Music on, surrounded by fish, decorations up, it's that time of the year to get your fun on.  Prom 2024 had changes prior to 2023 prom. This year, it was located at the Newport Aquarium, where last...

February is here and Valentine's day is just around the corner. This holiday represents the strong gift of love.    Gifts for Valentine's Day don’t always have to cost an arm and a leg. Something...

Kentucky is the third-highest state in the US with the most drug overdoses. The rate is about 29 people for every 100,000. Close to 30 percent of these deaths were attributed to heroin, another 34 percent...

Over the last 20 years, streaming has taken over the music industry. Digital music revenues comprised 89% of the U.S. music industry's revenue in 2022. Streaming services like Spotify, Amazon Music, and...

December is the month of giving. When it comes to picking out gifts and trying to budget everyone it may be difficult. There are many ways to work around that obstacle and find presents that are easy and...

With December approaching, the air getting colder, and Christmas being just around the corner, Starbucks has come out with its holiday drinks this season. These drinks will give customers a warm cozy feeling. Iced...

World War I, at the time called “the Great War,” officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed in June 1919. However, the fighting did not stop until seven months earlier.  November...

With homecoming coming up, 6 girls and 6 guys have been nominated to be on the homecoming court and to eventually become the homecoming queen or king.  Senior girls Megan Moore, Sydney Bowling, Frances...

School starts at 8 AM! Rushing out of the house and beeping cars, with all the close parking spaces taken up, and a far jog for the bell in the cold, early morning air. These are all struggles students...

On Wednesday, March 29, 2023, the Kentucky General Assembly acted to override the Democratic gov. Andy Beshear’s Veto of the controversial Senate Bill SB150.  The bill includes banning “gender-affirming”...

Murder and true crime are becoming the most popular genre for podcasts. ⅓ people all over America listen to podcasts a week. As true crime podcasts are a personal favorite of mine, I listen to a lot...

The Carolina Panthers have lacked a franchise quarterback since Cam Newton's glory days expired in 2015. They gave QB Baker Mayfield an opportunity as their starting QB before trading him to the Los Angeles...

English is a ‘lingua franca,’ meaning it’s the most widely spoken language in global economics. This is the reason why other countries prioritize English as a part of their learning curriculum.   Japanese...

One exits their homestead, entering into a bluster of snow. Jack Frost clings to the hands, transforming the skin pink. The time is roughly noon, but the sun has yet to shine—a sequential winter day...

Joe Burrow proved himself last year as a quarterback, taking the Cincinnati Bengals to the Superbowl in a magical playoff run.   The Bengals, suffering from a Superbowl hangover, started the season...

Luke Fickell—several best head coach awards, three championships, and two undefeated seasons.  Fickell began his coaching career in 1999 as the head coach of Ohio State before transitioning to Akron...

The ocean is essential for next to every living organism on the planet. Whether that be humans who enjoy the beach, boating, or swimming to animals that live in the ocean and their existence is based on...

  It’s dark, children are running around in costumes, grabbing candy, and aweing at all the spooky lights and decorations.  Before kids ran around on October 31st, asking for candy, other,...

Highlands High School is having an election among the Juniors for President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Class Representative. We asked some of the juniors who are running for President and...

It’s a beautiful day. The birds are singing, the sun is shining, and the grass is freshly mowed. The perfect conditions for a perfect golf outing.  This year, the boy's varsity golf team has been...

Splashing in the water, the crowd screaming, the whales whaling.  SeaWorld first opened on March 21, 1964. There are 3 Sea Worlds located in Orlando Florida, San Diego, and San Antonio.  Sea World...

Next year, students in the Launch program are in for a change in location.  Launch is an educational program provided by Fort Thomas Independent Schools.  One of the biggest benefits of Launch...

Crowded rooms, loud music, and dancing people bring the great feelings of a concert. This spring in the Tri-State area, there are many upcoming concerts by some of the most popular artists and bands in...

Now that April is here, the weather is starting to get warmer and fashion is starting to change once again. Swapping out thick leggings for ripped jeans, sweatshirts for tank tops, and boots for...

Hey! It’s your favorite fashion people, Mya Schwartz and Jade Sandmann. This month, Mya and I went on a thrifting trip to find some clothing pieces that might fit each other’s style.   We found...

     Walking into the doors of the Performing Arts Center (PAC), the lights dimmed, the crowd was hushed, the curtains were drawn open, and there is Highlands Theater Director and Drama Teacher Jason...

     With the new year beginning, new fashion starts. Vans, fishnets, and tank tops are all in right now.      Shoes are an important part of each outfit and how they are put together. Vans...

Famous actor and comedian Bob Saget recently passed away on January 9, 2022, at the age of 65. Saget’s cause of death is unclear at the moment. Saget had numerous roles, one being a stand-up comedian...

The new HHS Counseling Intern Rachel Stephenson smiles for a photo.

     As Christmas approaches, so does the time to pull out ugly Christmas sweaters and hot cocoa.       The excitement that Christmas brings also brings inspired fashion to the holiday.  ...

     Popular artist and musician, Taylor Swift, is taking a spin on her old albums. The re-recording of her second album called ‘Fearless’ was released in April. Coming, November 12, 2021, is ‘Red.’...

     November is here and fashion is in the minds of Highlands High School students. Different colors and patterns that are popular for the fall are important to know about.      Warm tones...

     The cold winds and frosty air leads to the need for comfy and warm clothes. Sweatpants easily give that feeling to students during the chilly season.      With papers and tests piling...

     Sophomores Jade Sandmann and Mya Schwartz will be doing a monthly fashion column on the most popular trends for that month.       With fall coming up, this means new and exciting fashion...