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Pictured above is Poach walking down the runway at the Van Shawn Kayie Collection in Disney. Upon graduating, his main career goal was to model full time, which required no college education, leaving him an open lane to taking time off and pursuing his modeling career.

Gap years: Are they worth it?

Georgia Poach, Staff Writer May 22, 2025

For high school seniors, there seems to be a clear graduation plan for many. Most decide they are ready for college, while some have a family-owned business or even a trade school they are preparing for....

Pictured above is Skidmore and fellow Trinity senior and upcoming W&J freshman Sylvia Stoy taking time out of their busy schedules to hang out. Skidmore can easily balance her social and academic life; she schedules study times and she completes all of her work in that block. She doesn’t overcommit things she can’t achieve and leaves the rest of her time for anything fun.

Happiness contributes to students’ mindsets

Lita Feriozzi, Opinion Editor May 22, 2025

At this point in a student’s life, the stress of college decisions, financial troubles and the unknown of the future can take a toll on the mind and mental health. Though it can look different from one...

 While I will miss several seniors, there are two specific staff members that I would like to mention. The first one is Leah Kubacka, our Editor-in-Chief. She welcomed me onto the staff with open arms and quickly became my best friend. The second one is Caroline Miller. She was my role model on the swim team and was my counter for three years. They have both made such a huge impact on my life, and I am going to miss them both dearly.

WWCD?

Cameron Street, Copy Editor May 22, 2025

Here we are, Hillers! The 2024-2025 school year has finally come to an end! As we transition to summer, it's not only important to acknowledge the graduating seniors but also the incoming seniors.  As...

The common application for most colleges opens up on August 1. Most colleges begin their academic year with a fall term, generally around late August or early September. So, it is important to make sure that the choice -- on what college to go to -- has been made before the deadline has passed.

Seniors navigate college choices: in-state vs. out-of-state

Blake Stanley, Staff Writer May 22, 2025

Deciding whether to attend an in-state or out-of-state college is a monumental decision for many students. Several factors must be considered, such as how far from home one is willing to go and the variance...

To the Class of 2025

Leah Kubacka, Editor-in-Chief May 22, 2025

Graduation. The word evokes different emotions in everyone, whether it’s anxiety, excitement or some interesting combination of the two. We’ve watched as each senior class at Trinity receives their...

Media Editor Katherine Drezewski stays hydrated during the school day with her trusty Yeti water bottle, proving that sustainability doesn’t have to be hard. Sometimes, all it takes is a few well-informed decisions to make a serious difference in the fight to save the planet.

Sustainability offers simplistic solutions

Cadi Wright, Assistant Editor-in-Chief April 24, 2025

With numerous voices talking about “sustainable” and “eco-friendly” choices, giving back to the planet can feel like an impossible task. Fortunately, one person isn’t responsible for saving the...

The Wild Things have games in spring and summer, and it is a perfect opportunity to hang out with friends in an electric atmosphere. Each game has a specific “theme” and often has fireworks at the end of the day.

WWCD?

Cameron Street, Copy Editor April 24, 2025

April is soon coming to an end! This means there is only a little more than a month left of school. With that, it's important to remember that when the school year comes to a close, days are often jam-packed...

During her 2018 Mexico vacation, one of Poach’s favorite memories were the nightly musicals. Before every show, she and her family would dance to Justin Timberlake’s “Can’t Stop The Feeling.” One of the musicals performed was “Grease,” which is one of her favorites.

Hiller writers express thoughts on favorite vacation locations

Lita Feriozzi, Opinion Editor April 24, 2025

One of the best parts of every student’s summer is going on vacation. Whether it’s traveling to a beach or to a city, escaping the hometown normalcy and letting go of all troubles in a relaxing environment...

Pictured above is a human-sized Easter bunny spreading Easter cheer at a church event. Happy Spring, Hillers!

Do you think the Easter Bunny is human size or bunny size?

Lita Feriozzi, Opinion Editor March 26, 2025

Freshmen: Skarlet Hinton - I think it’s human sized. How else would he lay the big eggs and leave them in my yard Chloe Jones - I would think that the Easter Bunny is most likely bunny sized. I believe...

With the temperature on the rise and winter fading away, a pastel but colorful palette with loose, lightweight clothes is the way to go this spring.

Teens keep up with ever-changing trends

Katherine Drezewski, Arts and Entertainment Editor March 26, 2025

Fast-fashion is plaguing the fashion world, making keeping up with trends and acquiring timeless pieces exceedingly difficult. Trends are changing quickly, and sometimes it’s difficult to predict what’s...

Another great way to get into reading is to dive into school-assigned books! Novels such as “October Sky,” “Night” and “The Great Gatsby” have interesting plot lines and relatable main characters.

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Cameron Street, Copy Editor March 26, 2025

March is upon us, Hillers! While March is usually known as the month of St. Patrick’s Day, March also has another feature: National Reading Month! It begins with celebrating Dr. Suess’s birthday...

One of 2021’s biggest pop culture moments includes this Oscars unscripted scene when Will Smith slapped Chris Rock after he made a joke about Smith’s wife. It went viral on social media and people still make jokes about the incident.

Controversy emerges in award shows throughout history

Lita Feriozzi, Opinion Editor March 26, 2025

Award shows like the Oscars, MTV Video Music Awards and the Emmys are hosted to honor the best of movies, TV and music. Seeing everyone’s favorite celebrities collaborate, celebrating each other’s...

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