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The Hilltopper
The official student news site of Highlands High School

The Hilltopper
The official student news site of Highlands High School

The Hilltopper
Trending Stories
A wolf howling, demonstrating one of the many words used by younger generations. (Unsplash)
The growing use of brain rot has become a new way of communication for Gen-Z
March 25, 2025
The Pilot stands at the ready, with their Titan crouched in the background. (Respawn Entertainment)
Titanfall 2 remains one of the best multiplayer shooters after nine years
March 25, 2025
Emma Gillman (12) shows off a Celsius energy drink.
Students compare Celsius to Alani energy drinks
April 9, 2025
The Kentucky General Assembly passed HB 208, “the Cellphone Ban” bill, on March 14, 2025, and sent it to the Governor to sign.
Kentucky General Assembly passes cellphone ban in schools
April 7, 2025
Recent Stories
Devin Pierre (9) holds a whiteboard that says ‘where I see myself in 5 years.
Photo made by Caleb McIntosh in Canva.
Picture of math test booklet.
Students find a showtime for the Lilo & Stitch live-action movie.
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Breaking News
Comparison between two tank tops from SHEIN (left) and TEMU (right). Made by Natalie Hinegardner.
Crowds of people gather on St. Peter’s Square to hear the pope speak. (Christian Lendl, Unsplash)
This is the Hudson River, taken just three minutes before the Helicopter plunged its way into the water. (Photo by Oleg Yunakov, Creative Commons.)
Outlook of the Reds stadium and the river from Great American Ball Park. (Brian Merz, used with permission)
Sports
Sam Ruschman (11) swings the bat. "I think that our team chemistry and our relationships have grown way stronger since the beginning of the year, allowing us to win more games," Ruschman said
Victoria Powell (12) focuses on the upcoming shot. “I was active at the net and I felt pretty good about my serves which was exciting,” Powell said.
Laine Venneman (10) jumps over the hurdle.
Students sit down to watch their teammates after finishing their matches.
Features
Devin Pierre (9) holds a whiteboard that says ‘where I see myself in 5 years.
Photo made by Caleb McIntosh in Canva.
Picture of math test booklet.
Tower Park peaks through the trees on earth day.
Opinion
Snoopy Land Blue soft serve ice cream.
Stella Taylor (9) and Natalie Abdon (9) react to “Henry, Come On."
A photo of me at Speedo Sectionals in Christiansburg, Virginia on March 30, 2025.
A group of kids happily walking to school. ( Photo from Note Thanun, Unsplash.)
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Natalie is a junior at Highlands High School and has been enrolled in Fort Thomas Independent Schools since kindergarten at Ruth Moyer Elementary. She loves writing stories even though she struggles with...

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Mia Shrout is a sophomore at Highlands High School taking publications this year. This is her second year taking Journalism at HHS and she is super excited to see what is to come. Her favorite thing to...

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