Hello all! This week features some big decisions - from proctorship to Presidency - and it might be hard to keep track of everything, especially with AP exams fast approaching. The Record is dedicated to covering the school’s biggest events and most pressing issues. We hope you enjoy this edition of Off the Record, and we wish everyone a great week!

- The Record Editorial Board

Student Body President Candidates Q&A!

Hookup Culture, Student Actvities & Seniority – The Record Online's Jeffrey Zhai '20 interviews candidate pairs ahead of the All-School President election tomorrow using student submitted questions.

Stu-Fac Update: Open Letter Proposal of Sleepovers

Per request of all-school presidents Daniel Pai '19 & Caitlin Reilly '19, the proposal for the return of sleepovers to the Hotchkiss campus is being made public. This is part of an effort from Pai and Reilly to maintain full transparency with the student body while drafting new legislation that could affect student life.

The Round Square delegates pose in front of Machu Pichu.

Students Attend Round Square Conference in Peru

Camilla Fritzinger '22

On April 5, Keala Henry ’22, Cyrus Farman-Farmaian ’21, Caroline Keswin ’21, Emily Heimer ’21, Madeline Loeffler ’20, Mrs. Carmen Dockery-Perkins, and Ms. Kristin Glasheen departed campus to attend the Round Square conference in Lima, Peru.

Sailors Oliver Hurwitz '21 (left) and Liz Koobation '19 (right) race in the New England Fleet Racing Championships held on Lake Wononskopomuc

A Bright Future for Hotchkiss Sailors

Sander Kuijs '21

The Varsity Sailing Team dominated at New Englands – could it be a sign of things to come?
The Hotchkiss Varsity Sailing Team recently competed at the New England Fleet Racing Championships on Saturday, April 13. The Championship determined which team gets to compete at the Nationals, which will be held on May 12th in Seattle, Washington, which will be one of the culminations of the 2019 season for the team.

The previous matchups for the Champions League

Quarter Final Analysis and Predictions – Champions League

Victoria Chen '21, Sander Kuijs '21, and Michael Zhang '21

After a month-long wait, the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) Champions League finally returned with the quarterfinal round. The first legs took place on April 9th and 10th, providing just six goals. No game had more than two goals scored, foreshadowing how tight this year’s contest will be. Of the remaining eight teams, four are from England, while Spain, Portugal, Italy, and the Netherlands each present one team. As it stands, Liverpool, Juventus, Tottenham Hotspur, and Barcelona will be headed to the semi-finals.