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 […]
Category Archives: School
The Lunar New Year at HHS, and a brief history
Last Wednesday (2/5/25), the Asian American Club hosted a Lunar Year Festival in the library. It was a wonderful environment. There was a photo booth with the option for students […]
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 – 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 […]
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, […]
Activism in Hamden
Interview conducted by Samir Abedin Abdul Osmanu is a member of the Hamden Town Council and an HHS graduate. The following interview has been edited for brevity and clarity. Samir […]
The Dial 
