP9V8t8uDw-1200x800.jpg)
![A drawing created by junior Lucia Butterfield using graphite pencils. Lucia was inspired to draw this piece when she was feeling overwhelmed with her academic work.](https://hsdial.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/LuciaArtDIAL-1200x879.png)
![From Rome to Inside Your Brain](https://hsdial.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Rome-and-the-Idea-of-Citizenship-480x1200.png)
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