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The Dial

The voice of the student body

The Dial

The voice of the student body

The Dial

Isabella Barriera stands in front of her AP art portfolio. Her concentration is clowns, and she uses charcoal in her artwork to depict herself and friends as clowns. She uses charcoal because it encourages the viewer to look at the person rather than the colors in the art.

Isabella Barriera Encourages Students to Reflect on Their Childhoods Through Her AP Art Concentration

By Annika Duggan, Assistant Sports Editor March 6, 2025

What if you could recapture the carefree silliness that encapsulated your childhood and was lost throughout the stress of the college application process? This is what senior Isabella Barriera attempts...

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Ava shot her EP cover with her producer, who came up with the idea of adding golden tears to her face since many of the songs are sad. Ava said that much of her songwriting is based on hypothetical scenarios and not necessarily her real life, and is a form of storytelling.

Senior Ava Derby Showcases her Musical Passion Through Debut EP

By Rebecca Ingles, Editor-in-Chief February 24, 2025

When one thinks of professional musicians, high school students usually do not come to mind. However, senior Ava Derby is proof that young adults can be professional musicians and follow their passions,...

The album cover of Farah's recent EP released, called "Left and Right" shows her sitting in the back of a car. Her EP was released on Nov 6, 2024 and contains 5 songs. The EP is available on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music.

The Musical Journey of Student, Singer, and Published Artist Farah Goods

By Samantha Reyes, Managing Editor February 20, 2025

At just eleven years old, freshman Farah Goods was gifted her first guitar from her father, opening her up to a whole new world of writing, playing, and producing music and changing her life entirely. Farah...

Senior Lucia Butterfield loves her new art space in the Creative Center for Arts and Technology. With the new building, each senior taking AP art is given their own cubical space to decorate and personalize. “Having a designated little corner of the universe to create art is one of the most helpful things, you can totally feel at home,” said Lucia.

Lucia Butterfield Inspires Authenticity Through Her AP Art Paintings of Imperfect Childhood Photos

By Alessia Sorvillo, Chief Design Editor February 4, 2025

Has the fearless confidence from childhood ever come to mind? The era before developing various insecurities and consuming the false perfection on a phone screen became the new normal? For senior Lucia...

Zion Bennett works on her drawing as part of her independent study project. Her art combines creativity and a mission to address mental health stigma in high school settings.

High School Cartoonist Tackles Anxiety Stigma Through Graphic Novel Project

By Angelina Hummel, Assistant Features Editor December 8, 2024

Stress and anxiety are familiar experiences for many high school students, but for one student, these challenges have inspired a creative project aimed at normalizing conversations about mental health....

"Romeo + Juliet" is playing at the Circle in the Square Theatre in Manhattan. There was a line around the block about 40 minutes before the show that moved pretty quickly. Inside the theater, there were concessions and merchandise.

Classic is Seamlessly Mixed With Contemporary in Broadway’s “Romeo + Juliet”

By Rebecca Ingles, Editor-in-Chief November 14, 2024

“Romeo and Juliet” has been performed, read, and reenacted countless times. Making its way from 17th-century England to most high school English classes, everyone knows the story of the Shakespearean...

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.

The Magic of Spring Coffeehouse Lingers on the Hilltop

By Alessia Sorvillo, Chief Design Editor May 11, 2024

Amidst the clapping hands, cheers, colorful stage lights, and laughs, some of Hackley’s most talented performers sang their hearts out as students, faculty, and families joined together in the Zetkov...

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

The lights dim as the curtains open: it's showtime. Beyond the classroom, Hackley students have many unique talents that make up their identities. Sophomore Cara Minello found her passion in acting and...

Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center’s Young Musicians’ Competition

Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center’s Young Musicians’ Competition

By Joshua Lee, Feature Editor March 7, 2024

From Hackley’s Zetkov to Bergen County Academies flow the delicate notes of Brahms' A Major Piano Quartet, First Movement. Starting in both clarity and precision, Hackley senior musicians Aniketh Arvind,...

Going Head-to-Head: A Review of Different Headphones

Going Head-to-Head: A Review of Different Headphones

By Rebecca Ingles, Opinion Editor February 23, 2024

Everywhere you go, you can spot someone blocking out the world with headphones. While they can seem isolating, headphones serve a purpose in blocking out distractions, especially in noisy spaces like...

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That’s So Fetch! A Review of “Mean Girls”

By Rebecca Ingles, Opinion Editor February 8, 2024

The limit of Tina Fey’s additions to the “Mean Girls” universe does not exist.  “Mean Girls” (2004), the timeless Tina Fey hit based on the self-help book “Queen Bees and Wannabes” by...

A digitally generated photo of the chosen Crescent Scheme with realistic additions such as students, nature, windows, and more.

An Inside Perspective: Center For Creative Arts and Technology

By Samantha Reyes, Opinion Editor February 3, 2024

The new Center for Creative Arts and Technology is not simply a building, but a place of innovation, creativity, and community. To curate this space, countless people have worked together for years to...

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