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Hill Top Times

The SAT, or Scholastic Assessment Test, is a crucial exam for college admissions. Juniors will take the SAT, school-administered, on March 5.

Top 10 test-taking tips for the March 5 SAT

Zachary Hamilton, Reporter
February 27, 2025

Juniors will take the SAT on March 5, and with the test just days away, making the most of remaining study time is crucial. While time is limited, strategic preparation can still boost confidence and improve...

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Sophomore Lucy Rutig speaks at a theater officer meeting. “We are discussing  ways that people can help support the theater department in March,” Rutig said.

Town of Prosper declares March “Theatre in Our Schools Month”

Kaeden Johnson, Staff Reporter
February 25, 2025

After theater students successfully campaigned at the Prosper Town Hall, the Town of Prosper officially declared March as Theatre in Our School’s Month.  This designation allows students to advocate...

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Sherlyn Mathur works on a structure during robotics practice. “I'm part of the Prosper Engineering Team, specifically on 9492 Lady Talons,” Mathur said.

Town of Prosper recognizes engineering week after student proposal

Anjana Saravanan, Staff Reporter
February 15, 2025

After reaching out to the Town of Prosper, Rock Hill junior Sherlyn Mathur and Prosper High School senior Nikhil Inuganti of the Prosper Engineering Team secured a proclamation declaring Feb. 16-22 as...

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A Canva graphic, showcasing the two competing artificial intelligence assistants with arrows representing the rise and fall of their use.

DeepSeek vs. ChatGPT

Tatianna Nelson and Egla Zeleke
January 31, 2025

DeepSeek AI, a Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) assistant start-up, has risen to prominence, triggering a significant drop in U.S. stock prices on January 27. This sudden popularity followed DeepSeek’s...

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President Donald Trump at press conference.

Trump’s inauguration

Andrea Albors-Morales and Leila-Essia Ndi
January 27, 2025

As the political landscape of the United States has evolved over the past several years, public opinion on key moments in American history has continued to shape and shift our country. One such moment,...

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Project UCode Africa’s introductory meeting, held via Google Meet. "I envision Project UCode not only giving students a proper set of STEM education or knowledge, but also a social platform, or more so just a way to connect with other people," senior and Project UCode cofounder Akhil Kotturi said.

From Prosper High School to the world: Project UCode’s global expansion

Tolu Oyesanya, Staff Reporter
December 18, 2024

In a world increasingly driven by technology, two Prosper High School seniors set out to bridge the gap. In 2023, Akhil Kotturi and Puranjay Prashanth launched Project UCode, a nonprofit dedicated...

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Student sentiments on the 2024 election

Student sentiments on the 2024 election

Tolu Oyesanya, Staff Reporter
November 16, 2024

The 2024 U.S. presidential election concluded with Donald Trump securing a second term, winning 312 electoral votes to Kamala Harris's 226. “I was very publicly predicting a win for Kamala Harris,”...

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AP World History students created political campaign posters for a mock election project between two candidates– Genghis Khan and the White Lotus Society.
. “I think [everyone] should all have a say on who they think is going to run the country best,” sophomore Rohit Darbhakul said.

The extreme importance of voting

Zachary Hamilton, Reporter
November 7, 2024

Voting may seem insignificant to some, but history shows that every voice matters, especially in close elections. While the most recent presidential election was a landslide, many past elections have been...

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Aiming his gadget, American Sign Language teacher Brendon Feagans dresses as a Ghostbuster with a proton pack secured to his back.

Trunk or Treat!

Tolu Oyesanya, Staff Reporter
October 31, 2024

On Oct. 30, Rock Hill hosted its first-ever Trunk or Treat event. The event had a large turnout, as young community members from local schools enjoyed trunk-or-treating with their families. Various...

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U.S. Government teacher Adam Barclay gives advice about the importance of local politics. “The presidential elections, or the big Senates, or the House of Representatives— that gets all the [attention],” Barclay said, “But that doesn't affect your everyday life. Your mayor, your city council, your school board— that affects your everyday life.”

Local politics is more important than you think

Zachary Hamilton, Reporter
October 29, 2024

When it comes to politics, the main focus is generally national politics such as presidential, congressional, or representative elections. However, while these elections are important, those that take...

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Autumn themed poster for welcoming in the season.

Welcoming Fall

Tatianna Nelson
October 28, 2024

Stepping on crunchy leaves, enjoying the cool temperatures and beautiful autumn foliage, and pumpkin patches to take cute pictures with our family and friends are just a few of the elements that get us...

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Amanda Dreager ensures that everyone leaving the school is authorized to do so while verifying that anyone entering is a safe individual.

Staff’s rapid response helps parent in medical crisis

Jacob Joyce, Staff Reporter
October 28, 2024

As parents lined up to pick up their children from school, the calm of a typical afternoon was shattered by an urgent call over the radio: a medical emergency in the front of the parking lot.  “The...

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