Somber Prologue by Sean Figueroa
The Thornton Wilder Writing Competition is an annual event hosted by the Friends of Hamden Library, celebrating the literary legacy of Pulitzer Prize-winning author and playwright Thornton Wilder. Open to […]
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Purim at HHS and a Recipe for Hamantaschen
Last Friday (3/21/25), the Jewish Student Association (JSA) observed Purim. Purim commemorates an ancient plot to kill all Jews in Persia, orchestrated by Haman the Agagite (This epithet is a […]
Why you should eat more fermented foods and a brief history of them
Fermented foods have been part of the human diet for a millennium. Alcohol, bread, and cheese have been ubiquitous for about the last 15,000 years. Fermented foods declined in the […]
Seized Chocolate Hearts
Chocolate is often touted as the quintessential Valentine’s Day treat. The two have slowly become more intertwined in the past couple of centuries. In Mesoamerican cultures, such as the Mayans […]
To Teach or Not to Teach: Ditching Shakespeare in the Classroom
The works of the Bard of Avon have been a mainstay in American curricula since the early 20th century. However, it’s time to reconsider his place in modern curricula. The […]
A Review of Ugly Dumpling
A new Chinese food restaurant, called Ugly Dumpling, recently opened at the site of the former TGI Fridays. I went on September 19th and figured it would be great to […]
Two Mile HHS School Record
On May 3rd, Alexander Medina achieved the school record for the two-mile in 9:28. That is 8 laps around the track and 3218 meters. The average time is about 16 […]
Affordable Christmas List
by Kayla Patel Now that Christmas is quickly approaching, everyone’s family will be getting bombarded everybody for the annual Christmas list! I know the struggles of never knowing what exactly […]
No More Free Internet?
Simon Haberfeld writes about the issue of Net Neutrality and the importance of preserving it
The New York Yankees’ Victory
Ryan Murphy covers the story of the New York Yankees recent victory over the Indians.
The Dial 