With winter comes unpredictable weather, making it exceedingly difficult for students and staff to get to school. Instead of calling for the usual snow day, the Pennsylvania Department of Education began...

Working during the Christmas season isn't always a happy tradition. That may be because many people don’t enjoy the work they do. Although making money over the holidays can be a tough task, there are...

The holiday season is officially here, Hillers! Thanksgiving is the holiday most popular for family gatherings and togetherness. For some, though, Thanksgiving is a tough time where family gatherings can...

Halloween is right around the corner, Hillers! Whether you are watching classic horror movies at home or new releases in a local theater, there is no better time to watch this genre of films than the month...

The first month of school is always different for everyone. It’s freshmen’s first days of high school and sophomores’  first year of AP classes. Juniors are officially upperclassmen and seniors...

Well, this is it. High school is officially over. I thought that I would be a lot more excited when this day came-13 years of early mornings, last-minute homework and state-mandated tests. Now that graduation...

When considering which classes to take during the next school year, there’s no doubt it can be stressful. From deciding between core classes to electing for fun and relaxing semester courses, having...

What’s something that happens once every year that people either adore or dread? Valentine’s Day! The iconic day is commonly loved–or loathed– by millions of people worldwide, but, most notably,...

The holiday season is often regarded as a time of receiving gifts from others and giving gifts to friends and family, but not everyone is capable of buying a variety of gifts when it comes time to do so....

For hundreds of years, Halloween has been regarded as one of the scariest times of year when people all over the world dress up in the goriest costumes they can conjure up. Not only are they dressing up,...

As the summer months come to a close and the season transitions into fall, adapting to the new school year provides a hurdle for students to face as they trade relaxing by the pool for studying for their...

720 days. 144 weeks. 16 nine-week quarters. 4 years. Our high school careers, reduced to a handful of statistics.  My first instinct in writing this letter, to address you, my peers and the Class of...