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The Dial

The voice of the student body

The Dial

The voice of the student body

The Dial

The final group to perform was Jazz Combos #1 which includes vocalist and guitarist Ace Perez, saxophonists Philip Mahamedi and Ivan Laca-Jara, pianist Jack Magidson, bassist Zora Blu Teacher, as well as drums player Sam Suniewick. They played "Blue Walk" by Lou Donaldson, "In a Sentimental Mood" by Duke Ellington, and "Another Star" by Stevie Wonder.

Students Pack Diller Hall for Annual Winter Jazz Combos Concert

By Fernanda Paz, Senior Features Editor March 4, 2025

Rather than rushing to the bleachers on Pickert Field, students rushed to fill the new auditorium Diller Hall in the Center for Creative Arts and Technology (CCAT) on the night of December 10th. As...

Students visited Chinatown in New York City as a part of their Big Onion walking tour, learning about the history of the district and stories of immigrants who lived there.

Exploring the Heart of New York City’s Historical Immigrant Community

By Tyler Stern and Gabrielle Paes February 28, 2025

Imagine living in a small studio apartment with more than three families and only having one window. This was the life for many immigrant families who came to New York during the 1800’s, hoping to find...

Criminal Justice Advocate Fernando Bermudez Educates Upper School Students on the Value of Education and Freedom

Criminal Justice Advocate Fernando Bermudez Educates Upper School Students on the Value of Education and Freedom

By Charlie Perlman, Editor-In-Chief February 28, 2025

“Cops were heroes to me,” said Fernando Bermudez to a packed crowd of Upper School students, Middle School students, and faculty in the Lindsay Room. That was before he spent over eighteen years...

The Dragon Dance represents power, strength, and prosperity. The Dragon Dance is typically performed during Lunar New Year and is said to ward off evil spirits.

Vibrant Celebration in Diller Hall Marks Lunar New Year

By Samantha Reyes, Managing Editor February 28, 2025

Intelligence, Mystery, Renewal: these traits summarize what is to come this year in the Chinese calendar, the Year of the Snake. This year in the traditional Chinese calendar is focused on shedding bad...

Community and Competition on Display at Winter Sting

By Sarah Barsanti, Sports Editor February 25, 2025

There wasn’t an open seat in sight during the Boys’ basketball night game versus Poly Prep. The culminating game of Winter Sting brought a rare energy to campus. While the team ultimately fell short,...

Every corner of Allen Hall was filled with students socializing and raising their hands to dance to the beat of the song “Hot to Go” by Chappell Roan. The joy and enthusiasm of the students made it clear how much fun they had with their friends, enjoying the chance to relax and take a break from the workload. This was especially significant with exams just around the corner. (Photo courtesy of Isabelle Cai/ Shikhar Misra)

A Night of Classic Hollywood Magic at Snowball 2025

By Sofia Mazzella, Staff Writer February 25, 2025

The tuxedos were sharp, the iconic Marilyn Monroe red lips were bold, and the classy fitted dresses were styled to perfection. On January 26, the annual Upper School Snowball dance was held in Allen...

Sophomore volunteers Lily Rodgers, Sophie Kim, Owen Spencer, Lilly Rosenthal, Emi Dotter Se, Gabrielle Paes, Caitlin Morrow, Josh Gandelman, and Tyler Stern (left to right) all came during Upper School lunch to help out and work the bake sale table, selling nearly every baked good.

Successful Bake Sale Fuels Wildfire Aid for Los Angeles

By Tyler Stern, Staff Writer February 11, 2025

To aid those affected by the Palisades and Eaton fires and to raise awareness of the fires and the effect it has had on the Los Angeles community, Hackley’s Service Leadership for Social Impact class...

Freshman Farah and sophomore Riya perform "Watch" by Billie Eilish.  Farah played her guitar while Riya led the audience in clapping to the beat of the song. The two talented underclassmen put on an impressive act to start the evening.

Coffeehouse Takes on Diller Hall

By Gabrielle Paes, Staff Writer February 11, 2025

A few times a year, some of the Upper School’s most talented musicians have the opportunity to perform for their peers in an informal environment. Unlike other musical recitals and concerts, Coffeehouse...

The Pollinator Club have a bulletin board in the science hallway featuring the "Pollinator of the Month." This month the pollinator is the Honey Possum and the bulletin features facts and images of the pollinator. In addition to the bulletin, the club hosts events such as the honey spinning event which will take place in February.

Sweeten Your Valentine’s Day at the Pollinator Club’s Honey-Spinning Event

By Giulia Sorvillo, Chief Design Editor January 31, 2025

This February, the Pollinator Club will be hosting its second annual honey-spinning event in the Grille Room, where students can bring their friends to spin and taste honey. The event will also feature...

Pulitzer Prize-winning Historian Speaks to Upper School

Pulitzer Prize-winning Historian Speaks to Upper School

By Charlie Perlman, Editor-In-Chief January 25, 2025

Pulitzer Prize-winning historian David Blight has been fixated on every detail of Frederick Douglass’ life, none more than his prose. As one of the most well-versed scholars in American history,...

Ms. Budlong's gargoyle was revealed outside of Goodhue Hall. This monumental moment made her gargoyle the first female one ever to be unveiled at Hackley.

The First Female Gargoyles Unveiled to Hackley Community

By Charlie Perlman and Alessia Sorvillo January 25, 2025

Only a couple of steps from Saperstein Arch and Hackley’s “Enter here to be and find a friend” motto, students bundled up and braved the cold to celebrate the unveiling of teachers Anne Budlong...

The students walked around the Johnson Center searching for various types of plants and flowers to forage. Sarah Lucas 01' brought in dried plantain leaves for the students to try that she cooked earlier that day.

Hackley Alumna Sarah Lucas takes Students on a Foraging Adventure Throughout Campus

By Bella Edwards, Senior News and Events Editor January 7, 2025

"If you don’t know it, don’t eat it,” said Hackley alum and professional forager Sarah Ellen Lucas ‘01. For many years, upper school science teacher Katherine Hannon has been teaching the Food...

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