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Nanditha Nagavishnu

Nanditha Nagavishnu, Hill Top Times Editor-in-Chief

Nanditha is a senior at Rock Hill High School. 

All content by Nanditha Nagavishnu
With Thanksgiving break approaching, reporters Yasmin Garada and Nanditha Nagavishnu compiled a list of ten different ways to say I cant wait for the break in languages from across the world.

Top 10 ways to say ‘I can’t wait for the break’

November 18, 2022
Junior Koharo Ito waits to return a serve during the badminton club’s first meeting after an informational session the previous day. “I wanted to play sports but didn’t want to try out,” Koharo said. “I am an exchange student from Japan, and I was part of the badminton club in my school there so wanted to join one here too.” Club leaders brought rackets, shuttlecocks and portable nets as members played in groups across the crowded gym.

New club gets badminton to the frontcourt

November 3, 2022
Senior Samantha Harrington cuts open Italian cream puffs to fill them with sweet cream during her Practicum Culinary class. “I love Italian food,” Harrington said. “I worked at an Italian restaurant over the summer and gained all the knowledge needed for [the Italian menu].” Hilltop Cafe is a student run cafeteria offering cuisines from around the world as well as seasonal menus.

Hilltop Cafe introduces pastries to observe Hispanic Heritage month

October 4, 2022
Dinner preparations for the family and guests are underway. “Ours is an open house, it’s like this everyday.” Michelle said. The Campobasso family prefers to make items such as bread and pasta from scratch, seeing authentic recipes as a way to stay connected to their Italian roots.

The Campobasso family on the post-sensory aspects of food

September 8, 2022
Dinner preparations for the family and guests are underway. “Ours is an open house, it’s like this everyday.” Michelle said. The Campobasso family prefers to make items such as bread and pasta from scratch, seeing authentic recipes as a way to stay connected to their Italian roots.

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Dinner preparations for the family and guests are underway. “Ours is an open house, it’s like this everyday.” Michelle said. The Campobasso family prefers to make items such as bread and pasta from scratch, seeing authentic recipes as a way to stay connected to their Italian roots.

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Balloons are inflated and hung in the school library to spell out “Ramadan Mubarak,” a traditional greeting among Muslims for the month of Ramadan. “Were putting up decorations for Ramadan, freshman Warisha Ali said. Maybe some lanterns, maybe some lights. We might also hold some crafts events for decorations. This is the Muslim Student Associations first year in the school, with plans to keep the MSA active for many years ahead.

Cultivating community and tolerance with the MSA

April 29, 2022
Sophomore Vi Periquet enjoys the music with their friends. I thought it was really fun, and even though there werent many people there, we were still able to have an awesome time and enjoy ourselves, Periquet said. The DJ was awesome! The unique dance prioritized inclusivity, as students were given an option throughout the night to be more interactive with the music of their night. A QR code was stationed for students to submit song requests to the DJ, so that everyone got a chance to choose the music.

Rock Hill Rewind: From jeans to party dresses, HypeFest brings students together

April 2, 2022
Madison Faulkner sings “Stand Up” by Cynthia Erivo to incorporate her tradition into a show that displays various student cultures. “[The song] is about slavery and how we, as Black people, had to fight for freedom,” Faulkner said. “When the audience clapped for me, it made me feel more at ease with my performance.” The talent show decided winners through both judge decisions and audience votes.

Annual talent show reaffirms student culture and inclusivity

March 29, 2022
Angela Davis is a prominent Black intellectual and activist who has been part of and influenced many movements. Staff writer Nanditha features her as a model and figure to celebrate during and beyond Black History Month. She has written various books for young generations wanting to educate themselves on the implications of race.

Featuring the voices of change

February 9, 2022
Flyers providing information for a Dual Credit course offered at RHHS is set out at the EXPO Night on Jan. 19. Counselors and teachers want to make sure rising and current RHHS students know about Dual Credit options to choose courses that best fit them. Junior Ethan Malcolm said, “Dual Credit is a great way to fulfill high school course requirements and college credits at the same time.”

Students evaluate Dual Credit courses while considering new schedules

January 21, 2022
RHHS junior Ethan Malcolm attends the booth for Dual Credit U.S. history at the EXPO Night on Jan. 19, ready to answer attendee questions about the course. The event highlighted clubs and course options for RHHS students and parents to weigh their choices. “Dual Credit is a great way to fulfill high school course requirements and college credits at the same time,” Malcolm said.

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A promotional poster for “Encanto,” which premiered on Nov. 24, is displayed inside a local movie theater. The movie’s themes focus on family, tradition and belonging in accordance with typical end-of-the-year spirit. Staff writer Nanditha Nagavishnu reviews the movie, saying its “flowery color palette and rosy soundtrack” make it a fun watch.

Review: ‘Encanto’ uses magic realism to reflect on reconciliation and tradition

December 23, 2021
Junior Emma Palmese sews for a project in the schools fashion room. I honestly think more people should get into sewing. Its less wasteful. Some people throw away shirts if they need a button sewn. The fashion department took in clothing donations from students to use for their spring fashion show, opting for a more sustainable production.

Opinion: School fashion department weighs in to encourage sustainable fashion practices

November 22, 2021
The RHHS fashion department has flyers around the school prompting students to donate old clothes to use in projects. With the flyers around school (asking for donations) students might double think about the clothes in their closet, and if theres something there thats been in there for months they think about how someone else may use it. The department hopes to play their part in encouraging fashion to be more sustainable.

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PISD College Night at Rock Hill

PISD College Night at Rock Hill

September 13, 2021
Captain, Khushi Sharma, presents information at initial dance meet

Bollywood dance club returns after year of compromises

September 1, 2021
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