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The once-popular PB&J station in the Dining Hall, which now holds sunbutter instead of peanut butter.

Hackley Removes Peanut Butter from Dining Hall

By Georgia Panitz, Staff Writer October 23, 2015

This school year many Hackley students and teachers have noticed (and bemoaned) the absence of peanut butter from the Dining Hall. Beginning this year the dining hall is no longer serving peanut...

Productivity Apps Help Students Stay Organized

Productivity Apps Help Students Stay Organized

By Olivia Weinberg, Staff Writer October 22, 2015

There’s an app for that. This is the common reply from students and teachers when they are asked how to organize, entertain, and keep track of themselves. Time management and organization...

A poster with a QR code for the Cicada 3301.
Photo courtesty of Wikimedia Commons user Afrodo.

Mysterious Puzzle Baffles Online Users

By Irene Kim, Staff Writer May 6, 2015

Three years ago, a mysterious series of online puzzle called Cicada 3301 presented itself to the code geniuses around the world, looking for “highly intelligent individuals” for their recruits. It...

Banjeree holding the Braille printer.
Photo courtesy Wikimedia Commons user Nbanerjee.

Teen Demonstrates Potential of 3D Printer

By Kelly Castro-Blanco, Science & Tech Editor May 6, 2015

Printing papers for the blind has never been easy or cheap - until now. Shubham Banerjee, a 13 year old student from started out with a science fair project idea to build a braille printer using legos....

Dr. Ying prepares for an experiment involving magnetism.

Dr. Ying Pioneers New Research Program

By Grace Henrich, Assistant Science & Tech Editor May 6, 2015

An exciting new program has been created at Hackley for students who want to take their science classes to another level: the Independent Research Program, or the IRP. The Independent Research...

Ms. Brennan teaches and advises during a Computer Science course.

Mrs. Budlong & Ms. Brennan: Women in Tech

By Andrew Stopera, Staff Writer January 5, 2015

Although studies show that men hold a higher percentage of the jobs in the fields of technology and computer science in the U.S., at Hackley, the Upper School technology department is flourishing under...

Sophomore Catherine Meyer demonstrates the proper plank position as part of a simple ab circuit. (Try holding for 45-60 seconds at a time.)

Top Ways to Stay Healthy During the Holidays

By Alex Meyer, Staff Writer December 10, 2014

Worried about gaining those few extra pounds this holiday season? As winter approaches, it can be easy to make excuses to be unhealthy. Although it is difficult to be conscientious about staying healthy...

Charles Colten, Director of Community Well-Being, and his Aikido students during a gym class.
Charles Colten, Director of Community Well-Being, and his Aikido students during a gym class. Photo courtesy of Charles Colten.

Mr. Colten Implements Community Well-Being

By Joy Dracos, Staff Writer November 14, 2014

Have you even wanted to try Martial Arts but never had the time?  Picture yourself sitting on a perfectly matted floor, learning techniques to help you better protect yourself. Here at Hackley, there...

Social Media Websites Create Panic About the Ebola Virus

Social Media Websites Create Panic About the Ebola Virus

By Grace Henrich, Staff Writer November 14, 2014

“OMG DO I HAVE EBOLA?” This fear mongering of ebola can be found on any social media website since the first diagnosis of ebola in America. So why then do so many people still have very little idea...

Edamame with sea salt. Photo courtesy of masalaeatsmiami.com.

10 Healthy Summer Snacks

May 28, 2014

1. Kale Chips (153 Calories/cup) Not only do kale chips help you manage your weight with their low calorie count, but they also contain about 206% of daily Vitamin A per cup. Vitamin A helps protect...

iPads Integrated for Next School Year

iPads Integrated for Next School Year

May 13, 2014

As more and more schools across the nation turn to technology to enhance educational instruction, Hackley is steadily following suit. Hackley’s administration recently announced the integration of iPads...

Vitamins: Essential to Your Health

Vitamins: Essential to Your Health

March 12, 2014

Vitamins are an essential part of staying healthy, crucial to the way our bodies are able to function. However, many people don’t consume enough of the most important vitamins per day, which can lead...

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