Learning a new language has made me think more about what I say and what it means. Currently, I am learning two languages, Spanish and Korean, and it has made me realize how native speakers of a language...

 “An estimated 26 percent of Americans ages 18 years and older -- about 1 in 4 adults -- suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder in a given year.” According to John Hopkins Medicine. Mental Health...

High school is what you make it; it can be either fun or boring. Here is some information on how you can make your high school years more interesting. Hillcrest has always had a great athletics program....

With the highly anticipated basketball season coming up, players are very anxious to get on the court and dominate the competition. The last time Hillcrest Hawks have won a championship was 2010, but that’s...

As I move forward to the next chapter of my life, I’ve decided to pursue Fashion Merchandising as my major at the university of my choice. By all the confused looks I’ve gotten, I know many don't even...

Throughout the majority of my time in high school, I’ve always said I couldn’t wait for it to end. Along the way I’ve made connections and created bonds with people I couldn’t imagine no longer...

As the school year comes to a conclusion, there is an unsurprising amount of action going on. With students and staff alike preparing for finals, AP exams, and seniors getting ready for prom and graduation,...

Normally, when it comes to people who change a person’s life, one would might think  about a father or mother - maybe a sibling or extended family member. But for me, it’s one of my friends. Now,...

All throughout this school year and the beginning of last year, the COVID-19 pandemic has affected almost every single aspect of daily life. One of the most common phenomena experienced by most people...

Howdy fellow Hawks! At the moment I’m writing this, it’s approximately 2 hours from Sunday or, in other words, Easter, and I wanted to wish everyone a Happy Easter. Now, I don’t know what...

The birds are singing, the temperatures are rising, and the trees are forming their buds. Finally at last, spring is here after all the polar vortex and all those inches of snow. If you are looking for...

In this section of the Hawk Eye, I will be interviewing my grandmother, Veronica Polk. In this interview, I asked her about her life and more specifically her authenticity and storytelling.  Most...