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

Don’t Turn a Blind Eye to Environmental Crisis

Don’t Turn a Blind Eye to Environmental Crisis

JT Popp '26 October 13, 2023

Canadian fires turned nearly 40 million acres of forest to ash this summer. In California, temperatures soared to a record-breaking 131 degrees. Our planet is crying out for help.  Climate change has...

FFEAT Is The Best Co-Curricular. Yes, Really.

FFEAT Is The Best Co-Curricular. Yes, Really.

Shaye Lee '26 October 13, 2023

I’ve recently been informed that the farm is battling a crisis of reputation: thanks to a conspiracy of malicious lies and well-dispensed propaganda, it would appear as though FFEAT has garnered substantial...

The Assault on Ukraine: A Personal Account

Ira Buch '25 October 13, 2023

Burned houses, destroyed lands, and, worst of all, lost lives, come with every new day of Russian aggression in Ukraine. As the 597th day of the full-scale war in Ukraine passes, it’s easy to let the...

Support Ukraine More Prudently

Support Ukraine More Prudently

Sean Ye '25 October 13, 2023

The issue of Ukraine has caused division among the politicians of the world, especially as Russia’s invasion passes its first anniversary. On September 26, the Speaker of the Canadian House of Commons,...

Responses to Writers’ Strikes Should Be More Nuanced

Responses to Writers’ Strikes Should Be More Nuanced

Ira Buch '25 September 28, 2023

One hundred and forty-one days have passed since the start of the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA) strikes. While hopeful news of negotiations between studios and unions...

America Has a Duty to Aid Countries in Distress

America Has a Duty to Aid Countries in Distress

Sean Ye '25, Staff Writer September 28, 2023

As residents and citizens of the world’s beacon of democracy, we must push our leaders to help those in need.  On September 8, 2023, a 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck the North African nation of Morocco....

With Reduced Econ Electives, Rely on Other Honors Options

Maadhavan Prasanna '25 September 28, 2023

In a capitalist environment, the study of economics is vital to understanding how society functions and necessary for a variety of career paths and academic fields.   Despite this, the school has recently...

The Case for Cognitive Tests for Our Leaders

The Case for Cognitive Tests for Our Leaders

Jack McCarthy '26, Opinions Editor September 7, 2023

At a public appearance on August 31, 2023, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) froze for almost 30 seconds when asked whether he would run again in 2026. The incident is not the first time Mr....

Twitter Needs Reform. Can Musk Get it Done?

Twitter Needs Reform. Can Musk Get it Done?

Sophie Elliot, News Editor May 19, 2022

Many liberal and centrist commentators have expressed outrage at Elon Musk’s recent purchase of Twitter. Musk, a right-wing self-proclaimed free speech absolutist, vows to enhance free speech protection...

Re-Thinking Violent Crime in Chicago

Re-Thinking Violent Crime in Chicago

Maccoy Barry '23 May 19, 2022

Since the start of 2022, Chicago has already seen over 16,551 separate instances of violent crime. Not only is this one of the highest rates of violent crime among major U.S. cities, it is also a historically...

France Isn’t Out of the Woods Yet

France Isn’t Out of the Woods Yet

Maadhavan Prasana '25, Staff Writer May 19, 2022

Moderates and leftists across France and the entire Western world breathed a sigh of relief on April 24. Emmanuel Macron had been re-elected as President of the French Republic after a tense battle with...

Don’t Count Peloton Out. It’s Just Getting Started.

Don’t Count Peloton Out. It’s Just Getting Started.

Armaan Haji ’23, Staff Writer May 19, 2022

During the pandemic, Peloton, an at-home tech and fitness company, soared in value. Although it certainly had a large dip in usage and revenue post-pandemic, I believe that Peloton’s value will rebound...

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