The voice of the student body

The Dial

The voice of the student body

The Dial

The voice of the student body

The Dial

Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos speaks at the 2017 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in National Harbor, Maryland.

DeVos’ appointment casts doubt on leveling gap on educational opportunities

By Catherine Meyer, Assistant Opinion Editor April 6, 2017

After a tight 50-50 tie in the Senate, on January 30, Betsy DeVos was finally confirmed as the United States Secretary of Education with an unprecedented need for Vice President Mike Pence’s tie-breaking...

Inside the American legal system: students in U.S. Government class attend Mock Trial

Inside the American legal system: students in U.S. Government class attend Mock Trial

By LiliAnna Khosrowshahi, Assistant Feature Editor April 6, 2017

Court case films and TV shows grip our attention and leave us on the edge of our seats. Mock Trial lets Hackley’s students simulate this riveting experience. On Thursday, March 2nd and Thursday, March...

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzō Abe and President Donald Trump shake hands on February 10, 2017.

Trump’s unorthodox foreign policy alters U.S. influence abroad

By Raghav Chopra, Assistant Politics Editor April 6, 2017

Even with an ever-changing leadership, the United States usually maintains stable relationships with its friends and allies. However, in a departure from decades of historical precedence, President Trump...

Chuck Schumer (D), Senate Minority Leader

How to communicate with members of Congress

By Matt Traum, Staff Writer April 6, 2017

Contact your Senator Call the United States Capitol switchboard and you will be connected directly with the Senate office you request. (202) 224-3121 New York Senators Contact your Representative Tarrytown,...

Trump’s inauguration provokes polarized sentiments across the United States, mobilizes protests and increases nationalism amongst the population.

On the front lines at President Donald Trump’s Inauguration

By Alexi Sandhu, Assistant Online Editor February 10, 2017

“Lock her up! Lock her up! Lock her up!” Those were the sounds heard as I walked onto the Mall in Washington D.C. on the day of President Donald J. Trump’s Inauguration. Former First Lady and Secretary...

Senator Elizabeth Warren addresses the 2016 Democratic National Convention.

Emerging Democratic leaders to challenge Trump in 2020

By Bailey Griffen, Sports Editor February 10, 2017

Whether or not you were pleased with the results of the 2016 presidential election, the unusual and tense race that led up to Election Day on November 8, 2016 has many wondering if Trump will seek re-election...

Exploring politics around the world

Exploring politics around the world

By Lei Anne Rabeje and Raghav Chopra February 10, 2017

  Israel: Inside the Israeli-Palestine conflict President Trump vowed several days after his inauguration to move the U.S. Embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. His pro-Israel position comes...

Protesters don pink pussy hats and walk towards the Capitol in Washington, D.C. during the Womens March on Washington.

Hackley community takes to streets at Women’s Marches

January 23, 2017

This weekend's Women's Marches on Washington, across the U.S. and around the globe mark the largest inaugural protest in American history, according to AP. Take a look at the moments Hackley community...

Thousands of protesters stood outside Trump Tower in NYC on November 12.

Hackley students respond to widespread protests against President-elect Donald Trump

By Lei Anne Rabeje, Politics Editor December 17, 2016

“Dump Trump! This pussy grabs back!,” screamed one woman inciting cheers from fellow protesters. Her outrage and frustration are reflected in the thousands of people surrounding her, carrying signs...

Introduction to Trumps Cabinet

Introduction to Trump’s Cabinet

By Lei Anne Rabeje, Politics Editor December 17, 2016

Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin, a former employee and later partner of Goldman Sachs, financier within Wall Street and in Hollywood, and the national finance chairman for Trump’s...

By winning 51% of the shaded states, a candidate can still gain the Electoral College majority with only 22% of the popular vote.

The Electoral College: an outdated system

By Raghav Chopra, Politics Assistant Editor December 17, 2016

When the Constitution was written and ratified in the 18th century, the election of the office of President of the United States was intentionally removed from the will of the people, so as to protect...

From left to right: Freshmen Taylor Robin, Ben Marra, Sofia Graziano and Alex Evangelidis attend their first Community Council meeting.

Freshmen Council officers bring new energy and ideas

By Yingshyan Ku, Guest Writer November 23, 2016

Attentive students filled the Chapel, listening intently to the speaker’s podium. On September 22, freshmen running for positions on Community Council delivered their speeches in front of the entire...

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