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...

As students get into their senior years and begin applying for college, applying for scholarships is important. Scholarships are a form of financial aid awarded to students to further their education,...

Some of my work stories consist of bizarre experiences with angry customers or some inner circle coworker drama. Others consist of my white peer kneeling without provocation as I walk in, putting his...

Our college experience is right around the corner. Have you figured out where you want to go?  Personally, it's nothing like what I thought it would be. Senior year is not a piece of cake...

Last year, the Hillcrest Hawks wrestling team came out dominating the competitions winning every Dual and Tri Meet they had, but ultimately came up short to Oak Forest when wrestling for the District Championship....

According to senior Kahliah Wright comparing her freshman year to senior year (now): she “was a kid.” Coming to school was fun; it was her “hangout session.” She also states freshman year was easier,...

Halloween is right around the corner. The time for dressing up, eating candy, and Trick or Treating is almost here. Some believe that Halloween is the devil's holiday, and others see it is a time...

The pandemic in 2020 ruined multiple activities for students at Hillcrest High school. Sports and extracurricular activities got thinner, and the people in these activities became uninterested. One group...

Several athletes from different sports have had a similar experience; some Hillcrest athletes don't feel supported unless they’re winning.  For example, football player, Natanhiel Logan said, “I...

The negative impact of firearms during the last two decades in the United States has had the biggest impact on juvenile causes of death and young adults' life choices. The leading cause of death among...