Literature for the Modern Teen
Recently, my mom and I have noticed that young people aren’t reading as much. One could blame a variety of causes, such as social media shortening young people’s attention spans […]
Category Archives: Authors
Hannah Barrett
Hello! My name is Hannah Barrett, and I’m currently a sophomore at Hamden High School. Life at HHS is always super fun—whether it’s performing routines with the color guard in […]
Lily Sacco
I am a 9th-grade student at Hamden High School. I am a member of the Marching Band and I write for the Dial School Newspaper. I play the flute and […]
Tips for Writing a Short Story and My Process for Writing One
With the deadline for the Thornton Wilder short story competition, I figured it would be a good time to write an article with some advice. I have written many short […]
An Open Letter to History Educators
Preface: I was listening to an audiobook of Don’t Know Much About History by Kenneth C. Davis, which identifies things taught in US history classes that are frequently misinterpreted. It […]
16th Century Teenagers: School Life
Image link: https://cdn.britannica.com/84/148984-004-40E2EAFF.jpg Cited sources: https://localhistories.org/life-in-the-16th-century/ Vengeance and compulsion arose in the minds of many during the 16th century, as society at the time displayed traits distinctly peculiar to communism. […]
Methods of Literary Analysis from the HHS English Department – Part II – Mr. Perotti, Ms. Alexander and Ms.Diniz
Part II Mr. Perotti likes to analyze symbolism in literature. Every object, action, or character can carry deeper meanings that go deeper than surface level. In Crime and Punishment, the […]
Methods of Literary Analysis from the HHS English Department – Part I – Mr.Capone
Preface I asked most of the English department how they analyze literature, in preparation for a project my social studies teacher wanted me to complete. Most of them gave me […]
How and Why You Should Write a Marxist Critique
By Samir Abedin I was originally planning to do an independent study on the relationship between technology and war, focusing on topics such as CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear) […]
Why You Should Become a Vegan
Imagine a world where every bite you take contributes to a healthier planet, enhances your longevity, and aligns with your values. While this may sound idealistic, it’s becoming increasingly attainable […]
The Dial 
