Hills Review

When schools closed in mid-March 2020, several quarantined students began a weekly audio journal to record their reactions to events related to the Covid-19 crisis. This podcast, which includes combined entries from March to May of 2020, features Hills East students trying to make sense of the early days of the pandemic.

It's Monday, March 14th, 2022 and welcome to Hills Review -- the High School East Student Podcast. It's been two years since the start of the pandemic. All this week we are taking a look back at how Covid has impacted our lives. When schools closed in mid-March 2020, several quarantined students began a weekly audio journal to record their reactions to events related to the Covid-19 crisis. This Tuesday, listen to the combined entries from March to May of 2020, which feature Hills East students trying to make sense of the early days of the pandemic. On Wednesday, Madelyn Gidseg speaks with her uncle, Cardiologist Dr. David Gidseg, about his fears, thoughts and experiences as a frontline worker during the height of the pandemic. Junior year is arguably the most difficult year of high school and Covid has made it even more so. In Thursday's podcast, which was created last spring in the middle of hybrid learning, then-juniors Ryley Jones and Maya Maurer discuss the impact the pandemic has had not only on t

Adam Kirschenblatt examines his love of music, while exploring its influence on people of all generations. In his podcast, Adam makes the argument that music matters and that this art form is more important now than ever before.

Soup has been made and consumed by humanity for thousands of years and differs across cultures, regions, and countries. From peanut soup in Africa to borscht in Eastern Europe, the varieties are endless. This Tuesday, Daniel Kogan and Jerry Yeung pose a very important question to the students of Hills East, asking: “What is your favorite soup?”

It's Monday, March 7th, 2022 and welcome to Hills Review -- the High School East Student Podcast. Soup has been made and consumed by humanity for thousands of years and differs across cultures, regions, and countries. From peanut soup in Africa to borscht in Eastern Europe, the varieties are endless. This Tuesday, Daniel Kogan and Jerry Yeung pose a very important question to the students of Hills East, asking: “What is your favorite soup?” On Thursday, Adam Kirschenblatt examines his love of music, while exploring its influence on people of all generations. In his podcast, Adam makes the argument that music matters and that this art form is more important now than ever before. Have a great week everyone… and remember to follow us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Selah Neary speaks with her father, actor and musician Robert Neary, about his success and rise to "almost-fame" with his Neil Diamond tribute show "So Good: The Neil Diamond Experience". In her podcast, she explores how the show came to be and talks to other family members about how the show has changed their lives for the better.

BTS is a Korean musical group that has seven members and a following in the millions. Melanie McIntyre admits that while initially hesitant to listen to the band, she soon found herself joining a fandom that can only be described by its name: the BTS Army. This fandom quickly introduced her to the many different types of fans out there, as well as the politics involved in being a fan.

It's Monday, February 28th, 2022 and welcome to Hills Review -- the High School East Student Podcast. BTS is a Korean musical group that has seven members and a following in the millions. On Tuesday, Melanie McIntyre admits that while initially hesitant to listen to the band, she soon found herself joining a fandom that can only be described by its name: the BTS Army. This fandom quickly introduced her to the many different types of fans out there, as well as the politics involved in being a fan. On Thursday, Selah Neary speaks with her father, actor and musician Robert Neary, about his success and rise to "almost-fame" with his Neil Diamond tribute show "So Good: The Neil Diamond Experience". In her podcast, she explores how the show came to be and talks to other family members about how the show has changed their lives for the better. Have a great week everyone… and remember to follow us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Sisters Nina and Lila Goldstein discuss their thoughts on the television show Grey’s Anatomy. While Nina tells you why this is the show of your "McDreams", Lila explains why the show is about as much fun as root canal.

As teens, we have all heard the phrase “watching TV is a waste of time" or “go do something more productive”. In this podcast, Anastasia Jairam explains why watching TV and movies is actually beneficial to your social life, learning, and mental health.

It's Monday, February 14th, 2022. Happy Valentine's Day! and welcome to Hills Review -- the High School East Student Podcast. As teens, we have all heard the phrase “watching TV is a waste of time" or “go do something more productive”. This Tuesday, Anastasia Jairam explains why watching TV and movies is actually beneficial to your social life, learning, and mental health. On Thursday, Sisters Nina and Lila Goldstein discuss their thoughts on the television show Grey’s Anatomy. While Nina tells you why this is the show of your "McDreams", Lila explains why the show is about as much fun as root canal. Have a great week everyone… and remember to follow us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Sam Zaret and Jacob Shapiro will eat a half-dozen fast food chicken sandwiches on their quest to find the best one. We're not sure if this will give you any good dinner ideas, but we're pretty sure that you'll be hungry when you finish listening!

Marissa Wolff talks about the enjoyment she gets from cooking. In particular, how cooking allows her to express herself by adding her own flavor and style to the dishes she prepares.

It's Monday, February 7th, 2022 and welcome to Hills Review -- the High School East Student Podcast. "Cooking," according to world famous chef Wolfgang Puck, "is like painting or writing a song. Just as there are only so many notes or colors, there are only so many flavors—it’s how you combine them that sets you apart” This week we have two podcasts for all the foodies out there. On Tuesday, Marissa Wolff talks about the enjoyment she gets from cooking. In particular, how cooking allows her to express herself by adding her own flavor and style to the dishes she prepares. On Thursday, Sam Zaret and Jacob Shapiro will eat a half-dozen fast food chicken sandwiches on their quest to find the best one. We're not sure if this will give you any dinner ideas for Valentine's day, but we're pretty sure that you'll be hungry when you finish listening! Have a great week everyone… and if you like what you're listening to, please tell your friends to follow Hills Review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

Hectic school, tons of work, and freezing temperatures make all of us wish we could travel somewhere to disconnect from reality. In this edition of Students in the Hall, we do our best to take your mind off the fact that there are still nearly fifty days left in winter. Lily London, Ipek Basturk, and Victoria Czoch ask members of High School East the question: if you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?

Roopika Pannala and Allison Talla examine what it is like growing up Asian in America. In this candid discussion, these close friends share both the good and the bad experiences they have had as first generation Asian immigrants.

It's Monday, January 31st, 2022 and welcome to Hills Review -- the High School East Student Podcast. On Tuesday Roopika Pannala and Allison Talla examine what it is like growing up Asian in America. In this candid discussion, these close friends share both the good and the bad experiences they have had as first generation Asian immigrants. Hectic school, tons of work, and freezing temperatures make all of us wish we could travel somewhere to disconnect from reality. This Thursday, we do our best to take your mind off the fact that there are still nearly fifty days left in winter. Lily London, Ipek Basturk, and Victoria Czoch ask members of High School East the question: if you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go and why? Have a great week everyone… and if you like what you're listening to, please tell your friends to follow Hills Review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

Listen as Ipek Basturk challenges you to resist the temptation to watch any movies that are based on books. Instead, she invites you to curl up with a novel and enjoy the experience that can only be provided by its pages and your imagination.

Being an hijabi in America is a unique experience that poses many challenges. In this podcast, Amina Rhamatzada sits down with her mom and cousin to discuss their experiences being hijabi and the struggles they face by being a walking symbol of their religion.

It's Monday, January 24th, 2022. Welcome to Hills Review -- the High School East Student Podcast. Being an hijabi in America is a unique experience that poses many challenges. On Tuesday, Amina Rhamatzada sits down with her mom and cousin to discuss their experiences being hijabi and the struggles they face by being a walking symbol of their religion. On Thursday, listen as Ipek Basturk challenges you to resist the temptation to watch any movies that are based on books. Instead, she invites you to curl up with a novel and enjoy the experience that can only be provided by its pages and your imagination. Have a great week everyone… and remember… you can find these and all of our archived podcasts on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.