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Juniors Hannah Goodwin-Pierce, Bea McColl and Celia Gooding serenade the audience with Beyoncés Sweet Dreams.

Coffeehouse showcases Hackley’s artistic voices

By LiliAnna Khosrowshahi, Assistant Feature Editor February 10, 2017

Audience When you walk into the Performing Arts Center and hear the sound of Wade Tonken’s familiar voice, see the massive cooler of Starbucks bottled mocha frappuccinos and the spotlights hitting the...

Eleanor’s concentration focuses on the reactions of her viewers. She wants people to question how things got where they are and where they are going to be.

Finding solace: artistic expression of a night owl

By Natalie Sukhman, Staff Writer February 10, 2017

While many use art as an outlet for informal expression or as a form of relaxation, senior AP Art student Eleanor Henrich uses it as a way to communicate with people, believing that art is the physical...

Actors practice their monologues in class, in preparation for the ESU Shakespeare Monologue Competition.

Upper School actors partner with Middle School peers

By Katy Robertson and Samantha Rosenstein February 10, 2017

As the Hackley community strives to link its students in all grades, the Upper School drama program, led by Willie Teacher, has initiated a partnership with Middle School drama teacher Merideth Maddox’s...

Winter Coffeehouse heats up PAC with talent

Winter Coffeehouse heats up PAC with talent

By Benjy Renton, Editor-in-Chief January 29, 2017

This year's Winter Coffeehouse, hosted by seniors Alex Mercurio and Shayan Ahmad, featured a diverse range of acts, including comedy, spoken word and a wide array of vocalists and instrumentalists. Enjoy...

The Female A cappella group performs at the winter Bridge and Tunnel performance.

Bridge and Tunnel series continues with winter performance

By Benjy Renton, Editor-in-Chief December 29, 2016

Goodhue Lounge was filled with students and faculty on November 30 as the Performing Arts department hosted its winter Bridge and Tunnel performance. The Orchestra, Male and Female A cappella groups and...

Robert considers his photos stolen moments.

A look through Robert and Kendall’s innovative lenses

By Bridget Barsanti, Arts Editor December 18, 2016

In our social media-obsessed society, many view photography as simply a device for people connect with others through social networks such as Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat. Despite this superficial...

Jackson is a member of the House Band, in addition to performing gigs outside of Hackley.

Jackson Corrigan: Hackley’s Piano Man

By Catherine Meyer, Opinion Editor December 18, 2016

The CDC cites beginning to sort shapes and colors as a developmental milestone at 2 years old; at that age, Hackley senior Jackson Corrigan was already playing the organ. Two years later, he began playing...

“From the Collection 1960-1969” is arranged in chronological order so that visitors can experience the cultural development of the decade.

Experience the “Swinging Sixties” at MoMA

By Georgia Panitz, Assistant Science and Technology Editor December 17, 2016

While time travel is not possible, the Museum of Modern Art in New York City has come pretty close. Its latest exhibit, “From the Collection 1960-1969,” enables visitors to experience the 1960s. Unearthing...

The Hackley House Band accompanies junior Tyler LaRoche in the 2016 Winter Coffeehouse.

New house band gears up for Coffeehouse

By Natalie Sukhman, Staff Writer November 22, 2016

Coffeehouse, one of Hackley’s most popular student events, features both group and individual arts performances. The evening, held three times every school year  additonally, showcases Hackley’s talented...

Difficulty of Moby Dick is no reason to remove it from the curriculum

By Matthew Bonanno, Guest Writer November 21, 2016

Moby Dick is contradictory, convoluted, and, at times, mind-numbingly boring. Each night that I sat down to read my thirty pages, I felt another part of my brain go numb - every whale fact I learned evaporated...

Cory developed his artistic talent by copying cartoons.

Cory Weinreb: all hands on deck

By Bridget Barsanti, Arts Editor November 21, 2016

Senior Cory Weinreb has grown up drawing pictures of whatever comes to mind. He has been drawing for as long as he can remember. Cartoons, such as SpongeBob, were his first inspirations, because to him,...

The Temple of Dendur isjust one of the Mets many intriguing exhibits.

New York City brings fun and festive holiday spirit

By Lauren Ahern, Guest Writer November 21, 2016

If you are searching for new and culturally exciting activities to do with your friends and family this winter, there is no need to look any further than New York City. The city is jam-packed with events...

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