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The official student news site of Highlands High School

The Hilltopper

Pet owner looked at her dog with pure joy, picture by Fellipe Ditadi, Unsplash.

The Peppermint Pig’s story entrances shoppers with heartfelt feelings

Audrina Trauth, Staff May 16, 2025

Looking to find new clothes but on a budget? Many people love to go thrifting for cheap clothes that need a new home. Places like Plato’s Closet, Snooty Fox, Once Upon A Child, and Goodwill provide these.  But...

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Ava Muzumdar (11) watches rookie Tyler Callihan’s injury footage.

Reds player Tyler Callihan suffers gruesome arm injury

Cydni Martin, Social Media Editor May 15, 2025

Cincinnati Reds Rookie Tyler Callihan suffered a fractured left forearm on Monday, May 5, in a game against the Atlanta Braves. According to Major League Baseball (MLB), Callihan attempted a sliding...

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Star Lakers player Lebron James considers retirement. (DepositPhotos, editorial use permitted)

Students discuss LeBron James’ possible retirement

Zac Crawford May 14, 2025

At the final buzzer in game number five against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Los Angeles Lakers fell short 103-96 to end their season in the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs. This brings up the...

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Social media can be a powerful tool for becoming connected, but also a growing issue of distraction and stress in life.

People navigate online perfection vs. real struggles

Haidyn Kelsay May 13, 2025

Social media is woven into the lives of teenagers and students. Platforms like Instagram and TikTok offer a view of perfect selfies, vacation dreams, and trending outfits. Behind the filters and feeds...

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Student streams Love Island USA.

Love Island makes a comeback this summer

Adalyn Armstrong-Cattani and Cydni Martin May 12, 2025

Love Island USA season 6 returns this summer with a new spinoff called Love Island: Beyond The Villa. While the date is still to be decided, the new show features some of the show's favorite characters,...

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Official wanted poster for Adam Kelly (Chicago Police Department).

Bean Bandit runs from police and is captured with a bounty reaching $3,000,000

Parker Henegar, Copy Editor May 12, 2025

Adam Kelly, is an underground rapper who has gained a following on platforms such as TikTok and Instagram. Kelly is most well-known for his signature dance, in which he gets on all fours and swings his...

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'Thunderbolts' tickets online for purchase.

‘Thunderbolts’ restores people’s faith in the MCU

Meg Howton May 9, 2025

Thunderbolts recaptures the magic that once defined the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). While it follows a familiar story structure, it stands out as a rare exception among recent Marvel films. Joining...

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Jackson Hartle (12), Brennan Bucher (12), and Liam Delaney (12) all show their support for the Bluebirds by sporting spirit wear.

Seniors dress up for spirit week

Ethan Lang May 8, 2025

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