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The Dial

The voice of the student body

The Dial

The voice of the student body

The Dial

This is the interior of the cafe. Upon entrance, customers are greeted by the baristas and can observe them making drinks while figuring out what to order.

Don Caravajal is the Newest Cafe Hotspot in Irvington

By Evelynn Beaton, Assistant News & Events Editor March 7, 2025

The best hotspots in Tarrytown have been covered, but what about the next town over? Irvington is about a 10-minute drive from the Hackley campus and contains more than one hidden gem. Don Carvajal, a...

As you walk around campus, you can see many people sporting super puffs. These two jackets are the same style but have different designs and colors. This displays the various options that Aritzia offers of the jacket.

Aritzia’s Super Puff Jacket Proves to be Worth the Hype on the Hilltop

By Sophie Kim, Staff Writer March 4, 2025

If you are walking on the quad this winter, you will most likely see someone sporting an Aritzia Super Puff jacket. Aritzia is a Canadian-based company, whose headquarters is in Vancouver, British Columbia....

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...

Kenny Scharf's swinging chair ride at the Luna Luna exhibit includes funny and unique cartoon-like designs. When turned on, the attraction spins as colored lights flash on its exterior.

Forgotten Fantasy

By Michael McCool, Staff Writer February 28, 2025

Picture this: A nostalgic carnival with Ferris wheels, carousels, and mirror mazes but through the eyes of the biggest artists of the ‘80s and ‘90s. This is exactly the theme of the Luna Luna exhibit...

Editorial: Exploring the Lack of Attendance at Hackley Performing Arts Events

Editorial: Exploring the Lack of Attendance at Hackley Performing Arts Events

By The Editorial Board February 24, 2025

The Journey to Increase Student Engagement and Viewership in Hackley’s Performing Arts The stage lights go dim as the curtain opens, and the spotlight hits the star of the show. After an hour or two,...

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...

Hackley's hilly campus makes it difficult for those on crutches or in a wheelchair to get around to their classes. An average upper school weekly commute will involve at least one, if not two, trips to down and back from the CCAT as well as at least two trips to the Johnson Center per week.

Developing a Campus Accessible to Everyone

By Gabrielle Paes, Staff Writer February 10, 2025

When prospective students visit Hackley for the first time, they are amazed by the beautiful scenery of the campus and the large size. However, Hackley is filled with tons of stairs, making getting from...

Surviving the Seasonal Slump as a Student

Surviving the Seasonal Slump as a Student

By Samantha Reyes, Managing Editor January 30, 2025

Imagine finally getting home after a long, cold school day, the sun has already set, you feel extremely tired and unmotivated, and you have many assignments and essays to do, but for some reason, all you...

The sprawl of papers, assessments, and notes often bring students stress before exams. However, this year, most exams will have less materials with exams being earlier in the trimester.

An Examined Change

By Tyler Stern, Staff Writer January 16, 2025

This year, Hackley’s administration made the decision to move exams up to the middle of February to allow for fewer conflicts and more flexibility with the second trimester.  “I feel that the change...

The Uncertain Path Ahead

The Uncertain Path Ahead

By Tyler Stern, Staff Writer January 9, 2025

It was close until it wasn’t. Many anchors, reporters, and election insiders thought that the 2024 Presidential Election would be closer than it was, and expected the results to take days. In reality...

Elif Batuman’s Pulitzer Prize Finalist, The Idiot, is a popular read among Hackley students. The story follows a Harvard University freshman, Selin, as she explores adolescence and love through online communication and connection. The Sternberg Library contains two copies of the novel that can be checked out.

Elif Batuman’s The Idiot Makes Us Question Technology’s Role in Our Relationships

By Alessia Sorvillo, Chief Design Editor January 7, 2025

In Elif Batuman’s Pulitzer Prize finalist, The Idiot, readers can experience a glimpse of the mid-1990s — a time when email was a new and exciting mode of communication, helping create new relationships...

Sweater Weather Cinema: Top 10 Fall Movies

Sweater Weather Cinema: Top 10 Fall Movies

By Samantha Reyes, Managing Editor December 6, 2024

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