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The Hilltopper
The official student news site of Highlands High School

The Hilltopper
The official student news site of Highlands High School

The Hilltopper
Trending Stories
A wolf howling, demonstrating one of the many words used by younger generations. (Unsplash)
The growing use of brain rot has become a new way of communication for Gen-Z
March 25, 2025
The Pilot stands at the ready, with their Titan crouched in the background. (Respawn Entertainment)
Titanfall 2 remains one of the best multiplayer shooters after nine years
March 25, 2025
Emma Gillman (12) shows off a Celsius energy drink.
Students compare Celsius to Alani energy drinks
April 9, 2025
The Kentucky General Assembly passed HB 208, “the Cellphone Ban” bill, on March 14, 2025, and sent it to the Governor to sign.
Kentucky General Assembly passes cellphone ban in schools
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The class of 2025 sign. Photo given by Evelyn Hopping (12).
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Crowds of people gather on St. Peter’s Square to hear the pope speak. (Christian Lendl, Unsplash)
This is the Hudson River, taken just three minutes before the Helicopter plunged its way into the water. (Photo by Oleg Yunakov, Creative Commons.)
Outlook of the Reds stadium and the river from Great American Ball Park. (Brian Merz, used with permission)
The Kentucky General Assembly passed HB 208, “the Cellphone Ban” bill, on March 14, 2025, and sent it to the Governor to sign.
Sports
Sam Ruschman (11) swings the bat. "I think that our team chemistry and our relationships have grown way stronger since the beginning of the year, allowing us to win more games," Ruschman said
Victoria Powell (12) focuses on the upcoming shot. “I was active at the net and I felt pretty good about my serves which was exciting,” Powell said.
Laine Venneman (10) jumps over the hurdle.
Students sit down to watch their teammates after finishing their matches.
Features
The class of 2025 sign. Photo given by Evelyn Hopping (12).
Picture of Fort Thomas Coffee business.
Logo of the Highlands High School homework helpline.
Chick-fil-A’s new seasonal beverage, pineapple dragonfruit lemonade.
Opinion
Snoopy Land Blue soft serve ice cream.
Stella Taylor (9) and Natalie Abdon (9) react to “Henry, Come On."
A photo of me at Speedo Sectionals in Christiansburg, Virginia on March 30, 2025.
A group of kids happily walking to school. ( Photo from Note Thanun, Unsplash.)
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