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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)
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Happy Halloween?

Precious Windham, Staff Writer October 28, 2022

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...

Building From The Ground Up

Building From The Ground Up

Amarria Jackson, Staff Writer September 16, 2022

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...

Do We Really Have Hawk Pride?

Do We Really Have Hawk Pride?

Kahliah Wright, Staff Writer September 15, 2022

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...

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Gun Violence

Trevon Leland, Staff Writer September 15, 2022

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...

Do The Research

Do The Research

Mharion (Miles) Mance, Staff Writer May 12, 2022

Have you or a friend ever gotten into a heated argument on Twitter? Perhaps about whether the dog flea or cat flea jumps higher. Well, who’s right? You’re right of course! After all, Google said so!...

Getting to know the 22 Valedictorian: Jennifer Okechukwu

Getting to know the ’22 Valedictorian: Jennifer Okechukwu

Kendall Price, Staff Writer May 11, 2022

Jennifer is a multi-talented individual and the best and brightest Hillcrest has to offer. She has made a huge impact on Hillcrest during her tenure at the school and will surely go on to live a productive...

How COVID Has Impacted Us

How COVID Has Impacted Us

Bryce Tillery and Leterious Hall May 11, 2022

COVID affected every student all over the world and put them into a weird situation with unknown expectations. On March 20th, 2020 the nation was shut down, which was supposed to just be a two week break...

Travon Lee (22)

Getting to Know Star Football Player Travon Lee

Kendall Price, Staff Writer May 10, 2022

Many of you all might already know Travon as he is very well known throughout Hillcrest not only for his athletic talent but also for his friendly nature. Travon has never had trouble making friends...

Do people spend too much time staring at screens?

Do people spend too much time staring at screens?

Trevon Leland, Staff Writer May 9, 2022

According to a study by DataReportal, a person on average will spend up to seven hours a day staring at an electronic screen. Despite that, Americans actually spend less time on electronics than the worldwide...

Social Studies teacher Mr. Christopher Hennessy: Spring 2022

End of an Era! Saying Farewell to Mr. Hennessy

Kendall Price, Staff Writer May 6, 2022

As many of you may know Mr. Hennessy will be retiring this year. This is truly a saddening moment for Hillcrest students and staff. He is truly a great educator and coach. Mr. Hennessy leaves behind a...

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