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Verba Volant, Scripta Manent

The Hill News

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The Hill News

Opinion

Students walk during the 2022 commencement. The way scarves are worn by female-identifying students has come under criticism in recent years.

Breaking Chains has become changing scarves

By Holly Mason '24, Staff Writer May 24, 2023

The Hill School is a place full of unforgettable traditions that students look forward to. As we approach graduation, underformers witness the exciting traditions that they will one day experience for...

The fences around Hill perimeter hold up private property signs for security reasons.

Hill must better communicate campus security protocols and expectations

By The Editorial Board May 5, 2023

On Feb. 8, The Hill community conducted its first school-wide muster and fire drill of the 2022-2023 school year at the end of seated lunch. An announcement was made that directed people to clear the dining...

This illustration by Cici Fang 24 is of a famous puzzle composed by chess master Paul Morphy, with white to move and mate in two. Can you spot the solution?

FIDE’s handling of the WCC shows that chess needs to change

By David Sun '24, Opinion Editor May 5, 2023

On April 30th, Chinese Grandmaster Ding Liren defeated Russian Grandmaster Ian Nepomniachtchi in the rapid tiebreaks portion of the WCC (World Chess Championship), becoming the 17th classical World Chess...

ILLUSTRATION BY ANGELA JIN 24

The Federal Reserve mishandled inflation

By Nate Whittemore '23, Staff Writer May 3, 2023

Inflation has become a major concern for the American public this past year. The Federal Reserve has failed to do its job and protect the public from out-of-control inflation. It is not a question of intent....

Heres our NFL draft picks

Here’s our NFL draft picks

By Faris Miller '24 and Faisal Choudhri '24 April 27, 2023

The NFL draft is now only one day away, and the anticipation could not be higher. The incoming draft class could not be more promising, and with many teams seeking their franchise quarterback, the outcome...

The Silicon Valley Bank bailout sets a dangerous precedent for the U.S. economy

The Silicon Valley Bank bailout sets a dangerous precedent for the U.S. economy

By Evan Luo '25, Features Editor April 20, 2023

After posting a loss on bond investments, Silicon Valley Bank experienced a run on the bank by their depositors. The U.S. Federal Reserve soon stepped in to save the bank and defuse a more widespread meltdown...

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