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

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....

The ME in Mehar

The ME in Mehar

Mehar Bhasin ’23 June 2, 2023

Thursday, May 18, 2023: Walking to Terrapin Cabin on my final head of school holiday, a lot of memories came back to me. While reading the journals of students from the past, their connection, love, admiration,...

Lufkin posing in Town Hill Cemetery at the start of his Prep year and end of his Senior year.

A Life I Never Imagined: Finding Myself

Aster Lufkin ’23 June 2, 2023

People often ask me, “When did you know you were trans?” and honestly, I’m not sure. The technical answer would be a week or so after I learned the word at a girls’ leadership camp (yes, I do see...

Yae reflects on how striving for perfection can get in the way of the process in art and life.

Learning to Be Grateful for Life’s Imperfections

James Yae '23 June 2, 2023

The way I have approached life at Hotchkiss is a reflection of how I have approached making my artwork in the ceramic studio. The first day I sat down at the wheel at the beginning of my Prep year, I had...

Hissaria reflects on living in three different countries and finding home.

Finally, I’m Homeward Bound

Saanvi Hissaria ’23 June 2, 2023

For as long as I can remember, my life has been in constant motion: five schools, four cities, three countries, and two continents. Picture this: a small community 8,000 miles across the North Atlantic...

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...

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