The Record is a student-run bi-weekly print newspaper with daily digital presence on pressing issues and events inside the Hotchkiss community and around the globe.

The Hotchkiss Record

The Record is a student-run bi-weekly print newspaper with daily digital presence on pressing issues and events inside the Hotchkiss community and around the globe.

The Hotchkiss Record

The Record is a student-run bi-weekly print newspaper with daily digital presence on pressing issues and events inside the Hotchkiss community and around the globe.

The Hotchkiss Record

Whistleblower Exposes Facebook Internal Records

Sophie Elliot ’24, Contributing Writer November 12, 2021

Before leaving Facebook—now known as Meta Platforms—former employee Frances Haugen downloaded thousands of internal documents, which she recently provided to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission....

Francesca Farman-Farmaian ’24 decorates Main Building with “psych” cards.

Students Prepare to Trounce Taft

Aiden Wang ’25, Contributing Writer November 12, 2021

After a year hiatus, over half of the student body prepares to celebrate their first ever Taft Day. Each year, students and faculty gather together and participate in a variety of activities the week...

School Instates New Interdorming Policy

Tarapu Pyo ’24, Staff Writer November 12, 2021

From weekend Millerton trips to interscholastic sports games, many important aspects of community life have returned to campus this year. Students have also been anticipating  the return of interdorming...

Buddhism Club Welcomes Speaker

Buddhism Club Welcomes Speaker

Emily Hellqvist '24 November 9, 2021

On October 27, Buddhism Club invited Mr. Stephen Brown, managing attorney at the law office of Stephen S. Brown, LLC, and a devout Buddhist, to share his experiences with the community. In his talk, he...

Students Celebrate Diwali

November 9, 2021

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New Policy for International Students

Rebekah Oppenheimer ’24, Staff Writer October 28, 2021

With the Thanksgiving break swiftly approaching, the school released the travel policy for international students this winter. The policy states that any international student who chooses to return home...

Pandemic Disrupts Global Supply Chains

Darina Huang ’23, Staff Writer October 28, 2021

Chicken tenders, ketchup, and lemon-lime Gatorade are a few dining hall favorites that have become increasingly difficult to acquire.  The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically affected the global commodity...

FDA Reviews Booster Shots for Approval

Anji Ashaye ’24, Staff Writer October 28, 2021

As the pandemic continues, the FDA has been reviewing major vaccine booster shots. At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the FDA issued Emergency Use Authorizations for the Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson...

Students gather in front of Main Circle before the Crop Walk.

St. Luke’s Crop Walk Returns

Parth Jain ’24, Staff Writer October 15, 2021

With over 200 students participating,  St. Luke’s Society’s Crop Walk kicked off community service events for the year on Sunday, October 10.  The Crop Walk raises funds every year for hunger...

Students Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Anji Ashaye ’24, Staff Writer October 15, 2021

This fall, a dance, speakers, and an open mic night highlighted the community’s celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Each year from September 15 to October 15, the United States observes Hispanic...

Lamont Extends Masking Requirements

Tarapu Pyo ’24, Staff Writer October 15, 2021

Recent updates on Connecticut's COVID-19 mandate have allowed relaxed protocols to the school, despite the fact that masking requirements in public indoor spaces remain in effect. Connecticut Governor...

Students gather in the Faculty Lounge for Stu-Fac on the night of October 11.

A Deep Dive into Stu-Fac

Isabel Su ’22, Editor-in-Chief October 15, 2021

The issues discussed at Stu-Fac meetings include any range of school-related concerns, from interdorming to Senior privileges to trips to Salisbury. Every Monday at 7pm, all members of the community...

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