Over the past few decades, the number of diagnosed eating disorders in adolescents has risen. Deerfield Academy students are not exempt from developing eating disorders, and numerous stressors such as…

New technology, from the written word in 3400 BC to automated chatbots in the 21st century, has often shaken the foundations of the human routine and provoked public disorder. However,…

Each year, faculty and staff come together on the dance floor and break out their moves. After students leave campus for winter break, the Academy hosts the annual Jingle Mingle:…

Hand sanitizer dispensers and “Healthy Deerfield” stickers throughout campus buildings serve as a reminder of how Deerfield operated during the pandemic. However, many lingering changes, some less conspicuous, continue to…

Tony Hoffman’s substance abuse journey from incarceration to coaching BMX professionally at the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics to founding PH Wellness, a world-class rehabilitation center in Southern California, has enabled…

Recently, a hole in the Hess lawn gaped open, mounds of dirt piled up, and a team of workers quietly installed a new backup pipeline for Deerfield’s heating system.  Dave…

Amidst rapid supply chain issues and a commitment to minimizing environmental strain, the dining hall staff has been working hard to keep students satiated — efficiently providing food for 655…

Shared experiences. Face-to-face interactions. Citizenship. In conjunction with Deerfield’s core values as well as increasing research regarding mental health benefits of lessened phone use, the Student Life Office decided to…

This year, students and faculty were found with not only salads but also sandwiches from the deli bar during sit-down meals. Situated in the basement, beside the salad bar, the…