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  • "When you want to succeed as bad as you want to breathe, then you’ll be successful" ~Eric Thomas (submitted by Justin Edgecombe)
  • “If you take the time to do something correct the first time, you don’t have to spend the extra time redoing it.” (Submitted by Dr. Young)
  • “The future belongs to those who are prepared.... Education is the passport to the future.” ~Malcolm X (Submitted by Mr. Hennessy)
Interview with Hillcrest Peers: Kayce & Lynae

Interview with Hillcrest Peers: Kayce & Lynae

Aryanna McKenney, Staff Writer April 14, 2023

There is more to know about these honor students than what meets the eye. Kayce is a friend, peer, and inspiration to all or most: a very kind-hearted and loving person - not to mention her amazing...

Last Trip Upon Last Vibes

Last Trip Upon Last Vibes

Amarria Jackson, Staff Writer April 4, 2023

Every year, as an annual spring break trip, Mr. Thomas and 3seeds take a selective group of students on an HBCU tour. Sadly for the seniors, this was our last one. 3seeds brings great opportunities...

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Fast Fashion – Between the Seams

Jeremiah Hall, Staff Writer March 31, 2023

Fast fashion – “inexpensive clothing produced rapidly by mass-market retailers in response to the latest trends” While online shopping, it's not uncommon to stumble across...

Photo credit: Keith Franklin

Hillcrest Wrestling 2019-2023

Leterious Hall and Bryce Tillery March 24, 2023

Hillcrest wrestling has been through a lot these past few years. Having gone through seven different coaches in the past four years, current seniors Latrelle Hall, Sir Smith, Cha’anna Kassim, Leterious...

Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure: A Unique and Entertaining Manga Series

Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure: A Unique and Entertaining Manga Series

Lauren Dyer, Staff Writer March 10, 2023

Since its initial publication in 1987, Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure has become a beloved manga series among fans worldwide. Written and illustrated by Hirohiko Araki, this long-running series has captivated...

Cheriden George prepares to recite the morning announcements. (2/23/23)

Good Morning Hillcrest!

Cheriden George, Staff Writer February 27, 2023

There’s no better feeling than having a great start to your day. Getting a great start to your morning will always give you a great outlook of the rest of your day. Doing the morning announcements really...

The Battle of Suicidal Thoughts in African American Youth

The Battle of Suicidal Thoughts in African American Youth

Kayce Mayo and Aryanna McKenney February 26, 2023

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Have you or a friend ever had suicidal thoughts or battled with depression? For most we know that depression & suicide are looked down upon and aren’t spoken about...

Hillcrest Hawks Win Regionals, 2/16/23. Photo Courtesy of Quentin Heady

What A Season

Kahlyse Wright, Staff Writer February 24, 2023

The Hillcrest Lady Hawks won a big game no one expected them to win. As the Lady Hawks played for Regionals, the first game they won and played was against the Bremen Braves. When they advanced, they then...

Image by Souvik Banerjee from Pixabay

The Death Of Streaming Services?

Jonae Spinks, Staff Writer December 22, 2022

According to statista.com, 85% of Americans use streaming services. However, recently the attitude towards these services has changed. Users have started to voice their dissatisfaction with sites such...

Making a Change in the Community

Making a Change in the Community

Khani Mcneese, Staff Writer December 22, 2022

It was a tough year for the 2023 Hillcrest Hawks varsity football team. They managed to go 5-5 to end the season with a great and hard fought win against Oak Forest High school in the last game of the...

Image by Gordon Johnson from Pixabay

The Importance of Mental Health in Teens

Lia Robinson, Staff Writer December 20, 2022

One of the most important periods in a person's life is their teenage years. These are the years that they make the most mistakes, take the most risks, be the most moody. Hormones are high and out of control....

Image by Mohamed Hassan from Pixabay

7 Semesters In And We Already Despise The 8th

Tomiwa Adegbite, Staff Writer December 12, 2022

You would think that with winter break so close, college applications practically over with, finals soon to be over with, and a new year right around the corner - you would think that this would be the...

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