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The Dial
The voice of the student body

The Dial
The voice of the student body

The Dial
Joshua Lee

Joshua Lee, Managing Editor

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Cast members Cassandra Stand, Lilly Rosenthal, Asher Navas, Alex Booth, Arya Gauba, Ava Cronin, and Mikayla stand together for the play's finale! Voices blend together as their songs flows across the stage.

Behind the Curtains: Preparation behind Hackley Musicals

By Joshua Lee, Feature Editor
May 21, 2024
Available for purchase since February 2023, the Vision Pro represents Apple's entry into the realm of virtual reality. However, the product was soon met with controversy: some expressed their excitement, while others brought worries of increased social isolation. Could Apple's continuous development in virtual reality be a threat to our physical relationships, or instead transform communications to a greater level?

An Incoming Dystopia or a Modernized World?: Fear and Excitement for the Apple Vision Pro

By Joshua Lee, Feature Editor
April 24, 2024
Lies Behind Digital Numbers: Age and Animosity

Lies Behind Digital Numbers: Age and Animosity

By Joshua Lee, Feature Editor
April 1, 2024
Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center’s Young Musicians’ Competition

Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center’s Young Musicians’ Competition

By Joshua Lee, Feature Editor
March 7, 2024
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Junior Olivia Houck among other students spent their time walking through the installation and taking in all the information. Different grade levels walked through the installation at different times. They began by grabbing a flameless candle and a packet of guiding questions before entering the installation.

[Photo] Holocaust Remembrance Day

By Giulia Sorvillo, Design Editor of Print
February 9, 2024
New Year Review: Plans for the Future

New Year Review: Plans for the Future

By Joshua Lee, Features Editor
January 29, 2024
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[Photo] Club Spotlight: Music Club

By Josua Lee, Features Editor
January 18, 2024
One of many construction workers walk towards the developing Center of Creative Arts and Technology. The construction is planned to finish sometime in 2024, mere months away.

New Beginnings: Update on the Center for Creative Arts and Technology

By Joshua Lee, Feature Editor
October 24, 2023
Logging on to Hackley Wireless/Connect requires a different, longer process than the past Hackley WiFi. When students first entered school, many were met with internet errors and a set of Terms and Conditions.

Hackley Upgrades Network Security

By Joshua Lee
September 27, 2023
Digital Changes to the SAT

Digital Changes to the SAT

By Joshua Lee, Staff Writer
March 9, 2023
The bat houses have been planted onto Hackley's orchard. Surrounded by the beautiful scenery, the houses await for bats to settle into their forever homes. Until then, Mark Green and the other caretakers of the bat houses will continuously check and give updates to the community.

Dual Protection: The Relationship between Bats and Hackley’s Orchard

By Joshua Lee, Staff Writer
February 23, 2023
Holocaust survivor Annie Kleinhaus shares her inspirational story in a Middle and Upper School gathering. She hopes that many people will gain a new perspective on never giving up on your goals.

[Photo] A Survivor, Not a Victim

By Alessia Sorvillo, Staff Writer
February 9, 2023
In her current role as Assistant Head for Community and Inclusivity, Ms. Jean organizes many different speakers and assemblies. Here, Ms. Jean is pictured during an assembly for International Holocaust Remembrance Day. In her new role as Assistant Head of School, she will work closely with Charles Franklin, the new Head of School.

[Photo] Ms. Jean Announces Her Departure from Hackley School

By Rebecca Ingles, Staff Writer
February 1, 2023
The acapella group waited for a signal from their leader to begin singing. They sang a variety of songs that touched the crowd in different ways. Some students even explained that the performance got them emotional.

[Photo] Shades of Yale: Spreading a Message Through Harmony

By Giulia Sorvillo, Staff Writer
February 1, 2023
The Arts and Crafts Club (ACC) is helping to set up the Vision Launch Party in the Senior Lounge. Lights are twirled around pillars with the assistance of Vision and ACC members. Their efforts paid off, as the audience loved "how the lights gave off such a cool atmosphere" within the room.

The Vision Launches its New Season

By Joshua Lee, Staff Writer
November 14, 2022
Jason Griffin, a world-renowned artist credits his talents to his middle school art teacher, who pushed him to work hard to perfect his craft.

[Photo] Jason Squared: Jason Reynolds and Jason Griffin Visit the Hilltop

By Caleb Bae and Samantha Reyes
November 1, 2022
Hackley's beehives bustle about as pollen is brought back to its queen! Thanks to the bees' hard work, harvesting honey for future events should pose no problem!

Campus Beehives Create a Pollinating Environment

By Joshua Lee, Staff Writer
October 15, 2022
The butterflies are finally settling in to Hackley's orchard! Over 20 different types of butterflies and bees have arrived!

Update from the Hackley Orchard

By Joshua Lee, Staff Writer
September 21, 2022
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