Clarice Assad Chapel Recap
On February 27th, Belmont Hill welcomed Clarice Assad as part of the 2026 Kageyama-Hunt Speaker program. During her time, she delivered an impactful and playful rendition of her life story…
April 2026
Adam Richins Talk
Celebrated for his work in sports and schools, Adam Richins has been a household name in the professional photography industry; this March, Belmont Hill students had the opportunity to meet…
Ultra-processed Snacks at Dana Hall: It’s Time for a Pivot
Snack time. At Dana Hall, it is available in Common Ground at least twice per day: once after advisory or morning meeting, and once before co-curriculars. Dana Hall’s snacks do…
Ireland’s Protests Ease as Fuel-Cost Initiatives are Announced
On Sunday, Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin announced that the Irish government would cut fuel taxes in an effort to suppress protests that have brought the country to a standstill…
Is There Systemic Grade Inflation in High Schools?
When my dad graduated high school in 1983, the National Center for Education Statistics reported that the average American high school student had a grade point average (GPA) of 2.47…
Reminders of Him: Predictable But Heartfelt
Reminders of Him is a heartfelt movie that reminds us of the importance of human relationships in order to be happy. Like all Colleen Hoover movies, there is melodrama, specifically…
Throwback Thursday: Californication by Red Hot Chili Peppers
Each month, The Spectator takes an in-depth look at a past song or album, whether it was released a few years ago or decades ago. This month, we revisit the…
‘No Kings’ Protests Gain Traction Across The US
On March 28, millions of protesters took to the streets chanting the words: “No thrones. No crowns. No kings.” No Kings – a nationwide protest movement – aims to oppose…
Tiger Woods Charged with DUI Following Car Crash
American professional golfer Eldrick Tont Woods, better known as Tiger Woods, was arrested last week after a horrific crash in Jupiter Island, Florida, that left his SUV flipped on its…
Inside the Fatal Collision at LaGuardia Airport
On March 22, an Air Canada plane crashed into a Port Authority fire truck on the runway at LaGuardia Airport. The collision attracted nationwide attention as it resulted in the…