Hills Review

People around the world are getting excited for this weekend's Kentucky Derby. Jessica Lowey talks with Todd Pletcher, an American thoroughbred horse trainer who has had two horses win the Derby – and whose horse Forte is this year's odds on favorite. Mr Pletcher will discuss his methods and the emotions that he feels before, during and after the big race.

Does high school prepare you to learn and navigate the real world after graduation? Asiya Hasanoff and Gabrielle Everette ask Hills East students what classes they think should be added to make learning more practical.

Join Rudy Von Bartesch and Jack Grauer as they discuss S.E. Hinton's classic: The Outsiders. This book talk provides an in-depth look at the world of the struggling greasers and their wealthy enemies – the socs. The conversation also examines what it is that gives this book its timeless appeal.

There is debate about whether listening to audiobooks is as good as reading a book. Arnav Singh looks at the advantage that audiobooks have over their paper cousins.

It's Monday, May 1st, 2023 and welcome to the May edition of Hills Review -- the High School East Student Podcast. There is debate about whether listening to audiobooks is as good as reading a book. This Tuesday, Arnav Singh looks at the advantage that audiobooks have over their paper cousins. This Wednesday, join Rudy Von Bartesch and Jack Grauer as they discuss S.E. Hinton's classic: The Outsiders. This book talk provides an in-depth look at the world of the struggling greasers and their wealthy enemies – the socs. The conversation also examines what it is that gives this book its timeless appeal. Does high school prepare you to learn and navigate the real world after graduation? This Thursday, Asiya Hasanoff and Gabrielle Everette ask Hills East students what classes they think should be added to make learning more practical. People around the world are getting excited for this weekend's Kentucky Derby. On Friday, Jessica Lowey talks with Todd Pletcher, an American thoroughbred horse trainer who has h

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

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

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 i