The Dial

What happened to the election?

By Matt Traum, Staff Writer • November 21, 2016

Whether thrilled or disappointed with the election results, Donald J. Trump will be the 45th President of the United States. Much controversy exists because Hillary Clinton received about 100,000 more...

For Dial’s politics editor, Trump’s victory has ominous the Dial echoes of a right-wing populist in her home country

By Lei Anne Rabeje, Politics Editor • November 21, 2016

“Bad day for the world, huh? It’s like the Philippines all over again…” I received this text from my aunt. It was mid-afternoon in the Philippines and 3 a.m. for me, but we both watched with...

Clinton triumphs in student mock presidential election

By Benjy Renton, Editor-in-Chief • November 8, 2016

The Hilltop was alive with activity as Upper School students cast their votes in Hackley's mock presidential election. Hosted by the Progressive Action League and Conservatives Club, 80% of Upper School...

Enter here to be and find fright: Community Council unveils its first Haunted Hilltop

By Lei Anne Rabeje, Politics Editor • October 31, 2016

Screams and laughter echoed through the dark halls on Saturday, October 29 as Community Council unveiled its very first Haunted Hilltop. Starting under the bridge, attendees enter Goodhue greeted by dimly...

Election for Dummies

By Raghav Chopra, Assistant Politics Editor • October 23, 2016

HILLARY R. CLINTON Economic Policy: Hillary Clinton supports the implementation of tax cuts to the middle class and small businesses, along with paid leave, as reported by The Balance. She proposes...

Donald Trump’s America: The 2016 Presidential Election through an Immigrant’s Eye

By Lei Anne Rabeje, Politics Editor • October 23, 2016

The pursuit of the American Dream leads some people thousands of miles from their home. Immigrants hail from around the world attracted by prospects of wealth, safety, and better opportunity for their...

Behind the scenes of Hackley’s winning debate team with senior Matt Bonanno

By Roya Wolfe, Editor-in-Chief • October 23, 2016

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump aren’t the only ones taking part in a debate this year. At Hackley, senior Matt Bonanno has taken over the debate stage by storm. Matt began Debate in 8th Grade and has...

Freshman Class Candidates 2016-2017

September 19, 2016

Name: Billy O'Brien Freshman Class Presidential Candidate Why would you be a good candidate for this position? I feel as I have a good connection of and understanding to all the groups...

Meet the New Council Members

By Hunter Freedman, Assistant News Editor • May 30, 2016

Alex Meyer - President Alex Meyer has large shoes to fill as Community Council President next year, but she has the right tools to succeed. She enjoys collaborating with other Council members and cannot...

Student Critique of 2016 Election

May 30, 2016

“Lesser of Two Evils”: The 2016 Presidential Election By Clay Sullivan I like to say that if you don’t like how your government is set up, and you didn’t vote, then you don’t really get...

World Leaders Voice Concern Over U.S. 2016 Presidential Election

May 27, 2016

“In Europe, we are concerned about the U.S. possibly turning toward a more isolationist orientation. That would not be good for United States, good for Europe, good for the world. We need the U.S. engaged...

Navigating Election Jargon

By Neil Suri, Politics Editor • May 1, 2016

As the political climate intensifies in the middle of presidential primaries, so too does the language describing our state of political affairs. A cursory search through a news article covering the election...