By: Alexa Neal I gathered a variety of Hillers, ranging from all grades, and compiled six fun questions to explore what our community's opinions on Valentine’s Day are. Their answers displayed how diverse we are, as none were unanimously agreed upon, and I invite you to answer these questions along with them as well! Before getting into the article, you can also check out our Valentine's Day reel where we interviewed others on these questions and more! First Question: Do you

By: Ellen Kirifides The Grammys never lack drama, and 2026 was no exception. For a quick recap, the 2025 Grammys were nothing short of controversial. People couldn’t agree on whether Beyoncé’s album Cowboy Carter fit the country category, and Bianca Censori’s practically see-through dress caught everyone’s attention. Disagreements over winners, performances, and fashion are certainly nothing new. Hillers too have diverse music tastes, favorite artists, and very different opin

Editor's Note: This show includes sexual situations between consenting adults. By: Camryn Aitken Canada’s latest contribution to the greater good of society—Crave’s Heated Rivalry —has taken the world of queer media by storm in one of the most unexpected smash-hit TV successes of the year. If you somehow haven’t heard of this booming show (and I’m guessing you have), it centers on two rival hockey players, Ilya Rozanov and Shane Hollander, and their secret, decade-long romanc

By: Molly Silvon Now that the Olympics have come to an end, with the Paralympics still to look forward to, there is no better time to look back at the triumphs of this winter’s Games. The 2026 Winter Olympics were held in Northern Italy  this year, with events taking place in Milano, Cortina, Anterselva, Tesero, Bormio, Livigno, Predazzo, and Verona. The opening ceremony was held on February 6th in Milano, and the Closing Ceremony was held on February 22nd in Verona. From th

By: Aarush Vakalapudi Time—it’s our most precious resource, and I'm confident that everyone, both students and faculty at Tower Hill, agrees. As Hillers, we’re experts at time management. Between juggling advanced classes, two-hour-long sports practices, extracurricular activities, and our own personal hobbies, we’ve simply been conditioned to make the best out of our time, because it’s rare that we have time to spare. While time management is a great skill to have, and is s

By: Ansh Kapoor If you walk into the HUB this year, you might notice something different. Maybe it’s the games. Maybe it’s the new decorations and books. Or maybe it’s the new, lively atmosphere filling the HUB. Either way, this shift started with Ms. Grotti. After years of working at the University of Delaware Library, Ms. Grotti came to Tower Hill with extensive experience, but quickly realized that this library would be different. Ms. Grotti, Upper Grades Librarian and Dir

by: Liam Duke '27 Before the winter season began, star shooting guard Kahlil Riley said in a conversation that he would “cry tears of joy” if Tower Hill made the DIAA playoffs. It seems, however, that there won't be tears until the tail end of February.  Boys’ Basketball shocked Delaware in 2022 when they won the State Championship against a star-studded Salesianum team. In front of a packed Bob Carpenter Center, the Hillers put 79 points past Sallies, recovering from a 36-po

By: Alexa Neal Every year, right before winter break, Tower Hill presents its annual Tree Trim, a festive day to bring together the entire school and celebrate the winter break. Although the main event of Tree Trim is the magical lighting of the tree, it connects the Hiller community more than ever as we get excited for the holiday season. Tree Trim morning opened with the advisory bake-off. The faculty engaged in a similar baking competition, and Mrs. Koenig describes it as

By: Maya Doraiswamy What started as a low-budget passion project rejected by over ten networks ultimately ended as a media-crazed, global phenomenon this past New Year’s. After nearly a decade of Demogorgons and government conspiracies, the fifth and final season of Stranger Things arrived with impossibly high expectations—and left fans feeling a complicated mix of amazed, disappointed, and emotional. So, here’s a slightly excessive breakdown of the finale, my thoughts, and

By: Camryn Aitken (Contributions to Season 5, Character Arcs, and Final Conclusion from Maya Doraiswamy) After the recent release of Season 5 Volume 1, the relationship of Will and Mike—Byler—has been a huge topic of debate among fans. Byler refers to the combination of their last names (Byers + Wheeler) that first originated when fans speculated feelings between the two in earlier seasons. Personally, after watching, I believe their relationship might be one of the most obvi

By: Zaara Hisamuddin We can all agree that one of the most difficult stretches of the school year are the few weeks between Thanksgiving break and winter break. A notorious period when it feels like all your teachers decide to assign as many tests, presentations, and projects as they can at once. That's why it's important to make the most of your winter break and give yourself the relaxation you deserve! If you're planning to stay in town this year and need some ideas on wint

By: Sophia Karron Just about two weeks ago, our school’s winter chorus concert marked a meaningful close to the semester, showcasing a wide range of musical styles. The concert highlighted not only the growth of the ensembles but also the sense of community and joy that choral music brings during the winter season. After the 7/8 Choir, the Concert Choir opened their portion of the program with “Bidi Bom,” an energetic and rhythmically complex piece that immediately set the to

Dr. Toby Huttner To all the students out there, on learning how to walk, or on writing and AI: I’ve been a student for a lot (most?) of my life. Moving to a full-time teaching role–first in a university setting, then at Tower Hill–coincided with my becoming a parent, a double-change that has always felt loaded: so much new to learn, now seemingly everything to teach. One of the things I have come to appreciate most deeply in this still short stretch of learning to teach and l

Editor’s Note: Spoiler warning for Stranger Things Season 5! By: Aarush Vakalapudi Renewing a familiar mix of the 80s, science fiction, and interdimensional travel, season 5 of Netflix’s Stranger Things  has officially begun. While the season finale promises to take fans by storm on New Year's Eve, Volume I moves fast and sets the stage for an epic ending in the Stranger Things  universe. The season begins with a view of Hawkins after Vecna’s attacks in season 4, and the brea

Editor’s Note: Spoiler warning for Wicked: For Good! By: Alexa Neal & Maya Doraiswamy Wicked: For Good swept into theaters this past Thanksgiving as both the end of the two-part film and the finale of a cultural phenomenon. As huge fans of the musical (and admittedly partial to the first act), we had plenty to say about this highly anticipated conclusion. So, take a look below for our thoughts, as well as some fun, interactive Wicked  content! Alexa’s Perspective: "When comin

By: Aarush Vakalapudi Each year, Tower Hill holds the annual Turkey Trot, an event where the Upper School gathers to walk around Rockford Park. It usually takes place the day before Thanksgiving Break begins, but excitement builds leading up to the event. The week of the trot, Ms. Wrambel brings turkey trivia with her to morning meeting. Although the questions aren’t something you prepare for, this year’s winners got the answers pretty quickly, whether it was due to sheer luc

By: Ansh Kapoor On November 4, 2025, Zohran Mamdani won the mayoral election in New York City, securing just over 50% of the vote and capturing four of the city’s five boroughs . His victory came on the back of a historically high turnout: more than two million ballots were cast, the highest participation in a mayoral race in the city since 1969 .  Mamdani, a 34-year-old self-described democratic socialist and former state assembly member, ran on a bold platform centered arou

By: Maya Doraiswamy Thanksgiving break arrives as a welcome pause in the midst of fall semester, offering a few precious days to relax, reset, and enjoy wherever the holiday may take you. With a wave of exciting releases right around the corner, the fall holiday season is the perfect opportunity to dive into some highly anticipated media. In this article, I’ll be covering all things new and essential in entertainment—movies, shows, books, and music—to indulge in this upcoming

By: Molly Silvon Research in a recent Dove Ad campaign  reveals that almost two in every three girls involved in sports have considered quitting due to self-confidence and body image. Not only does this give gravity to the situation surrounding the exit of young girls from sports, but it also demonstrates the very reason young women need to stay in sports in the first place. In a world where 60%  of young female athletes are struggling with body image, it is necessary to shap

By: Zaara Hisamuddin When The Neighbourhood announced they were going on a hiatus in 2021, many fans like me were devastated. I was nervous that it would become another One Direction situation and that they would never return to the stage. You can imagine my excitement when I heard they were releasing a brand new album, "(((((ultraSOUND)))))," on November 14th–a perfect way to complete autumn. They even pre-released three songs: Private, OMG, and Lovebomb. While I thought Lov