As children, we grew up watching television from different child friendly platforms. We would watch Hannah Montana and That’s So Raven on Disney Channel and I-Carly and Spongebob on Nickelodeon. Every...

To conclude the end of the semester, the Drama Club recreates the magic of a classic Christmas story into their own version called “Scrooge.” For those of you who don’t know Scrooge comes from the...

As I come to my last few months of my senior year at Hillcrest, I've sat back and reflected on my time here and how I've grown and changed. I think about all the ups and downs, the good and bad times,...

Final exams are some of the most anticipated assignments of each semester. In a lot of cases, a final exam can make or break a students grades. Remembering topics from August can be very difficult. I interviewed...

We all know that in the year 2020 marijuana will become legal in Illinois, which means more use of it. It’s not a secret that many people use it now, but with this legalization of the substance it’ll...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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....