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The voice of the student body

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The voice of the student body

The Dial

Gemma Lasky is a junior midfielder committed to Cornell. She prides herself in her ball control and ability to stay calm under pressure.

Beyond The Game: The College Recruitment Process

By Kendall Joseph, Staff Writer October 9, 2025

Students approach college in a ton of different ways. For athletes, this process often begins earlier than senior year. While balancing academics, athletics, and the world of college recruitment, students...

The stands were covered in students sporting their black, white, and yellow decorations for the night game. Some senior boys even participated in "Go Hack" letter painting.

Seniors Led Their Team to Sweep All Games this Fall Sting

By Annika Duggan, Senior Sports Editor October 9, 2025

Lights illuminate the field as students chant from the sidelines, decked out in black Hackley merch. Students of all ages cover the stands, rowdy, cheering for all the sports teams at their biggest game...

Hackley's quarterback scans the defense before the snap, embodying the team's focus in pivotal moments. Every play reflects the determination and preparation that define Hackley Football's approach. With sharp concentration and discipline, the Hornets work to turn strategy into execution on the field.

Leadership in Action: Inside Hackley Football’s Captain Culture of Energy and Inclusion

By Michael McCool, Assistant News & Events Article October 9, 2025

When Captain JP Ngbokoli talks about leading Hackley’s football team, he doesn’t start with touchdowns or stats; he focuses on camaraderie and energy. From the first day of preseason, he and his teammate...

The football team is just starting its anticipated  Sting game against RCDS. They are 3-0 so far and hoping to continue their streak. The crowds electric energy helps drive the team. towards a win.

Fall Sports Team Seasons Starts

By Kendall Joseph, Staff Writer September 29, 2025

As the leaves begin to change, Hackley's fall sports teams have started their 2025 seasons. With a mix of returning players and new additions, this fall season will be filled with excitement and high hopes...

Charlotte Frazier, 10th grade, Adelle Hostetler, 9th grade, and Erin O’Rourke, 8th grade, all members of the girls field hockey team. They are celebrating their goal made during preseason. Showing the connection and support between grade levels.
 (Photo courtesy of Sarah Sichel-Outcalt)

Preseason Helps Foster New Friendships

By Charlotte Cantor, Staff Writer September 29, 2025

Bags line the wall adjacent to the field. It is overcast, with temperatures reaching the mid-60s. Perfect conditions for the first day of preseason; not too cold, not too hot. People’s voices intertwine...

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...

The Boy's Lacrosse team made headlines throughout the season, with multiple NYSAIS upsets en route to their championship victory. The team looks to build on their roster in the fight for the title defense next year.

Springing to Success

By Tyler Stern, Managing Editor June 2, 2025

Hackley’s athletic teams experienced great success this spring, with seven teams qualifying for the postseason, most winning at least one playoff game, and the boys’ lacrosse team winning the NYSAIS...

Hackley athletes ink their futures at Signing Day

Hackley athletes ink their futures at Signing Day

By Charlie Perlman, Editor-In-Chief May 21, 2025

In front of an audience of teachers, teammates, coaches, and family, six Hackley student-athletes were honored for their athletic achievements and celebrated their commitments to compete at the collegiate...

The Wrestling Team warms up for their match. They huddle in a circle in preparation to get excited before their match.

Winter NYSAIS Recap

By Gabriella Petriello, Features Editor May 9, 2025

  Girls Basketball  The Girls Varsity Basketball team played a total of 12 games and ended the regular season with a 4-8 record, placing 5th in the Ivy League. They entered NYSAIS in the...

Community and Competition on Display at Winter Sting

By Sarah Barsanti, Sports Editor February 25, 2025

There wasn’t an open seat in sight during the Boys’ basketball night game versus Poly Prep. The culminating game of Winter Sting brought a rare energy to campus. While the team ultimately fell short,...

Varsity Swim seniors Kayce Park and Meredith Lee proudly hold up the NYSAIS runners up plaque after completing their last season on the team. After an undefeated season, the team fought hard during the NYSAIS tournament. With NYSAIS being one of the hardest events of the season, they just fell short of the 1st place finish.

New League Records Bring a Historic Varsity Swim Season to a Close

By Sejal Virk, Editor-in-Chief February 24, 2025

With playoffs halfway done and a historic season coming to a close, Hackley Varsity Swimming has been the team to watch over the past few weeks. The boys’ side has seen a year of rebuilding and growing...

Markus takes a break from Olympic action to take a photo with family. The support from Markus' inner circle is what he cited as a reason for his success in the sport. (Photo courtesy of Debbie Edegran)

Alum Markus Edegran ’11 makes history at the Paris Olympics

By Charlie Perlman, Editor-In-Chief February 10, 2025

Seeing the bright lights of the Eiffel Tower for the first time is a special experience. For Markus Edegran ‘11, it was the magical beginning of his journey as an Olympic athlete competing in the 2024...

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