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

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: 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

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

By: Maya Doraiswamy To those seeking to ban our books, I write to you as one of the nearly 55 million young students in our nation whom you are taking from. Our education and public resources are meant to provide tools for analyzing, questioning, and challenging the world around us. When you ban books, you do more than remove pages from shelves—you take our rights to explore the complexities of life, to confront difficult truths, and to expand our understanding of the world.

Written by Maya Doraiswamy and Molly Hurst

By: Molly Hurst While fall has a lot to offer, I chose to go with a systematic theme: fall-related things, all categorically  beginning...

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By: Liam Duke Chromakopia by Tyler, the Creator album cover On October 28th, famed alternate Hip-Hop artist Tyler, the Creator released his sixth studio album in his so far brief but illustrious career, including two Grammys, and a MTV Video music awards. His new album looked to extend this run of his work gaining high praise and millions upon millions of streams every month. Here is the Tower Hill rubble review of Tyler the Creator’s Chromakopia:  Compared to his more recen

by: Emaan Ehtasham As Tower Hill students walked into the theater Monday night for the first forum of the year, they were ready for an hour of productive conversation across political beliefs between two professionals brought in by our forum council. As we navigate this election season, the school encourages us, as articulated in Ms. Baker's October 4th Weathervane, to honor the values of individuals we may hold differing beliefs from and to share our views in a way that is r

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