New Exhibition In The Von Auersperg
COURTESY OF DONNABELLE CASIS The Von Auersperg gallery has a new exhibit titled limn·inal, authored by visiting artist Donnabelle Casis. The exhibit is on display from August 24th to November…
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Top Dog Comes to Deerfield: Suzan-Lori Parks Visits Campus
From October 15 to October 16, the Academy invited award-winning American Playwright and Musician Suzan-Lori Parks to campus for a school meeting presentation, book signing, question and answer session, and…
Deerfield Orchestra’s New Seating Arrangement Sparks Debate
Mr. Bergeron highlighted the importance of adaptability and collaboration by emphasizing that no seating position is inherently more valuable than others. Traditionally, musicians sit in order of skill level, with…
Dana Hall should be more active about introducing traditions
Traditions have always been a huge part of Dana Hall, and it is something that many students learn to love and enjoy over their high school years. However, new students…
Dana Hall should honor Veterans Day
Dana Hall doesn’t recognize Veterans Day, but there are some easy ways we can pay respect to people who have done great things for the country through serving. Other schools…
Rethinking Holidays at Dana Hall
The holiday season is here, and seeing a Christmas tree and Hanukkah dolls in Johnston C’s common area—a rare sight in our dorms—made me smile. At Dana Hall, a secular…
Why Eliminating the MCAS Graduation Requirement Was the Right Choice
On November 6, 2024 a majority of Massachusetts voters decided to cancel Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) as a graduation requirement. This six-hour standardized test includes math, English, and science.…
Varsity Swimming is on the path to its 13th league championship
Dana Hall Varsity swimming, referred to as Sigma by its athletes, has won the Eastern Independent League championships (EILS) every year since the 2009-10 season, excluding the 2020-21 season where…
Why can’t we just enjoy women’s basketball? The reality of female excellence in sports
On April 7, over 18.9 million people tuned in to watch South Carolina go up against Iowa in the long-awaited National Championship game. This staggering viewership comes after many months…
An equestrian first: Dana Hall hosts the AEL nationals
The Athletic Equestrian League (AEL), is an organization of equestrian athletes that compete regionally and nationally, founded in 2010 by horsewoman Sally Batton. Mount Holyoke College has hosted nationals for…