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

Community Views Between the World and Me

Community Views Between the World and Me

Ein Jun ’22, Contributing Writer January 21, 2021

“I never wanted you to be twice as good as them, so much as I have always wanted you to attack every day of your brief bright life in struggle. The people who must believe they are white can never be...

Ossoff and Warnock won the Georgia runoff elections, giving the Democrats control of the Senate.

Democrats Gain Control of Senate

Benjamin Who ’24, Staff Writer January 21, 2021

Democrat Jon Ossoff emerged victorious in Georgia’s Senate runoffs on the morning of Wednesday, January 6, settling the final race of the 2020 election cycle. In a speech posted to his Twitter account,...

Rioters invaded the Capitol building and occupied it for four hours on January 6.

School Reflects on Capitol Siege

Lauren McLane ’23, Staff Writer January 21, 2021

On January 6, former President Donald Trump gave a speech entitled “Save America” at a rally in Washington D.C., which drew tens of thousands of people. Following the speech, several thousand protesters...

MLK Jr. Day activities in previous years included speakers in Elfers Hall. This years programming was held virtually.

Students Celebrate the Legacy of MLK Jr.

Nithya Chundi ’23, Contributing Writer January 21, 2021

“What are things white people should never say or do?” This was one of many questions submitted for the Community Conversation the Black and Hispanic Student Association (BaHSA) hosted as part of the...

The Line 18 subway has an interactive door system that can detect the movement of passengers and prevent injuries.

Shanghai’s First Fully Automated Subway

Shannon Meng ’22, Contributing Writer January 21, 2021

If you think Tesla’s autopilot feature is cool, take a look at Shanghai’s first fully automated subway.  On December 26, 2020, after four-and-a-half years of construction and testing, Line 18,...

Teslas stock value has increased over 1000% since March of 2020.

Why Tesla’s Stock is Overvalued

Armaan Haji ’23, Contributing Writer January 21, 2021

Whether because of its electric cars, the antics of eccentric CEO Elon Musk, or the company’s exciting technological advancements, Tesla is undoubtedly one of the most well-known and successful companies...

Heimer performs in the HDA production of The Tempest.

Artist of the Issue: Emily Heimer ’21

Anika Balwada ’23, Contributing Writer January 21, 2021

Emily Heimer ’21 is a four-year Senior and co-head of the Hotchkiss Humane Society, ink., and the Multi-Racial Student Union. Heimer is also a board member of Hillel and the Hotchkiss Drama Association...

Claytons favorite part of playing squash is its balance of competition and sportsmanship.

Athlete of the Issue: Taylor Clayton ’21

Carrie Cao ’23, Staff Writer January 21, 2021

Taylor Clayton ’21 is a four-year Senior and co-captain of the Boys Varsity Squash team. Next year, Clayton will play squash at Yale University. Co-captain John Nicholson ’22 said, “Taylor knows...

The History of Taft Day

The History of Taft Day

James Yae ’23, Contributing Writer January 21, 2021

How come students come together as a “blue mob” in Main Circle with painted H’s on their faces every fall? Taft Day has ended almost every Fall athletic season since 1980 with a charging spirit.  Normally,...

Crimson Tide Rolls in Miami: Takeaways from the NCAA Football Championship

Crimson Tide Rolls in Miami: Takeaways from the NCAA Football Championship

Christian Waldron ’23, Contributing Writer January 21, 2021

The 2020-2021 NCAA Division I Football season will go down as one of the most unusual in history, with its abbreviated schedules, postponed games, and of course, absence of fans. As this unprecedented...

The Bauhinia Party is named after the Hong Kongs official flower.

Bauhinia Party Founded in Hong Kong

Amelie Zhang ’23, Staff Writer January 21, 2021

The newest addition to the numerous political parties in Hong Kong, the Bauhinia Party, named after the city’s official flower, has received widespread attention after announcing its launch to local...

Cho Doo Soon, one of the most abhorred criminals in Korea, was released on December 12, 2020.

The Case of Cho Doo Soon: An Unfinished Trial

Ein Jun ’22, Contributing Writer January 21, 2021

I felt an uneasy tension in the atmosphere waking up and turning on the television. Leaving for a meeting, I saw mothers urging their kids to come home straight after school, and the subways, usually completely...

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