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The Hilltopper

Mandarin orange chicken, a menu item in Highlands cafeteria. (Photo by Coco Grimm)

The good, the bad, and the edible is served

Haidyn Kelsay and Coco Grimm December 5, 2024

As hungry students and faculty flood the hallways and cafeteria, the smell of prepared meals fills the air. Past the clatter of trays and chatter of friends, a deeper conversation is unfolding about what...

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President-Elect Donald Trump gets his picture taken. Photo from Library of Congress.

Trump wins the 2024 presidential election

Skyler Frey, Copy Editor November 21, 2024

This election will be one to be written in history books. President-Elect Donald Trump has become the second-ever president to be elected to serve two non-consecutive terms, only being preceded by Grover...

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Chair of the Federal Trade Commission, Lina Khan giving a speech. (Creative Commons)

The Federal Trade Commission announces its click-to-cancel policy

Parker Henegar, Copy Editor November 4, 2024

On October 16, the Federal Trade Commission announced its click-to-cancel policy. This policy prevents companies from using predatory tactics with subscription-based services. Previously subscription-based...

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This year Highlands students are voting for the first time. (Photo from Unsplash)

Highlands seniors prepare for first time voting

Meg Gallagher and Ashley Franco Cestary November 4, 2024

On November 5, it will be a first for several Highlands High School seniors. With the election fastly approaching, voters have been getting informed and are ready to make their voice heard.  This is a...

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Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear signs an executive order banning the practice of conversion therapy on minors. (CNN)

Kentucky becomes the 24th state to ban Conversion Therapy

Skyler Frey, Copy Editor October 30, 2024

The term “conversion therapy” refers to the various practices and methods made to “un-LGBTQ+” individuals. It has been widely disproven as a pseudoscience and is often synonymous with torture....

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Fort Thomas school's most recent testing scores. (Photo from LinkNKY)

Highlands High School exceeds test score expectations

Sophia Lippolis, Yearbook Assistant October 11, 2024

Over the past few years, the Fort Thomas Independent School District has scored in the higher percentile when looking at test scores. According to LinkNKY, this year, Fort Thomas had the third-highest...

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Julie Kuhnhein, Jeff Beach, and Noah Gibson ¾ of the candidates running for the vacancy spot on the Board of Education. (Photo provided from Fort Thomas Schools Website)

Candidate requirements for the new vacancy on the Fort Thomas Board of Education

Kaitlyn Ryan, Yearbook Editor October 11, 2024

The Fort Thomas Independent Schools District is seeking applications to fill a vacancy on the Board, representing the district at large. This will be effective until the end of December 2024.  There...

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Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams visits Highlands High School on September 30 to speak civil engagement.

Secretary of State Michael Adams spreads awareness about voting

Mckinley Jones and Edy Hobson October 8, 2024

Only 15% of schools in Kentucky have some sort of government class. The Secretary of State, Michael G. Adams, is trying to increase that percentage.  On September 30, Adams came to visit Highlands...

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Senator Shelley Funke Frommeyer speaks to four Highlands Journalism Students.

Courtesy of HHS Publications program

State Senator, Shelley Funke Frommeyer, serves as principal for the day

Kara Laber, Sophie Taylor, Meg Gallagher, and Edy Hobson October 1, 2024

The sharp noise of heels against the familiar school tiles echoes down the hallway, interrupting the usual hum of voices as students make their way to their next classes, heads turning as Senator Shelley...

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The Bluebird Brew Cafe.

The Bluebird Brew Cafe debuts for the 2024-2025 school year

Merary Valdez, Yearbook Assistant September 27, 2024

Here at Highlands High School, there is a shop called the Bluebird Brew Cafe, and it opens again on Monday September 30.  As students prepare for the new school year, so will the cafe.  The Bluebird...

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