Hills Review

Ever since the film The Matrix, the idea of living in a simulation has fascinated people. In this month's Students in the Hall, Aayush Prakash, Khaled Alafifi, and Arnav Singh ask students and teachers at High School East whether they would choose a true reality or simulation perfection.

Wouldn't it be nice if your hobby was your job? For many passionate people, online streaming makes this dream a reality. On Thursday, Luke Mallon looks at what it takes to turn a passion into a successful online presence – and possibly a career.

In this month's book talk, Tyler Grobman, Sam Goldberg, and Jacob Erdheim discuss Walter Dean Myers' Invasion. This discussion features a story set in World War II during the Normandy invasion and depicts the terror of war and the impact it has on the mind of those young men involved.

Video games get a bad reputation, certainly among teachers and parents. However, there are some who believe that digital entertainment can help kids better understand complex ideas at younger ages. In this podcast, Chase Bryant argues that while physical sports and games are fun, video games have much more to offer.

It's Monday, February 6th, 2023 and welcome to the February edition of Hills Review -- the High School East Student Podcast. Video games get a bad reputation, certainly among teachers and parents. But there are some who believe that digital entertainment can help kids better understand complex ideas at younger ages. On Tuesday, Chase Bryant argues that while physical sports and games are fun, video games have much more to offer. On Wednesday, Tyler Grobman, Sam Goldberg, and Jacob Erdheim discuss Walter Dean Myers' – Invasion. This month's book talk features a story set in World War II during the Normandy invasion and depicts the terror of war – and the impact it has on the mind of those young men involved. Wouldn't it be nice if your hobby was your job? For many passionate people, online streaming makes this dream a reality. On Thursday, Luke Mallon looks at what it takes to turn a passion into a successful online presence – and possibly a career. Ever since the film The Matrix, the idea of living in a simulation has fascinated people. This Friday, Aayush Prakash, Khaled Alafifi, and Arnav Singh ask students and teachers at High School East whether they would choose a true reality or simulation perfection. 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 remember to follow us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

When you enter the workforce, you learn that commuting isn’t always easy. Delays, traffic, and long distances become part of everyday life. Students at High School East face similar problems every day, however, we are only given five minutes to get where we're going. Tyler Wenczl takes a close look at passing time between classes – and whether we need more.

There are many factors that determine whether or not a country is great: economic strength, political stability, and dedication to freedoms and liberties. In this month's Students in the Hall, Ayman Hassan, Jack Goldfried, Hamza Siddique, and Sean Manoff asked members of High School East to critique their own country with the question: Why is America the best country?

“What do you want to be when you grow up” is a question we have all been asked. While some people know instantly what they want to spend the rest of their lives doing, many do not. In this feature, Meghan Mahoney examines whether or not it's a good idea to make important life decisions while you're still in high school.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to share your birthday with a major holiday? While most would expect the occasion to be cheerful and exciting, the reality of having a holiday birthday can make it difficult to enjoy your special day. Kendall Palmer discusses the hidden truth behind being born on a holiday and whether it’s a blessing or a burden.

It's Monday, January 2nd, 2023. Happy New Year and welcome to the January edition of Hills Review -- the High School East Student Podcast. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to share your birthday with a major holiday? While most would expect the occasion to be cheerful and exciting, the reality of having a holiday birthday can make it difficult to enjoy your special day. On Tuesday, Kendall Palmer discusses the hidden truth behind being born on a holiday and whether it’s a blessing or a burden. “What do you want to be when you grow up” is a question we have all been asked. While some people know instantly what they want to spend the rest of their lives doing, many do not. On Wednesday Meghan Mahoney examines whether or not it's a good idea to make important life decisions while you're still in high school. There are many factors that determine whether or not a country is great: economic strength, political stability, and dedication to freedoms and liberties. On Thursday, Ayman Hassan, Jack Goldfried, Hamza Siddique, and Sean Manoff asked members of High School East to critique their own country with the question: Why is America the best country? When you enter the workforce, you learn that commuting isn’t always easy. Delays, traffic, and long distances become part of everyday life. Students at High School East face similar problems every day, however, we are only given five minutes to get where we're going. This Friday, Tyler Wenczl takes a close look at passing time between classes – and whether we need more. 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 remember to follow us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.