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Female-identifying students meet with Kathleen Devaney, Hills 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
Trevon Foster 26 refuses to break his record-setting stride
Trevon Foster ’26 refuses to break his record-setting stride
Nelba Márquez-Greene spoke to students in the CFTA over Martin Luther King
Nelba Márquez-Greene empowers the Hill community on Martin-Luther King Jr. Day
The PA Primaries: How these fast-approaching elections affects 6th formers
The PA Primaries: How these fast-approaching elections affects 6th formers
140 surgeons participated in first whole-eye transplant
140 surgeons participated in first whole-eye transplant
Colleges roll back test-optional admissions policies in dramatic shift from Covid-era guidelines
Colleges roll back test-optional admissions policies in dramatic shift from Covid-era guidelines
What does the national debt reaching $34 trillion signify for the US?
What does the national debt reaching $34 trillion signify for the US?
Recent aviation failures raise safety concerns
Recent aviation failures raise safety concerns
Female-identifying students meet with Kathleen Devaney, Hills 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
Leo Wang, Instructor of Science, is one of the newest faculty members to join Hill.
Faculty Spotlight: New Teacher Makes Waves in Fencing Team and the Science Department
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
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?
Who will win March Madness?
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?
ILLUSTRATION BY CICI FANG 24
Dueling opinions: Don’t break hearts or the bank. Instead, consider these Valentine gifts.
30 years on, Kurt Cobains influence remains in bloom
30 years on, Kurt Cobain’s influence remains in bloom
Adelyn Sim 24 and Ellen Nelson holding her award winning
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
PHOTO COURTESY OF KAT ROSS KLINE
Kat Ross Kline joins Hill as the new director for the Ellis Theatre Guild
Heres 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
Hydration matters . . . and Hill students have a drinking problem
Hydration matters . . . and Hill students have a drinking problem
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Francis Clarkson 26 listens to music while working on homework. Learning support experts recently outlined how lyrical music disrupts information retention and concentration while studying.

Campus experts highlight the detrimental effects of listening to music while studying

By Arkadi Bindar '26, Staff Writer • January 8, 2024

According to campus experts, music with lyrics causes hinders information retention due to overstimulation. Many students across campus listen to music while studying, inadvertently harming them academically.  “Songs...

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