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The voice of the student body

The Dial

The voice of the student body

The Dial

The voice of the student body

The Dial

In G102, members and one of the founders of the Crochet Club gather to stitch and create together. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, promoting a sense of community among participants. This space is ideal for students and teachers of all skill levels to connect through their shared love of crocheting .

Craft, Create, and Connect

By Sofia Mazzella, Staff Writer November 19, 2024

Looking for a creative escape during lunch? The Crochet Club, meeting on days one and four from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m, offers a space where you can eat lunch, socialize with friends, and learn new skills...

The novel "I Have Some Question For You" by Rebecca Makkai was a popular book that one of the book groups read. All of the book circles had novels of all different genres and opened many discussions for the students to have.

Reading Groups Make a Mark On the Hilltop

By Bella Edwards, Senior News & Events Editor November 19, 2024

Mysteries, Thrillers, Fantasy, and more! This fall, students and employees came together to discuss the summer reading books Hackley community members chose at the end of last school year. Books of all...

For the past six months, senior Frances Clifford has used her iPad for the majority of her note-taking. Whether it be taking notes on videos, presentations in class, or doing practice problems, she prefers typing out her notes by hand. The iPad has allowed her to do this while also giving her the ability of keeping her work stored in one place. “I found that typing out my notes often gave me too much information and handwriting them allowed me to weave out unnecessary information while simultaneously allowing me to process the information better,” said Frances.

Putting Pen to Paper, Hands To Keyboard, or Electric Pencil to iPad?

By Fernanda Paz, Senior Features Editor November 19, 2024

Since the 1990s, the click-clacking of laptop keyboards has been taking over classrooms. While some students cling to the traditional ways of note-taking by hand, the efficiency of digital notes has transformed...

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Sharing Wisdom: The Importance of a Thorough LinkedIn Profile

By Sejal Virk, Editor-in-Chief November 17, 2024

To many underclassmen, internships, jobs, and LinkedIn profiles seem like tasks to be conquered many years from now. However, as the competitive nature of career preparation in high schools continues to...

Nkechi Ude likes to spend her time in the junior hallway to hang out with her friends.

Realities of Being a Boarder

By Angelina Hummel, Assistant Features Editor November 14, 2024

Imagine having a thirty-second commute to school: hop out of bed, walk downstairs, and you're already at school. For boarders, this is their reality. While most students wake up at six in the morning to...

One of the more intricate designs was the New York themed portion of the show. The details to the ambulance and person walking the cats and dogs demonstrate a great amount of effort and talent. Artists begin planning their designs far in advance and the planning of the Blaze itself takes all year.

The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze Lights Up Van Cortlandt Manor

By Giulia Sorvillo, Chief Design Editor November 14, 2024

On a historic 18th-century estate with over 7,000 carved pumpkins, with intricate details that take the artists hours of dedication, The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze at Van Cortlandt Manor in Croton-on-Hudson...

Sophomores Kate Masters and Ella Ferrari both style a jean skirt. Their outfits are very different as well as the color of their skirt showing the versatility of the skirt. Due to this factor, it is one of the main reasons why so many people on the hilltop are sporting one this fall.

The Revival of the Jean Skirt

By Sophie Kim, Staff Writer November 11, 2024

The denim skirt is the newest hot commodity. Within the past year, its popularity has risen significantly on the Hilltop. It’s incredibly likely that when walking the hallways, you will spot someone...

Senior Mika Nuzum loves her clog style Birkenstocks and wears them during all seasons. She loves wearing her Birkenstocks with fuzzy socks to stay warm. The mix of comfort and style that Birkenstocks provide her with is the biggest reason she wears them all the time.

How the Birkenstock Craze Has Made Its Way to the Hilltop

By Sejal Virk, Editor-in-Chief November 11, 2024

“In my opinion, Birkenstocks are the perfect shoe for school and everyday life because they give you comfort as well as support and style,” said junior Isaac Ahn. Following the COVID-19 pandemic,...

TikTok Has Changed the Way We Live

TikTok Has Changed the Way We Live

By Angelina Hummel, Assistant Features Editor November 8, 2024

TikTok, a short-form video platform launched in 2016 by a Chinese company called ByteDance, has become one of the fast-growing social media apps and has changed how people live. TikTok started as a...

Field Hockey senior captain Lizzie Doherty takes a team selfie celebrating their huge 4-1 win vs. Riverdale on Alumni Day, which included a three goal performance by senior Devyn O'Callaghan.

Athletic Success and New Building Tours Headline Alumni Weekend

By Tyler Stern, Staff Writer November 6, 2024

Every year to kick off Alumni Weekend, Hackley’s Girls Varsity Soccer team plays on Friday night under the lights in the Dave Allison Game, honoring Dave Allison, their former coach who passed away...

All 12 students and their teacher gathered on the Quad. They are all in their uniforms with a banner representing their school; Paradis International College. They are standing under the sign "Enter here to be and find a Friend", representing the joining of the two schools.

A Week of Memories

By Gabrielle Paes, Staff Writer October 29, 2024

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to go to school in another country? In Romania, schooling follows a more traditional lecture style compared to Hackley which focuses on group learning, collaboration,...

Coach Sekkas is getting ready for Girls Varsity Soccer practice. During practice, she loves to work on tactical skills with the team, as well as create strategies to use against their opponents. These two actions result in great success for Coach Sekkas as well as the team!

Coach Sekkas Sparks a New Era for HGVS

By Jordan Kleeger, Opinion Editor October 29, 2024

“Our main goals this year are to have great team morale and to rebuild our energy around the program,” said Hackley Girls Varsity Soccer (HGVS) Assistant Coach Cassandra Sekkas. Coach Sekkas is...

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