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Synopsis
Hills Review is produced by students in the Podcasting and Public Speaking class at Half Hollow Hills High School East. Each episode will highlight school happenings, share student perspectives, and provide a quick reminder of important upcoming events in the month ahead.
Episodes
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Students in the Hall: Thoughts on a Gap Year
05/04/2024 Duration: 02minFor 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.
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Opinion: Tech in Class is Good
04/04/2024 Duration: 01minStudents 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.
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Feature: The Pros and Cons of Social Media
03/04/2024 Duration: 04minMany 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.
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HSE Stories: Time to Sleep
02/04/2024 Duration: 02minMany 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.
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Hills Review -- April 2024 Edition
01/04/2024 Duration: 01minIt'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
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Book Talk: The Little Prince
08/03/2024 Duration: 10minThe 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.
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Opinion: Pay Teachers More
07/03/2024 Duration: 01minJaiden 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.
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Students in the Hall: What is Your Favorite Subject?
06/03/2024 Duration: 02minEach 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?
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Feature: The Challenges of Immigration
05/03/2024 Duration: 05minThe 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.
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Hills Review -- March 2024 Edition
04/03/2024 Duration: 01minIt'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
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Feature: To Be A Mets Fan
09/02/2024 Duration: 05minThe 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.
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Opinion: College Debt Solutions
08/02/2024 Duration: 01minMany 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.
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Opinion: Help Climate Refugees
07/02/2024 Duration: 01minA 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.
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Feature: Blank Canvas -- The 2024 AP Art History Installation
06/02/2024 Duration: 02minTo 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'.
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Hills Review -- February 2024 Edition
05/02/2024 Duration: 01minIt'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
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Senior Experience At HS East
02/02/2024 Duration: 01minSenior 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.
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Feature: Surviving a Recession
05/01/2024 Duration: 05minThe 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.
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Book Talk: Whistling Vivaldi
04/01/2024 Duration: 08minIn 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.
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Opinion: Pressure to Pick the Right College
03/01/2024 Duration: 01minMany 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.
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Feature: How To Run A Successful Blog
02/01/2024 Duration: 05minHave 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.