‘Illegal Alien’: The Most Dehumanizing Term in Politics
When one thinks of the term ‘alien,’ the mind naturally conjures up the image of a big, green, ugly creature with huge black eyes from an unknown origin. An alien…
2025
Marching for the Planet: Tens of Thousands Protest during COP30 in Brazil
On Saturday, November 15, over 20,000 environmental activists and indigenous people marched over two and a half miles through Belém, Brazil, to demand greater climate protection efforts from the government.…
Thanksgiving: What Are We Really Celebrating?
Stuffing, mac & cheese, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie, and best of all a big ol’ turkey, these are just some of the popular dishes that surround one of America’s most…
Album Review: Everybody Scream by Florence and the Machine
Florence + the Machine’s sixth full-length album comes two years after the band’s last record and manifests the dark, witchy style their music has been growing towards for years. As…
The 2025 NFL Trade Deadline Recap
The 2025 NFL Trade deadline came and went very quickly, a day that arrived with plenty of hype and ended up revealing more about the team’s mindsets rather than blockbuster…
Cyberattack Hits University of Pennsylvania Databases
The University of Pennsylvania has experienced a data breach, leaving student, alumni and financial information exposed. The data uncovered could go back decades, and according to the hackers, about 1.2…
Dr. Tift Sabbatical
After a year-long sabbatical, Dr. Tift returns to Belmont Hill, teaching English, overseeing the Debate Team, directing Advanced Action Research, and supervising the Sextant. During her sabbatical, Dr. Tift gained…
November News: Chapel Recap
Woodbury’s: On October 16, students gathered in Hamilton Chapel to welcome the finalists of the latest Woodbury Public Speaking Contest. The finalists included Will Achtmeyer ’26, Alex Black ’26, Budom…
Mr. Harder Sabbatical
After a semester away from Belmont Hill that consisted of traveling around the world and reconnecting with himself and family, Mr. Harder has returned to teach Spanish and Math, as…
November Sustainability Update
The Belmont Hill Sustainability Club has revamped its structure with one clear goal: to accomplish more and create a greater impact at school. Recent accomplishments include successful cleanups, collaboration with…