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The voice of the student body

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Dr. Sarah Davis was an outstanding but also a superb athlete. She received numerous awards throughout her time at Hackley during Class Day. Here, Dr. Sarah Davis received the Hackley Bowl in 1994 for being an outstanding junior for her class.

Dr. Sarah Davis Returns to the Hilltop

By Ashley Currie, Print Editor-in-Chief March 13, 2024

Being a life-long learner is core to Dr. Sarah Davis ‘95’s career as a “tutor” at St. John’s College in New Mexico, but she traces the genesis of this love to her time as a student at Hackley....

The Girls and Boys Varsity Swimming team had a fantastic season. The girls team broke several records for Hackley. The girls also won the Ivy League defeating Trinitys nine year streak of winning it.

Winter Athletics on the Hilltop

By Ashley Currie, Print Editor-in-Chief March 13, 2024

Diving into the pool, playing intense squash matches, being surrounded by electric crowds during basketball games, leaving all of one’s effort on the mat, fencing against great competition, or running...

Although the affect of COVID-19 has been on a decline with less cases and deaths allowing most of us to remain mask free, people on the Hilltop are still choosing to mask up. Personal health concerns as well as helping an elderly neighbor are reasons as to why middle school science teacher Emma Olsen still wears a mask years after the COVID-19 pandemic began. Since I am helping take care of him, you know I go over to work with his dogs, that kind of thing; I dont want to bring [the virus] home to him, Ms. Olsen said.

The Virus That Never Ends

By Fernanda Paz, Feature Editor of Community & Service March 13, 2024

“Students, please turn your cameras on,” is something that we don’t usually hear anymore. Since 2022, students and teachers have not returned to Zoom school after it became a staple in our post-break...

Sophomores place their belongings in the bubble for the day. The sophomore bubble has seating and lockers for everyone.

Controversy That Comes With Student Territories

By Sarah Barsanti March 8, 2024

A musty hallway, a spacious bubble, a hallway with tables, and a sunlit lounge with chairs and couches; where would you want to spend your time?  Upper school students have access to four ‘student...

Seniors study and hangout in the senior lounge during their free periods. After the installation of the new couches and configuration, there were different emotions about this new change. Some seniors were excited to spend time in the revamped space, while others felt like this ruined the old vibe of the senior lounge.

New Couches or Real Problems: A Dive Into Funding at Hackley

By Alessia Sorvillo, Design Editor of Online March 6, 2024

One day this fall, seniors entering the senior lounge were surprised to find new furniture waiting for them. Since then, some students have been questioning: are there greater needs at Hackley that could...

Classrooms to Crime Scenes: School Transformed into FBI Hotspot for Thrilling TV Crime Series

Classrooms to Crime Scenes: School Transformed into FBI Hotspot for Thrilling TV Crime Series

By Maura McGlarry, Editor-in-Chief March 1, 2024

FBI, open up! The FBI Most Wanted crew stepped onto Hackley earlier this February. Luckily, it was only actors, not real criminals, who were “wanted.” Hackley was used as the set for an episode of...

Seniors Eliza Podvalny, Kylie Oh, and Sabrina Reyes studying for their upcoming midterm at their local public library.

Midterm Mastery: Tips to Ace Exams

By Samantha Reyes, Opinion Editor February 29, 2024

Imagine sitting down at your desk, multiple binders and notebooks scattered before you. Loose pages of notes from various subjects are spread around the room. You end up sitting there contemplating where...

Alumni Profile: Jason Campbells Gridiron Journey

Alumni Profile: Jason Campbell’s Gridiron Journey

By Charlie Perlman, Features Editor February 27, 2024

From playing football on Pickert Field to running out of a smoke-filled tunnel for the University of Miami in front of 100,000 screaming supporters at Hard Rock Stadium, Jason Campbell’s story is...

Junior India Davis-Hanessian loves listening to a playlist titled, Songs and Their Samples that has both original songs, and the songs that theyve sampled. With thousands of likes, this playlist is all-encompassing for all things music.

What Song is That?: The Popularity of Music Sampling

By Olivia Houck, Events Editor February 27, 2024

There have been many awkward moments where adults and teens bond over similar music, with the same chords, instrumentals, and lyrics; but then later realize they are talking about two different songs....

The Device Dilemma: Do Phones and Headphones Prevent Community Connections?

The Device Dilemma: Do Phones and Headphones Prevent Community Connections?

By The Editorial Board February 27, 2024

On an average day on the Hilltop, you walk into the lunchroom full of vibrant noise and tables full of students engaging in lively conversation. However, you look around and notice that many students are...

Alumni Profile: Melissa Rodriguezs Early Success in the Film Industry

Alumni Profile: Melissa Rodriguez’s Early Success in the Film Industry

By Maura McGlarry, Editor-in-Chief February 26, 2024

Meet Melissa Rodriguez: a brave risk-taker who was able to find success in a male-dominated industry at a young age.  Melissa Rodriguez, an independent filmmaker from the Hackley Class of 2009, has...

Going Head-to-Head: A Review of Different Headphones

Going Head-to-Head: A Review of Different Headphones

By Rebecca Ingles, Opinion Editor February 23, 2024

Everywhere you go, you can spot someone blocking out the world with headphones. While they can seem isolating, headphones serve a purpose in blocking out distractions, especially in noisy spaces like...

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