The voice of the student body

The Dial

The voice of the student body

The Dial

The voice of the student body

The Dial

Messi Playing in the United States

Messi Playing in the United States

By Angelina Hummel, Staff Writer October 24, 2023

Lionel Messi is arguably one of the best soccer players in the entire world. The season before Messi came to Inter Miami, the team struggled for success, ending the season with only six wins. This...

One of many construction workers walk towards the developing Center of Creative Arts and Technology. The construction is planned to finish sometime in 2024, mere months away.

New Beginnings: Update on the Center for Creative Arts and Technology

By Joshua Lee, Feature Editor October 24, 2023

Imagine yourself walking along hallways surrounded by long, wide panels of glass overlooking the Hackley campus. You ascend upstairs to computer workstations while carefully handling an instrument or a...

HEAL continues to create informational videos and labels around the school that educate the community on how to properly dispose of their waste.

It’s Not All Trash: HEAL’s New Waste Rules

By Sejal Virk, Features Editor October 24, 2023

“No more paper napkins in the compost bin!” said Talia Tirschwell, one of the leaders of Hackley Earth Action League.  As clubs are starting up this year HEAL, a club focused on promoting sustainability...

Hackley Girls Varsity Soccer and Field Hockey teams alongside Poly Prep Girls Varsity Soccer team after coming together to learn about Morgans Message at a soccer game on Pickert Field.

Club Spotlight: Morgan’s Message

By Sarah Barsanti, Staff Writer October 20, 2023

Morgan Rodgers died by suicide in July of 2019 after struggling, both mentally and physically, through a devastating knee injury that happened before her sophomore lacrosse season at Duke University. Morgan’s...

Reflections by Seniors about their AP Studio Art Pieces

Reflections by Seniors about their AP Studio Art Pieces

By Ashley Currie, Print Editor-in-Chief October 20, 2023

When walking through the halls of Raymond, one can spot many art pieces decorating the walls. But whose work will now be put on display? This year some Hackley seniors are pursuing AP Studio Art taught...

Ms. Herlihy helps kids overcome learning disabilities. At Hackley, she works with Upper School students in the learning center in Goodhue. She is excited to meet and work with the Upper School students this upcoming year.

New Faculty Spotlight: Ms. Herlihy

By Gabriella Petriello, Staff Writer October 20, 2023

“Helping students with learning differences know they are still capable and as smart as everyone else is my favorite part of this job,” said Jennifer Herlihy, the newest Upper School learning specialist. Ms....

Conor(middle) poses with his big catch off the coast of Florida. Conor hopes to bring his experience and skills to help members improve their fishing abilities.

Club Spotlight: Hackley Angling Club

By Caleb Bae, News Editor October 12, 2023

This year Hackley’s Angling Club was one of the most popular clubs at this year’s club fair. Led by seniors Conor Ranawat, Hugh Walsh, and Baraka Middleton; the three hope to get students outside and...

Mr Franklin gives a small speech to the Boys Varsity Soccer team after their game. His excitement around Hackley sports has been great support and encouragement for all Fall teams.

Get to Know Hackley’s 13th Head of School: Mr. Franklin

By Sejal Virk, Features Editor October 12, 2023

This month marks Mr. Franklin’s fourth month on the Hilltop after being formally introduced by Dr. Vin Sandhu at convocation. You might have seen him observing classes, cheering on teams at sports games,...

Favorite Books of the Summer

Favorite Books of the Summer

By Bella Edwards October 12, 2023

After a long summer filled with activities, Hackley students are back on the Hilltop and are anxious to tell friends about their adventures and travels. Amidst all of this excitement, a sometimes forgotten...

Members of the One Love Club get to teach workshops to 8th graders about healthy and unhealthy relationships. In this workshop the One Love Ambassadors had an interactive discussion on guilting and betrayal. The 8th graders were encouraged to participate in these discussions and it was a great opportunity to show the middle schoolers a great club they could join in 9th grade.

What makes a successful club?

By Maura McGlarry, Managing Editor-in-Chief October 10, 2023

“Clubs should actually have meetings,” said History teacher Stephen Fitzpatrick. That may seem like an obvious point, but even though this year’s club fair featured over 60 clubs, recent experience...

Ava Derby working with a classmate in a summer program at New York University. Avas classmate can be seen editing a project in a studio they worked in.

What Students Did Over the Summer

By Samantha Reyes, Opinion Editor October 6, 2023

  Hackley students had an adventure-packed summer filled with memories, friends, and experiences that will last a lifetime.    Junior Ava Derby spent a portion of her summer at a sleepaway camp on...

Students were free to familiarize themselves with the beautiful streets of Aix-en-Provence.

Hackley Students Take On French Immersion

By Olivia Houck September 29, 2023

Over the course of seven days, sixteen students and three Hackley chaperones immersed themselves in the French language and culture. Ranging from rising sophomores to rising seniors, Hackley's French students...

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