After seven years at Hewitt, I’ve finally had the chance to see an Upper School Fall production as an audience member. Since coming to Hewitt …
“Contagion”: A Realistic Portrayal of a Fictional Epidemic
The title Contagion may mislead many by giving away the idea of the film, but no one can expect what’s in store for them once …
“Occupy Wall Street” Movement Takes Over Zucotti Park
All over the news we have been hearing endless stories of the “Occupy Wall Street” movement. As students, many of us may be asking …
Under the Spell of Cutting For Stone
As required reading for my English class, I read Abraham Verghese’s Cutting For Stone . While reading the novel, I became wrapped up in the …
Teachers Tighten the Reins On Uniform Patrol
This year, the Upper School faculty wanted to start the year off with a strict uniform policy. This means everyone having skirts no shorter than …
More Insight on Hewitt’s Newest Sports
The past year at Hewitt has been one of change, with new ways for Hewitt students to expand their interests and try new things. This …
Squash: The Sport, Not the Food!
Since June 2011, rumors have been swirling around the Hewitt School that squash is going to be added to our long lists of sports. Over the …
FIVE Gives Hope to Breast Cancer Patients (Movie Review)
The made-for-TV movie FIVE premiered on the Lifetime Channel on Monday, October 10. The movie consisted of five short films about women whose lives were …
8th Grade Gets Laptops
The new laptops are here! The current eighth graders have been eagerly waiting to take home their laptops since 7th grade. The time has finally …
IDEAL Day: The 9th Grade’s Trip to the Cloisters
On Wednesday, October 13, 2011, the freshmen class went on a trip to the Cloisters Museum. This museum is a branch of the Metropolitan Museum …