Sander Kujis '21
March 1, 2019
Soccer fans around the world have been anticipating the return of the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) Champions League, the most elite club competition in the...
Faculty and Staff Honored for Dedication to the Community
February 25, 2019
As Hotchkiss recognizes its students for their academic achievements, we must also acknowledge the faculty and staff whose contributions have bettered...
“Angst” Screening Raises Awareness of Stress and Anxiety
February 25, 2019
Mental health has always been at the forefront of conversations about student well-being at Hotchkiss, whether it be in Human Development classrooms or...
Professor Jeff Nunokawa Inspires Students
February 25, 2019
As the first guest speaker for the Nalen Writing Program, Professor Jeff Nunokawa of Princeton University, brightened campus on Thursday and Friday, February...
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Governor Ralph Northam faces allegations of racism.
Tina Deng ’21
March 7, 2019
Since last month, the Virginia state government has been rocked by accusations of racist behavior by Governor Ralph Northam and Attorney General Mark Herring, and sexual assault allegations against Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax. On February 1,...
Congress Debates AOC’s Green New Deal
March 7, 2019
The average global temperature has risen almost 10 times faster over the last century than in any other century in the past 5,000 years. The Green New Deal, a set of programs proposed by Representative...
Women Sue Yale Over Exclusive Fraternities
March 7, 2019
Across the Ivy League, the prominence of Greek life varies. Across the country, however, fraternities and sororities continue to create controversy over sexual misconduct and hazing. Now, students have...
Debaters Compete at St. Sebastian’s
March 7, 2019
Superheroes, aliens, and vegetarianism were only some of the topics deliberated over by eight students at a debate tournament two weeks ago at St. Sebastian’s School in Needham, MA. The annual tournament...
Kiki Henry ’22
March 7, 2019
Every student who passes through the theatre department will make an impact in some way. Theatre is an...
Brother Bearcat '07
February 14, 2019
Dear Bearcats, I was recently asked to write about the year at Hotchkiss that I believe to be the most difficult. This is a tricky question; I am a firm believer that the...
January 23, 2019
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Yuki Zhang ’22
March 7, 2019
In the newly-formed Philharmonic Orchestra, familiar faces and guests joined together to create a night of unforgettable music. On February 23, the Philharmonic Orchestra, consisting of selected members of the Hotchkiss Orchestra and...
March 7, 2019
Applause filled Walker Auditorium last Friday and Saturday during the annual performances of the Hotchkiss Dance Company. This year, dancers presented a range of dance styles,...
Artist of the Issue: Edward Guo ’19
March 7, 2019
A four-year senior, photographer Edward Guo ’19 has contributed his award-winning talents to numerous school publications. As the head of the student magazine ink., he has...
Art Students Win Scholastic Awards
February 18, 2019
Students in the visual art program recently received regional awards from the Connecticut Scholastic Art Association. Overall, 14 students won awards with a total of eight...
Reece Yang ’21
March 7, 2019
President Trump first uttered the now infamous “build the wall” line in the fall of 2016 in Phoenix, Arizona, before he won the presidential election and placed his left hand on the Bible and swore to uphold the Constitution of...
Improving Administration-Student Relations
March 7, 2019
In the past year, the administration has made changes to the inter-dorming policy, the sleepover policy, Taft Week, the policy on vaping, and the disciplinary process. Each...
March 7, 2019
The controversial new member of Congress, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY 14th District), often referred to as AOC, unveiled a new resolution with Senator Ed Markey (D-MA)...
Misinformation Is a Disease – and It’s Highly Contagious
March 7, 2019
Vaccinations have been widely demonized since a deeply flawed study claimed they caused autism. Out of fear, children are being vaccinated far less frequently than they have...
Ben Do ’22
March 7, 2019
While Varsity Swimming has seen major improvements and great success, the Varsity Diving team is also making a big splash this season. On Wednesday, February 20, the Varsity...
Boys Varsity Hockey Beats the Odds
March 7, 2019
With a record of 11-11-2, the Boys Varsity Hockey team enjoyed a seven-game improvement over last year’s...
Athlete of the Issue: Hattie Childs ’19
March 5, 2019
Hattie Childs ’19, co-captain of the Varsity Basketball team, plays center and has been a force both...
Athlete of the Issue: Scott Shrager ’19
February 14, 2019
Scott Shrager ’19 is a four-year member and co-captain of the Boys Varsity Squash team. Beck Ayres...