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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.

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.

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.

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.

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 build a successful online presence. Many kids feel like they have to go to a good college in order to make themselves and the people around them proud. On Wednesday, Eden Banks looks at how this pressure can affect kids in a negative way–and discusses ways to fix this problem. This month's book talk takes place on Thursday, with Naomi Myers and Zaccai Wright discussing the thought provoking non-fiction book: Whistling Vivaldi. This book details social psychologist Claude Steele's research and groundbreaking findings on stereotypes and identity. The economic downturn of 2008 devastated Americans at a level not seen since the Great Depression. On Friday, Ryan Parke

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 journey and the mindset needed to succeed in college sports. On Wednesday, 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. What is the best way to address phones in class? On Thursday, 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. Imagine waking up one day to find that you can no longer walk, talk, or even think straight. This is the real

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.

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.

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.

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 thoughts on his time in the league and what it was like playing alongside some of the greatest basketball players in history. 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. This Wednesday, Zach Jeon explores how understanding and learning from failure can be a key part in the path to greatness. Autism is a neurological disorder that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave. To care for those with autism requires an immense amount of work and compassion. On Thursday, Jack Goldfried takes an in-depth look at the heroic actions of the care

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Wednesday, 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. On Thursday, 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. 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. This Friday, Jalen Griffiths takes a closer look at the role mementos p