The voice of the student body

The Dial
The voice of the student body

The Dial
The voice of the student body

The Dial
Bella Edwards

Bella Edwards, Senior News & Events Editor

Bella is a senior at Hackley and is an events editor. She has been a part of the Dial since her freshman year, and has written various articles throughout her time in the class. Bella is from Tarrytown, NY, and outside of school she plays on the field hockey team, takes AP art, and reads tons of books. Her fun fact is that she recently got a new puppy named Romeo.

All content by Bella Edwards
The students walked around the Johnson Center searching for various types of plants and flowers to forage. Sarah Lucas 01' brought in dried plantain leaves for the students to try that she cooked earlier that day.

Hackley Alumna Sarah Lucas takes Students on a Foraging Adventure Throughout Campus

By Bella Edwards, Senior News and Events Editor
January 7, 2025
All students gathered down at the new outdoor amphitheater to attend the opening of the building. The space was filled with excitement and joy as the students listened in to the announcements and musical performance.

The Opening of the Center for the Creative Arts and Technology Building Marks A New Beginning on the Hilltop

By Bella Edwards, Senior News and Events Editor
January 7, 2025
The novel "I Have Some Question For You" by Rebecca Makkai was a popular book that one of the book groups read. All of the book circles had novels of all different genres and opened many discussions for the students to have.

Reading Groups Make a Mark On the Hilltop

By Bella Edwards, Senior News & Events Editor
November 19, 2024
Many students added extra chocolate chips to their cookies to make them super sweet. They were able to make the cookies using different substitutes like flax seeds for egg.

Life Hacks: Peer Advisory

By Bella Edwards, Feature Editor of Arts
April 1, 2024
Many singers of the night were accompanied by students playing on different instruments. Many played on guitars and drums, giving the audience a live version of the songs.

Winter Coffee House

By Bella Edwards and Giulia Sorvillo
April 1, 2024
The Rockefeller Tree is lit up and enjoyed by many in the city. It never fails to bring in the holiday spirit!

A Winter to Remember: Students Favorite Holiday Traditions

By Bella Edwards, Feature Editor of Arts
January 17, 2024
The Rockefeller Tree is lit up and enjoyed by many in the city. It never fails to bring in the holiday spirit!

These are some of the speakers that spoke at the round table. Everyone had a great time listening and learning about Hispanic Heritage month.

The Hispanic Heritage Roundtable

By Bella Edwards, Feature Editor of Arts
November 29, 2023
Favorite Books of the Summer

Favorite Books of the Summer

By Bella Edwards
October 12, 2023
The cover of "I'm Glad My Mom Died" by Jennette McCurdy. On the cover she is seen holding her mother's ashes that are filled with confetti to show how she felt in the moment while also trying to be more respectful about her mother's death.

Book of the Month: I’m Glad My Mom Died

By Bella Edwards, Feature Editor
June 8, 2023
Poster of Avatar: The Way of Water featuring main character Neytiri. The movie follows Neytiri and her family as they fight to save their world from humans.

Avatar: The Way of Water

By Bella Edwards
March 17, 2023
This is a piece of Catie's artwork in progress for her portfolio. This photo really shows the different colors and lifelike image of her dog.

AP Art Profile: Catie O’Rourke

By Bella Edwards, Staff Writer
February 15, 2023
William Teacher opening up the school play "The Tempest" and giving the backstory of all the hard work and effort that went into the astounding performance.

Drama Society Performs ‘The Tempest’

By Bella Edwards, Staff Writer
November 22, 2022
Check It Out: Book Recommendations

Check It Out: Book Recommendations

By Bella Edwards, Staff Writer
October 25, 2022
Hackley students and faculty gather at Akin Common for Convocation.

Convocation 2022

By Bella Edwards
September 23, 2022
Load More Stories