Hills Review is the student podcast at Half Hollow Hills High School East and is produced by members of the Podcasting and Filmmaking Club. Every month during the school year, you can hear a wide variety of ideas and voices on this podcast. There are discussions, stories, insightful interviews, audio documentaries, opinions, and more. The one thing these podcasts have in common -- is that they are all created by -- and about things -- that matter to us: the students at High School East.
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While it might seem like your time in high school will last forever, it will, one day, come to an end. On Friday, Remi Asghar recalls how early in his athletic career his coach shared some advice that has helped put his time at High School East into perspective.De către Hills Review
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Joshua Pollack, a board member of the Amnesty Club at High School East, takes time on Thursday to talk about a trip he took with the club to raise money in the Students Rebuild Challenge. During the trip, circumstances required Joshua to adapt to his surroundings and to change plans to produce the results he'd hoped for.…
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Eventually, we all come across difficult tasks and challenging obstacles. On Wednesday, Ari Abelard, a member of the High School East track team, talks about what it was like facing a serious opponent for the first time--and what it took to succeed.De către Hills Review
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On Tuesday, Ambika Mathura reflects on the transition from middle school to high school – a time when many students start to take more rigorous courses and spend more time studying. Join Ambika as she describes her showdown with a high school geometry test–and how she learned from failure.De către Hills Review
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Hills Review -- September 2024 Edition
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It's Monday, September 9th, 2024 and welcome to the September edition of Hills Review -- the High School East Student Podcast.At the start of each month during the school year, we release a collection of student opinion pieces, stories, documentaries, and interviews. Our podcast is produced by members of the Podcasting and Film club – and is availa…
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Hills Review -- June 2024 -- Graduation Edition Part 5
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It's Friday, June 14th, 2024 and welcome to this special edition of Hills Review. All this week we're hearing reflections from this year's graduates.We begin today's final segment with Andi Rallo, who reflects on the magic of the varsity soccer senior night.Next, Bisman Bedi describes what it was like getting up at 4:30 in the morning to make it to…
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Hills Review -- June 2024 -- Graduation Edition Part 4
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It's Thursday, June 13th, 2024 and welcome to this special edition of Hills Review. All this week we're hearing reflections from this year's graduates.Today, we begin with Rose Azmoudeh – one of HS East's best basketball players – as she reflects on a rematch with one of HS East's biggest rivalsNext, Emily Brice, a member of several High School Eas…
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Hills Review -- June 2024 -- Graduation Edition Part 3
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It's Wednesday, June 12th, 2024 and welcome to this special edition of Hills Review. All this week we're hearing reflections from this year's graduates.Right now, Sydney Briller talks about the first time she took part in Students Rebuild – and how she and her classmates helped raise money to help those in need around the world.Next, we'll hear fro…
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Hills Review -- June 2024 -- Graduation Edition Part 2
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It's Tuesday, June 11th, 2024 and welcome to this special edition of Hills Review. All week long we're hearing reflections from this year's graduates.The first story we'll hear today comes from Ayush Desai. For him, making the choice between art and music wasn't an easy one, but ultimately, the choice he made was the right one.This year's graduates…
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Hills Review -- June 2024 -- Graduation Edition Part 1
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It's Monday, June 10th, 2024 and welcome to this special graduation edition of Hills Review -- the High School East Student Podcast.As they eagerly await their future, several members of the Class of 2024 take time to glance back at the highlights of their time at High School East. Each day, we'll hear from three seniors. We begin with Alan Frankie…
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Chess is a timeless board game that challenges the mind like no other game on the planet can. While it used to be reserved for kings, chess is starting to spread to people from all walks of life. Justin Rimpel looks at how chess is becoming more popular and why you should try it.De către Hills Review
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Students in the Hall: Thoughts on A.I.
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As A.I. technology improves, people are starting to wonder: is it good or bad for the future? Some say it brings efficiency and innovation, while others worry about loss of jobs and ethical issues. We asked members of the High School East community to share their thoughts on A.I.De către Hills Review
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In this month's book talk, Khaled Alafifi, Aayush Prakash, Arnav Singh, and Justin Rimpel discuss Stephen King's horror classic: Misery. Join them as they analyze the story and take a close look at how it mirrors the author's life.De către Hills Review
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Hair discrimination pushes a standard of beauty onto black women that makes them feel inadequate and uncomfortable with the hair that grows out of their own head. Naomi Myers reveals how prevalent hair discrimination is, and shares several stories in order to help bring this practice to an end.De către Hills Review
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It's Monday, May 6th, 2024 and welcome to the May edition of Hills Review -- the High School East Student Podcast.Hair discrimination pushes a standard of beauty onto black women that makes them feel inadequate and uncomfortable with the hair that grows out of their own head. This Tuesday, Naomi Myers reveals how prevalent hair discrimination is, a…
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Students in the Hall: Thoughts on a Gap Year
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For many students, the idea of continuing straight through from high school to college is too much. For them, a gap year is just what is needed. But is it a good idea? We ask students around High School East to share their thoughts on taking a gap year.De către Hills Review
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Students all over the world are becoming accustomed to an increased use of technology in the classroom. Joseph Masalin makes the case for the continued implementation of technology in schools, and explains the positive effects of tech on students and staff.De către Hills Review
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Feature: The Pros and Cons of Social Media
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Many people don’t think about how they are being affected by social media and other online social platforms. Ava Krasin takes time to speak with a social worker and marketing major to shed some light on the impact of our time online.De către Hills Review
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Many students don't take the time to realize how important sleep is in our lives. Darren Figueroa speaks about his experiences with sleep and how it connects to his performance in school–and his overall mood.De către Hills Review
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Hills Review -- April 2024 Edition
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It's Monday, April 1st, 2024 and welcome to the April edition of Hills Review -- the High School East Student Podcast.Many students don't take the time to realize how important sleep is in our lives. On Tuesday, Darren Figueroa speaks about his experiences with sleep and how it connects to his performance in school–and his overall mood.Many people …
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The Little Prince is a deceptively complex children's book that has enlightened readers since it was written in 1943. Ella Woods, Savannah Fine, William Santiago, and Amir Hussein sit down to discuss and interpret this classic novella.De către Hills Review
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Jaiden Muniz takes a look at the role teachers play in society and makes the case that teachers actually get paid very little for the amount of work their job requires of them.De către Hills Review
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Students in the Hall: What is Your Favorite Subject?
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Each school subject resonates differently with everyone, and we all find each subject to have varying degrees of enjoyment. Joseph Masalin and Darren Figueroa ask students and staff what is their favorite subject and why?De către Hills Review
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Feature: The Challenges of Immigration
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The decision to change your entire life by moving to a new country can be a challenging one. In this feature, Arnav Singh talks with immigrants to the United States about why they decided to move here and what it has been like adapting to American culture while trying to hold on to their original identities.…
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Hills Review -- March 2024 Edition
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It's Monday, March 4th, 2024 and welcome to the March edition of Hills Review -- the High School East Student Podcast.The decision to change your entire life by moving to a new country can be a challenging one. This Tuesday, Arnav Singh talks with immigrants to the United States about why they decided to move here and what it has been like adapting…
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The Mets are a baseball team that often gets overshadowed by that other baseball team in New York. While people love rooting for winning teams, many have a soft spot for the underdog. With spring training only a few weeks away, Nathan Glick takes time to look at what it's like to be among some of the most passionate fans in baseball.…
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Many seniors and their parents are stressed about how they are going to pay for college. Jolie Blumberg discusses different solutions that could help reduce the cost of school – and reduce the stress that goes with paying for higher education.De către Hills Review
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A climate refugee is someone who has to flee their home due to climate change. Unfortunately, climate refugees legally don't qualify as refugees and therefore don't receive aid and protection. Ambika Mathura discusses why climate refugees should be legally classified as refugees.De către Hills Review
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Feature: Blank Canvas -- The 2024 AP Art History Installation
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To mark the beginning of the year, the AP Art History class of 2024 continued the long tradition of installation art at High School East. Becca Hochman, a member of the class, gives us an inside look at the project, which is entitled 'Blank Canvas'.De către Hills Review
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Hills Review -- February 2024 Edition
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It's Monday, February 5th, 2024 and welcome to the February edition of Hills Review -- the High School East Student Podcast.To mark the beginning of the year, the AP Art History class of 2024 continued the long tradition of installation art at High School East. On Tuesday, Becca Hochman, a member of the class, gives us an inside look at the project…
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Senior Experience is a unique 12th grade class designed for students who are looking for a real-world approach to English and Social Studies. This course fulfills the senior year requirement for both subjects, provides an opportunity for real-world internship experience, and is weighted as an honors course.Course selection for senior year is happen…
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The economic downturn of 2008 devastated Americans at a level not seen since the Great Depression. In this feature podcast, Ryan Parkes looks at past and present economic signs that can help people prepare for any recession that might occur.De către Hills Review
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In this month's book talk, Naomi Myers and Zaccai Wright discuss the thought provoking non-fiction book: Whistling Vivaldi. This book details social psychologist Claude Steele's research and groundbreaking findings on stereotypes and identity.De către Hills Review
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Opinion: Pressure to Pick the Right College
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Many kids feel like they have to go to a good college in order to make themselves and the people around them proud. Eden Banks looks at how this pressure can affect kids in a negative way–and discusses ways to fix this problem.De către Hills Review
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Feature: How To Run A Successful Blog
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Have you ever wondered what it takes to run a successful blog? Nicole Vezzi talks to two bloggers – one focused on sports and the other on fashion – about the skills and strategies required to build a successful online presence.De către Hills Review
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Hills Review -- January 2024 Edition
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It's Monday, January 1st, 2024. Happy New Year! – and welcome to the January edition of Hills Review -- the High School East Student Podcast.Have you ever wondered what it takes to run a successful blog? On Tuesday, Nicole Vezzi talks to two bloggers – one focused on sports and the other on fashion – about the skills and strategies required to buil…
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Feature: A Closer Look at Lyme Disease
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Imagine waking up one day to find that you can no longer walk, talk, or even think straight. This is the reality for thousands of people suffering from Lyme disease, a silent and often misdiagnosed epidemic. Sascha Fraum looks at the impact of this misunderstood–and dangerous–ailment.De către Hills Review
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What is the best way to address phones in class? Ayman Hassan discusses appropriate consequences for phone usage in the classroom, alternatives to a “phone jail”, and why students should be allowed to keep their phones with them during class time.De către Hills Review
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Sydney Steinfeld, Sascha Fraum, and Phybe Nadboy sit down for this month's book talk. They'll be discussing Colleen Hoover's romance novel It Starts With Us, the highly anticipated sequel to the best-seller It Ends With Us.De către Hills Review
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An Interview with College Soccer Player Joseph Addae
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Only 7% of high school athletes go on to play a varsity sport in college. Alan Frankiewicz talks to High School East alum Joseph Addae. Addae, who plays soccer at Farmingdale State University, will discuss his journey and the mindset needed to succeed in college sports.De către Hills Review
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Hills Review -- December 2023 Edition
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It's Monday, December 4th, 2023 and welcome to the December edition of Hills Review -- the High School East Student Podcast.Only 7% of high school athletes go on to play a varsity sport in college. On Tuesday, Alan Frankiewicz talks to High School East alum Joseph Addae. Addae, who plays soccer at Farmingdale State University, will discuss his jour…
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When was the last time you read a physical book? While the length of time seems to grow longer as technology replaces the use of hard copies, the popularity of screens does not confirm their superiority to paper books. Allie Lerner encourages you to put down the screens and pick up a book.De către Hills Review
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When you strive for a dream, create goals, and plan it out, failure isn’t what you hope for. However, it is a possibility and shouldn’t be feared. Zach Jeon explores how understanding and learning from failure can be a key part in the path to greatness.De către Hills Review
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An Interview With NBA Champion Robert Horry
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What does it take to be a winner? Find out when Jack Moss talks to seven-time NBA champion Robert Horry. Horry, who played for the Rockets, Lakers, Spurs, and Suns during his 16-year NBA career, shares his thoughts on his time in the league and what it was like playing alongside some of the greatest basketball players in history.…
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Hills Review -- November 2023 Edition
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It's Monday, November 6th, 2023 and welcome to the November edition of Hills Review -- the High School East Student Podcast.What does it take to be a winner? Find out this Tuesday when Jack Moss talks to seven-time NBA champion Robert Horry. Horry, who played for the Rockets, Lakers, Spurs, and Suns during his 16-year NBA career, shares his thought…
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Everyone collects things, whether you realize it or not. Even if you don't have anything to put on display, you collect thoughts and memories throughout your entire existence. Jalen Griffiths takes a closer look at the role mementos play in people's lives.De către Hills Review
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Book Talk: A Thousand Splendid Suns
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Jack Goldfried, Ayman Hassan and Hamza Siddique discuss Khaled Hosseini's realistic fiction novel: A Thousand Splendid Suns. The novel is a mother-daughter story and the second novel by the author of The Kite Runner.De către Hills Review
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An Interview with Afghan Refugee Maghfrat Tursonzadah
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Asiya Hasanoff speaks with her grandmother, Maghfrat Tursonzadah who, as a housewife and a mom of four, became a refugee in the early 80s after the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan.De către Hills Review
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Opinion: A Call for Physical Activity
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Jessica Loewy explores the benefits of physical exercise. In this opinion piece, she argues that exercise not only helps physical health, but also improves self esteem, mental health and overall well being.De către Hills Review
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Hills Review -- October 2023 Edition
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It's Monday, October 2nd, 2023 and welcome to the October edition of Hills Review -- the High School East Student Podcast.This Tuesday, Jessica Loewy explores the benefits of physical exercise. In this opinion piece, she argues that exercise not only helps physical health, but also improves self esteem, mental health and overall well being. On Wedn…
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