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The Dial
The voice of the student body

The Dial
The voice of the student body

The Dial
Bella Wasserman

Bella Wasserman, Editor-in-Chief

Senior, Bella Wasserman has been on the Dial for three years and currently works as editor-in-chief. Outside of the Dial, she enjoys art, music, and science research.

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Laura Khlare, the owner of Blossom Meadow Farm, where Hackley’s mason bees came from, shows a male bee in her hand. Mason bees are much smaller than other bees and non-aggressive.

New Mason Bees Arrive in Hackley’s Pollinator Garden

By Bella Wasserman, Editor-in-Chief
May 4, 2023
Opinion: Tips From A Senior — Preparing for College Applications

Opinion: Tips From A Senior — Preparing for College Applications

By Bella Wasserman, Editor in Chief
February 14, 2023
Because the new Performing Arts Center is currently under construction until 2024, the Zetov Center served as a stage for the orchestra and band. Traditionally, the Zetkov Center was used for sports games and practices, but since the building of the Johnson Center for Athletics, it has housed a variety of school events. On the way to the concert itself, students had to trek all the way around the construction site despite the cold.

[Photo] Performing Arts Students Showcase Their Work in December’s Collage Concert

By Charlotte Feehan, Staff Writer
February 3, 2023
GSA club leaders Ava Lattimore, Nailah Archer, and Tabitha Jones discuss upcoming ideas at their meeting. Each have been involved in the club throughout their high school careers, and now find themselves at the head of the group. Their goals for this school year is to expand GSA visibility and involvement at school.

Club Spotlight

By Bella Wasserman, Editor-in-Chief
January 8, 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.

[Photo] Drama Society Performs ‘The Tempest’

By Bella Edwards, Staff Writer
November 22, 2022
The Cross Country team poses for a picture after receiving their first place plaque for the boy’s varsity 5k race. The race took place at Van Cortlandt park in the Bronx where most meets occur.

Hackley Cross Country Varsity Boys Take 1st at Collegiate Invitational

By Bella Wasserman, Editor-in-Chief
October 28, 2022
Alex and a companion backpack through the canyonlands on expedition, carrying their entire livelihoods on their backs.

Semester School Experiences

By Bella Wasserman, Editor-in-Chief
October 20, 2022
Hackley students and faculty gather at Akin Common for Convocation.

[Photo] Convocation 2022

By Bella Edwards
September 23, 2022
Senior Ava Lattimore showed her school spirit on anything but a backpack day with a bright blue and pink zebra that held her books.

[Photo] Fall Spirit Week 2022

By Giulia Sorvillo, Staff Writer
September 21, 2022
American Law Elective Hosts Wrongly Convicted Man, Johnny Hincapie, for Powerful Upper School Community Time

American Law Elective Hosts Wrongly Convicted Man, Johnny Hincapie, for Powerful Upper School Community Time

By Bella Wasserman, Feature Editor
February 8, 2022
Clothing - Fast Fashion's Environmental Impact

Clothing – Fast Fashion’s Environmental Impact

By Bella Wasserman, Feature Editor
January 24, 2022
IRP members Katherine Chen and Aiden McComiskey discuss their upcoming presentations with IRP director Dr. Ying. Through IRP, Katherine and Aiden have the opportunity to pursue scientific subjects that pique their interest.

[Photo] Students describe their experiences in the Independent Research Program

December 14, 2021
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A new phenomenon called Instagram activism has taken the app by storm following an increase of online social justice due to COVID-19 distancing. These posts are characterized by stylistically similar elements of pastel color schemes, bold text, and fun graphics meant to catch the eye of viewers and have a more approachable quality than a traditional news article. Instagram activism has sparked a debate over the merits of online social justice and whether it's more performative or helpful.

Aesthetic Activism: How Instagram Transformed Social Justice

By Bella Wasserman, Features Editor
December 3, 2021
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Millions of protestors take to the streets during the Women's March of 2017 in response to Trump's election. 4 years later, protests similar to these erupt in response to further attacks on women's rights.

Opinion: Texas Abortion Law Threatens Rights of Women Everywhere

By Bella Wasserman, Feature editor
October 5, 2021
Mental Health at Hackley

Mental Health at Hackley

By Bella Wasserman, Staff Writer
June 9, 2021
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[Photo] Musical Theater Seminar Performs ‘Into the Woods’

April 30, 2021
Customers walk out of gamestop, the recent focus of a financial fiasco on Wall Street.

Gamestop Stock Rises as Redditors Challenge Wall Street

By Bella Wasserman
April 23, 2021
Ms. Wolinetz visited this concentration camp. Millions of Jews and others were killed at camps similar to these during the Holocaust.

Community Time Honors Holocaust Remembrance Day

By Bella Wasserman, Staff Writer
February 3, 2021
Changes on Campus With Incoming Cold Weather

Changes on Campus With Incoming Cold Weather

By Bella Wasserman
January 7, 2021
U.S. Census Bureau

2020 US Census Continues Despite Challenges from COVID-19 and Trump Administration

By Bella Wasserman
October 28, 2020
Sophomore Fritz Lauerwald views the virtual club fair remotely on his personal device.

Virtual Club Fair

By Bella Wasserman and Akshi Khowala
September 29, 2020
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