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The Dial

The voice of the student body

The Dial

The voice of the student body

The Dial

Ace preforming his song "Alien" for the first time at Coffeehouse along with sophomores Pierce Roc-Sennett and Mai Malkiel. The crowd watches in awe as Ace shows off his musical talents, using both his voice and the guitar.

Ace Perez Channels Feelings of Alienation Through His New Song “Alien”

By Gabrielle Paes, Opinion Editor May 7, 2025

Many high school students can relate to the feeling of being an outsider. Sophomore Ace Perez’s new song “Alien” is based on fiction while still addressing a topic many of his peers experience. From...

Ms. Hooper started her new role on the Hilltop in April, and currently teaches Advanced Placement Spanish and Post-AP Spanish Level II. She is excited to continue being involved with the Hackley community. “It’s been really cool to see just how kind and welcoming everybody has been," said Ms. Hooper.

Welcome Spanish Teacher Brittany Hooper to the Hilltop

By Rebecca Ingles, Editor-in-Chief May 2, 2025

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...

The Kiva Club ran a bake sale the day before spring break to raise money for the non-profit organization. The sale was a huge success, and now the club members are in the process of transferring the money they raised to the recipients through Kiva!

Opening up the World of Finance to Those in Need

By Jordan Kleeger, Opinion Editor April 10, 2025

“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...

The AP Art Studio is full with the students' work on display and comfortable furniture for a positive environment. Students often come into the studio in their free to time to work on their art and hang out with each other.

The Creative Center for Arts and Technology is a Game Changer for AP Studio Art Students

By Sarah Barsanti, Sports Editor April 8, 2025

“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...

Isabella Barriera stands in front of her AP art portfolio. Her concentration is clowns, and she uses charcoal in her artwork to depict herself and friends as clowns. She uses charcoal because it encourages the viewer to look at the person rather than the colors in the art.

Isabella Barriera Encourages Students to Reflect on Their Childhoods Through Her AP Art Concentration

By Annika Duggan, Assistant Sports Editor March 6, 2025

What if you could recapture the carefree silliness that encapsulated your childhood and was lost throughout the stress of the college application process? This is what senior Isabella Barriera attempts...

After Gladiator 2, the director Ridley Scott has made 5 Billion total from all of his movies, which is a combination of around 40 films. Gladiator 2 is one of the highest grossing movies he has made.

Was “Gladiator II” Really A Success?

By Raphael Saujet, Staff Writer February 28, 2025

Despite its impressive budget, quality, and stunning visual effects, “Gladiator II” failed to leave the lasting impact I had anticipated on the big screen. The movie, directed by Ridley Scott, who...

The Library Advisory Board is comprised of four new committees to have student input. These four committees aim to increase student involvement throughout the school. These committees have already made large impacts to the library.

A New Chapter Opens for the Library

By Sophie Kim, Staff Writer February 28, 2025

The Library Advisory Board is a beam of hope for students to have input within the library. Over recent years, the library has been a center for controversy, from many upset with the four-to-a-table rule...

Ethan participated in a local Rubik's Cube solving competition last year. He loved the experience and plans on entering more of these competitions this year and beyond!

Ethan Deng Stuns the Upper School with his Rubik’s Cube Solving Skills

By Jordan Kleeger, Opinion Editor February 25, 2025

“It was amazing. I never had a doubt,” said sophomore Charlie Napach, remarking on junior Ethan Deng’s Rubik’s Cube-solving performance in Diller Hall. The clock was ticking as the crowd roared,...

Credit: Photo courtesy of Ava Derby
Ava shot her EP cover with her producer, who came up with the idea of adding golden tears to her face since many of the songs are sad. Ava said that much of her songwriting is based on hypothetical scenarios and not necessarily her real life, and is a form of storytelling.

Senior Ava Derby Showcases her Musical Passion Through Debut EP

By Rebecca Ingles, Editor-in-Chief February 24, 2025

When one thinks of professional musicians, high school students usually do not come to mind. However, senior Ava Derby is proof that young adults can be professional musicians and follow their passions,...

Varsity Swim seniors Kayce Park and Meredith Lee proudly hold up the NYSAIS runners up plaque after completing their last season on the team. After an undefeated season, the team fought hard during the NYSAIS tournament. With NYSAIS being one of the hardest events of the season, they just fell short of the 1st place finish.

New League Records Bring a Historic Varsity Swim Season to a Close

By Sejal Virk, Editor-in-Chief February 24, 2025

With playoffs halfway done and a historic season coming to a close, Hackley Varsity Swimming has been the team to watch over the past few weeks. The boys’ side has seen a year of rebuilding and growing...

Controversy at the Round Table

Controversy at the Round Table

By Alessia Sorvillo, Chief Design Editor February 20, 2025

At Hackley, our Harkness tables are more than wooden places to sit; they are the heart of Hackley English and vital tools for the discussion-based Harkness method. In theory, this method helps students...

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...

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