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Maduro’s capture disrupts some winter break travel
Maduro’s capture disrupts some winter break travel
As World Cup nears, the Hill community anticipates US host year
As World Cup nears, the Hill community anticipates US host year
Students try the game of Carrom during Diwali celebration.
DEI looks to expand campus presence
Spoon banging tradition sparks conversations about care
Spoon banging tradition sparks conversations about care
SAMH and the counseling office held an event last year to raise student awareness about the risks of drug use. The two groups continued their work together during this school year to further raise awareness.
Counseling and student activities offices join forces to reduce student stress
US government shutdown ends, funding questions remain
US government shutdown ends, funding questions remain
Zohran Mamdani wins big in New York City mayoral election
Zohran Mamdani wins big in New York City mayoral election
Alyssa Slade steps into new role as Hobart's Run director
Alyssa Slade steps into new role as Hobart’s Run director
What the UK Online Safety Act means for US internet freedom
What the UK Online Safety Act means for US internet freedom
Thousands rebel in Nepal against social media shutdown
Thousands rebel in Nepal against social media shutdown
As World Cup nears, the Hill community anticipates US host year
As World Cup nears, the Hill community anticipates US host year
Faculty and alumni share favoirte Hill experiences in light of 175th school anniversary
Declan Reardon '28 prepares to pass before the game-winning goal against L'Ville.
Despite 136-year rivalry, Hill and L’Ville students share common ground
Photo Courtesy of Hill Pixevity
Enrichment Day extends learning beyond the classroom
Dean of Students Coleman Weibley has become a steady presence on campus after completing his first year at Hill. While many are familiar with Weibley, not all students are familiar with his daily life and responsibilities.
Photo essay: A day in the life of the dean
We face a dangerous AI bubble
We face a dangerous AI bubble
The college process lasts four years, and it isn’t good.
The college process lasts four years, and it isn’t good.
It’s hard to appreciate guest speakers when there’s too many of them
It’s hard to appreciate guest speakers when there’s too many of them
You should watch “Death by Lightning”
You should watch “Death by Lightning”
SATIRE: Hill declares new all-school activity: getting sick
SATIRE: Hill declares new all-school activity: getting sick
ILLUSTRATION BY LILLIAN CHENG ’27
Poetry Feature
A recent history of the Scholastic Art and Literature competition
A recent history of the Scholastic Art and Literature competition
D’Angelo leaves a soulful legacy
D’Angelo leaves a soulful legacy
Literature Panel September Edition
Performative males and the trap of progressive self-sabotage
Performative males and the trap of progressive self-sabotage
Varsity boys cross country faces off against L'Ville at Brookside Country Club.
L’Ville Weekend: Summarized
Hill varsity field hockey reflects on their 2025 season
Hill varsity field hockey reflects on their 2025 season
JV soccer closes out another winning season
JV soccer closes out another winning season
Monroe Short ’27 rallies against William Penn Charter School during last year’s squash season.
Athletics department cancels recreational squash
Captain of the boys varisty cross country team Henry Zidek '26 poses with his team jersey. The team links its recent success to its extensive culture building.
Boys cross country links recent success to team culture
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Maduro’s capture disrupts some winter break travel
Maduro’s capture disrupts some winter break travel
By Frank Xu '28, Staff Writer • January 28, 2026

The recent U.S. operation targeting Nicolás Maduro disrupted travel across the Caribbean this winter, complicating plans for students and faculty during peak winter recess travel. On Jan. 3, the dramatic...

As World Cup nears, the Hill community anticipates US host year
As World Cup nears, the Hill community anticipates US host year
By Frank Xu '28, Staff Writer • January 16, 2026
Students try the game of Carrom during Diwali celebration.
DEI looks to expand campus presence
By Kate Jung '28, Staff Writer • December 16, 2025
US government shutdown ends, funding questions remain
US government shutdown ends, funding questions remain
By Michael Pham '27, Staff Writer • December 16, 2025
Zohran Mamdani wins big in New York City mayoral election
Zohran Mamdani wins big in New York City mayoral election
By James Gong '26, Staff Writer • December 16, 2025
Alyssa Slade steps into new role as Hobart's Run director
Alyssa Slade steps into new role as Hobart’s Run director
By Erin Lee '26, Staff Writer • December 16, 2025
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Opinion
We face a dangerous AI bubble
We face a dangerous AI bubble
By Max Yang '27, Sports Editor • January 28, 2026

Nvidia, Tesla, Microsoft, Alphabet, Meta, Apple, Amazon, otherwise known as the “Magnificent 7”, have clinched huge popularity among everyday...

The college process lasts four years, and it isn’t good.
The college process lasts four years, and it isn’t good.
By Arkadi Bindar 26', Opinion Editor • December 16, 2025

 Every single year, the upper form at Hill has a certain unease in the fall. If you’ve been around even a single senior during your time...

It’s hard to appreciate guest speakers when there’s too many of them
It’s hard to appreciate guest speakers when there’s too many of them
By Brooks Barnabei '27, Staff Writer • December 16, 2025

Earlier this year I was sitting in the CFTA, listening to one of our guest speakers, when I tried to recall some prior ones we had in the year....

You should watch “Death by Lightning”
You should watch “Death by Lightning”
By Winston Valentine '26, Staff Writer • December 16, 2025

When one watches movies or television shows about American history, many take place during the Revolution, the Civil War, World War II, or the...

Features
As World Cup nears, the Hill community anticipates US host year
As World Cup nears, the Hill community anticipates US host year
By Frank Xu '28, Staff Writer • January 16, 2026

  The 2026 World Cup is projected by FIFA to have around 6 billion global viewers, a potential new record for the most viewed sports...

Faculty and alumni share favoirte Hill experiences in light of 175th school anniversary
By Ethan Ryu '26, Off-Campus News Editor • December 16, 2025

Courtney Neese '00:  Walking through our campus today, it’s hard to imagine a time when The Hill...

Despite 136-year rivalry, Hill and L’Ville students share common ground
By Martina Chai '27, Staff Writer • December 16, 2025

As the fifth-oldest high school rivalry in the country, Hill and Lawrenceville’s friendly competition...

Enrichment Day extends learning beyond the classroom
By Grace Lipton '28, Staff Writer • December 16, 2025

The Hill School has a vast variety of educational activities and experiences for its students to participate in...

Photo essay: A day in the life of the dean
By Chloe Luo '28 and Aria Li '28 • October 16, 2025

As students, we often see Dean of Students Coleman Weibley as the person making announcements at lunch...

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