Hills Review

When was the last time you read a physical book? While the length of time seems to grow longer as technology replaces the use of hard copies, the popularity of screens does not confirm their superiority to paper books. Allie Lerner encourages you to put down the screens and pick up a book.

When you strive for a dream, create goals, and plan it out, failure isn’t what you hope for. However, it is a possibility and shouldn’t be feared. Zach Jeon explores how understanding and learning from failure can be a key part in the path to greatness.

What does it take to be a winner? Find out when Jack Moss talks to seven-time NBA champion Robert Horry. Horry, who played for the Rockets, Lakers, Spurs, and Suns during his 16-year NBA career, shares his thoughts on his time in the league and what it was like playing alongside some of the greatest basketball players in history.

It's Monday, November 6th, 2023 and welcome to the November edition of Hills Review -- the High School East Student Podcast. What does it take to be a winner? Find out this Tuesday when Jack Moss talks to seven-time NBA champion Robert Horry. Horry, who played for the Rockets, Lakers, Spurs, and Suns during his 16-year NBA career, shares his thoughts on his time in the league and what it was like...

Everyone collects things, whether you realize it or not. Even if you don't have anything to put on display, you collect thoughts and memories throughout your entire existence. Jalen Griffiths takes a closer look at the role mementos play in people's lives.

Jack Goldfried, Ayman Hassan and Hamza Siddique discuss Khaled Hosseini's realistic fiction novel: A Thousand Splendid Suns. The novel is a mother-daughter story and the second novel by the author of The Kite Runner.

Asiya Hasanoff speaks with her grandmother, Maghfrat Tursonzadah who, as a housewife and a mom of four, became a refugee in the early 80s after the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan.

Jessica Loewy explores the benefits of physical exercise. In this opinion piece, she argues that exercise not only helps physical health, but also improves self esteem, mental health and overall well being.

It's Monday, October 2nd, 2023 and welcome to the October edition of Hills Review -- the High School East Student Podcast. This Tuesday, Jessica Loewy explores the benefits of physical exercise. In this opinion piece, she argues that exercise not only helps physical health, but also improves self esteem, mental health and overall well being. On Wednesday, Asiya Hasanoff speaks with her grandmother...

Conducted by Mr. Belanich, the Half Hollow Hills Cross Campus Wind Ensemble is an award-winning ensemble composed of the best of the best of High School East and High School West band students. This Friday, Allie Lerner explores the ensemble's origins and the achievements of the group.

Student Athletes put a tremendous amount of time and effort into their sport. With the help of their coaches and teammates, this experience helps build character. On Thursday, Anthony Giacoponello looks at the varsity boys and girls soccer teams and how they not only build successful programs, but also develop strong individuals.

Have you ever watched a movie where a student falls asleep in class? Ever read a book where the main character is always spacing out in school? This can be due to a lack of sleep, something that affects students in the real world every day. This Wednesday, Justin Rimpel looks at why so many high schoolers come to school absolutely exhausted–and the best way to solve this problem.

The terrorist attacks on September 11th, 2001 affected many people in tragic ways. Sally Hassanein, who works for the US Attorney’s Office in Manhattan and speaks both English and Arabic, was a translator during the interrogation of the suspects. This Tuesday, she speaks with Amir Hussein, about her experience.

It's Monday, September 11th, 2023and welcome to the September edition of Hills Review -- the High School East Student Podcast. At the start of each month during the school year, we release an assortment of student opinion pieces, stories, documentaries, and interviews. Our podcast is produced by members of the Podcasting and Filmmaking club – and is available on Soundcloud, as well as Spotify and...

Should teens be able to make all of their own decisions? Saul Adum looks at reasons why kids in high school should have a larger degree of autonomy.

For this month's book talk, join Mason Kappel, Michael Ragusa, Jack Zaremsky, and Cole Manus as they discuss Gary Paulsen's survival and adventure novel – Hatchet.

Almost everyone would love to be able to travel throughout time. In this edition of Students in the Hall, Jalen Griffiths, John Rosloniec and Justin Roberts find out what members of High School East would do with such a super power.

Savannah Fine talks with her father Zac Fine–a voiceover artist who has lent his voice to everything from commercials and trailers, to live events like Minecraft's Minecon Live and Shark Week. They'll discuss what it's like to bring life to some of the most iconic brands and characters in pop culture.

It's Monday, June 5th, 2023 and welcome to the June edition of Hills Review -- the High School East Student Podcast. On Tuesday, Savannah Fine talks with her father Zac Fine–a voiceover artist who has lent his voice to everything from commercials and trailers, to live events like Minecraft's Minecon Live and Shark Week. They'll discuss what it's like to bring life to some of the most iconic brands...

People around the world are getting excited for this weekend's Kentucky Derby. Jessica Lowey talks with Todd Pletcher, an American thoroughbred horse trainer who has had two horses win the Derby – and whose horse Forte is this year's odds on favorite. Mr Pletcher will discuss his methods and the emotions that he feels before, during and after the big race.

Does high school prepare you to learn and navigate the real world after graduation? Asiya Hasanoff and Gabrielle Everette ask Hills East students what classes they think should be added to make learning more practical.

Join Rudy Von Bartesch and Jack Grauer as they discuss S.E. Hinton's classic: The Outsiders. This book talk provides an in-depth look at the world of the struggling greasers and their wealthy enemies – the socs. The conversation also examines what it is that gives this book its timeless appeal.

There is debate about whether listening to audiobooks is as good as reading a book. Arnav Singh looks at the advantage that audiobooks have over their paper cousins.

It's Monday, May 1st, 2023 and welcome to the May edition of Hills Review -- the High School East Student Podcast. There is debate about whether listening to audiobooks is as good as reading a book. This Tuesday, Arnav Singh looks at the advantage that audiobooks have over their paper cousins. This Wednesday, join Rudy Von Bartesch and Jack Grauer as they discuss S.E. Hinton's classic: The Outside...

What is the life of a musician really like? Jasmine Foster talks with Stephanie Alvarenga – a vocal coach, piano instructor, songwriter, arranger, singer, and conductor who has dedicated her life to making and teaching music.