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The student newspaper of Hackley School Tarrytown, NY 10591

The Dial

The student newspaper of Hackley School Tarrytown, NY 10591

The Dial

The student newspaper of Hackley School Tarrytown, NY 10591

The Dial

This is the Freshman Hallway, a location central to 9th-grade life, with lockers and seating. Often, it is criticized for its low, exposed pipes and unkept appearance.

What’s Wrong With the Campus?

By Aaron Krayn, Opinion Editor June 5, 2026

I constantly hear students say, “Why can’t they just fix ___?” While our campus is full of beautiful buildings and greenery, having a two-hundred-eighty-five-acre campus means that we are bound to...

Albert Camus' The Stranger, translated by Matthew Ward, stands only at around 123 pages in most editions. Despite its short length compared to other philosophical books, it is able to convey such a range of emotions with so little emotion actually written.

The Stranger Effect

By Charlotte Cantor, Features Editor May 28, 2026

What makes a person guilty? Is justice that separate from revenge? These questions ignited a fatigued tenth-grade English class in argument. The Stranger, by Albert Camus, was introduced this year as...

Sophomore Kubrick Croce is playing one of his favorite video games on the bridge. Kubrick is known around school as an incredibly knowledgeable gamer - if you have a question about video games, he's your guy.

Study, Game, and Chill

By Aaron Krayn, Opinion Editor May 12, 2026

Hackley’s campus has so much to offer, from study spaces to areas perfect for gaming and socializing. While many Hackley students often choose to focus on academics while in school, I think having spaces...

Pickert lot is where most athletes park during the spring season. Parking here requires basic skills. Most times, there is ample space between parking spaces to pull in.

Finding Ones Favorite Place to Park at Hackley

By Vivian Beaton, Staff Writer April 20, 2026

There are many places to park at Hackley, from Alumni Drive, the new Allen Center for Creative Arts and Technology (often referred to by students as CCAT) parking lot, and Pickert lot. Students have varied...

Marty Supreme features Timothee Chalamet's portrayal of Marty Mauser.

Marty Supreme Is A Smash Hit

By Charlotte Duffy, Staff writer March 12, 2026

With a marketing budget alone estimated to be 70-130 million dollars, there are few movies that have been anticipated as much as Marty Supreme. Nothing short of blimps advertising the name and stunts scaling...

My Five-Star Reads of 2025

My Five-Star Reads of 2025

By Vivian Beaton, Staff writer February 4, 2026

Of the fifteen books I read in 2025, only four stood out to me as five-star reads. If you are struggling to pick up reading as a hobby and get off your phone, these are the books for you. I mainly get...

TikTok users typically get their information from TikTok and then do not check their sources. This can lead to a spread of misinformation.

The Battle between TikTok and the News

By Maggie Hammond, Staff Writer February 4, 2026

There are a multitude of events that occur in our personal lives and communities every day. It can be challenging to focus on events that take place out of sight. It can be even harder to remember these...

Towards the entrance of the store is where the majority of the seating is in the cafe. Decorated with plants and local art, the atmosphere is perfect for group studying.

Muddy Water Cafe: A Tarrytown Hidden Gem

By Charlotte Duffy, Staff writer January 15, 2026

Just a five-minute drive from Hackley Campus, Muddy Water Coffeehouse is the perfect place for an after-school cram session for midterms, accompanied by house-made coffee and fresh pastries. Located...

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