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

Polarization: Danger to Democracy

Maadhavan Prasanna '25, Staff Writer February 20, 2022

Members of alt-right groups stormed the United States Capitol Building on January 6, 2021, inspired by a belief that the 2020 Presidential election was rigged. They broke many laws and, most concerningly,...

The Death of Discourse

The Death of Discourse

Lauren McLane '23, News Editor February 20, 2022

In October, Nikole Hannah-Jones, founder of the 1619 Project, a New York Times exploration of the legacy of slavery and racism in America, was invited to speak at the Middlesex School for Black History...

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. promised to nominate a Black woman to the countrys highest court.

Biden’s Court Pick Will Test our Divided System

Chase Dobson '23, Contributing Writer February 20, 2022

In an ideal world, the confirmation process for a Supreme Court Justice proceeds cleanly and without delay. The President nominates a candidate who reflects his judicial values. The Senate Judiciary Committee...

Protestors demand better working conditions at Amazons headquarters.

Is Corporate America Getting Fixed?

February 15, 2022

60 million dollars in wages left unpaid. Families struggling to support their children as an American industry titan prioritizes profits over people and blatantly steals from workers. Retail companies...

Viktor Orbán, the Prime Minister of Hungary, is up for re-election on April 3.

Hungarian Election: A Model for Democracies?

Petr Berlizov ’24, Petr Berlizov ’24 January 27, 2022

“By nature, Hungarians stand up for what is right when the need arises. What is more, they fight for it if needs be...”  -Viktor Orbán, Prime Minister of Hungary He was right. However, one...

Raise Interest Rates

Raise Interest Rates

Armaan Haji ’23, Contributing Writer January 27, 2022

“Get ready for the climb.” “Fed to raise rates three times this year.” “Rates will rise faster and higher than previously expected.” In the past few months, newspapers and media outlets delivered...

Prince Andrew will no longer serve public duties.

A Step Towards Justice: Prince Andrew Disavowed

Andrew Xie ’25, Andrew Xie ’25 January 27, 2022

Buckingham Palace announced the Queen’s decision to strip Prince Andrew of all military and royal appellations on January 13, 2022, a response to ongoing allegations that he sexually exploited minors...

Fighting The Virus – And Isolation

Ella Johnson '25, Contributing Writer January 25, 2022

In response to the new Omicron variant of COVID-19, the school has developed new protocols this year in order to ensure a safe and healthy campus. Some of the new rules during quarantine included masking...

Seniority Must Stay

Seniority Must Stay

Danny Gilbane ’24, Contributing Writer December 10, 2021

It is reasonable that Preps, who have the least experience at the school, should not have the same privileges and responsibilities as the Seniors. Therefore, it is perfectly reasonable for the Class of...

America Should Have Stayed in Afghanistan

America Should Have Stayed in Afghanistan

Maadhavan Prasanna ’25, Contributing Writer December 10, 2021

“I am in my house, and I feel like I have no home. I miss the little things I used to do that I can never do again: go to a bookstore alone, sit in a cafe and talk to people,”(New York Times). These...

Its Time to Fix Food Deliveries on Campus

It’s Time to Fix Food Deliveries on Campus

Parth Jain ’24, Staff Writer December 10, 2021

      “My Mizza’s delivery order is missing from the Security tent. If anyone took it, please give it back.” Sounds familiar?         These all-school emails have become a common occurrence....

Politicians and Parents: Hands Off our Education

Politicians and Parents: Hands Off our Education

Lauren McLane '23, News Editor December 10, 2021

  It seems everything is becoming increasingly politicized these days, and politics are increasingly devolving into a game of divide and conquer. With the onset of Covid-19, school board meetings have...

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