The Dial

Afrofuturism aesthetic: black is the new black

By 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...

Black History Month falls by the wayside in Hackley community

By Lei Anne Rabeje, Politics Editor • April 6, 2017

“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....

Trump’s travel bans are flawed: a personal perspective

By Roya Wolfe, Editor-in-Chief • March 15, 2017

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....

Climate change is real; we all must help fight it

By 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...

Hack-olades promote community values

By 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...

Years later, Moby Dick sticks

By 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...

We need to promote the peaceful transition of power

By 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...

New advisory limits inter-grade contact

By Editorial Board • 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...

After a productive discussion, Moby Dick is back out to sea

By 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’...

A case for Trump: the policy behind his brazen campaign

By 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...

Candidates bring brash rhetoric to the election

By 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...

Board of Magistrates Seeks Greater Responsibility and Power

By Lei Anne Rabeje, Politics Editor • May 30, 2016

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...