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Explainer: What is Ramadan?

Allison Acosta, Reporter March 23, 2023

Ramadan is here, but what is it? Ramadan is a month-long holiday where Muslims partake in fasting from sunrise to sundown. Every year Ramadan falls 10 to 11 days earlier than the previous year....

HHS’ Favorite Christmas Presents

Elizabeth Vojt and Natalie Colarossi December 17, 2022

Christmas time is here, and the spirit of giving is in the air. Young and old, everyone loves giving and receiving gifts. In honor of this special holiday, HHS students and staff reminisced on their favorite...

10 Great Halloween Party Treats

Caroline Glus and Lauren Cribbs October 28, 2021

Spooky season is here, so parties are to be planned. We’ve scoured the web looking for the tastiest Halloween themed party treat recipes!  If you need a little inspiration for what to serve at your...

Pistache, a Golden Retriever, bounds through the waves.  National Work Like a Dog Day is August 5, 2021. (Thierry Marysael/CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)

Celebrate National Work Like a Dog Day

Molly Ziesenheim, Reporter August 5, 2021

  What is Work Like a Dog Day? The national holiday is a day to push yourself and put your maximum effort into getting things done. On this day, you give everything your best effort. At...

Election Day Must be a National Holiday

Keela Delves and Emily Massage April 10, 2019

The Tuesday after November 1st is the day widely known as Election Day. What is perhaps less well known is the fact that the U.S. has an average of about 55% voter turnout for such elections. This number...

5 hidden holiday movies worth watching

5 hidden holiday movies worth watching

Katherine Clark, Reporter December 21, 2018

During the holidays, everyone reminisces on their favorite Christmas movies. One thing that raises many questions is what do people consider a Christmas movie? Here are some of the many popular hidden...

Favorite holiday traditions according to HHS students, staff

Favorite holiday traditions according to HHS students, staff

Ashlyn Weidman and Clare Canavan November 19, 2018

With the holiday season upon us, The Broadcaster asked Hershey High School students and staff what are their favorite holiday traditions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKUUFw51lLw

Seniors at Hershey High School, Olivia Reid, left, and Emily Reilly, right, pose for a photo together. Reid and Reilly have been friends since 6th grade and have always been super close. (Broadcaster/Elaina Joyner)

International Friendship Day

Elaina Joyner, Reporter July 30, 2018

If you love your BFF, International Friendship Day is the perfect day to celebrate them. This year, International Friendship day takes place on Monday, July 30, 2018. It is meant for best friends...

The animated advertisement was shared on Instagram and YouTube to promote the holiday accessories at Starbucks. Many believe that this shows Starbucks’s support for same-sex couples. (Starbucks via YouTube)

Starbucks holiday cups are brewing up controversy again

Olivia Bratton, Copy Editor November 27, 2017

Another holiday season, another controversy over Starbucks cups. In the spirit of the season, Starbucks released their holiday cup earlier this month, and some people believe that there is a secret...

Potatoes are used in many traditional Irish foods, such as the mashed potato-like dish Champ. (Photo credit AP Images)

HHS Community Shares Traditional Irish Recipes

March 15, 2016

Saint Patrick's Day: a day often dedicated to cheesy leprechaun beards, McCafé Shamrock Shakes, and green dyed beer. The holiday, which commemorates the feast day of the patron saint of Ireland, is...

Inspirational Signs, $7-$20, home decor for a wide range of personalities.

Knock Knock Boutique Holiday Gift Guide

Bella D'Adderio and Hannah Gundermann January 21, 2016

The holidays can be a stressful time for gift buyers, but Knock Knock Boutique in Hershey is a one stop shop for all your gifting needs. Emily Drobnock, 2009 Hershey High School graduate and shop owner,...

Non-Traditional Holiday Recipes

Non-Traditional Holiday Recipes

January 16, 2016

By Rachael Schirato These are not the usual cookies. The holiday season is the prime time for sugar cookies, eggnog,  and Christmas ham. Try something new at your dinner table this year. The HHS community...

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