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Students travel through history during class trip to Italy
2024-2025 SGA Senatorial Candidate Statements
2024-2025 SGA Senatorial Candidate Statements
Female-identifying students meet with Kathleen Devaney, Hill's first female Head of School, in November. Despite progress made after 25 years of coeducation at Hill, many students feel like more inclusive practices can still be done.
After 25 years of coeducation, some communities see more work to be done
From top, Mark Pearson was named the new Elizabeth B Blossom Chair of Humanities and the Rev. Anne Confer Martens will serve as the Director of Spiritual Life and Firestone Endowment Chaplain. From bottom, Chris Bala will be the new head boys varsity ice hockey coach and Ari Baum will take on the role of Associate Head of School.
Hill announces new faculty appointments
Mark Nelson retires after 44 years at Hill
Mark Nelson retires after 44 years at Hill
Destroyed armored vehicles block the road in Ukraine. Russia targeted Kharkiv in its recent assaults.
Russia’s renewed advances destabilizes Ukraine’s eastern front
Columbia University cancels its main commencement ceremony
Columbia University cancels its main commencement ceremony
Princess of Wales cancer announcement and the role of conspiracy theories
Princess of Wales cancer announcement and the role of conspiracy theories
The PA Primaries: How these fast-approaching elections affect 6th formers
The PA Primaries: How these fast-approaching elections affect 6th formers
140 surgeons participated in first whole-eye transplant
140 surgeons participated in first whole-eye transplant
Kris Donaldson appointed Boys' Varsity Soccer Head Coach
Kris Donaldson appointed Boys’ Varsity Soccer Head Coach
Female-identifying students meet with Kathleen Devaney, Hill's first female Head of School, in November. Despite progress made after 25 years of coeducation at Hill, many students feel like more inclusive practices can still be done.
After 25 years of coeducation, some communities see more work to be done
From top, Mark Pearson was named the new Elizabeth B Blossom Chair of Humanities and the Rev. Anne Confer Martens will serve as the Director of Spiritual Life and Firestone Endowment Chaplain. From bottom, Chris Bala will be the new head boys varsity ice hockey coach and Ari Baum will take on the role of Associate Head of School.
Hill announces new faculty appointments
Snooze symphony: the added benefits of improved sleep 
Snooze symphony: the added benefits of improved sleep 
NEWS ANALYSIS: University president resignations spark political division over free speech on college campus
NEWS ANALYSIS: University president resignations spark political division over free speech on college campus
The effects of seated dinner and sixth form coffee on the Hill experience
The effects of seated dinner and sixth form coffee on the Hill experience
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Analysis: Our school runs on caffeine, but we refuel too often
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Dueling opinions: Should colleges be test optional?
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Who will win March Madness?
Should Trump be allowed to stay on the 2024 ballot?
Should Trump be allowed to stay on the 2024 ballot?
The Tortured Poets Department awards fans with 31-song epic
The Tortured Poets Department awards fans with 31-song epic
30 years on, Kurt Cobain's influence remains in bloom
30 years on, Kurt Cobain’s influence remains in bloom
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Adelyn Sim ’24 achieves highly selective AP art award
A lack of creativity causes the downfall of Marvel
A lack of creativity causes the downfall of Marvel
Need 6th Form Dance inspiration? Take this quiz
Need 6th Form Dance inspiration? Take this quiz
Kris Donaldson appointed Boys' Varsity Soccer Head Coach
Kris Donaldson appointed Boys’ Varsity Soccer Head Coach
Here's our 2024 NFL draft picks
Here’s our 2024 NFL draft picks
Trevon Foster '26 refuses to break his record-setting stride
Trevon Foster ’26 refuses to break his record-setting stride
Charlie Rauch '24 achieves historic 100-point milestone
Charlie Rauch ’24 achieves historic 100-point milestone
Hill basketball raises money for Attack Cancer fundraiser
Hill basketball raises money for Attack Cancer fundraiser
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Destroyed armored vehicles block the road in Ukraine. Russia targeted Kharkiv in its recent assaults.
Russia’s renewed advances destabilizes Ukraine’s eastern front
By Evan Luo '25, Features Editor • May 16, 2024

On May 10, 2024, Russia launched a surprise offensive operation in Northern Ukraine’s Kharkiv Oblast, opening a new front in a theater that has not witnessed battle since fall 2022. Following an immense...

Columbia University cancels its main commencement ceremony
Columbia University cancels its main commencement ceremony
By Evan Luo '25, Features Editor • May 16, 2024
Anders Mortenson '24, Lizzy Richter '24 and Ella Lee '24 grab a bite to eat in Rome.
Students travel through history during class trip to Italy
By Jeannie Lee '26, Staff Writer • May 14, 2024
2024-2025 SGA Senatorial Candidate Statements
2024-2025 SGA Senatorial Candidate Statements
By Editorial Board • May 13, 2024
Princess of Wales cancer announcement and the role of conspiracy theories
Princess of Wales cancer announcement and the role of conspiracy theories
By Fiona Shen '25, Staff Writer • May 10, 2024
Female-identifying students meet with Kathleen Devaney, Hill's first female Head of School, in November. Despite progress made after 25 years of coeducation at Hill, many students feel like more inclusive practices can still be done.
After 25 years of coeducation, some communities see more work to be done
By Abigail Rice '26 and Kiern Lim '25 • May 6, 2024
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The effects of seated dinner and sixth form coffee on the Hill experience
The effects of seated dinner and sixth form coffee on the Hill experience
By Holly Mason '24, Staff Writer • May 20, 2024

As the sixth form enters their final term, they begin to look back on their favorite moments and traditions at the Hill School. From J-Ball to...

Analysis: Our school runs on caffeine, but we refuel too often
Analysis: Our school runs on caffeine, but we refuel too often
By Jeannie Lee '26, Staff Writer • April 16, 2024

As you rise and prepare early in the morning, it dawns upon you that your eyes cannot seem to grasp its surroundings. It’s been a bit, and...

Dueling opinions: Should colleges be test optional?
Dueling opinions: Should colleges be test optional?
By James Gong '26 and Angela Jin '24 • April 16, 2024

"Test optional" policies make for more equitable college admissions When COVID first hit and the mandated quarantine began, colleges were...

Who will win March Madness?
Who will win March Madness?
By Quan Doan '26, Staff Writer • April 8, 2024

The NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, also known as March Madness, stands as one of the most exhilarating and anticipated events in sports. Each...

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Kris Donaldson appointed Boys' Varsity Soccer Head Coach
Kris Donaldson appointed Boys' Varsity Soccer Head Coach
By Kiern Lim '25, Website Editor • May 20, 2024

In the Fall of 2024, Kris Donaldson, the current Interim Varsity Boys' Soccer Coach for the 2023-2024 season will officially step up into the...

After 25 years of coeducation, some communities see more work to be done
By Abigail Rice '26 and Kiern Lim '25 • May 6, 2024

As Hill continues its celebrations of 25 years of co-education, the Hill community acknowledges the work...

Hill announces new faculty appointments
By Kiern Lim '25, Website Editor • April 18, 2024

Over spring break, Hill announced new faculty appointments in preparation for the next academic year.   Dr...

Snooze symphony: the added benefits of improved sleep 
By Ben Sullivan '24, Staff Writer • April 17, 2024

According to business insider, every spring following the day light savings change in which we lose an...

NEWS ANALYSIS: University president resignations spark political division over free speech on college campus
By Ambrose Cole '26, Staff Writer • April 16, 2024

After the shortest tenure in Harvard University history and three months of significant tension on campus,...

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