"Amoral, cunning, ruthless, and instructive." These are just a few words that have been used to discuss Robert Greene's best-selling book: The 48 Laws of Power. Jayden Muniz and Akash Shah discuss the book's most interesting ideas and try to determine just how seriously one should take these laws.

Each year, the beauty industry generates over five-hundred billion dollars worth of revenue. Its impact is widespread, however, the influence it has isn’t always a positive one. Ambika Mathura explores the negative effects the beauty industry has on women.

It's Monday, November 4th, 2024 and welcome to Hills Review -- the High School East Student Podcast.

Each year, the beauty industry generates over five-hundred billion dollars worth of revenue. Its impact is widespread, however, the influence it has isn’t always a positive one. This Tuesday, Ambika Mathura explores the negative effects the beauty industry has on women.

"Amoral, cunning, ruthless, and instructive." These are just a few words that have been used to discuss Robert Greene's best-selling book: The 48 Laws of Power. On Wednesday, Jayden Muniz and Akash Shah discuss the book's most interesting ideas and try to determine just how seriously one should take these laws.

In a society where communication is key, children growing up with non-english speaking parents face incredible challenges. This Thursday, Jeremiah Cesaire takes a close look at the impact having such responsibility can have on kids.

It's no secret that phone use in school is a controversial topic. Should they be allowed or should they be banned? This Friday, Ally Fass, Sloane Meyers, Emily Heller, and Jenna Dankner ask members of the High School East community their thoughts on phone jail.

We conclude this week's podcast with exciting news. Naomi Myers, a 2024 graduate of High School East, and a contributor to Hills Review, had her podcast, entitled: End Hair Discrimination, place in two national podcasting competitions.

Naomi was one of ten finalists in the National Public Radio Student Podcast Challenge and was a runner-up in the New York Times Student Podcast Competition. Keep listening for an encore presentation of the podcast.

Congratulations Naomi!

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.

Thanks for listening and have a great week.

Artificial intelligence has gained much popularity in recent years. With this increased attention, there has been debate regarding the positive and negative effects of AI. Oddly, it seems that these debates rarely involve the wisdom of tech professionals. Joseph Masalin examines AI with the help of members of the IT community.

Derived from the classic tale of Alice and Wonderland, Heartless tells the story of how a normal kid was transformed into the notorious Queen of Hearts. This Thursday, Eden Banks and Sloane Meyers discuss Marissa Meyer's #1 New York Times bestseller.

College, although a choice, is important in order to achieve well paying jobs and opportunities. However, the price of tuition for college is a factor that limits many. Julia Tilleli looks at why colleges should lower their costs.

Emmy award winning producer Beth Pearlman has spent her life overseeing a variety of projects for a variety of networks, including: CBS, The Food Network, Discovery and The Hallmark Channel. Joshua Pollack talks to Pearlman about her experiences in TV and maintaining a work-life balance.

It's Monday, October 7th, 2024 and welcome to Hills Review -- the High School East Student Podcast.

Emmy award winning producer Beth Pearlman has spent her life overseeing a variety of projects for a variety of networks, including: CBS, The Food Network, Discovery and The Hallmark Channel. On Tuesday, Joshua Pollack talks to Pearlman about her experiences in TV and maintaining a work-life balance.

College, although a choice, is important in order to achieve well paying jobs and opportunities. However, the price of tuition for college is a factor that limits many. On Wednesday, Julia Tilleli looks at why colleges should lower their costs.

Derived from the classic tale of Alice and Wonderland, Heartless tells the story of how a normal kid was transformed into the notorious Queen of Hearts. This Thursday, Eden Banks and Sloane Meyers discuss Marissa Meyer's #1 New York Times bestseller.

Artificial intelligence has gained much popularity in recent years. With this increased attention, there has been debate regarding the positive and negative effects of AI. Oddly, it seems that these debates rarely involve the wisdom of tech professionals. On Friday, Joseph Masalin examines AI with the help of members of the IT community.

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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Thanks for listening and have a great week.

While it might seem like your time in high school will last forever, it will, one day, come to an end. On Friday, Remi Asghar recalls how early in his athletic career his coach shared some advice that has helped put his time at High School East into perspective.

Joshua Pollack, a board member of the Amnesty Club at High School East, takes time on Thursday to talk about a trip he took with the club to raise money in the Students Rebuild Challenge. During the trip, circumstances required Joshua to adapt to his surroundings and to change plans to produce the results he'd hoped for.