The voice of the student body

The Dial

The voice of the student body

The Dial

The voice of the student body

The Dial

Ms. Judkins advocates for local activism

Ms. Judkins advocates for local activism

By Raghav Chopra, Politics Editor March 8, 2018

Head Librarian Brianna Judkins, chatting with the Dial from her office in the Sternberg Library, candidly explained her reasoning for becoming a political activist. The election of 2016 galvanized...

College tuition weighs down students’ potentials

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;...

Why should you care about climate change?

Why should you care about climate change?

By Raghav Chopra, Politics Editor December 1, 2017

Tropical storms run rampant across the Carribean and Southern US, recurrent erratic weather, and rising temperatures: the consequences of climate change become increasingly more apparent. While hurricanes...

Rohingya Muslims face increasingly unpleasant conditions in refugee camps after escaping persecution in their native Myanmar.

The Rohingya: the world’s most persecuted minority

By Max Rosenblum, Assistant Politics Editor November 30, 2017

As students and teachers enjoy Hackley’s safe environment, at the other end of the globe, Myanmar’s Rohingya Muslims face a remarkably different reality. In examining the crisis from an international...

Dreamers Keep on Dreaming: Community considers the fight for DACA

Dreamers Keep on Dreaming: Community considers the fight for DACA

By Amy Chalan, Lifestyles Editor November 29, 2017

Imagine your nation’s leader informs you that you are going to be deported from the country you’ve always called home, because you are considered an “illegal immigrant” by law. 800,000 individuals...

George Latimer defeats Rob Astorino in heated race for Westchester County Executive

George Latimer defeats Rob Astorino in heated race for Westchester County Executive

By Max Rosenblum, Assistant Politics Editor November 13, 2017

  Democrat George Latimer emerged victorious this past Tuesday, Nov. 7, after beating out two-term incumbent Republican Rob Astorino in this year’s race for Westchester County Executive. Although...

American Youth v. Free Speech: Consequences of a more restrictive generation

American Youth v. Free Speech: Consequences of a more restrictive generation

By Raghav Chopra, Politics Editor November 7, 2017

Western philosophy of the ideals of liberty and freedom permeate the foundations of American government and society. Yet these core principles and their interpretation has come to the forefront of domestic...

The First Amendment in action:

By Lei Anne Rabeje, Editor in Chief November 1, 2017

Free speech and college campuses have had a long, symbiotic relationship. From anti-war protests to the more recent campus race protests, colleges have served as environments for students to air...

Hackley Responds to Rise in Extremist Messages and Political Violence Confronting America

Hackley Responds to Rise in Extremist Messages and Political Violence Confronting America

By Max Rosenblum, Assistant Politics Editor September 27, 2017

Neo-Nazis chant “Jews Will Not Replace Us,” demonstrators are throwing rocks at police, white supremacists preach hate against African-Americans, and protest attendees are engaging in violent street...

Illustration by Dylan Wade

Hackley Clarifies Casual Use of Offensive Language on Campus

By Jared Tilliss, Staff Writer September 20, 2017

In the United States, the balance between free speech and peaceful coexistence is tenuous right now. Even so, Hackley strives to be a place where everyone is encouraged to share their ideas and opinions....

Spirit week rallies the Hive in preparation for the Fall Sting

By Sydney Stoller, Assistant Online Editor September 19, 2017

Monday saw the halls buzzing with Hackley apparel. Tuesday followed up with stars and stripes adorning the student body. Wednesday brought summer back with beach-going tourists and so went the rest of...

Newly elected officers transition into roles on Council

Newly elected officers transition into roles on Council

By Bridget Barsanti, Arts Editor June 13, 2017

President - Francesca Docters Fran’s experience and dedication to council makes her a qualified President. She has served on council since sophomore year as grade representative and clerk. “I’ve...

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