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The official student news site of Highlands High School

The Hilltopper

The official student news site of Highlands High School

The Hilltopper

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The importance of time management for personal growth

Audrina Trauth, Staff March 12, 2025

Since ACT, end-of-quarter tests, presentations, and starting to study for AP exams are coming up, which is one of the most stressful times of the school year, it is important to manage time between studying,...

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Hydration ensures mental and physical health

Meg Howton March 12, 2025

The pop of the cap, the dripping of a water fountain, the coldness of a glass in your hand. Many people already drink plenty of water. However, a part of society also thinks drinking water is unnecessary. Many...

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BREAKING NEWS: School Board update date for last day of school and graduation

Emme Orme, Editor-In-Chief March 11, 2025

BREAKING NEWS: On Monday March 10, the Fort Thomas Independent School Board approved changes to the district calendar. The final day of school for the district will be May 23, 2025 with the graduation...

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Why injuries are ruining the UFC

Caleb Hurley, Staff March 10, 2025

The Ultimate Fighting Championship, or the UFC for short, is seen as by far the best and most skilled mixed martial arts promotion in the world. With the company raking in millions of dollars with each...

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St. Patrick’s Day celebrated through tasty treats

Stella Taylor and Natalie Abdon March 7, 2025

Saint Patricks Day is celebrated every year on March 17. The holiday got its name from Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, who is believed to have died on March 17, 461 AD and is credited to have...

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Were The Oscars 2025 snubbed?

Harper Teismann March 7, 2025

The Oscars have been the center of attention in the media for 97 years and have been a way to give actors, actresses and the crew of many projects credit for their hard work. However, there can be some...

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Megan Reichert (12) congratulates Coco Grimm (9) on finishing a project. "Crew gives me a change to build stronger relationships with people I never knew I would be so close with," Grimm said.

A look behind the scenes at the newly announced SpongeBob musical

Kara Laber, Photo Assistant March 5, 2025

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Government employee layoffs prompt Russia and China to jump at recruiting resentful Americans

Ella Peabody, Managing Editor March 4, 2025

As the federal government is pounded by layoffs, Russia and China leapt at the chance of grasping trained U.S workers now out of jobs. Many of these employees not only with the capabilities but also with...

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Junior figure skaters are involved in fatal plane crash

Maylee Shen March 4, 2025

On January 30, a flight from Wichita Kansas to Washington DC had a mid-air collision with a military helicopter.  Throughout the first week of January, countless figure skating clubs have had a moment...

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