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New school climate survey presented to BOE
New school climate survey presented to BOE
Hills AP scholars take a photo with Blundo.
BOE recognizes student achievements from Hills and Valley
The Trailblazers 2021-22 editorial staff along with advisor Vani Apanosian.
Four awards given to Trailblazer in Garden State Scholastic Press Association contest
Meet the BOE candidate: Eli Moallem
Meet the BOE candidate: Eli Moallem
Meet the BOE candidate: Debra Stephans
Meet the BOE candidate: Debra Stephans
Picture taken at recent Cooking for a Cause meeting
New clubs at Hills this year
Nicole DiCaprio commits to Colgate for soccer
Nicole DiCaprio commits to Colgate for soccer
Meet the senior who’s brought Hollywood to Hills
Meet the senior who’s brought Hollywood to Hills
Boys varsity football
Eighth grade orientation photo gallery
Female Empowerment Movement donates proceeds from fundraiser to Strengthen Our Sisters
Female Empowerment Movement donates proceeds from fundraiser to Strengthen Our Sisters
Nicole DiCaprio commits to Colgate for soccer
Nicole DiCaprio commits to Colgate for soccer
Alejandro Camarena Athlete of the Week
Alejandro Camarena Athlete of the Week
Athlete of the Week - Brooke Bonanno
Athlete of the Week – Brooke Bonanno
Rachel Schulman and Dasia Jarvis: athletes of the week
Rachel Schulman and Dasia Jarvis: athletes of the week
The JV volleyball teams at Pascack Hills and Pascack Valley prepare for their game.
Pascack Hills vs. Pascack Valley Junior Varsity Volleyball Game Photo Gallery
Information from the New York Times
Should Hills students be travelling to see families for Thanksgiving and attending school on Monday?
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Hills community share opinions on in-person and remote learning
People who are currently traveling must continue to follow safety guidelines.
Is it time to travel again?
This year, some AP tests will be taken by students in-person, while others they will take from home.
Hills students voice thoughts on AP testing
Black people and Black Lives Matter supporters engaged in peaceful protests to fight against systemic racism and lobby for Chauvin to be charged.
Holding Derek Chauvin accountable is only a first step towards racial justice
Information from the New York Times
Should Hills students be travelling to see families for Thanksgiving and attending school on Monday?
People who are currently traveling must continue to follow safety guidelines.
Is it time to travel again?
Some students enjoy virtual school while others want to learn in classrooms again.
Will students miss virtual school?
Just about everyone is waiting, anxiously, for life to return to normal and for this pandemic to end. 
The risk of rushing to a normal lifestyle
Unless you are allergic to one of the ingredients in one of the vaccines, there is no reason to choose one vaccine over another.
The best vaccine is the one you can get
A video addressing Rand Paul’s violation of new guidelines set by YouTube that was removed on YouTube for violating community guidelines. Screenshotted by Paige Geanopulos
The ban against anti-vaccine misinformation on YouTube
Texas Heartbeat Act raises controversy
Texas Heartbeat Act raises controversy
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How and Why Colleges are Requiring Covid-19 Vaccinations
PC: Gabby Petitos Instagram
Gabby Petito case sparks national awareness for missing persons cases… why don’t all?
Ms. Harmon, left, after being named 2005-06 Hills Teacher of the Year. She is pictured with former Superintendent Benedict Tantillo, center, and 2005-06 Valley Teacher of the Year Karen Kosch.
‘Deeds not words’: Remembering Ms. Harmon
Pascack Recap Episode 4: May 31, 2021
Pascack Recap Episode 4: May 31, 2021
Senior trunk-or-treat event
Senior trunk-or-treat event
Pascack Recap Episode 3: April 30, 2021
Pascack Recap Episode 3: April 30, 2021
Pascack Recap Episode 2: March 26, 2021
Pascack Recap Episode 2: March 26, 2021
Pascack Recap Episode 1: Feb. 26, 2021
Pascack Recap Episode 1: Feb. 26, 2021
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College overview: Syracuse University
I help people in the lab design good experiments, carry them out, and get answers to some of the questions that we have.
How I got here: Alex Dranovsky
Study materials for the SAT, including the Barrons SAT book, which is widely used by students to prepare.
‘Test-optional’ is here to stay
The “5 Steps to a 5” preparation book for the AP Physics 1 exam. Teachers of the course recommend it to students for studying.
Hills prepares to hold AP exams in person, at home
Perri Cochin on the day of her high school graduation.
Hills alum Perri Cochin: Where is she now?
Two of “Squid Game’s” main characters, Cho Sang-woo and Seong Gi-hun. (Picture taken from Netflix)
Squid Game Season Two confirmed by creator
“The Song of Achilles” review
“The Song of Achilles” review
Review of Netflix’s newest hit: “Squid Game”
Review of Netflix’s newest hit: “Squid Game”
“Dune,” the movie we need right now
“Dune,” the movie we need right now
People’s Choice Award categories & nominees
People’s Choice Award categories & nominees
December Horoscope
December Horoscope
Designed by Rily Alexander
November Horoscopes
Candy corn: It’s history and how to make it
Candy corn: It’s history and how to make it
designed by Rebecca Lovett
October Horoscope
PC: Kaitlyn Lafferty
Study tips for the new school year
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The Trailblazer
Reporting with Hills Pride

The Trailblazer
Darcy Bergstein

Darcy Bergstein, Arts and Entertainment Editor

Hills senior Darcy Bergstein is looking forward to her second year as a member of the Trailblazer. Before she became an Arts and Entertainment Editor, Bergstein wrote articles for the section as a staff writer. She is excited to edit for Arts and Entertainment alongside Kaitlyn Verde and write more articles in her final year at Hills.

Fun fact: Bergstein's favorite T.V. shows are "Breaking Bad" and "Mad Men."

All content by Darcy Bergstein
“The Song of Achilles” review

“The Song of Achilles” review

November 19, 2021
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Most anticipated movies of fall 2021

October 13, 2021
PC: forbes.com

2021 Met Gala generates wide array of responses

September 17, 2021
As great as this show is, and as fun as it is, it’s just not a challenge anymore, said DeGeneres.

Hills reacts: Ellen DeGeneres to end daytime show

May 27, 2021
War movies have been a major genre in the spectrum of film since the early 1900s.

Movie review: ‘Saving Private Ryan’

May 19, 2021
This year, some AP tests will be taken by students in-person, while others they will take from home.

Hills students voice thoughts on AP testing

May 4, 2021
The “5 Steps to a 5” preparation book for the AP Physics 1 exam. Teachers of the course recommend it to students for studying.

Hills prepares to hold AP exams in person, at home

April 23, 2021
The Oscars are still about a month away, yet there is already a lot of excitement among Hills students over who will win.

Hills students see progress in diversity of Oscars nominees

March 22, 2021
The show has a large and notable cast, including Phoebe Dynevor and Regé-Jean Page, who star as Daphne Bridgerton and her love interest Simon Basset respectively.

Netflix series ‘Bridgerton’ a hit among Hills students

March 18, 2021
A lot of shows are returning for another season in 2021, and new ones are being greenlit.

Hills’ most anticipated TV shows of 2021

January 25, 2021
Whether it be the SAT or ACT, these exams used to be a valued indicator of an applicants academic strength that students would stress over for the majority of their high school career.

Should test scores be weighed as much in college admissions?

December 18, 2020
This year, musical director Allison Andresini decided to put on a virtual variety musical, a compilation of various songs different students will sing that have no correlation with one another.  

Hills musical director forms writers’ room for virtual fall musical

November 19, 2020
With the pandemic comes the cancellation and delay of new shows airing or streaming, as well as the cancellation of a lot of famous shows for which its audience was anticipating a new season.

Despite limitations and cancellations, the film industry will get back on track

October 26, 2020

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