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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

Acknowledging History
Student a capella groups Bluenotes and Calliope perform at the Courage Garden unveiling ceremony.

Courage Garden Dedicated to Survivors of Sexual Assault

Yixi Zou ’25, Staff Writer October 21, 2022

Rows of students lined the path for guests at the unveiling of the Courage Garden on Sunday, October 1 — an event marking the school’s acknowledgment of the history of sexual assault on campus...

Oath Keepers Trial Reveals Plans Behind January 6 Riots

Oath Keepers Trial Reveals Plans Behind January 6 Riots

Kate Chou ’25, Staff Writer October 21, 2022

The trial of eleven Oath Keepers for their alleged role in the January 6, 2021 Capitol riots continues with explosive testimony from former members of the far-right anti-government militia. On January...

Graphic depicting the stampede and its victims.

Stampede at Soccer Game in Indonesia Kills Over 130

Sophie Elliot ’24 October 21, 2022

Violence erupted at a league match in Malang, East Java on October 1, killing over 130 individuals. A team of government officials, soccer experts, and security analysts hired to investigate the incident...

Mr. Jeff Perera presents at All-School.

Guest Speaker Addresses Toxic Masculinity

Katie Qian ’26 October 21, 2022

As part of the school’s effort to support mental health, Jeff Perera, an international speaker on healthy masculinity, spoke in an all-school meeting on October 11, met with male-identifying athletes...

Hurricanes Ian and Fiona Wreak Havoc

Alex Zhang ’24 October 21, 2022

Survivors in Puerto Rico and Florida and their loved ones in Lakeville, Connecticut have felt the lasting impacts of hurricanes Fiona and Ian. On September 18, Hurricane Fiona hit Puerto Rico, dropping...

Ms. Connie Chung Joe

AAPI Advocate Leads Discussions on Interracial Solidarity

Jami Huang ’25 September 29, 2022

Despite the destruction resulting from the 1992 Los Angeles Riots, many students are unfamiliar with this period of civil unrest. Connie Chung-Joe’s visit to the school brought awareness of the legacy...

Chapel Talks Are Back

Yixi Zou ’25, Staff Writer September 29, 2022

Giving a Chapel talk has long been considered a rite-of-passage for Hotchkiss students, though due to the pandemic, several classes have graduated without participating in this unique tradition. On September...

Ms. Lesley Blume speaks in Walker Auditorium.

Award-Winning Journalist Speaks to Humanities Students

Kate Chou ’25, Staff Writer September 29, 2022

Best-selling author Lesley M. Blume spoke to students about a school alumnus who single-handedly unearthed the U.S. government’s cover-up of Hiroshima, revealing the truth of nuclear bombing. The...

Danny Smith with 2016-17 football captains.

Coach Danny Smith Takes Solo Charge of Athletic Department

Julian Brown ’25 September 29, 2022

After nearly 20 years of steady leadership by Robin Chandler ‘97 and Danny Smith, the Athletic Department is undergoing some changes this year. Following Coach Victoria McGee’s unanticipated departure...

Round Square delelgates at Pembroke College at Oxford.

At Roundsquare, Delegation Shares Ideals and Vision

Emma Liu ’26 September 29, 2022

Six students arrived in London on the morning of September 17 to represent the school at the annual Round Square conference, which focuses this year on environmental and social awareness. The Round Square,...

Students are Back

Students are Back

September 15, 2022

Shayne Bjorn '23, Caleb Eddy '23, Alex Shtoryn '24, Wyatt Towner '24 enlist students to join the Star Wars Club.

New Clubs Debut at Annual Fair After Changes to Approval Procedure

Anji Ashaye ’24, News Editor September 15, 2022

Students lined Main Hallway on Saturday evening, making stops along a seemingly endless row of booths promoting the school’s multitude of clubs. Behind the booths, representatives from the groups prodded...

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