The Hilltopper

It’s time to end the disrespect

Emeline Kuether, Managing Editor – Hilltopper • May 6, 2019

For 141 years this building has represented the traditions of Highlands. From the thousands of students who have walked across the stage to receive their diplomas, to the multitude of games won out on...

Knock out your AP anxiety: How to prepare for the dreaded exams

Emeline Kuether, Managing Editor – Hilltopper • April 23, 2019

It’s that time of year again. Warm weather, annoying allergies, and stress in the air. If you’re like me, then you might not have realized how quickly May is approaching; in less than 2 weeks we’ll...

Spring Fashion Trends

Emeline Kuether and Jenna Brady • April 15, 2019

International Women’s Day 2019: Our country’s true feminists

Emeline Kuether, Managing Editor – Hilltopper • March 8, 2019

I grew up listening to the School House Rock song, “Suffering till’ Suffrage,” on repeat. I was inspired by the bravery and courage of women in the 1900s; the ones who continued to protest, fight,...

Fact-checking the State of the Union Address

Emeline Kuether, Managing Editor – Hilltopper • February 6, 2019

Last night, President Donald Trump delivered his long-awaited State of the Union Address. Spanning 82 minutes, Trump covered everything from the current economy to relations with North Korea, and the continuing...

Voices in the Hall: My New Year’s resolution is……

Emeline Kuether and Jenna Brady • January 9, 2019

The Facts of Feminism

Emeline Kuether, Managing Editor – Hilltopper • November 28, 2018

It’s 2018. Almost 100 years since women won the right to vote. We’re closer to equality than ever before, but that isn’t really saying much. How has something as simple as equality...

Students make a dark day brighter

Jenna Brady, Emeline Kuether, and • November 16, 2018

It was a normal Thursday at Highlands. Earlybird students had already started their school day, and others were beginning to trickle into the cafeteria or the library to work on last minute homework or...

Midterm Election: National and Local Results

Jenna Brady and Emeline Kuether • November 7, 2018

Last night, people across America were glued to their TV’s as they watched the election results roll in. Even if you’re not old enough to vote, the outcomes of this election could be very impactful...

Homecoming: An Enchanted Evening

Emeline Kuether and Jenna Brady • October 26, 2018