A Critical Look at PBIS
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS) was instituted this year at HHS. It made the lofty promises of reducing chronic absenteeism and class cuts, incentivizing getting better grades, and improving […]
Category Archives: Opinion
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
16th Century Teenagers: Eleanor
By Kenya Harris Eleanor stood at the doorstep of the merchant’s grand stone house, the weight of unfamiliar expectations settling heavily upon her. She couldn’t understand why her parents had […]
Picnic
By Samir Abedin The Mainstage Ensemble’s first play of the year is coming this Friday! Opening night is this Friday (11/15), and all students can get tickets at the door […]
Connecticut Isn’t That Bad, Right?
Connecticut: the fifth state to be admitted to the United States, one of the oldest areas in the country, home to beautiful historical homes, Sikorsky, amazing pizza, lots of history […]
Rutu at Hamden
Hamden High School is a remarkably diverse community, populated with members from almost every part of the globe. This is one of the school’s most important and powerful assets; also, […]
Chronic Absenteeism
By Desmond Bohan Hamden’s standardized test scores and percentage of students on track to graduate have rapidly declined over the past few years. Interestingly, the chronic absenteeism (missing 18 or […]
What Would Happen if…..
20,000 Elephants are Deported to Germany? By: Kevin Mensah Save the Elephants: They’re Kind of a “Big” Deal Botswana is home to a staggering elephant population, with over 130,000 elephant […]
The Dial 
