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The voice of the student body

The Dial

The voice of the student body

The Dial

Brooke Koffler scored her record breaking goal. The team was very excited and celebrated loudly. Teammates even ran on the field in celebration.

The Graduating Senior Class has Broken Impressive Records This Year in Sports

By Annika Duggan, Sports Editor June 3, 2025

The year in sports has been marked by various accolades across sports teams. Notably, some senior athletes have broken Hackley records. These athletes include Andy Hegarty from the softball team and...

One of her major wins was at the Louisiana Southern State Tournament where she won her first title belt. Photo courtesy of Melissa Boviero

From the Ring to the Classroom

By Bella Edwards, Senior News & Events Editors May 22, 2025

“Boxing has made me a better teacher and helps me as I'm working in this leadership role because of the independence I have gained from it. You have to make on-the-spot decisions, and the practice of...

Seniors Ava Derby and Rebecca Ingles singing "Stranger" by Olivia Rodrigo. The audience watched in awe as they harmonized.

Musicians showcase their Talents to their Peers

By Lucia Marucci and Gabrielle Paes May 22, 2025

One of the most popular performing arts events of the year at Hackley is Coffeehouse, especially the spring edition. Students get the opportunity to showcase music they have been working on throughout...

The Dial Leadership team is comprised of three Editors-in-Chief, Charlie Perlman, Rebecca Ingles, and Sejal Virk, two Chief Design Editors, Alessia Sorvillo and Giulia Sorvillo, and two Managing Editors, Samantha Reyes and Josh Lee. This team is the first to experience working on the Dial in the new Center for the Creative Arts and Technology, and the last to oversee the publication of triannual magazines.

The Dial Turns the Page

By The Leadership Team April 15, 2025

This issue marks the end of the print edition of the Dial and will be the last magazine produced. In the future, the Dial will continue to publish articles online, along with more regular videos, podcasts,...

The AP Art Studio is full with the students' work on display and comfortable furniture for a positive environment. Students often come into the studio in their free to time to work on their art and hang out with each other.

The Creative Center for Arts and Technology is a Game Changer for AP Studio Art Students

By Sarah Barsanti, Sports Editor April 8, 2025

“It’s not just a space where they go to class; it’s a space where they can live,” said Greg Cice, the Visual Arts Department Chair and AP Studio Art teacher.   The opening of the Creative...

Fighting Winter Illnesses

Fighting Winter Illnesses

By Raphael Saujet, Staff Writer March 12, 2025

As the cold season brings casual coughs and runny noses, it's essential to take preventive action to avoid these illnesses. In addition to the cold season sicknesses, cases of more severe illnesses, such...

Isabella Barriera stands in front of her AP art portfolio. Her concentration is clowns, and she uses charcoal in her artwork to depict herself and friends as clowns. She uses charcoal because it encourages the viewer to look at the person rather than the colors in the art.

Isabella Barriera Encourages Students to Reflect on Their Childhoods Through Her AP Art Concentration

By Annika Duggan, Assistant Sports Editor March 6, 2025

What if you could recapture the carefree silliness that encapsulated your childhood and was lost throughout the stress of the college application process? This is what senior Isabella Barriera attempts...

Rohan's book, "Growth Over the Board: An Introspective Look Through Chess Puzzles", features the strategic and mental aspects of chess. This book is featured in the Hackley School Library and is available to check out.

Making The Right Move

By Gabriella Petriello, Assistant Features Editor March 4, 2025

At the age of five, Rohan Krishna picked up his first chest piece, unaware of how big chess would become in his life. By the time he was eight, he was competing in tournaments, and before long, he became...

After Gladiator 2, the director Ridley Scott has made 5 Billion total from all of his movies, which is a combination of around 40 films. Gladiator 2 is one of the highest grossing movies he has made.

Was “Gladiator II” Really A Success?

By Raphael Saujet, Staff Writer February 28, 2025

Despite its impressive budget, quality, and stunning visual effects, “Gladiator II” failed to leave the lasting impact I had anticipated on the big screen. The movie, directed by Ridley Scott, who...

The Library Advisory Board is comprised of four new committees to have student input. These four committees aim to increase student involvement throughout the school. These committees have already made large impacts to the library.

A New Chapter Opens for the Library

By Sophie Kim, Staff Writer February 28, 2025

The Library Advisory Board is a beam of hope for students to have input within the library. Over recent years, the library has been a center for controversy, from many upset with the four-to-a-table rule...

Kenny Scharf's swinging chair ride at the Luna Luna exhibit includes funny and unique cartoon-like designs. When turned on, the attraction spins as colored lights flash on its exterior.

Forgotten Fantasy

By Michael McCool, Staff Writer February 28, 2025

Picture this: A nostalgic carnival with Ferris wheels, carousels, and mirror mazes but through the eyes of the biggest artists of the ‘80s and ‘90s. This is exactly the theme of the Luna Luna exhibit...

Criminal Justice Advocate Fernando Bermudez Educates Upper School Students on the Value of Education and Freedom

Criminal Justice Advocate Fernando Bermudez Educates Upper School Students on the Value of Education and Freedom

By Charlie Perlman, Editor-In-Chief February 28, 2025

“Cops were heroes to me,” said Fernando Bermudez to a packed crowd of Upper School students, Middle School students, and faculty in the Lindsay Room. That was before he spent over eighteen years...

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