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Hill restricts cellphone use to reconnect community
Hill restricts cellphone use to reconnect community
Hill transitions to new management systems: Reach and Veracross
Hill transitions to new management systems: Reach and Veracross
The new academic year brings fun activities to The Hill
The new academic year brings fun activities to The Hill
Coleman Weibley, the school's new Dean of Students, reflected on his first months at Hill. Weibley oversaw the implementation of several new rules, including a stricter phone policy, that were set prior to his arrival.
Coleman Weibley arrives at the Dean’s Office
Hill students regrow the school’s sustainability efforts
Hill students regrow the school’s sustainability efforts
ILLUSTRATION BY CLAIRE BRESSI '26
A brief history of Biden’s presidency 
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
The social media bubble is getting harder to pop
The social media bubble is getting harder to pop
Coleman Weibley, the school's new Dean of Students, reflected on his first months at Hill. Weibley oversaw the implementation of several new rules, including a stricter phone policy, that were set prior to his arrival.
Coleman Weibley arrives at the Dean’s Office
Ari Baum, Associate Head of School, begins his new leadership position this year. The role marks his long travel through the ranks of Hill, from teacher to dorm parent, Dean of Students to the Head of School's number two.
Ari Baum ascends to Associate Head of School after 13 years at Hill
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
ILLUSTRATION BY RYAN QIU '26
USA’s and China’s high-stakes Quantum Race
Women win and lose in the Paris 2024 Olympics
Women win and lose in the Paris 2024 Olympics
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
Analysis: Our school runs on caffeine, but we refuel too often
Analysis: Our school runs on caffeine, but we refuel too often
Dueling opinions: Should colleges be test optional?
Dueling opinions: Should colleges be test optional?
ILLUSTRATION BY GRACE CARROLL '26
SATIRE: All you need to know about brain rot
ILLUSTRATION BY RICHARD LIU '26
Summer Hits: Clairo’s Charm, Marvel’s Deadpool and Wolverine
Second student-led headlined production provides new opportunities
Second student-led headlined production provides new opportunities
SATIRE: Elite universities introduce a new admission requirement — pickle eating
SATIRE: Elite universities introduce a new admission requirement — pickle eating
The Tortured Poets Department awards fans with 31-song epic
The Tortured Poets Department awards fans with 31-song epic
At Hill, it's typical to be in high school for five years
At Hill, it’s typical to be in high school for five years
Ambrose Cole '26 reviews the 2024 Paris Olympics
Ambrose Cole ’26 reviews the 2024 Paris Olympics
ILLUSTRATION BY ANAIKA BANDI '26
Breaking makes its debut at the Paris 2024 Olympics
Women win and lose in the Paris 2024 Olympics
Women win and lose in the Paris 2024 Olympics
Kris Donaldson appointed boys varsity soccer head coach
Kris Donaldson appointed boys varsity soccer head coach
Verba Volant, Scripta Manent

The Hill News
Verba Volant, Scripta Manent

The Hill News
Kiern Lim '25

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Kris Donaldson appointed boys varsity soccer head coach

Kris Donaldson appointed boys varsity soccer head coach

By Kiern Lim '25, Editor-in-Chief
May 20, 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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[Photo] The PA Primaries: How these fast-approaching elections affect 6th formers

By Arkadi Bindar '26, Minjae Youn '27, and Jose Plata '27
April 18, 2024
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

By Kiern Lim '25, Editor-in-Chief
April 18, 2024
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[Photo] Analysis: Our school runs on caffeine, but we refuel too often

By Jeannie Lee '26, Staff Writer
April 16, 2024
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[Photo] Hydration matters . . . and Hill students have a drinking problem

By Ben Sullivan '24, Staff Writer
April 12, 2024
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PHOTO COURTESY OF KAT ROSS KLINE

Kat Ross Kline joins Hill as the new director for the Ellis Theatre Guild

By Kiern Lim '25, Editor-in-Chief
December 14, 2023
Saorise Harlan '27, Ella Armstrong '27, Caitlin Tan '27, Ben Choi '27, Jackson Bala '27 and Tommy Gill '27 after the SGA debate which saw Choi and Armstrong elected as new SGA senators.

Class of 2027 elects new SGA representatives

By Kiern Lim '25, Editor-in-Chief
October 10, 2023

Hill welcomes new faculty!

By Kiern Lim '25, Editor-in-Chief
October 3, 2023

Club fair spotlights new student organizations

By Kiern Lim '25, Editor-in-Chief
September 30, 2023
Fourth form SGA candidates after the debate on May 3

Forms elect new representatives for the 2023-2024

By Kiern Lim '25, Editor-in-Chief
May 24, 2023
ILLUSTRATION BY RENA ZHANG '25

Hill students are set to hold first strength contest

By Kiern Lim '25, Editor-in-Chief
May 24, 2023
Students drive peddle cars with goggles that simulate alcohol impairment. This excercise took place during a larger event held by SAMH that raised awareness of substance abuse.

Substance awareness event receives record attendance

By Kiern Lim '25, Editor-in-Chief
May 9, 2023
Hill begins renovations to the facilities in Feroe House

Feroe House undergoes renovations in preparation for new Head of School

By Kiern Lim '25, Editor-in-Chief
May 3, 2023
SGA Co-Presidential Candidates Evan Sun '24 and Xander Hoishik IV '24 (left) debated Reet Tharwani '24 and Mason Moore '24 (right) on 19 April 2023.

SGA co-presidential candidates debate for top spot

By Kiern Lim '25, Editor-in-Chief
April 20, 2023
Campus leaders outline the necessary traits for effective student leadership

Campus leaders outline the necessary traits for effective student leadership

By Kiern Lim '25, Editor-in-Chief
April 13, 2023
ILLUSTRATION BY HELEN ZHANG ’25

State court rules Pa. school funding system unconstitutional

By Kiern Lim ’25, Staff Writer
April 13, 2023
Democrats sweep important midterm elections in Pennsylvania

Democrats sweep important midterm elections in Pennsylvania

By Kiern Lim ’25, Staff Writer
December 14, 2022
Explaining SGA's ranked-choice voting process

Explaining SGA’s ranked-choice voting process

By Kiern Lim '25, Editor-in-Chief
November 3, 2022
Li ’23 and Corser-James ’23 look to foster community engagement through more student-led programs over the course of the school year.

SGA Co-Presidents Jesse Corser-James ’23 and Stefanie Li ’23 imagine a new Hill

By Aidan Ma '23 and Kiern Lim '25
October 24, 2022
The 3rd form recently elected Richard Liu ’26 and Srindhi Pasumarthy ’26 as their SGA representatives following a long process of debates and caucuses.

SGA announces new 3rd form representatives

By Kiern Lim '25, Editor-in-Chief
October 23, 2022
13 students from the 3rd form ran for open representative positions in a recent caucus.

Abundant student interest triggers SGA caucus

By Kiern Lim '25, Editor-in-Chief
October 8, 2022
The boys water polo team practices with head coach Douglas Jones.

New PGs boost water polo team’s chances for Easterns

By Kiern Lim '25, Editor-in-Chief
October 6, 2022
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