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

BLAC Editors-in-Chief Sydney
Jean ’24 and Richie Mamam Nbiba ’23

BLAC Magazine Hosts Launch Event For New Issue

Yixi Zou '25, Staff Writer November 3, 2022

Welcoming Students with sushi and music, editors of the Black Literature and Arts Collective (BLAC) reintroduced the magazine to the community on October 28. Founded in 2020 by Sydney Jean ’23 and Alana...

School Joins Chicago Principles Symposium

Jeffrey Gong '26 November 3, 2022

The Chicago Principles, created at the University of Chicago, aim to promote “free expression and open discourse.” Inspired by the University’s efforts, many colleges and high schools have adopted...

From left: Jason Shan ’23, Meilan Antonucci ’24, and Ben Who ’24.

Debate Team Dominates Home Tournament in Historic Season

Daniel Zhang '26 November 3, 2022

The school’s Speech and Debate team placed first overall at this weekend’s home tournament — its 27th consecutive first-place finish in a Debating Association of New England Independent Schools competition. With...

Class of 1960 Reunion.

Alumni Reconnect on Campus

Daniel Zhang '26 October 21, 2022

After a two-and-a-half year hiatus, alumni returned to campus this fall for reunions. They were welcomed by a very different school from the one where they had studied. New dorms such as Redlich, Flinn,...

The renovated quad will be pedestrian-only and feature expanded lawn space.

Memorial Dormitory Finally Renovated After 59 Years

Victoria Fang '25 October 21, 2022

Memorial Hall, a dorm that typically houses an eighth of the student body, is under construction, causing ripple effects in housing across campus. Built in 1923 to commemorate community members...

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...

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