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“If we march into that village and we start trying to persecute people for using poison, something that's very illegal, nobody's going to talk to us. We're not going to find out where the poison came from. We're not going to be able to shut anything down. We should take the approach that people are using poison because they're desperate, because they see no other alternative.” – Andrew Stein Andrew Stein is a wildlife ecologist who spent the past 25 years studying human carnivore conflict from African wild dogs and lions in Kenya and Botswana to leopards and hyenas in Namibia. His work has long focused on finding ways for people and predators to coexist. He is the founder of CLAWS , an organization based in Botswana that's working at the intersection of cutting-edge wildlife research and community driven conservation. Since its start in 2014 and official launch as an NGO in 2020, CLAWS has been pioneering science-based, tech-forward strategies to reduce conflict between people and carnivores. By collaborating closely with local communities, especially traditional cattle herders, CLAWS supports both species conservation and rural livelihoods—making coexistence not just possible, but sustainable.…

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Hills Review is the student podcast at Half Hollow Hills High School East and is produced by members of the Podcasting and Filmmaking Club. Every month during the school year, you can hear a wide variety of ideas and voices on this podcast. There are discussions, stories, insightful interviews, audio documentaries, opinions, and more. The one thing these podcasts have in common -- is that they are all created by -- and about things -- that matter to us: the students at High School East.

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Opinion: Language Learning with Cartoons 1:28

13 days ago1:28

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Have you ever wanted to learn a new language? Do you like cartoons? If the answer to both of these questions is yes, you're in luck. Minnah Ahmad tells us why watching cartoons can be a pathway to language learning.

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Feature: Inside the World of Orthopedic Surgery 5:35

14 days ago5:35

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The physical and mental demands of orthopedic surgery make it one of the most difficult professions in all of medicine. Kaeri Mukora explores the profession – and the long, academically demanding path that one must take to reach this goal.

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Feature: Becoming a Professional Dancer 5:01

15 days ago5:01

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Dancing is a much loved form of expression, so it makes sense that many would want to pursue it as a career. However, with thousands of people auditioning for the same jobs, rejection is more common than success. Joshua Pollack talks to several dancers – from those just starting out to Radio City Rockettes – about the ups and downs of this profession.…

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Opinion: The Impact of Self Driving Cars 1:15

16 days ago1:15

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The development of self-driving cars has advanced tremendously in the past few years, but is this a good thing? Sitabjo Bhowmick explores the negative aspects of this technology and explains why he thinks self-driving cars should be banned.

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Hills Review -- Spring 2025 Edition 1:45

17 days ago1:45

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It's Monday, April 7th, 2025 and welcome to the spring edition of Hills Review -- the High School East Student Podcast. The development of self-driving cars has advanced tremendously in the past few years, but is this a good thing? On Tuesday, Sitabjo Bhowmick explores the negative aspects of this technology and explains why he thinks self-driving cars should be banned. Dancing is a much loved form of expression, so it makes sense that many would want to pursue it as a career. However, with thousands of people auditioning for the same jobs, rejection is more common than success. On Wednesday, Joshua Pollack talks to several dancers – from those just starting out to Radio City Rockettes – about the ups and downs of this profession. The physical and mental demands of orthopedic surgery make it one of the most difficult professions in all of medicine. On Thursday, Kaeri Mukora explores the long, academically demanding path that one must take to reach this goal. Have you ever wanted to learn a new language? Do you like cartoons? If the answer to both of these questions is yes, you're in luck. On Friday, Minnah Ahmad tells us why watching cartoons can be a pathway to language learning. 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.…

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Opinion: More Extra Credit 1:38

7 weeks ago1:38

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Extra credit can motivate students to go above and beyond – both in and out of the classroom. Extra credit can help students improve their mental health if they struggle with stress about grades. Given these facts, why isn't there more of it? April Stewart makes a case for more extra credit.

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Students in the Hall: Parental Influence on the HS Experience 3:18

7 weeks ago3:18

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Interacting with others, joining new clubs, and encountering different situations can have an effect on an individual’s experience in high school. But are these the only influences? Sanaii Clyburn, Mercy Jean-Baptiste, and Adonis Tyrell ask students and staff at High School East whether or not they think parents have an effect on their children's high school experience.…

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Opinion: No Participation Trophies 1:21

7 weeks ago1:21

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The value of participation trophies has been questioned ever since the first one was handed out. Stella Kreitzman explains why these trophies do more harm than good and why they should not be awarded to kids.

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Feature: Corporations Fighting Climate Change 5:32

7 weeks ago5:32

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While many actions have been taken by big business to combat climate change, some may question whether the efforts go far enough. Akash Shah looks at the challenges businesses face – and at proactive steps some companies are taking to address climate change.

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Hills Review -- March 2025 Edition 1:38

7 weeks ago1:38

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It's Monday, March 3rd, 2025 and welcome to Hills Review -- the High School East Student Podcast. While many actions have been taken by big business to combat climate change, some may question whether the efforts go far enough. On Tuesday, Akash Shah looks at the challenges businesses face – and at proactive steps some companies are taking to address climate change. The value of participation trophies has been questioned ever since the first one was handed out. On Wednesday, Stella Kreitzman explains why these trophies do more harm than good and why they should not be awarded to kids. Interacting with others, joining new clubs, and encountering different situations can have an effect on an individual’s experience in high school. But are these the only influences? On Thursday, Sanaii Clyburn, Mercy Jean-Baptiste, and Adonis Tyrell ask students and staff at High School East whether or not they think parents have an effect on their children's high school experience. Extra credit can motivate students to go above and beyond – both in and out of the classroom. Extra credit can help students improve their mental health if they struggle with stress about grades. Given these facts, why isn't there more of it? On Friday, April Stewart makes a case for more extra credit. 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.…

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Opinion: Super Bowl Monday Should be a Holiday 1:32

11 weeks ago1:32

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If you're like most people, you love gathering with friends and family to watch the Super Bowl, but hate waking up early the next day. Dennis Manfredi makes the case that Super Bowl Monday should be declared a national holiday.

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Feature: How to Study 5:53

11 weeks ago5:53

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By studying, people give themselves the most likely chance of success. But what does it mean to study and what is the best method? Jordan Cador looks closely at a variety of evidence to figure out the most effective ways to study.

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Feature: Animal Testing Revealed 5:03

11 weeks ago5:03

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Many companies around the world test chemicals on innocent animals, often causing long-term harm or death. Darren Figueroa examines the many reasons why animal testing should be stopped.

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Students in the Hall: The Biggest Challenge Facing Students 1:24

11 weeks ago1:24

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Students face many challenges over the course of a day. But what is the biggest? Stella Kreitzman, Cody Peltzman, April Stewart, and Aviva Kramer ask the students and faculty of High School East to disclose what they think are the biggest challenges facing students.

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Hills Review -- February 2025 Edition 1:31

11 weeks ago1:31