Afrofuturism aesthetic: black is the new black
Photo credit: Raghav Chopra, Assistant Politics Editor
May 15, 2017
Only 8 of the top 100 grossing Sci-fi films include a protagonist of color, half of which were Will Smith. Within American media, the future is painted as white, so much so, that even colored characters from books and novels are cast by white actors in film adaptations. When uproar arrives in response to t...
Black History Month falls by the wayside in Hackley community
Photo credit: Lei Anne Rabeje, Politics Editor
April 6, 2017
Filed under Op-Ed, Opinion, Slider
“It’s the first day of Black History Month!” announce juniors Celia Gooding and Kioni Marshall during a Chapel meeting on February 1. Their enthusiasm is greeted by scattered applause and a few cheers. February is arguably one of the rougher months for any Hackley student as teachers squeeze in ...
Trump’s travel bans are flawed: a personal perspective
Photo credit: Roya Wolfe, Editor-in-Chief
March 15, 2017
Filed under Op-Ed, Opinion, Slider
I am the daughter of an Iranian immigrant. My family came from Iran to America knowing that this country was a country that would accept them, that immigrants were woven into the fabric of the United States. On January 20, 2017, Donald Trump was inaugurated into office as President. As a liberal...
Climate change is real; we all must help fight it
Photo credit: Jamie Leonard, Guest Contributor
February 10, 2017
That Earth’s climate is changing is indisputable. According to NASA’s climate change department, 97% of climate scientists agree that climate change is real and mainly caused by humans. This scientific consensus has been increasingly widely accepted among the American public. A 2016 Gallup poll foun...
Hack-olades promote community values
Photo credit: Editorial Board
February 10, 2017
Similar to the way in which athletes are honored with “Athlete of the Week” distinctions, Hackley has begun to reward students who exhibit kindness and empathy with Hack-olades. The Dial Editorial Board supports the establishment of this system as we feel that it will serve as a step toward livi...
Years later, Moby Dick sticks
Photo credit: Andrew B. F. Carnabuci ‘02, Guest Contributor
December 18, 2016
Editor’s Note: This is a letter The Dial received from an alumnus in response to the Moby Dick editorial published in our October issue. To The Editors of The Dial & The Faculty of the Department of English, It was my recent pleasure this Thanksgiving to visit campus. Just as I was wonderi...
We need to promote the peaceful transition of power
Photo credit: Max Rosenblum, Guest Writer
December 18, 2016
Many people, including me, are displeased with the result of the 2016 presidential election. Liberals and anti-Trump voters have taken to the streets of New York City and other cities across the nation to protest this outcome they see so threatening. I believe that it’s time for activists to put an...
New advisory limits inter-grade contact
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October 22, 2016
As we continue on into the new school year, many changes are in effect. The most prominent is the shift in Upper School students’ schedules as the old advisory system transitions to a new one. While the system seems to have long-term benefits, it has been temporarily disruptive. If a goal of the...
After a productive discussion, Moby Dick is back out to sea
Photo credit: Amy Chalan, Assistant News Editor
October 22, 2016
About ten years ago, Moby Dick was removed from the curriculum and returned due to popular demand. Recently, it was removed again, due to the length of the book and new curriculum tailored more to students’ development and enjoyment The workload and the way in which Moby Dick was taught made the nove...
A case for Trump: the policy behind his brazen campaign
Photo credit: Raghav Chopra, Assistant Politics Editor
October 18, 2016
Note: The Dial seeks balance in its coverage, which is especially true in regard to partisan topics and politics. Given an earlier Dial article criticizing Trump (September 2016 issue), it was difficult to find voices on staff in support of the presidential candidate. While this piece explores Trump...
Candidates bring brash rhetoric to the election
Photo credit: Catherine Meyer, Opinion Editor
September 21, 2016
In this year’s presidential election, campaign jargon has been far from presidential—especially from the camp of Donald Trump. In the battle for the Oval Office, he is not fighting using superior policy as his primary weapon, but brazen personal slams instead. Rather than attempting to prove himself...
Board of Magistrates Seeks Greater Responsibility and Power
Photo credit: Lei Anne Rabeje, Politics Editor
May 30, 2016
Filed under Op-Ed, Opinion, Slider
When disciplinary infractions occur at Hackley, members of the Board of Magistrates hold the responsibility of weighing in on the situation and possible consequences. However, in recent years that hasn’t happened and the occurrence of a few vexing disciplinary issues this year has raised the questi...