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Noah Marcus takes over as school’s new band director
This summer, when seniors Charlie Kubica and Ethan Rodriguez heard that longtime Chapel Hill High School band director Dr. John Carmichael would not be...
Two new teachers join social studies department
Chapel Hill High School has welcomed two new members to its social studies department: McKenna Dodson and Ryan Evans.
Dodson teaches American History and AP...
Hillife staff prepare for the 100th edition of the school’s yearbook
One hundred years ago, the inaugural edition of Hillife, the Chapel Hill High School yearbook, was published. Since then, the yearbook has evolved significantly....
Town & World
Pulp Juice & Smoothie Bar provides a fresh addition to Franklin...
Franklin Street has welcomed its first Pulp Juice & Smoothie Bar, an Ohio-based franchise known for its smoothies, juices, bowls, and healthy treats. Located...
Bond referendum funding schools passes
Orange County voters approved a bond on November 5 that grants $300 million to renovate and build schools in both the Orange County and...
2014 Tiger alumna wins prestigious Hult Prize
There is no denying that the world we live in isn't perfect. Few people, however, take it upon themselves to try to change it...
Sports
Chapel Hill women’s golf team sends player to the state championship...
Led by head coach Tom Stanfa and junior captain Heidi Etter, the Chapel Hill High School women’s golf team concluded its fall season with...
Soccer team makes deep playoff run in the playoffs during head...
The Chapel Hill High School men’s soccer team capped its 2024 season, falling 2-1 to the top-ranked team in the state during the third...
Field Hockey team makes another Final Four
The Chapel Hill High School field hockey team concluded its season with a 15-3 record, making it to the Final Four of the 4A...
Arts & Entertainment
Netflix series reexamines the Menendez brothers case
The recent release of the Netflix series Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story has sparked heated debate over its portrayal of the infamous Menendez brothers.
The...
PEALS Club takes the stage, helps produce Wizard of Oz
Chapel Hill High School fosters an environment that encourages both educational excellence and engagement in athletics and the arts. The school offers over 12...
Theater Department to premiere Puffs, a Harry Potter parody, this weekend
While the halls of Chapel Hill High School are usually adorned with posters highlighting clubs or activities, several weeks ago bright neon-colored posters with...
Opinions
The district’s grading policy is hurting students
Chapel Hill High school junior Jane Doe, a real student who wishes to stay anonymous, spent a lot of time studying the night before...
The block schedule is the right schedule for Chapel Hill High...
Imagine a day free from interrupting transitions, ample time to complete homework in class, time in the evening to engage in hobbies and socialize...
State representative’s party switch poses dangers to the LGBQT+ community
On May 16, North Carolina Republicans successfully enacted a new abortion ban, overriding Governor Roy Cooper’s veto of the bill. The ban—which will go...
