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The voice of the student body

The Dial

The voice of the student body

The Dial

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...

Club Spotlight: Music Club

Club Spotlight: Music Club

By Josua Lee, Features Editor January 18, 2024

Have you ever listened to AC/DC followed by Muddy Waters? What about a shot of Taylor Swift with a New York Philharmonic chaser? In Hackley’s Music Club, led by juniors Nina Zeltser and Avaline Derby,...

Two students studying in the library while listening to music. Here, we can see the contrast in style between Spotify, on the left, and Apple Music, on the right. The apps are different colors, and also have different fonts.

The Debate of the Century: Spotify or Apple Music?

By Jordan Kleeger, Staff Writer January 18, 2024

Streaming services have transformed the way we listen to music, and two services in particular have taken the world by storm: Spotify and Apple Music. These services allow people to curate playlists, share...

I attended the Eras Tour on Friday, May 26th, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, the first of three shows here. She performed her three hour long setlist, including the surprise songs "Maroon" from "Midnights" and "Getaway Car" from "Reputation" with Jack Antonoff, who co-wrote and co-produced the song with Swift. Swift wears bright red colors and a black bodysuit during her "Reputation" set.

Music Industry to Economy: How Beyoncé and Taylor Swift’s Tours Shook the Economy All Over the World

By Rebecca Ingles, Opinion Editor January 2, 2024

Whatever your opinions may be on the two artists, there is no doubt that both Taylor Swift and Beyoncé have had huge impacts on the music industry. However, that is not the only thing that they have made...

The Vinyl Revival

The Vinyl Revival

By Samantha Reyes, Opinion Editor December 1, 2023

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