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Hackley students and faculty members gathered in an open discussion on December 10 to discuss the Paris bombings.

Hackley Discusses Paris Attacks

By Hunter Freedman, Staff Writer February 16, 2016

At 9:20 p.m. on November 13, 2015 in Paris and Saint-Denis, France, 130 civilians were killed by 13 terrorist attacks. Mass shootings and suicide bombings occurred, and 89 people were held hostage and...

The Government and Politics Class visited the USDA building to debate Genetically Modified Organisms.

Government & Politics Students Take on D.C. and USDA

By Georgia Panitz, Staff Writer November 20, 2015

On Wednesday, Oct. 21, history teacher Stephen Fitzpatrick, and his U.S. Government and Politics class, as well as chaperone Charles Colten, Director of Community Wellbeing, began their journey to Washington...

Board of Magistrates Revamped for the School Year

Board of Magistrates Revamped for the School Year

By Pat Walker, Staff Writer November 20, 2015

When academic dishonesty occurs at Hackley, a select group of Hackley students have the responsibility to weigh in on the consequences. When given the opportunity to hear cases by Hackley’s administration,...

Presidential Election Race Heats Up During Summer

Presidential Election Race Heats Up During Summer

By Lei Anne Rabeje, Staff Writer October 23, 2015

The world watched with fascination as Donald Trump formally announced his presidential candidacy on June 16, turning the Republican Party upside-down and kicking off an action-packed summer. On...

Mr. Fitz analyzes the presidential election in his Government and Politics class.

Government and Politics Class Tracks the 2016 Election

By Christian Riegler, Assistant Photography Editor October 23, 2015

It’s 9:54 a.m. and every student in the room awaits for History Teacher Stephen Fitzpatrick’s arrival. Feet are tapping and Macbooks are heating up in anticipation for the election tracking...

Junior Eli Pinkus delivers his speech for the position of treasurer.

Community Council Leaders Plan for Next Year

By Maddy Chen, Assistant Arts Editor May 22, 2015

As this school year comes to a close, the new Community Council leaders plan to make next year more fun and spirited. With four new grade presidents and eight grade representatives, Council is fully staffed...

Obama proposes mandatory voting. Photo courtesy of Chuck Kennedy (Official White House photo).

Obama Proposes Mandatory Voting

By Max Chen, Assistant Photography Editor May 6, 2015

On March 18, 2015, President Barack Obama proposed the idea of mandatory voting. Obama believes that in the 21th century, every citizen should vote so that each demographic can be represented. “It...

Obama revealed plans for free community college tuition. Photo courtesy of Chuck Kennedy (Official White House photo).

Obama Promises College Education

By Neil Suri, Politics Editor May 6, 2015

Thousands of cash-strapped parents breathed huge sighs of relief as President Obama unveiled his new proposal for a two-year guarantee of free tuition to community college. The plan, named “America’s...

Junior Brian Schmitt delivers his speech for the position of treasurer.

Hackley Students Elect Council Leaders

By Joy Dracos, Assistant Politics Editor May 6, 2015

Community Council has accomplished some admirable things this school year. Student Council President Ryan Walker assisted by Student Council vice-president Ally Petitti were a power duo that took on the...

Senior Class Candidates

Senior Class Candidates

April 26, 2015

George Wangensteen Senior Class Presidential Candidate Why would you be a good candidate for this position? I have both the passion and experience necessary to insure that we have a great Senior...

Junior Class Candidates

Junior Class Candidates

April 26, 2015

Alex Meyer Junior Class Presidential Candidate Why would you be a good candidate for this position? I think that I would be a good candidate for this position for numerous reasons. I really care...

Sophomore Class Candidates

Sophomore Class Candidates

April 26, 2015

Patrick Walker Sophomore Class Presidential Candidate Why would you be a good candidate for this position? I’ve had a lot of experience at this position in being the 9th grade President this...

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