The evolution of cool: portrait of the past
By Eki Uzamere, Senior Staff Writer
January 16, 2020
]The “American Cool” exhibit ran at the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery from February 7 through September 7 of 2014. According to the exhibit “cool” is a...
Thumbs Up: How Mr. Klimenko’s travels shaped his teaching
By Maya Miller, Staff Writer
January 16, 2020
Although it may seem that every successful person knows what they want to do at a young age, this is not always the case. Upper school history teacher Vladimir Kilmenko...
Unique new clubs mark the onset of the school year
By Max Rosenblum, Managing Editor for Standards
November 18, 2019
No September is complete without tables, intricate presentations, and inordinate amounts of baked goods lining the Quad. This event, the Upper School’s annual club fair,...
Students from the Independent Research Program and Advanced Biology visit Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
By Ying Ku, Managing Editor for Copy
December 19, 2019
Standing in a line against the wall, students gazed through a glass barrier separating themselves from an intricate, multi-million dollar machine for staining. The machine...
Students react to the switch in online platforms: New HOL prompts mixed responses
By Jared Tilliss, Opinion Editor
December 10, 2019
As students settle themselves back into another year on the hilltop, there is one major difference which no one can ignore: the beloved Hackley Online (or HOL) has changed....
Tuck changes spark controversy
By Nicky Wind, Staff Writer
October 29, 2019
This year, students walking into the Tuck in the morning for a candy bar have been leaving empty-handed. The Tuck has recently implemented new rules which do not allow students...
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...
Increased participation in boys soccer leads to innovative solution
By Griffin Senyek, Staff Writer
October 27, 2019
This soccer preseason, Coach Gillard and Coach Wright were very surprised and excited to see nearly 50 players signed up for the boys soccer program. With all the eager players,...
By Hannah Ostfield, Senior Staff Writer
January 17, 2020
An open grade book may help students at first, but will it end up causing even more stress? After a month or school into the trimester, students await their progress reports,...
By The Editorial Board
January 17, 2020
The editorial board argues for continuing the tradition of giving out sports jerseys, positing that the tradition encourages school spirit and attendance at games — although...
Teachers limit phone use in class
By Maya Miller, Staff Writer
December 10, 2019
Teachers and students often debate the phone ban that has been instituted in certain classes throughout the Upper School. In certain classes, students are asked to keep their...
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...
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 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...
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,...
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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,...
