Teachers administer mastery tests to prepare students for challenging math classes
By Sophie Thomas, Staff Writer
November 14, 2018
To make the transition from summer into the school year, math students need to have a solid recap of previous material and basic understanding of past concepts. After a long summer, students usually have a difficult time easing their way back into the material, often forgetting what they learned t...
Are Upper School students able to achieve balance?
November 12, 2018
Filed under Editorial, Opinion, Slider
Teachers and administrators recently established a list of characteristics they hope to foster in students during their time at Hackley. The “Portrait of a Graduate” is an aspirational document that reaffirms Hackley’s core values. According to the portrait, a Hackley education is expected to hone...
About time: freshman hallway gets a makeover
By Lauren Ahern, News Editor
October 3, 2018
Filed under News, Opinion, Slider
The floor in the freshman hallway and surrounding area received a face-lift this past summer, repairing the previously uneven subflooring and carpeting. The carpeting was replaced with a light grey, luxury vinyl planking in hopes of enlivening the space and being a more efficient material for flooring. The Dial Editorial Board commends the administration for making a move t...
Helmets have no place in girls lacrosse
By Annabel Ives, Staff Writer
June 5, 2018
In 2017, New York state offered girls lacrosse players the option to wear helmets. Some athletes argue that these helmets will make the game safer on the rare occasion a girl gets checked or hit in the head with a ball. In those instances, helmets would protect players from getting a concussion. Howe...
Students who miss school for extracurriculars should be accommodated
June 5, 2018
Filed under Editorial, Opinion, Slider
Hackley proudly publicizes the extracurriculars and travel opportunities available for its students. Along with these opportunities, however, often come substantial consequences for students, since many of these opportunities coincide with class days. Because of their workload, they fear missing ass...
Activism sharpens student leadership
May 10, 2018
Filed under Editorial, Opinion
In his legendary Gettysburg Address president, Abraham Lincoln remarked, “ … that [the] government of the people, by the people, [and] for the people shall not perish from the earth.” While Lincoln was speaking quite literally about the survival of the United States, young Americans today seem to be ...
Students now have their official college counselors during sophomore year
By Annabel Ives and Ella Jones
April 15, 2018
Students of the class of 2020 are the first group of students to receive college counselors during their sophomore year of high school. Previously, students were assigned college counselors midway through junior year, allowing the counseling program’s main focus to be test taking and college applicat...
Should Seniors post college decisions/acceptance?
By Georgia Panitz, Arts Editor
January 12, 2018
After weeks of anticipation, high school seniors who applied Early Decision or Early Action are nervously, excitedly, and patiently receiving decisions from colleges. A majority of these decisions are typically sent out in the month of December, resulting in a range of emotions. For those who are...
College tuition weighs down students’ potentials
December 14, 2017
Empty coffee cups, tears, sleepless nights, biting nails. The stress of getting into college is already harsh enough, but for many concerns extend beyond just getting that sought-after acceptance letter; college tuition can be quite pricey. While this may not be the case for many Hackley students, more t...
Senior Letter to Underclassmen
By Olivia Weinberg and Lei Anne Rabeje
October 26, 2017
Filed under Editorial, Opinion
Now that days of lounging by a pool or sitting on the beach and laughing with friends have come to a close, the Editors-in-Chief would like to offer a bit of advice. Freshmen, welcome to the Upper School! Don’t worry if classes or older students seem daunting. Take time to meet people a...
Summer reading empowers students to grow as scholars and citizens
By William Goldsmith, Assistant Opinion Editor
October 25, 2017
Filed under Op-Ed, Opinion, Slider
Summer reading challenges students to grow as critical thinkers, and it also provides students the opportunity to use books as instruments of stimulation and repose during the months of summer. As students come back to the Hilltop to begin the new school year, they do so with active, healthy...
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