It's Monday, January 2nd, 2023. Happy New Year and welcome to the January edition of Hills Review -- the High School East Student Podcast.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to share your birthday with a major holiday? While most would expect the occasion to be cheerful and exciting, the reality of having a holiday birthday can make it difficult to enjoy your special day. On Tuesday, Kendall Palmer discusses the hidden truth behind being born on a holiday and whether it’s a blessing or a burden.

“What do you want to be when you grow up” is a question we have all been asked. While some people know instantly what they want to spend the rest of their lives doing, many do not. On Wednesday Meghan Mahoney examines whether or not it's a good idea to make important life decisions while you're still in high school.

There are many factors that determine whether or not a country is great: economic strength, political stability, and dedication to freedoms and liberties. On Thursday, Ayman Hassan, Jack Goldfried, Hamza Siddique, and Sean Manoff asked members of High School East to critique their own country with the question: Why is America the best country?

When you enter the workforce, you learn that commuting isn’t always easy. Delays, traffic, and long distances become part of everyday life. Students at High School East face similar problems every day, however, we are only given five minutes to get where we're going. This Friday, Tyler Wenczl takes a close look at passing time between classes – and whether we need more.

Hills Review is produced by members of the Podcasting and Filmmaking Club. If you are interested in becoming a contributor, see Mr. Beatty in room 216.

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