Hills Review

The Mets are a baseball team that often gets overshadowed by that other baseball team in New York. While people love rooting for winning teams, many have a soft spot for the underdog. With spring training only a few weeks away, Nathan Glick takes time to look at what it's like to be among some of the most passionate fans in baseball.

Many seniors and their parents are stressed about how they are going to pay for college. Jolie Blumberg discusses different solutions that could help reduce the cost of school – and reduce the stress that goes with paying for higher education.

A climate refugee is someone who has to flee their home due to climate change. Unfortunately, climate refugees legally don't qualify as refugees and therefore don't receive aid and protection. Ambika Mathura discusses why climate refugees should be legally classified as refugees.

To mark the beginning of the year, the AP Art History class of 2024 continued the long tradition of installation art at High School East. Becca Hochman, a member of the class, gives us an inside look at the project, which is entitled 'Blank Canvas'.

It's Monday, February 5th, 2024 and welcome to the February edition of Hills Review -- the High School East Student Podcast. To mark the beginning of the year, the AP Art History class of 2024 continued the long tradition of installation art at High School East. On Tuesday, Becca Hochman, a member of the class, gives us an inside look at the project, which is entitled 'Blank Canvas'. A climate refugee is someone who has to flee their home due to climate change. Unfortunately, climate refugees legally don't qualify as refugees and therefore don't receive aid and protection. On Wednesday, Ambika Mathura discusses why climate refugees should be legally classified as refugees. Many seniors and their parents are stressed about how they are going to pay for college. On Thursday, Jolie Blumberg discusses different solutions that could help reduce the cost of school – and reduce the stress that goes with paying for higher education. The Mets are a baseball team that often gets overshadowed by that other baseball team in New York. While people love rooting for winning teams, many have a soft spot for the underdog. With spring training only a few weeks away, Nathan Glick takes time on Friday to look at what it's like to be among some of the most passionate fans in baseball. 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.

Senior Experience is a unique 12th grade class designed for students who are looking for a real-world approach to English and Social Studies. This course fulfills the senior year requirement for both subjects, provides an opportunity for real-world internship experience, and is weighted as an honors course. Course selection for senior year is happening over the next few days. To sign up for Senior Experience, be sure to tell your English and Social Studies teachers NOW so they can recommend you.

The economic downturn of 2008 devastated Americans at a level not seen since the Great Depression. In this feature podcast, Ryan Parkes looks at past and present economic signs that can help people prepare for any recession that might occur.

In this month's book talk, Naomi Myers and Zaccai Wright discuss the thought provoking non-fiction book: Whistling Vivaldi. This book details social psychologist Claude Steele's research and groundbreaking findings on stereotypes and identity.

Many kids feel like they have to go to a good college in order to make themselves and the people around them proud. Eden Banks looks at how this pressure can affect kids in a negative way–and discusses ways to fix this problem.

Have you ever wondered what it takes to run a successful blog? Nicole Vezzi talks to two bloggers – one focused on sports and the other on fashion – about the skills and strategies required to build a successful online presence.