Hills Review

The physical and mental demands of orthopedic surgery make it one of the most difficult professions in all of medicine. Kaeri Mukora explores the profession – and the long, academically demanding path that one must take to reach this goal.

Dancing is a much loved form of expression, so it makes sense that many would want to pursue it as a career. However, with thousands of people auditioning for the same jobs, rejection is more common than success. Joshua Pollack talks to several dancers – from those just starting out to Radio City Rockettes – about the ups and downs of this profession.

The development of self-driving cars has advanced tremendously in the past few years, but is this a good thing? Sitabjo Bhowmick explores the negative aspects of this technology and explains why he thinks self-driving cars should be banned.

It's Monday, April 7th, 2025 and welcome to the spring edition of Hills Review -- the High School East Student Podcast. The development of self-driving cars has advanced tremendously in the past few years, but is this a good thing? On Tuesday, Sitabjo Bhowmick explores the negative aspects of this technology and explains why he thinks self-driving cars should be banned. Dancing is a much loved for...

Extra credit can motivate students to go above and beyond – both in and out of the classroom. Extra credit can help students improve their mental health if they struggle with stress about grades. Given these facts, why isn't there more of it? April Stewart makes a case for more extra credit.

Interacting with others, joining new clubs, and encountering different situations can have an effect on an individual’s experience in high school. But are these the only influences? Sanaii Clyburn, Mercy Jean-Baptiste, and Adonis Tyrell ask students and staff at High School East whether or not they think parents have an effect on their children's high school experience.

The value of participation trophies has been questioned ever since the first one was handed out. Stella Kreitzman explains why these trophies do more harm than good and why they should not be awarded to kids.

While many actions have been taken by big business to combat climate change, some may question whether the efforts go far enough. Akash Shah looks at the challenges businesses face – and at proactive steps some companies are taking to address climate change.

It's Monday, March 3rd, 2025 and welcome to Hills Review -- the High School East Student Podcast. While many actions have been taken by big business to combat climate change, some may question whether the efforts go far enough. On Tuesday, Akash Shah looks at the challenges businesses face – and at proactive steps some companies are taking to address climate change. The value of participation trop...

If you're like most people, you love gathering with friends and family to watch the Super Bowl, but hate waking up early the next day. Dennis Manfredi makes the case that Super Bowl Monday should be declared a national holiday.

By studying, people give themselves the most likely chance of success. But what does it mean to study and what is the best method? Jordan Cador looks closely at a variety of evidence to figure out the most effective ways to study.

Many companies around the world test chemicals on innocent animals, often causing long-term harm or death. Darren Figueroa examines the many reasons why animal testing should be stopped.

Students face many challenges over the course of a day. But what is the biggest? Stella Kreitzman, Cody Peltzman, April Stewart, and Aviva Kramer ask the students and faculty of High School East to disclose what they think are the biggest challenges facing students.

It's Monday, February 3rd, 2025 and welcome to Hills Review -- the High School East Student Podcast. Students face many challenges over the course of a day. But what is the biggest? On Tuesday, Stella Kreitzman, Cody Peltzman, April Stewart, and Aviva Kramer ask the students and faculty of High School East to disclose what they think are the biggest challenges facing students. Many companies aroun...

Some people believe that NIL (name, image, likeness) payments to college athletes are a good thing for the sport, while many others feel as though it has ruined amateur college athletics. With the college football playoffs currently taking place, Luke Schimel explains why he thinks the NIL should be banned.

Can posting content, watching short films, and interacting with others really be so harmful? With a potential banishment from US markets looming, Sanaii Clyburn takes time to explain why she doesn't think TikTok should be banned.

Creating a small business is more difficult than you think. Many different aspects that go into making a successful small business–and these often come with hardships. Julia Tilleli talks with small business owners to get a first-hand account of the steps necessary to becoming a business owner.

The use of the diabetes drug Ozempic weight-loss has proven to be quite controversial. Olivia Chumsky argues that its sole purpose should be for treating diabetes and that restricting Ozempic to diabetic patients is important for both health and ethical reasons.

It's Monday, January 6th, 2025. Happy New Year! and welcome to Hills Review -- the High School East Student Podcast. The use of the diabetes drug Ozempic weight-loss has proven to be quite controversial. On Tuesday, Olivia Chumsky argues that its sole purpose should be for treating diabetes and that restricting Ozempic to diabetic patients is important for both health and ethical reasons. Many dif...

David Benioff's novel City of Thieves is a 2008 coming of age historical fiction novel set in Russia during World War II. Join Joseph Masalin and Darren Figueroa for this book talk.

Concussions are a brain injury that results from serious head trauma, leaving the brain in a state of shock. Remi Asghar goes beyond clinical analysis to look at the personal impact this injury has on the lives of high school athletes.

There are over 3 million registered artists on Spotify and everyone has their favorite. Joshua Pollack and Ambika Mathura travel the halls of High School East to find out which artists are the most popular.

Group work is a collaborative effort where individuals come together to achieve common goals. Jordan Cador talks about the positive impact group work can have when it comes to teamwork, problem-solving, and effective communication.

It's Monday, December 2nd, 2024 and welcome to Hills Review -- the High School East Student Podcast. Group work is a collaborative effort where individuals come together to achieve common goals. On Tuesday, Jordan Cador talks about the positive impact group work can have when it comes to teamwork, problem-solving, and effective communication. There are over 3 million registered artists on Spotify...

It's no secret that phone use in school is a controversial topic. Should they be allowed or should they be banned? Ally Fass, Sloane Meyers, Emily Heller, and Jenna Dankner ask members of the High School East community their thoughts on phone jail.