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The voice of the student body

The Dial
The voice of the student body

The Dial
Sydney Stoller

Sydney Stoller, Online Editor in Chief

Sydney is a rising Senior as she begins her third year on The Dial as the Online Editor in Chief. She is excited to lead the magazine’s online presence and explore the intersection between journalism and technology. Outside of The Dial, Sydney enjoys learning history and English as well as running with her dog and doing crossword puzzles.

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Senior Tajah Burgher closes her eyes to connect deeply with the song that she performed on Friday night. Her strong vocals captivated the audience and filled the PAC. This Winter, she decided to sing Sia's "Bird Set Free."

Performers wow at Winter Coffeehouse

By Nicky Wind and Sydney Stoller
January 24, 2020
Senior Amanda Mooney and Junior Hadassah Henderson act out a scene from the renowned Broadway musical "Hamilton" in the Collage concert. These members of the "Hacktors" express their emotions during a pivotal moment from the show.

[Video] Hackley Collage concert takes Broadway

By Sydney Stoller, Online Editor in Chief
January 5, 2020

Erin Lynch

By Sydney Stoller, Online Editor in Chief
November 14, 2019

Austin Benedetto

By Sydney Stoller, Online Editor in Chief
November 14, 2019
Students in the independent research course meet with Mr. Flanigan to talk about their respective topics. At this point in the year, class members have compiled sources that have helped them to learn more about their historical and literature interests.

Students take on year-long independent research papers

By Sydney Stoller, Online Editor in Chief
November 14, 2019
In a reflective piece about the role that music plays in his identity, senior Oren Tirschwell delivers a rousing speech to ninth and tenth graders. He advises them to be mindful of the way that offhand comments affect those around them, and to inquire about their peers' interests rather than poke fun at them.

The beginning of chapel talks: seniors reflect and advise

By Sydney Stoller, Online Editor in Chief
September 25, 2019
Mr. Sykes' advisory won the Class of 2024's boat regatta this First Friday. The annual Freshman boat regatta was held in the Johnson Center on First Friday, the 6th of September.

[Photo] Freshmen compete in annual boat race

By Hadley Chapman, Senior Staff Writer
September 9, 2019
Ben Marra and Frances Schaeffler initiated their own independent study centered around philosophy. They use this environment to explore their personal interests about philosophy that are not explicitly offered in the curriculum.

Independent studies prompt innovative final products: Upperclassmen create podcasts and board games to conclude their studies.

By Sydney Stoller, Online Editor in Chief
June 3, 2019
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[Photo] A hate symbol promotes conversation on campus; action must follow

By The Editorial Board
May 20, 2019
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[Photo] The new generation of poetry: Instagram Poets fail to capture respect in the poetic world

By Eki Uzamere, Senior Staff Writer
May 5, 2019
Junior midfielder Julia Thomson reaches to win the draw. Thomson uses her speed and height to her advantage in dominating Horace Mann.

All Hackley teams are victorious at Spring Sting

By Sydney Stoller, Online Editor in Chief
April 28, 2019
HEAL faculty advisor Peter Wright introduces Christoph Gorder, the head of media at charity:water. He informs Hackley students that billions of people around the world drink dirty water every day, but that charity:water knows how to reduce this number.

[Photo] Charity:water is reinventing nonprofit organizations

April 24, 2019
Taylor Robin was elected as President for the fourth time since she was a freshman, and both Wenstrup and Marra have also served on Community Council in the past. The 2019-2020 school year is the fifth year in a row that Hackley will be represented by a female President.

[Photo] School-wide election results

April 22, 2019

[Video] Community Council candidate speeches 2019

By Sydney Stoller, Online Editor in Chief
April 16, 2019
As Michelle Obama entered the Wells Fargo Arena in Philadelphia, the audience erupted into loud cheers for their former First Lady. She captured the crowd with loving charm and remarks about her insightful best-selling memoir. Thousands of people travelled to Philadelphia to hear Obama’s inspiring words.

Michelle Obama inspires women through bestselling memoir and book tour

By Sydney Stoller, Digital Managing Editor
February 14, 2019
Ways to get involved this earth month

Ways to get involved this earth month

By Sydney Stoller and Emmy Wenstrup
January 13, 2019
The Johnson Center boasts two separate fitness facilities: a cardio room on the first floor and a weight room in the basement. The separate fitness rooms allow for two different physical education classes, as opposed to the weight room gym class in previous years.

Split workout space may cause gender separation

By Sydney Stoller, Managing Editor
January 13, 2019
Representative Sean Patrick Maloney (D-NY 18) is seeking his third term in Congress this fall. He faces controversy from his constituents going into the Midterms this November -- his constituents feel he prioritized his career over the well-being of his constituents as a result of his attempted run for New York State Attorney General.

Representative Maloney raises concern in New York’s 18th District

By Sydney Stoller, Managing Editor
January 13, 2019
Junior Sydney Stoller's temple staged a rally in solidarity with Armando Rojas and his loved ones. Rojas headed the staff of custodians at Stoller’s temple for twenty years before he was arrested eight months ago. Rojas is currently incarcerated in Albany, New York awaiting an appeal regarding his asylum status.

Torn Apart: How a Deportation Deeply Affected My Religious Community

By Sydney Stoller, Digital Managing Editor
January 4, 2019
Youtube and Netflix are testing out the use of advertisements on their respective web platforms. The field of advertisement is radically changing. New media forms and social media icons are spurring on such change.

[Photo] Advertisement evolution

By Raghav Chopra, Editor-in-chief
October 4, 2018
Sophomore Alexander Goldman play an acoustic version of “Message in a Bottle” by the Police. This year’s coffeehouse was hosted by seniors Lilliana Khoshroshahi and Francesca Doctors who offered audience volunteers minute-to-win-it games in between numbers for a chance to crack a raw egg on one of their heads.

Winter Coffeehouse 2018

By Alexi Sandhu and Sydney Stoller
February 2, 2018
Partovi’s Hour of Code initiative has allowed the computer science program to grow at Hackley.

Students take advantage of Hadi Partovi’s Hour of Code

By Sydney Stoller
January 19, 2018
Partovi's Hour of Code initiative has allowed the computer science program at Hackley to grow. Sophomore Stefen Burns takes part in the movement during his computer science class in early December.

Students take advantage of Hadi Partovi’s Hour of Code

By Sydney Stoller, Assistant Online Editor
December 23, 2017
Five student delegates traveled to South Africa for the 2017 Round Square Conference. The four-day conference focused on enhancing leadership skills and embracing diversity within the global community. From left to right, junior Grant Albright, senior Julian Epps, junior Varun Krishna, and senior Fran Docters enjoy the Cape of Good Hope, the point where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet.

Hackley affirms its commitment to fostering cultural understanding at Round Square Conference

By Sydney Stoller, Assistant Online Editor
December 18, 2017

Middle School students receive Chromebooks for academic work

By Sydney Stoller, Assistant Online Editor
November 13, 2017
Students express opinion about class rank

Students express opinion about class rank

By Sydney Stoller, Assistant Online Editor
September 29, 2017
USA Day Rallies The Hive in Preparation for the Fall Sting

USA Day Rallies The Hive in Preparation for the Fall Sting

By Sydney Stoller, Assistant Editor
September 25, 2017

Spirit week rallies the Hive in preparation for the Fall Sting

By Sydney Stoller, Assistant Online Editor
September 19, 2017
Students at Teatown Reserve remove invasive plants from gardens.

Sophomores Give Back to the Community During First Friday

By Sydney Stoller, Assistant Online Editor
September 13, 2017
A few days after they hatched, the ducks spent their first afternoon exploring the courtyard and enjoying the spring weather. Students gathered outside to watch them interact with one another in the outside world.

Ducks hatch on the Hilltop to celebrate the start of spring

By Dylan Wade and Sydney Stoller
May 25, 2017
Senior Fin McCombe shares his views on managing deadlines with the freshman and sophomore classes. Fin's speech was part of a series of senior Chapel Talks. It was enthusiastically received by underclassmen who look forward to hearing more speeches in the weeks to come.

Hackley seniors pass on wisdom to incoming freshmen

By Sydney Stoller, Guest Contributor
February 8, 2017
Toy drives, like the 10th and 12 Grades' drive for P.S. 81, are an easy way for Hackley students to help those in need.

Toy drives help spread holiday cheer

By Sydney Stoller, Guest Writer
December 15, 2016
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