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The Dial

The voice of the student body

The Dial

The voice of the student body

The Dial

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...

A group of Trump supporters pose for a picture minutes before Trump was sworn in. They were hoping Trump would venture into the cold and say Hi.

Tensions Surge in the Capitol on Inauguration Day

By Sebastian Mann, Assistant Opinion Editor February 11, 2025

“Fight Fight Fight!” chanted a crowd of the most fervent Trump supporters as they stood in the freezing cold outside the Capitol building right as the clock struck 12:00 p.m. on January 20th.  Many,...

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 Denzel Washington School Gospel Choir delivered a breathtaking performance that showcased both their spirit and talent. "It's incredible that those singers are in high school. The warmth and power of their voices drove home the sense of community, purpose and possibility," said Sophomore Lilly Rosenthal.

A Look Inside the Denzel Washington School Gospel Choir

By Sofia Mazzella, Staff Writer February 10, 2025

The walls of Diller Hall came alive as the Upper School was treated to a phenomenal performance from The Denzel Washington School Gospel Choir on Friday, January 17. The choir showcased their powerful...

Markus takes a break from Olympic action to take a photo with family. The support from Markus' inner circle is what he cited as a reason for his success in the sport. (Photo courtesy of Debbie Edegran)

Alum Markus Edegran ’11 makes history at the Paris Olympics

By Charlie Perlman, Editor-In-Chief February 10, 2025

Seeing the bright lights of the Eiffel Tower for the first time is a special experience. For Markus Edegran ‘11, it was the magical beginning of his journey as an Olympic athlete competing in the 2024...

Melissa Stanek’s Lifelong Journey at Hackley School

Melissa Stanek’s Lifelong Journey at Hackley School

By Angelina Hummel, Assistant Features Editor February 10, 2025

Hackley School’s dean of the class of 2026 is no stranger to the school's halls. Mrs. Stanek first walked through the halls as a 6th grader, and her connection to Hackley runs deep. This connection was...

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...

Surviving the Seasonal Slump as a Student

Surviving the Seasonal Slump as a Student

By Samantha Reyes, Managing Editor January 30, 2025

Imagine finally getting home after a long, cold school day, the sun has already set, you feel extremely tired and unmotivated, and you have many assignments and essays to do, but for some reason, all you...

The Importance of Test Taking as a Math Student

The Importance of Test Taking as a Math Student

By Sebastian Mann, Assistant Opinion Editor January 23, 2025

It was the last day of the trimester in Mr. Wright’s AP Calculus AB class, and high stress levels were in the air. Students were awaiting their last graded quiz of the trimester, along with their Trimester...

The National Parks class, made up of students from grades 9-12, got to meet Hackley Alumni Peter Strauss '65. They are taking in the beautiful scenery he gets to experience everyday in his own backyard.

From the Classroom to America’s Natural Treasures

By Gabrielle Paes, Staff Writer January 17, 2025

Spanning across the United States, there are 433 National Park sites, each with their own unique offerings. At Hackley, a small group of students take a class where they get to learn about and visit...

"Moana 2" released in theater at the end of November and has been a very popular movie for families to go watch. Many fans felt that the soundtrack did not live up to their expectations. Nonetheless, they recommend the movie because the plot and animations are really good.

“Moana 2” Proves to be Successful Despite Controversy

By Giulia Sorvillo, Chief Design Editor January 17, 2025

After the release of the animated action musical-style movie “Moana 2,” controversy has sparked over the varying opinions of the movie and the soundtrack in comparison to “Moana.” The plot follows...

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