Online Exclusives - The Hotchkiss Record

The Marvel Cinematic Universe: Ranked by Editors

Arhan Chhabra '22 and Toby Pouler '20

May 13, 2019

With the recent release of “Avengers: Endgame,” Arhan Chhabra and Toby Pouler discuss and rank all 22 films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). This article does not contain any spoilers for any of the recent films. Iron ManThe film that started it all. Iron Man was an instant classic...

Former Neo-Nazi Speaks at Hotchkiss

Samarth Puthanmadhom '22

May 13, 2019

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Last Thursday, May 2, was Yom HaShoah, or Holocaust Remembrance day. On this day, Hotchkiss invited speaker TM Garret, a former Neo-Nazi, member of the KKK, and White Supremacist, who spoke on his experience recovering from hate. Now, he is a humans rights activist who founded the non-profit organiz...

The UNC-Charlotte Shooting: Where do we go from here?

Liv Parsons '21

May 11, 2019

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“That was just who he was”, said Mrs. Henry-Howell, mother to Riley Howell, whose life was tragically taken in the recent shooting on the University of North Carolina (UNC) Charlotte campus (The New York Times). On Tuesday, April 30, a UNC student opened fire on a crowded college classroom. The ...

Students Stage Sit-In in Deans’ Wing

Ally Fertig '20, Staff Writer

May 10, 2019

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On Monday, April 29, students held a sit-in in the Deans’ Wing to encourage the administration to respond to student concerns about support in the wake of hate incidents, both within the community and in the outside world. Students remained silent in the Deans’ Wing until the Administration agreed...

Students Attend Round Square Conference in Peru

Camilla Fritzinger '22

April 28, 2019

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On April 5, Keala Henry ’22, Cyrus Farman-Farmaian ’21, Caroline Keswin ’21, Emily Heimer ’21, Madeline Loeffler ’20, Mrs. Carmen Dockery-Perkins, and Ms. Kristin Glasheen departed campus to attend the Round Square conference in Lima, Peru.Round Square is an international program that unites...

Hotchkiss Hosts BaHSA Dance

Royce Shey '21

April 28, 2019

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Recently, Hotchkiss opened its doors to neighboring schools for the highly anticipated annual BaHSA dance, which is organized by Hotchkiss’s Black and Hispanic Student Association in celebration of black and Hispanic culture. Approximately 100 students from neighboring schools, including Berkshire, M...

Quarter Final Analysis and Predictions – Champions League

Victoria Chen '21, Sander Kuijs '21, and Michael Zhang '21

April 28, 2019

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FIRST LEG ANALYSISIntro: After a month-long wait, the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) Champions League finally returned with the quarterfinal round. The first legs took place on April 9th and 10th, providing just six goals. No game had more than two goals scored, foreshadowing how...

Local Figures Come to Hotchkiss for Discussion

Samarth Puthanmadhom '22

April 20, 2019

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The Hotchkiss Democrats and Hotchkiss Republicans recently focused on issues local to Salisbury, Connecticut. On April 8, 2019, a Small Government Symposium was held here at Hotchkiss, in which politicians and citizens involved in local politics participated in panel discussions on the impact of population dec...

A Bright Future for Hotchkiss Sailors

Sander Kuijs '21

April 20, 2019

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The Varsity Sailing Team dominated last weekend – could it be a sign of things to come?The Hotchkiss Varsity Sailing Team recently competed at the New England Fleet Racing Championships on Saturday, April 13. The Championship determined which team gets to compete at the Nationals, which will be ...

Get Out of the Weeds

Carter Moyer ’20

April 18, 2019

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Poll after poll, a majority of Democratic voters say they are looking for a candidate with “electability” - someone who can run against President Trump and win - even if the candidate in question disagrees with them on policies. They would be senseless not to. After a rigged primary election in 20...

UEFA Champions League Returns for 2019 Season

Sander Kujis '21

March 1, 2019

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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 world.This year’s league is set to be a closely contested one, with several teams such as Barcelona, Paris St. Germain, Liverpoo...

Faculty and Staff Honored for Dedication to the Community

Samarth Puthanmadhom '22

February 25, 2019

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As Hotchkiss recognizes its students for their academic achievements, we must also acknowledge the faculty and staff whose contributions have bettered the school. On February 5, the annual Anniversary Awards Ceremony took place. Various members of the Hotchkiss faculty and staff were recognized for t...