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The voice of the student body

The Dial
The voice of the student body

The Dial
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The Dragon Dance represents power, strength, and prosperity. The Dragon Dance is typically performed during Lunar New Year and is said to ward off evil spirits.

Vibrant Celebration in Diller Hall Marks Lunar New Year

By Samantha Reyes, Managing Editor
February 28, 2025
The album cover of Farah's recent EP released, called "Left and Right" shows her sitting in the back of a car. Her EP was released on Nov 6, 2024 and contains 5 songs. The EP is available on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music.

The Musical Journey of Student, Singer, and Published Artist Farah Goods

By Samantha Reyes, Managing Editor
February 20, 2025
Surviving the Seasonal Slump as a Student

Surviving the Seasonal Slump as a Student

By Samantha Reyes, Managing Editor
January 30, 2025
Sweater Weather Cinema: Top 10 Fall Movies

Sweater Weather Cinema: Top 10 Fall Movies

By Samantha Reyes, Managing Editor
December 6, 2024
The pink and blue auroras were visible in the sky in Ossining, NY at approximately 7:40 p.m. The auroras were more visible in Westchester and Northern New York than in New York City, where there is more air pollution and light pollution. iPhone cameras are better at picking up the light than a human's naked eye.

The Northern Lights Made Their Way South

By Samantha Reyes, Managing Editor
October 30, 2024
Innocent Until Proven Guilty, Unless You’re A Black Man In Missouri

Innocent Until Proven Guilty, Unless You’re A Black Man In Missouri

By Samantha Reyes, Managing Editor
October 13, 2024
Seniors Rebecca Ingles and Gabrielle Diaz-Alcantara pour themselves Dunkin' coffee to help wake themselves up. Community council provided the coffee and hot chocolate. There were a lot of beverages and pastries left over, so they were brought to the Senior Lounge for anyone to enjoy.

Even With Clouds, the Seniors Found A Way To Shine

By Samantha Reyes, Managing Editor
October 2, 2024
Senior Tommy Troso's dog, Cooper, greets many people and walks around the Quad. Cooper enjoys playing fetch with his favorite tennis ball and his owner's classmates.

A Furry Surprise

By Samantha Reyes, Managing Editor
June 4, 2024
Seniors gather on Pickert Field to look up at the solar eclipse and experience the phenomenon together. They are wearing ISO-certified solar viewing glasses provided by Hackley.

Where Did the Sun Go?

By Samantha Reyes, Opinion Editor
April 16, 2024
A drawing created by junior Lucia Butterfield using graphite pencils. Lucia was inspired to draw this piece when she was feeling overwhelmed with her academic work.

Creative Coping

By Samantha Reyes, Opinion Editor
April 16, 2024
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
A digitally generated photo of the chosen Crescent Scheme with realistic additions such as students, nature, windows, and more.

An Inside Perspective: Center For Creative Arts and Technology

By Samantha Reyes, Opinion Editor
February 3, 2024
A screenshot of the Co-Star app, showing my Do's and Don'ts for today as well as insight on my day.

App of the Month: Co-Star

By Samantha Reyes, Opinion Editor
January 22, 2024
The Vinyl Revival

The Vinyl Revival

By Samantha Reyes, Opinion Editor
December 1, 2023
Ava Derby working with a classmate in a summer program at New York University. Ava's classmate can be seen editing a project in a studio they worked in.

What Students Did Over the Summer

By Samantha Reyes, Opinion Editor
October 6, 2023
Students on the Grand Canal in Venice.

Casten Trip to Italy 2023

By Samantha Reyes
June 2, 2023
Totem Pole Installed on Campus

Totem Pole Installed on Campus

By Samantha Reyes, Staff Writer
March 17, 2023
Favorite Movies of the Year

Favorite Movies of the Year

By Samantha Reyes, Staff Writer
March 17, 2023

Something to Chew On

By Samantha Reyes, Staff Writer
January 4, 2023
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.

Jason Squared: Jason Reynolds and Jason Griffin Visit the Hilltop

By Caleb Bae and Samantha Reyes
November 1, 2022
Hunter Chapman ‘26 and Gabriela Nunes ‘26 focus on their game of chess in the library.

Students React to the Revised Dress Code

By Samantha Reyes, Staff Writer
September 28, 2022
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