Twirling Off to a Strong Finish!
Alleah Morgan, Staff Writer
November 9, 2019
Going into my first year of high school, I didn’t know what to expect. Many people get involved in the different clubs and activities that the school has to offer. I chose to be a part of the Hillcrest Marching Band. I became a majorette my freshman year. Over the course of four years, I’ve grown so ...
Social Media: The “Crack” of 2019?
Di’Avionne Irving, Staff Writer
November 8, 2019
When you think of addictions, your mind may automatically steer to drugs and alcohol. But today, that is not the only case. The addiction that I am speaking about is social media. Social media is websites and applications that let users create and share content or to participate in social networking:...
Stressed Out
Alauna Rupert, Staff Writer
November 8, 2019
Are you worried about college? Are you worried about your SAT/ACT score? Do you have this constant fear that your best isn’t good enough? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, this article is for you. Stress is so common for our generation that I am pretty sure that most people answered ...
Experience The Dream of “A Million Dreams”
Zaria Wilson, Staff Writer
May 6, 2019
If you have ever seen the movie “The Greatest Showman” you understand how amazing the story is and how it shows the beauty of believing in your dreams as well as doing what it takes to accomplish them. If you haven’t seen the movie, the movie is about how a man, who wanted to fulfill his dream...
The Meaning Behind The Naps
Danielle Douglas, Staff Writer
May 3, 2019
The Netflix original movie Nappily Ever After written by Trisha R. Thomas and directed by Haifaa al-Mansour was first released on September 21, 2018. It is packed with several high caliber actors and actresses like Sanaa Lathan, Lynn Whitfield, Ernie Hudson and Ricky Whittle. The movie tells the stor...
Sydney’s Declassified High School Survival Guide
Sydney Varnado, Staff Writer
May 1, 2019
The end of 8th grade year is a very exciting time for most new teens. It is the end of an era. The school year to come is an opportunity to reinvent yourself. High school is chance for a new beginning. Even if you are going to school with people you went to junior high with, everyone starts in the same...
A Message From the 2018-2019 Valedictorian to the Students of Hillcrest
Alonzo Arostegui, Staff Writer
May 1, 2019
Hello, Hillcrest students, my name is Alonzo Arostegui, and I am the valedictorian of the 2018-2019 graduating class. At the time of writing this, I am less than two weeks away from graduating from Hillcrest and pursuing my career as an Aerospace Engineer at the University of Illinois. Although many ...
“Invisibility” A Poem
Anonymous, Guest Poet
April 26, 2019
Invisibility That is me People have eyes but they couldn’t see Trapped in the water under the sea Stuck wondering, how could this be Help me, now stuck in the tree Life is charging, pain is the fee They got the juice, but here is the tea Can’t do anything suppressed by he Trying be comfortable, jud...
What an Experience it Was!
Jovencio Daguio Jr., Staff Writer
April 24, 2019
Graduation is fast approaching and it’s that time of the year where senior students finalize their choice of college. While the process of applying to college was stressful, many seniors are celebrating their accomplishments by signing-off to a community college or university. Before getting into what co...
High School: Uncut
Kiaya Elzia, Staff Writer
March 22, 2019
Before you get into high school your parents may try to prepare you for high school. They may tell you long stories about their high school years and try to set you up with their friends' kids who are in high school. What parents don't know is that everyone's high school experience is different, and wh...
School. Work. Repeat. No Sleep.
Courtney Hollis, Staff Writer
March 19, 2019
Welcome to senior year - the last stage of childhood - where the time runs out faster and the list of things to do grows. Let’s take a trip. Summer before senior year you are getting excited for senior year. Excited for prom, being 18, probably a car, parties, getting money and more. Asking ques...
