THE DALTONIAN

WHAT IS THE DALTONIAN?

The Daltonian is Dalton's largest and longest running student organization. With a 115+ masthead, it produces 7 issues annually, covering community news, student opinions, arts, sports, variety, and DaltOnion, a satirical section. Entirely student run, writers suggest articles they are passionate about, which then undergo at least 3 rounds of editing.

FEATURED PIECES

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Asian: Am I More Than Just 5 Letters and a Box?

“Wait, you’re Asian?” That’s what someone asked me the other day. “Ohhhh yeah. I forgot,” is what followed. At Dalton, we talk a big game about diversity, equity, and inclusion. But sometimes, despite the good intentions behind that talk, that same “big game” can miss key points—or peoples. We talk about including everyone regardless of race—Asian people, Black people, White people, Latinx people. But what we don’t talk about is everyone within those words. What we don’t talk

Celebrating Diversity: AAPI Month at Dalton

c/o The Juggernaut 32 years ago, Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month was established and designated the month of May. Since its creation in 1992, the visibility of Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) cultures and people have increased significantly. This may be due to a combination of factors, such as the 88% increase in the U.S.’s APIDA population from 2000 to 2019, the further development of Asian-American identity as a construct, and greater

A Hansel & Gretel Experience on the Upper East Side

c/o Madeleine Ford On a dreary Tuesday afternoon, I ventured to the mid-Upper East Side in search of yarn for my great grandmother. We were visiting family in India over Spring Break, and I thought some new yarn and knitting needles would make the perfect gift, especially considering how hard high-quality yarn is to find there. Scanning the street for the store, I glance up and down as the awning comes into view. I descend the few steps leading to the entrance, but the door

“Don’t Let Her Go Alone”

Protestors following a doctor's rape in Kolkata. c/o Millennium Post Trigger Warning: This article discusses the topic of rape, sexual assault, and violence against women, which some readers may find triggering. Over 65 years ago, a 10-year-old girl went out to play. She never came home. Her name was Mampta Banik, and she was my grandmother’s cousin-sister. The family made calls and visited relatives, asking if they had seen Mampta, but no one had. They went to the police to

EXPLORE NYC

this series profiled 8 different small businesses in the NYC area, focusing on their owners and their stories.

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Explore NYC: Tony’s Di Napoli

℅ Tony’s Di Napoli Ever been craving Italian food? What about Mozz en Carrozza — cheesy, mozzarella filled triangles — and spaghetti with tomato sauce? Well, these are just a few of the items Tony’s Di Napoli has to offer. Located at 64th and 3rd and in Times Square, Tony’s has been praised by Forbes as a restaurant that “every New Yorker needs to check out.” To learn more about the acclaimed restaurant, The Daltonian sat down with the manager of the 3rd Avenue location, Ton

Explore NYC: RPM Underground

℅ RPM Underground Roughly five years before RPM Underground opened, a plan was hatched. A friendship formed at a bar quickly led to a viable, live-changing business opportunity. Raj Banik, one of the three owners of RPM Underground, spoke to The Daltonian about his experience as a business owner and his aspirations for RPM’s future. From a list of 20 potential names the entrepreneurial group narrowed it down to the first option on the list: RPM Underground. RPM stands for Re

Explore NYC: Boba Whale

℅ Lylah Patel Bubble tea: bubbles or no bubbles, milk or fruit tea—it’s your choice. The variations are endless, from sparkling bubbles to extra large ones, the tapioca pearls sweet and easily stuck in your straw. While other parts of Manhattan have many bubble tea shops, the Upper East Side is surprisingly bare. One of the few shops in the area, Boba Whale, is a small and cozy café located on 1st Avenue and 63rd Street. The Daltonian sat down with its owner, Harry Fa, to dis

Explore NYC: Midnight Express Diner

℅ Lylah Patel When you don’t know what to eat, are stuck between restaurants, or simply can’t decide, what could be better than a diner? Diners have a plethora of options, ranging from burgers and fries to pasta and coffee. The food comes quickly, and a combination of the decor and atmosphere make you often feel as if you’re in a time capsule and have been transported back into the past. One of these places is located merely two avenues away from Dalton on the corner of 89th

Explore NYC: Marathon Coffee

c/o Marathon Coffee As the winter chill sets in and we repeatedly forget our gloves at home, it becomes clear that warm drinks are best equipped to heat our hands and soothe our consistently sore throats. While the Dalton neighborhood has an abundance of cafés to grab such drinks from, one that is often underrated — and among the closest to school — makes an ideal spot. Seeing as many Dalton students are avid coffee drinkers, this fact is crucial in order for them to be able

Explore NYC: Ole and Steen

c/o Blenheim Design During 15-minute breaks and the moments before school, one thing is on every Dalton student’s mind: caffeine. A new bakery on Lexington and 87th, Ole and Steen, has just that and more. The luxury chain was established in 1991 by Ole Kristoffersen and Steen Skallebaek, with the aim to bring “a Danish sensibility and style to New York City,” according to their website. From the outside, its semi-tinted, large glass windows dominate the street corner, while i

Explore NYC: Barnes & Noble

The store’s manager, Kenneth Tan, poses in front of books. ℅ Lylah Patel The 86th Street area has always been filled with neighborhood staples like H&M, Best Buy, Sephora, and Shake Shack, all of which Dalton students visit frequently. In the past couple years, though, there have been a few new additions like Target, Panera, and now, Barnes & Noble. But while the Barnes & Noble may be new to its location on 87th and 3rd Avenue, it is not a stranger to the neighborhood. In fac