The Bell Situation
Ever since that fateful day in October, Hamden High School has been without an effective intercom system, and lost complete function of the class bells. Everyone was confused originally, but […]
Category Archives: Opinion
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. […]
Bhabha and Valentine’s Day
Homi K. Bhabha is a very prominent postcolonial scholar. He is most well known for his theories of The Third Space, Mimicry, and Hybridity. The Third Space is a space […]
Methods of Literary Analysis – Part III – Mrs.Gallo-Yatcko & Mr.McCarty
Mrs. Gallo-Yatcko uses Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs to analyze literature. To illustrate this, I will use examples from Brandon Sanderson’s novel Mistborn. Maslow’s hierarchy goes from base physiological needs to […]
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 […]
Bulgogi-Style Tofu Rice Bowls
I had a block of tofu lying around, so I decided to make these. I had a head of cauliflower to use up so I roasted it with the tofu, […]
The Dial 
