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My Experience on the Bowling Team

Alexis Dickens, Staff Writer February 23, 2024

Introduction Throughout my four years of high school, I didn’t participate in many extracurricular activities. Since this is my senior year, I thought that I should do as much as possible so that I...

Ceriya and Munirat have only 30 minutes to set up their display table at the FCCLA Regionals at Tinley Park High School on February 7th, 2024.

FCCLA Regionals & Beyond!

Munirat Alaka, Staff Writer February 16, 2024

This school year, I decided to take the FCCLA intern class. I remember Mrs. Youngberg told me to pick her class as a junior. I heard very little about the class so I didn’t really know what to expect...

3 seeds Upward Bound members at Tennessee State University on the HBCU Tour.

Who should try 3 Seeds Mentoring Group? You should!

Munirat Alaka, Staff Writer February 8, 2024

In my freshman year of high school, my mother enrolled me in a program: ETS which is a part of 3 Seeds. At first, I didn’t know how to feel about it. It was during COVID, so I was skeptical about getting...

Racism in Fandom?

Racism in Fandom?

Alexis Dickens, Staff Writer December 12, 2023

I have been a fan of anime since I could remember. The first anime that I was introduced to was Dragon Ball Z Kai. I used to watch it on NickToons with my brother, and we would act out the different scenes....

Crisis in Congo

Crisis in Congo

Jakemah Calhoun, Staff Writer December 6, 2023

Many people have been introduced to the element cobalt in their chemistry class. It is typically used to make parts for gas turbine engines and in rechargeable battery electrodes. It is found in every...

Abuse in Sports: What have we learned from the Larry Nassar case?

Abuse in Sports: What have we learned from the Larry Nassar case?

Alexis Dickens, Staff Writer November 9, 2023

Introduction Sexual abuse in sports is something that’s been happening for years. For years coaches have been getting away with abusing their athletes. Everyone knows, but for some reason no one talks...

Hillcrest Marching Band and Majorettes head to  Central State University in Wilberforce, OH

Hillcrest Marching Band and Majorettes head to Central State University in Wilberforce, OH

Elektra Brown, Staff Writer November 9, 2023

The Hillcrest Marching Band and the Majorettes took a trip to Central State University in Ohio to march in a parade. This was an overnight trip so I had to pack both uniforms and clothes for the cold weather...

Is it over for the reigning champions?

Is it over for the reigning champions?

Tomiwa Adegbite, Staff Writer May 11, 2023

Following the conclusion of Monday’s game versus the Lakers, the Golden State Warriors are now down 3 games to 1 (3-1) in the Western Conference Semifinals. With game 5 set to occur on Wednesday, May...

Personal Finance: For is it lower or upperclassmen?

Personal Finance: For is it lower or upperclassmen?

Sungie Cobb, Staff Writer May 11, 2023

Here at Hillcrest High School, it is a requirement for all students to take a personal finance class. The course details everything from budgeting, bills, car depreciation, and even college tuition. It...

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