Hills Review

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.

The start time of school is ridiculous. Starting class so early causes sleep deprivation and can lead to exhaustion and a decline in grades. Nathan Glick, Jack Simon, Saul Adum traveled the halls to see if students and teachers think the school start time is fair.

While practice, talent, and hard work certainly help athletes get better, there are other – more unusual things – that can help student athletes succeed. In this feature podcast, Rachel Neuman talks to High School East athletes and coaches about some of the superstitions that help make the difference between winning and losing.

When you ask many people what they think about people who suffer from depression, anxiety, and other mental health disorders, the most common response is that it's "all in their head" or that they need to "toughen up." In this opinion piece, Asiya Hasanoff discusses why it is so important to change this view and to seriously address mental health issues.

It's Monday, April 3rd, 2023 and welcome to the April edition of Hills Review -- the High School East Student Podcast. When you ask many people what they think about people who suffer from depression, anxiety, and other mental health disorders, the most common response is that it's "all in their head" or that they need to "toughen up." On Tuesday, Asiya Hasanoff discusses why it is so important to change this view and to seriously address mental health issues. What is the life of a musician really like? This Wednesday, 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. While practice, talent, and hard work certainly help athletes get better, there are other – more unusual things – that can help student athletes succeed. This Thursday, Rachel Neuman talks to High School East athletes and coaches about some of the superstitions that help make the difference between winning and losing. The start time of school is ridiculous. Starting class so early causes sleep deprivation and can lead to exhaustion and a decline in grades. This Friday, Nathan Glick, Jack Simon, Saul Adum traveled the halls to see if students and teachers think the school start time is fair. 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.

Oftentimes, music is used to tune out the world around us. But can music help us focus while studying? Allie Lerner and Justin Rimpel ask High School East students and teachers whether they think listening to music is beneficial to studying, and if so, what kind of music allows for the most focus while doing so.

With the establishment of the New York Islanders in 1972, a fanbase was born – one that started as a community and went on to become a family. In this podcast, Benjamin Messinger gives us an insider's look at what it is to be an Islander fan.

In this book talk, Rachel Neuman and Deanna DeVilla discuss Good Girl, Bad Blood by Holly Jackson. This murder-mystery novel is a sequel to A Good Girl's Guide to Murder. The plot follows Pip: a young girl who, after solving a mystery in her hometown, finds herself stuck in another investigation when someone close to her goes missing.

Carrie Berk has a lifetime’s worth of accomplishments at the young age of twenty. She has written twenty-one books, including the series The Cupcake Club and Carrie’s Chronicles which focuses on empowerment through style and positivity. In this interview, Lindsay Weinfeld talks to Carrie about her work and how social media has impacted her success.

It's Monday, March 6th, 2023 and welcome to the March edition of Hills Review -- the High School East Student Podcast. Carrie Berk has a lifetime’s worth of accomplishments at the young age of twenty. She has written twenty-one books, including the series The Cupcake Club and Carrie’s Chronicles which focuses on empowerment through style and positivity. On Tuesday, Lindsay Weinfeld talks to Carrie about her work and how social media has impacted her success. On Wednesday, Rachel Neuman and Deanna DeVilla discuss Good Girl, Bad Blood by Holly Jackson. This murder-mystery novel is a sequel to A Good Girl's Guide to Murder. The plot follows Pip: a young girl who, after solving a mystery in her hometown, finds herself stuck in another investigation when someone close to her goes missing. With the establishment of the New York Islanders in 1972, a fanbase was born – one that started as a community and went on to become a family. This Thursday, Benjamin Messinger gives us an insider's look at what it is to be an Islander fan. Oftentimes, music is used to tune out the world around us. But can music help us focus while studying? This Friday, Allie Lerner and Justin Rimpel ask High School East students and teachers whether they think listening to music is beneficial to studying, and if so, what kind of music allows for the most focus while doing so. 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.