The voice of the student body

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The voice of the student body

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The voice of the student body

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Noah wanted to organize this event because in the past couple of months, many young people — me included — have felt their voices will not be heard in this election simply because minors cannot vote. And to a large degree, it is true that our voices are not heard. So, I sought to find a way that I could both begin to take part in the democratic process and simultaneously involve my peers in civic engagement. Because 16 year olds in New York State can (as of January) register to vote, this seemed like the perfect opportunity to not only engage other students in American democracy, but also to allow future voters who are trying to be heard to take that first step towards casting their ballot.

Students organize voter registration event

By Eki Uzamere, Editor-in-chief September 23, 2020

To celebrate National Voter Registration Week, students — Noah Tirschwell, Gainsley Korengold, Charlie Rudge, Zach Yusaf, Max Calman, Mira Zaslow, Kaitlyn Qu, Maya Miller, Jonathan Brewster, and Destiny...

As the remote school schedule shortens the amount of class time spent, many students fear having to continue remote learning into the summer. Workload and less class time than normal are reflected in comparing binder sizes from the previous year.

Academic Material Missed During Remote Learning

By Kami Lim, Opinion Editor July 24, 2020

“Going down to just to classes that are 45 minutes each, I have really tried to cut the curriculum and unfortunately I do not really get to go into depth on topics I am covering with my classes,” Ms....

Students Call Out the Administrations Inaction Toward Recent Events of Racial Injustice

Students Call Out the Administration’s Inaction Toward Recent Events of Racial Injustice

By Eki Uzamere, Editor-in-Chief June 14, 2020

Remote learning came to an end on June 3rd, but not without controversy. As a result of the world’s instability and overtly racist institutions, students are speaking out against Hackley's own shortcomings. Unrest...

Hackley IRP students took a field trip to Regeneron facilitated by Dr. Yancopoulos, father of four Hackley alumni.

Students from the Independent Research Program and Advanced Biology visit Regeneron Pharmaceuticals

By Ying Ku, Managing Editor for Copy December 19, 2019

Standing in a line against the wall, students gazed through a glass barrier separating themselves from an intricate, multi-million dollar machine for staining. The machine was operated by two scientists...

Senior Jaewoo Bang navigates through the Schoology interface to view his English assignments.

Students react to the switch in online platforms: New HOL prompts mixed responses

By Jared Tilliss, Opinion Editor December 10, 2019

As students settle themselves back into another year on the hilltop, there is one major difference which no one can ignore: the beloved Hackley Online (or HOL) has changed. The alternative, a two-part...

Before this year, students were free to buy sugary snacks and drinks at any point during the school day. This fall, that changed. Students have expressed their frustrations with the new policy, but have admitted that not being able to buy what they want has saved them a lot of money.

Tuck changes spark controversy

By Nicky Wind, Staff Writer October 29, 2019

This year, students walking into the Tuck in the morning for a candy bar have been leaving empty-handed. The Tuck has recently implemented new rules which do not allow students to purchase any candy or...

Another sad scene, the only remains of the diner atop the tiled flooring. The entire area is closed off with barricades, fencing, and police tape to leave the construction area open. As Ari Thanos, owner of the diner stated in a Facebook post, We will rebuild our much-loved diner, and this process has already started, although a timeline is unclear.

Fire devastates Ossining’s beloved Landmark Diner

By Max Calman, Staff Writer October 27, 2019

On August 22nd, a fire destroyed the Landmark Diner in Ossining, displacing many of its employees and leaving behind only a pile of rubble. No patrons or employees were injured, but two firefighters were...

The lack of bells bookending classes caused controversy throughout the student body.

What the bell is going on?

By Eki Uzamere, Senior Staff Writer October 8, 2019

If you are one of the many who had been frantic last week, scurrying to class, lost without the helpful ding of school bells, you’re in luck. According to the upper school Director, Andy King, the bells...

Club leaders Emma Lauerwald, Emma Brennan, Gabe Baez, and Sean Ford (from left) attract underclassmen to sign up for the soup kitchen club. The group has a devoted band of members who attend their community service events.

Club Fair

October 8, 2019

The annual Club Fair was in full swing on Tuesday, October 17th, and the quad was buzzing with students who enjoyed the weather and learned about the many different opportunities on campus. Club leaders...

In a reflective piece about the role that music plays in his identity, senior Oren Tirschwell delivers a rousing speech to ninth and tenth graders. He advises them to be mindful of the way that offhand comments affect those around them, and to inquire about their peers interests rather than poke fun at them.

The beginning of chapel talks: seniors reflect and advise

By Sydney Stoller, Online Editor in Chief September 25, 2019

There is little more daunting than addressing personal values and struggles in front of an audience of more than two-hundred judgy teenagers. However, every year, dozens of Hackley seniors volunteer...

Sophomores Logan Oscher and Hannah Carrey attempt to find the next number of their scavenger using their map of Tea Town. Students were left with only compasses and maps as they explored the woods and looked for the next number in their hunt.

First Friday on the Hilltop: a sneak peek into gradewide activities

September 9, 2019

Students participated in various grade level activities to celebrate the first Friday of the school year. These events, aptly named "First Friday," are a tradition on the Hilltop and present an opportunity...

This is a sample image of what a home screen will look like on Schoology.

New “HOL” to launch in September

By Lauren Ahern, Managing Editor of Social Media May 22, 2019

Starting next school year, Hackley will be moving on from our current Learning Management System (LMS), known as “HOL.” Hackley will now have two integrated Management Systems: Veracross, a Student...

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