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

By: Molly Silvon The annual trip to the Philadelphia Art Museum  is something that art students look forward to every year. In November, fine arts electives get the opportunity to spend a day self-touring galleries, walking through exhibitions, and visiting some of the world's most famous works of art. The trip is even topped off with a race up the Rocky Steps! The museum offers collections  spanning many media, complete with ongoing displays in European, Early American, and

By: Alexa Neal & Maya Doraiswamy It began with a scream, a blackout, and a body on the floor… but before Tower Hill audiences could even begin to guess whodunit, the show’s cast and crew had to solve the mystery of how to bring the iconic world of Clue  to life onstage. This November, the Tower Hill Theater program successfully solved that mystery in their presentation of Clue: On Stage  for the fall play. Clue  is a farcical murder mystery heavily influenced by the board gam

By: Vivian Daniel & Izzy Daniel Tower Hill XC this year has dominated and made a name for itself in the XC community. The captains for the 2025 season were Alex Neal, Alex Li, Eli Browne, Andrew Park, Izzy Daniel, Camille Moritz, Morgan Duckworth, and Allison Chi. As a whole, they led the team to achieve great feats and brought liveliness to practices and meets.  To get an inside scoop about the Tower Hill XC, we asked Izzy Daniel, DIAA Girls Division 2 State Champion, about

By: Joie Quinlan Since we have entered the early weeks of November, that means it’s time for Hiller Harvest! Up until November 21st, every student, teacher, faculty, and staff member, or anyone in the Tower Hill community, is welcome to donate food items to the drive. All donations will then be forwarded to LCS (Lutheran Community Services), who will then distribute the items to families and individuals in need, especially during the holiday season. In almost every community,

Editor’s Note: As a content warning, this article mentions suicide and triggering mental health topics. If you are feeling suicidal or having suicidal thoughts, you are not alone, and there is support available. You can always reach out to a trusted faculty member at school or visit the Wellness Center. Additionally, you can contact the following numbers for help: 988 ( Crisis Hotline ) or 741741 ( Crisis Text Line ). By: Vivian Wan Recently, I decided to revisit a TV show I

Editor’s Note: Congratulations to the boys' soccer team on a hard-fought season! While they fell just short of winning the DIAA semi-finals, this article takes a look back at a great moment from an exhilarating season. By: Liam Duke Over Homecoming weekend, boys soccer knew they needed a result versus a playoff-bound Wilmington Friends team. The Hillers were coming off of a tight loss to No. 3 Concord, who scored the game-winning goal in overtime. Friends, on the other hand,

By: Sophia Karron If you have attended a Tower Hill assembly, open house, or convocation, you have probably seen a group of students stand in a triangle or semi-circle and suddenly burst into song. That group is, in fact, the Tower Hill Vocal Ensemble, and there is actually much more to what we do than what meets the eye…or ear. The Vocal Ensemble is a small, audition-based group of talented singers who perform a wide range of music from classical pieces to contemporary pop a

Editor's Note: Congratulations to our girls’ volleyball team for winning the state championship! To see the stats that led to this win, enjoy the article below! By: Vivian Daniel & Izzy Daniel Known to have one of the best programs in the state, Tower Hill's girls' volleyball team dominated in their recent season .  Tower Hill Volleyball is made up of three talented teams: Varsity, JV, and 3rds. The 3rds team went undefeated in the DISC Conference and finished with a record o

By: Aarush Vakalapudi If you’ve been roaming the HUB recently, you’ve most definitely come across the polls that line the Upper School. From thought-provoking questions on philosophy, “Would you rather time travel to the past or future?”  to less serious questions, “Maple or Pumpkin Spice,”  the Tower Hill community has contributed to making the school day considerably more engaging. But why did the polls begin, are they going to last, and, more importantly, what do they say