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The voice of the student body

The Dial

The voice of the student body

The Dial

The voice of the student body

The Dial

Credit: Photo courtesy of Morgan Pile
Before coming to Hackley, Learning Specialist Morgan Pile worked as a learning specialist at the Dalton School in New York City and ran her own academic firm. Ms. Pile urges students to reach out to her if they need any tips on how to improve their learning and study habits. Students can always email Ms. Pile to schedule a meeting or find her in Learning Center, where she has drop-in hours every morning from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

New Learning Specialist Morgan Pile Brings Entrepreneurial Background and Enthusiasm to the Learning Center

By Rebecca Ingles, Editor-in-Chief March 14, 2025

“I think that a lot of students can benefit from learning about the way that they learn about themselves, and this is a great role to help that happen, because you're meeting one on one, which is sort...

The user's screen shows the different colors featured in the game and the number of points received. Whether during breaks or free time, players are focused on the game. Block Blast is growing in popularity around the Hackley community.

Exploring the Excitement of BlockBlast

By Gabriella Petriello, Assistant Features Editor March 12, 2025

Block Blast, the popular puzzle game that’s captured the attention of students at Hackley and millions worldwide, combines strategy and relaxation, making it a favorite for players of all ages. “I...

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...

Ms. Salko gave a presentation of the 13 Drivers Licenses to Juniors and Seniors in the CCAT. Ms. Salko talked about her experience recounting her families past with the help of students in Germany. She mentioned the lives of the 13 Driver's License holders and went into specific detail about her relatives.

Remembering the lives of Holocaust Survivors through Holocaust Remembrance Day

By Annika Duggan, Assistant Sports Editor March 12, 2025

One could hear a pin drop in Diller Hall during the recent Holocaust Memorial assembly, where Upper School students were riveted by the story of the “13 Drivers’ Licenses.” In the decaying brown...

Inkosi helped lead the Hackley Men's Fencing team to a NYSAIS victory. He also won personal medals and trophies within the tournament.

Junior Fencer Inkosi Brou’s Journey to the Olympics

By Jordan Kleeger, Opinion Editor March 7, 2025

Inkosi Brou has travelled across the world, participated in Olympic Qualifying events, and even placed in national competitions since beginning his fencing career almost ten years ago. Inkosi was introduced...

This is the interior of the cafe. Upon entrance, customers are greeted by the baristas and can observe them making drinks while figuring out what to order.

Don Caravajal is the Newest Cafe Hotspot in Irvington

By Evelynn Beaton, Assistant News & Events Editor March 7, 2025

The best hotspots in Tarrytown have been covered, but what about the next town over? Irvington is about a 10-minute drive from the Hackley campus and contains more than one hidden gem. Don Carvajal, a...

A streak is the newest way to create helpful and motivating routines. A streak is meant to be edited; a streak could eventually make it into everyday routine or not be used ever again. These five steps will help individuals create a streak best suited for them.

How Streaks Can Transform Routines and Boost Motivation

By Evelynn Beaton, Assistant News & Events Editor March 6, 2025

Motivation can be defined as the reasons one has for behaving/acting in a certain way. This fundamental definition is how routines are formed. Routines are changed due to a desire to act upon a behavior....

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...

Lily Hegener does her internship work online. One of her most popular pieces of literature to analyze is Louisa Sigea's Syntra. Once Lily finishes analyzing, she  inputs the analysis into LatinCy to train the AI Bot.

Lily Hegener Brings Light to Voices of Women in Latin Literature

By Sophie Kim, Staff Writer March 6, 2025

Sophomore Lily Hegener is changing the Latin world through her research at the Institute of the Study of the Ancient World (ISAW) at New York University with professors David Ratzan and Patrick...

As you walk around campus, you can see many people sporting super puffs. These two jackets are the same style but have different designs and colors. This displays the various options that Aritzia offers of the jacket.

Aritzia’s Super Puff Jacket Proves to be Worth the Hype on the Hilltop

By Sophie Kim, Staff Writer March 4, 2025

If you are walking on the quad this winter, you will most likely see someone sporting an Aritzia Super Puff jacket. Aritzia is a Canadian-based company, whose headquarters is in Vancouver, British Columbia....

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...

Students visited Chinatown in New York City as a part of their Big Onion walking tour, learning about the history of the district and stories of immigrants who lived there.

Exploring the Heart of New York City’s Historical Immigrant Community

By Tyler Stern and Gabrielle Paes February 28, 2025

Imagine living in a small studio apartment with more than three families and only having one window. This was the life for many immigrant families who came to New York during the 1800’s, hoping to find...

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