Hills Review

For many students, the idea of continuing straight through from high school to college is too much. For them, a gap year is just what is needed. But is it a good idea? We ask students around High School East to share their thoughts on taking a gap year.

Students all over the world are becoming accustomed to an increased use of technology in the classroom. Joseph Masalin makes the case for the continued implementation of technology in schools, and explains the positive effects of tech on students and staff.

Many people don’t think about how they are being affected by social media and other online social platforms. Ava Krasin takes time to speak with a social worker and marketing major to shed some light on the impact of our time online.

Many students don't take the time to realize how important sleep is in our lives. Darren Figueroa speaks about his experiences with sleep and how it connects to his performance in school–and his overall mood.

It's Monday, April 1st, 2024 and welcome to the April edition of Hills Review -- the High School East Student Podcast. Many students don't take the time to realize how important sleep is in our lives. On Tuesday, Darren Figueroa speaks about his experiences with sleep and how it connects to his performance in school–and his overall mood. Many people don’t think about how they are being affected by social media and other online social platforms. Ava Krasin takes time on Wednesday to speak with a social worker and marketing major to shed some light on the impact of our time online. Students all over the world are becoming accustomed to an increased use of technology in the classroom. This Thursday, Joseph Masalin makes the case for the continued implementation of technology in schools, and explains the positive effects of tech on students and staff. For many students, the idea of continuing straight through from high school to college is too much. For them, a gap year is just what is needed. But is it a good idea? This Friday, we ask students around High School East to share their thoughts on taking a gap year. Hills Review is produced by members of the Podcasting and Filmmaking Club. If you are interested in becoming a contributor, see Mr. Beatty in room 216. If you like this podcast – please tell one friend about it. Word of mouth is the best way to get more people listening to our show. Thanks for listening and have a great week.

The Little Prince is a deceptively complex children's book that has enlightened readers since it was written in 1943. Ella Woods, Savannah Fine, William Santiago, and Amir Hussein sit down to discuss and interpret this classic novella.

Jaiden Muniz takes a look at the role teachers play in society and makes the case that teachers actually get paid very little for the amount of work their job requires of them.

Each school subject resonates differently with everyone, and we all find each subject to have varying degrees of enjoyment. Joseph Masalin and Darren Figueroa ask students and staff what is their favorite subject and why?

The decision to change your entire life by moving to a new country can be a challenging one. In this feature, Arnav Singh talks with immigrants to the United States about why they decided to move here and what it has been like adapting to American culture while trying to hold on to their original identities.

It's Monday, March 4th, 2024 and welcome to the March edition of Hills Review -- the High School East Student Podcast. The decision to change your entire life by moving to a new country can be a challenging one. This Tuesday, Arnav Singh talks with immigrants to the United States about why they decided to move here and what it has been like adapting to American culture while trying to hold on to their original identities. Each school subject resonates differently with everyone, and we all find each subject to have varying degrees of enjoyment. On Wednesday, Joseph Masalin and Darren Figueroa ask students and staff what is their favorite subject and why? This Thursday, Jaiden Muniz takes a look at the role teachers play in society and makes the case that teachers actually get paid very little for the amount of work their job requires of them. The Little Prince is a deceptively complex children's book that has enlightened readers since it was written in 1943. On Friday, Ella Woods, Savannah Fine, William Santiago, and Amir Hussein sit down to discuss and interpret this classic novella. Hills Review is produced by members of the Podcasting and Filmmaking Club. If you are interested in becoming a contributor, see Mr. Beatty in room 216. Thanks for listening and have a great week.