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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.
Colleges Reinstate Test Policies Due to New Data
By Giulia Sorvillo, Design Editor of Print • April 24, 2024

As the school year comes to an end and the current juniors get ready to begin their applications for colleges, stress fills the atmosphere as several schools have announced...

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.
The Virus That Never Ends
By Fernanda Paz, Feature Editor of Community & Service • March 13, 2024

“Students, please turn your cameras on,” is something that we don’t usually hear anymore. Since 2022, students and teachers have not returned to Zoom school after it...

Storylines for Super Bowl 58
Storylines for Super Bowl 58
By Charlie Perlman, Features Editor • February 11, 2024
Mr. Greens art classroom is one of the many that will be left empty once the new Center For Creative Arts and Technology opens. With this new change, many administrators and other faculty are beginning to think about what to do with these empty classrooms.
What To Make of Vacant Space?
By Alessia Sorvillo, Design Editor of Online • January 30, 2024
New Year Review: Plans for the Future
New Year Review: Plans for the Future
By Joshua Lee, Features Editor • January 29, 2024
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.
Events
Where Did the Sun Go?
By Samantha Reyes, Opinion Editor • April 16, 2024

Taking advantage of the beautiful grounds, many Hackley students scattered around the school on Monday, April 8th, 2024 to view a remarkable phenomenon: a solar eclipse.  A...

Spring Into Action
Sports
Spring Into Action
By Charlie Perlman, Features Editor • April 13, 2024

Storylines for Super Bowl 58
Storylines for Super Bowl 58
By Charlie Perlman, Features Editor • February 11, 2024
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.
Holocaust Remembrance Day
By Giulia Sorvillo, Design Editor of Print • February 9, 2024
Eighth grade Scholars gather at a table making crafts alongside their decorated ornaments. Several different activities were set up for the Scholars to participate in. This Holiday Party is an annual tradition allowing Scholars and their families to connect with Hackley mentors and faculty.
Hudson Scholars Annual Holiday Party
By Ashley Currie, Print Editor-in-Chief • January 12, 2024
These are some of the speakers that spoke at the round table. Everyone had a great time listening and learning about Hispanic Heritage month.
The Hispanic Heritage Roundtable
By Bella Edwards, Feature Editor of Arts • November 29, 2023
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.
Winter Athletics on the Hilltop
By Ashley Currie, Print Editor-in-Chief • March 13, 2024

Diving into the pool, playing intense squash matches, being surrounded by electric crowds during basketball games, leaving all of one’s effort on the mat, fencing against...

Alumni Profile: Jason Campbells Gridiron Journey
Alumni Profile: Jason Campbell's Gridiron Journey
By Charlie Perlman, Features Editor • February 27, 2024

From playing football on Pickert Field to running out of a smoke-filled tunnel for the University of Miami in front of 100,000 screaming supporters at Hard Rock Stadium,...

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.
Early Success for Hackley Winter Sports Teams
By Caleb Bae, News Editor • January 17, 2024
Hackley Offers Four New Unique Twelfth-Grade English Courses
Hackley Offers Four New Unique Twelfth-Grade English Courses
By Maura McGlarry, Editor-in-Chief • April 25, 2024

What do Taylor Swift, the murderous computer Hal from 2001: A Space Odyssey, the culture of New York and LA, and musical composition all have in common? They’re all material...

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.
App of the month: I Want Watermelon
By Annabel Hardart, Editor and Chief of Online • April 24, 2024

I Want Watermelon gained instantaneous popularity among Hackley students, underclassmen and upperclassmen alike. The app by Lazycell Inc. is rated “Ages 4+” in the App...

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.
Creative Coping
By Samantha Reyes, Opinion Editor • April 16, 2024
From Rome to Inside Your Brain
From Rome to Inside Your Brain
By Rebecca Ingles, Opinion Editor • April 12, 2024
Recently, Cara performed in Carrie the musical at Sandbox Theatre. She played the character of Carrie, and got to experience what is was like to get in character during different situations . Here, she wore a beautiful white dress drenched in blood, something that is not typically worn, to depict her character throughout the scene.
Cara Minello's Journey on Stage
By Jordan Kleeger, Staff Writer • April 12, 2024
Senior Caroline Didden serving the ball in her match. The team played RCDS and won. Girls Varsity Squash ended the season undefeated in the Ivy League.
Athlete Profile: Caroline Didden
By Enya Walsh, Events Editor • April 11, 2024
Many students added extra chocolate chips to their cookies to make them super sweet. They were able to make the cookies using different substitutes like flax seeds for egg.
Life Hacks: Peer Advisory
By Bella Edwards, Feature Editor of Arts • April 1, 2024
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?
An Incoming Dystopia or a Modernized World?: Fear and Excitement for the Apple Vision Pro
By Joshua Lee, Feature Editor • April 24, 2024

Have you ever watched your favorite movies and scrolled through social media, all while hosting a DJ concert on the beaches of Malibu? If not, it's possible now. The Apple...

Senior Harper Kelsey attended a show late her sophomore summer and had a blast.
Senior Harper Kelsey Reflects on the Importance of Trustfalls
By Harper Kelsey, Guest Writer • April 11, 2024

Editor's Note: This piece is an adaptation of Harper Kelsey’s Chapel Talk given to ninth and tenth grade students on January 29th 2024. I want to talk about trust falls;...

Seniors Eliza Podvalny, Kylie Oh, and Sabrina Reyes studying for their upcoming midterm at their local public library.
Midterm Mastery: Tips to Ace Exams
By Samantha Reyes, Opinion Editor • February 29, 2024
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.
Colleges Reinstate Test Policies Due to New Data
By Giulia Sorvillo, Design Editor of Print • April 24, 2024

As the school year comes to an end and the current juniors get ready to begin their applications for colleges, stress fills the atmosphere as...

Lies Behind Digital Numbers: Age and Animosity
Lies Behind Digital Numbers: Age and Animosity
By Joshua Lee, Feature Editor • April 1, 2024

An Anonymous Audience Amid the rise of online celebrity and follower-based endorsements, it isn’t only adults who have found themselves in...

Dr. Sarah Davis was an outstanding but also a superb athlete. She received numerous awards throughout her time at Hackley during Class Day. Here, Dr. Sarah Davis received the Hackley Bowl in 1994 for being an outstanding junior for her class.
Dr. Sarah Davis Returns to the Hilltop
By Ashley Currie, Print Editor-in-Chief • March 13, 2024
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.
The Virus That Never Ends
By Fernanda Paz, Feature Editor of Community & Service • March 13, 2024
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