Spanish teacher Brittany Hooper took her first Spanish class in high school and dove deeper into the subject in college. “I just kind of fell in love with everything about [Spanish]: the language, the...

“In Latin, the word ludus refers to teaching, but also to games, and I think it suggests that games were always supposed to exist in a learning environment,” said Latin teacher and chair of the classics...

Few people in life find a passion in which they truly excel. Sophomore Lola Frey has dedicated her life to swimming, practicing many hours a day, every day of the week. Lola first learned to swim at...

On January 19, 2025, millions of TikTok users across the United States woke up to an abrupt surprise: Their favorite app was no longer working. The US government imposed a nationwide ban on TikTok, motivated...

A decade ago, Hackley's brightest STEM students, despite their talents, found themselves sidelined. Although they were some of the most talented students in the fields of mathematics and science in the...

While 400 kids were roaming the Hackley halls in early November, eight students were exploring Spain, myself included, and forging connections with students from across the world. RoundSquare is an...

“Make a loan, change a life.” This is the mission statement of Kiva, a microfinance non-profit organization that aims to expand financial services, such as the ability to take out a loan or own a credit...

Between reading the books and watching the movie, Percy Jackson is nostalgic for many. Students had the opportunity to experience  the series in another way by watching Hackley’s student Musical, The...

“It’s not just a space where they go to class; it’s a space where they can live,” said Greg Cice, the Visual Arts Department Chair and AP Studio Art teacher.   The opening of the Creative...

“I think that a lot of students can benefit from learning about the way that they learn about themselves, and this is a great role to help that happen, because you're meeting one on one, which is sort...

Block Blast, the popular puzzle game that’s captured the attention of students at Hackley and millions worldwide, combines strategy and relaxation, making it a favorite for players of all ages. “I...