The official student news site of Highlands High School

The Hilltopper
The official student news site of Highlands High School

The Hilltopper
The official student news site of Highlands High School

The Hilltopper
Nathan Mueller

Nathan Mueller, Website Manager

Nathan is a 3rd year Journalism student who enjoys writing about sports, politics, and technology. Nathan will be a senior this year along with being our website manager. 

Content by Nathan Mueller
Joe Burrow in front of the Bengals logo.

How Burrow’s Return Could Impact The Bengals

Nathan Mueller, Website Manager
May 22, 2024
An image of MacBook Apps on Apple.com

The Utility Behind the Macbook

Nathan Mueller and Oliver Just
May 14, 2024
Fallout show art (Source: Prime Video)

Review on Fallout TV

Nathan Mueller, Website Manager
May 1, 2024
Suzanne Miles on a panel.

Kentucky Education Bill Aims to Expand School Choice

Nathan Mueller, Website Manager
April 12, 2024
Kentucky Department of Education Logo (Source: Kentucky Department of Education)

Politics Undermining Education

Nathan Mueller, Website Manager
March 14, 2024
A birds-eye view of the Kentucky capitol.

Kentucky’s Education Dilemma: State Lags at #32 in National Rankings

Nathan Mueller, Website Manager
February 29, 2024
The Kentucky Capitol Building (source: Kentucky.gov)

The Future of Education: The Kentucky General Assembly’s Education Bills

Nathan Mueller, Website Manager
February 12, 2024
Jeffery Epstien's mugshot (Source: AP News)

The Epstein List: The Truth Unveiled

Nathan Mueller, Website Manager
January 24, 2024
Jake Browning in front of the Bengals logo.

A diamond in the rough: Jake Browning

Nathan Mueller, Website Manager
December 18, 2023
GTA VI Boxart.

A glimpse into the gaming future: GTA VI trailer

Nathan Mueller and Oliver Just
December 14, 2023
Quarterback Jake Browning and cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt in front of the Bengals logo.

Treacherous Waters: Can the Bengals stay afloat without Joe Burrow

Nathan Mueller, Website Manager
December 8, 2023
A picture of a gym.

A Scary Leap: How to achieve your goals in the gym

Nathan Mueller and Oliver Just
November 21, 2023
Starfield Website Background

Starfield Review: Overhyped but Good

Nathan Mueller, Website Manager
October 2, 2023
Bengals Quarterback Joe Burrow and Browns Edge Rusher Myles Garret in front of the Bengals Logo.

Bengals vs. Browns: A Disappointing Loss

Nathan Mueller and Oliver Just
September 12, 2023
The World Trade Center on the New York City Skyline (History.com)

The 22nd Anniversary of 9/11: Remembering the attacks and their impacts on society

Oliver Just and Nathan Mueller
September 11, 2023
Bengals Quarterback Joe Burrow in front of the Bengals Logo.

Joe Burrow Gets Paid: A long-anticipated payday

Nathan Mueller, Website Manager
September 8, 2023
The opening scene in ‘The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’ (Credit: Nintendo)

[Review] An Evolving World: ‘The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’

Nathan Mueller, Website Manager
May 26, 2023
Jedi Survivor Box Art (Credit: EA)

[Review] The Next Chapter: A ‘Star Wars Jedi: Survivor’

Nathan Mueller, Website Manager
May 25, 2023

A Generation Devoid of Respect: Why the Customer is not always right

Nathan Mueller, Website Manager
May 12, 2023
Instagram and TikTok logos in a trash can (made by Nathan Mueller)

Breaking Free: How I Feel After 6 Months of No Social Media

Nathan Mueller, Website Manager
May 10, 2023
OPINION: The Dangers and Advantages of Discord

OPINION: The Dangers and Advantages of Discord

Nathan Mueller and Oliver Just
April 24, 2023
The Google Drive Logo (source: Wikimedia Commons)

Confidentiality or Convenience: The cloud storage conundrum

Oliver Just and Nathan Mueller
April 12, 2023
3 Kerbals on the Moon.

Blasting into the Future: Kerbal Space Program 2 Beta

Nathan Mueller, Website Manager
March 29, 2023
Jesse Brown standing in front of an f4u Corsair.

A depressing feel-good story: Devotion (Minor Spoiler Warning)

Nathan Mueller, Website Manager
March 17, 2023
Sorted possible 'future' Bengals in front of the Bengals logo.

The Next Move: Bengals Free Agency & Draft Predictions

Nathan Mueller, Website Manager
March 16, 2023
Bengals Running Back Joe Mixon in front of a Bengals Logo

A True Dilemma: Is Joe Mixon Worth It?

Nathan Mueller, Website Manager
March 15, 2023
A graphic containing the silhouette of Kentucky.

HB 150: Kentucky proposed legislation the latest in nation-wide parents’ rights conversation

Nathan Mueller, Website Manager
February 16, 2023
A tweet from Barstool Sportsbook.

A controversial loss, questionable officiating: Bengals vs. Chiefs

Nathan Mueller, Website Manager
February 2, 2023
Puss in Boots pointing his sword at the camera.

An Unexpected Masterpiece: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish Minor Spoiler Warning

Nathan Mueller, Website Manager
February 1, 2023
Players’ on-field reactions edited in front of their reactions on Twitter.

Damar Hamlin suffers cardiac arrest during Monday Night Football

Liam Downie and Nathan Mueller
January 3, 2023
The Bengals logo next to the Chiefs logo.

Bengals pregame: Week 15 against Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Nathan Mueller, Website Manager
December 13, 2022
An edited version of the Schoology overdue section.

ADHD: The gift that keeps on giving

Nathan Mueller, Website Manager
December 12, 2022
The Bengals logo next to the Chiefs logo (photoshopped by me)

Bengals pregame: Week 13 against Kansas City Chiefs

Nathan Mueller, Website Manager
December 2, 2022
A gameplay screenshot of No Mans's Sky. (Credit: Hello Games)

A comeback story: review of ‘No Mans Sky’

Nathan Mueller, Website Manager
December 1, 2022
The Bengals logo next to the Titans logo.

Bengals pregame: Week 12 against the Tennessee Titans

Nathan Mueller, Website Manager
November 22, 2022
The Pittsburgh Steelers logo in front of the Cincinnati Bengals Logo.

Bengals pregame: Week 11 against the Pittsburgh Steelers

Nathan Mueller, Website Manager
November 18, 2022
The Carolina Panthers logo in front of the Cinncinati Bengals Logo.

Bengals pregame: Week 9 against the Carolina Panthers

Nathan Mueller, Website Manager
November 4, 2022
The Cleveland Browns logo in front of the Cincinnati Bengals Logo

Bengals pregame: Week 8 against the Cleveland Browns

Nathan Mueller, Website Manager
October 27, 2022
Steve Bannon (image from wikimedia commons.)

Steve Bannon sentenced to 4 months in prison for Contempt of Congress

Nathan Mueller, Website Manager
October 24, 2022
The Atlanta Falcons logo in front of the Cinncinati Bengals Logo.

Bengals pregame: Week 7 against the Atlanta Falcons

Nathan Mueller, Website Manager
October 20, 2022
The Bengals logo next to the Saints logo.

Bengals pregame: Week 6 against the New Orleans Saints

Nathan Mueller, Website Manager
October 13, 2022
A picture of 2 Special type Highlanders cards.

Gamification of social interaction: How to make a card game

Nathan Mueller, Website Manager
October 3, 2022
Tua suffering a neurological injury during his game against the Bengals. Image From Amazon Prime Video

Shook: The horrific scene of Tua Tagovailoa’s injury

Nathan Mueller, Website Manager
September 30, 2022
Schoology logo photoshopped in front of the missing icon.

A Lesson in Inverse Consequences: online learning tools

Nathan Mueller, Website Manager
September 27, 2022
Former President Trump Speaking In Front of the White House, Image from Brittanica Image Quest

2 Defenses Clash: Breaking down the 2 sides in the Trump home raid debate

Nathan Mueller, Website Manager
September 8, 2022
Stephanie Beiting edited in front of club posters.

How to fill up free time: HHS Clubs and Extracurriculars

Nathan Mueller and Sophia Hamilton
September 2, 2022
School sign.

Lives lost too soon: Uvalde, Texas school shooting

Nathan Mueller, Website Manager
May 31, 2022
Pro-life protestors in Washington D.C.

A leaked draft: A possible end to Roe V. Wade

Nathan Mueller, Website Manager
May 11, 2022
Lego Star Wars Box Art

The Ultimate Sequel: Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Review

Nathan Mueller, Website Manager
May 2, 2022
The Governor's Scholar Program Logo

Kentucky’s Best and Brightest: Governor’s Scholars Program

Nathan Mueller, Website Manager
May 2, 2022
The Heathy at School Page Header and the CDC logo.

Retrospective COVID-19 protocol repercussions for families

Nathan Mueller, Website Manager
March 17, 2022
Image of bitcoins.

The technologies behind cryptocurrency

Nathan Mueller, Website Manager
March 16, 2022
A standardized testing sheet.

Planning for an unknown future

Nathan Mueller, Website Manager
March 2, 2022
A vape pictured next to a bathroom sign at Highlands High School.

UPDATE: Vaping Epidemic continues among HS Students

Nathan Mueller, Website Manager
February 22, 2022
Screenshot of Exterkamps Program.

A watchful eye: A freshman’s up and coming grade tracking program

Nathan Mueller, Website Manager
January 26, 2022
Because of a rise on COVID-19 cases, the district has changed quarantine protocols just a week following Winter Break.

UPDATE: FTIS changes quarantine protocol following significant rise in cases districtwide

Nathan Mueller, Website Manager
January 10, 2022
‘Halo Infinite’ box art.

The redemption of a company: ‘Halo Infinite’ Review

Nathan Mueller, Website Manager
January 4, 2022
A screenshot of FTIS Healthy at School website.

BREAKING NEWS: New FTIS COVID-19 protocols

Nathan Mueller, Website Manager
January 3, 2022
Edited image of a vape in front of Highlands High School.

Vaping: The addictive epidemic ravaging Kentucky schools

Nathan Mueller, Website Manager
December 3, 2021
Image of a court room.

Kyle Rittenhouse: A look at the inner workings of the trial

Nathan Mueller, Website Manager
November 19, 2021
Thane Maynard talking to HHS students while holding an alligator.

Making an impact: Thane Maynard visits HHS to discuss climate change

Nathan Mueller, Website Manager
November 19, 2021
Image shows a disinfectant spray bottle and the Fort Thomas Independent School Healthy at School website.

Technology & COVID-19: How technology helped the Fort Thomas Independent Schools District reopen

Nathan Mueller, Website Manager
November 2, 2021
A MacBook Air displaying a Schoology page with a student assignment.

A new day: the teacher perspective of the digital integration in education

Nathan Mueller, Website Manager
October 12, 2021
The 2020 M1 MacBooks which were received by students at the beginning of the 2021-2022 school year.

Revolutionizing education, one new MacBook at a time

Nathan Mueller, Website Manager
September 7, 2021
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