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Devils' Advocate

Devils' Advocate

Devils' Advocate
Eli Hoffman

Eli Hoffman, Senior Editor

Eli Hoffman is a junior and a senior editor for the Devils’ Advocate. This is his third year in journalism. In his free time, he enjoys playing video games, reading, and spending time with friends and family. He also plays tennis and cross country for HC.

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Due to problems passing budgetary bills, the US federal government has shut down for the seventh time in history.

Governmental shutdown offers new perspective on American political systems and culture

Eli Hoffman, Senior Editor
October 17, 2025

On October 1st, 2025, the federal government of the United States of America shut down for only the seventh...

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Smoke rises from Doha, Qatar, in the wake on an Israeli strike.

Israel strikes Hamas leadership in Qatar, with global repercussions

Eli Hoffman, Senior Editor
September 25, 2025

On September 9, Israel executed an attack on Hamas leadership in Doha, the capital of Qatar. According...

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HC girls' soccer is ready for another great season, despite roster turnover.

Despite personnel changes, HC girls’ soccer is ready for success

Eli Hoffman, Senior Editor
September 12, 2025

On any sports team, roster turnover is constant. This is especially true in high school sports, where...

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While beneficial in theory, the new block scheduling system has a myriad of concerns.

HC playing a dangerous game with new block scheduling system

Eli Hoffman, Senior Editor
August 29, 2025

Most Lexington high schools have done block scheduling for many years. In fact, HC was the last public...

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Banning cell phones at schools will not be able to solve phone addiction among teens.

Should cell phones be allowed at HC?

Eli Hoffman, Editor
May 22, 2025

On March 26, 2025, a bill that requires all Kentucky school boards to adopt a policy banning cell phones...

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Snow White released in March 2025, despite controversies surrounding the film.

Snow White presents an unsettling trend for Disney

Eli Hoffman, Editor
April 3, 2025

Snow White was released on March 21st, 2025. As a remake of the beloved 1937 film, many thought that...

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USAID, once one of the biggest foreign aid programs in the US, has had 90% of its programs cut

USAID cuts leave future of U.S. foreign policy in doubt

Eli Hoffman, Editor
March 19, 2025

On February 26, 2025, the Trump administration announced extensive cuts to the US foreign aid program...

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Dance Blue, one of HC's many community service opportunities, raises money for children with cancer.

HC offers many community service opportunities for students

Eli Hoffman, Editor
February 27, 2025

Many students at HC pursue community service for a variety of reasons. For some, it is a requirement....

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With HC moving to block scheduling next year, there are a variety of new options for students

Upcoming HC block scheduling promises many new opportunities for students

Eli Hoffman, Editor
February 10, 2025

Next school year, HC is transitioning to block scheduling, which is the system that the other high schools...

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KSVT members, many of whom participated in the lawsuit, gather for a photo. Photo sourced from KSVT.

KSVT sues the state of Kentucky over inadequate education

Eli Hoffman, Editor
January 24, 2025

The Kentucky Student Voice Team, also known as KSVT, has recently sued the state of Kentucky for failing...

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Joe and Hunter Biden on July 26, 2024

President Joe Biden announces the pardon of his son

Eli Hoffman, Editor
December 16, 2024

On Sunday, December 8th, President Joe Biden announced that he had pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, from...

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Kentucky played Duke on Tuesday, November 12.

Kentucky Basketball beats Duke in major early season matchup

Eli Hoffman, Editor
November 26, 2024

The men’s basketball team at the University of Kentucky entered this season with a great deal of uncertainty....

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Ultimate frisbee is a sport that primarily consists of throwing the frisbee to other members on your team in order to score "touchdowns" much like football, except you cannot move while holding the frisbee.

New HC Ultimate Frisbee Club off to a great start

Eli Hoffman, Editor
November 12, 2024

HC has many clubs, teams, and activities. While many of these organizations have been around for a very...

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HC Marching Band at the state tournament at Louisville University.

HC Marching Band performs admirably at state tournament

Eli Hoffman, Editor
October 31, 2024

  For many HC extracurricular activities and sports, the state tournament is the biggest opportunity...

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This is the new profile picture for the new Devils' Advocate Instagram page, created by our editorial staff.

Devils’ Advocate turns a new leaf with the 2024-2025 school year

Eli Hoffman and Serenity Tubbs
October 18, 2024

  The Devils’ Advocate has gone through many changes during its history. Originally, it was...

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The HC golf team placed second for boys and third for girls at the FCPS Cup.

As season nears end, growing HC golf team is optimistic for the future

Eli Hoffman, Editor
October 8, 2024

Even as HC’s school year finishes its first full month, some of the teams are already finishing their...

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New head principal is quickly making an impact at HC

New head principal is quickly making an impact at HC

Eli Hoffman, Editor
September 13, 2024

HC has welcomed a new head principal for the 2024-25 school year. Antonio Blackman, the new head principal,...

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Super Bowl LVIII by the numbers

Super Bowl LVIII by the numbers

Eli Hoffman, Reporter
February 9, 2024

On February 11th, the Kansas City Chiefs of the AFC and the San Francisco 49ers of the NFC will face...

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HC to give students more higher-level class choices

HC to give students more higher-level class choices

Eli Hoffman, Reporter
January 25, 2024

  AP courses have long been the default option for HC students who want to take advanced classes...

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Vaping still a problem at HC, but the solution remains unclear

Vaping still a problem at HC, but the solution remains unclear

Eli Hoffman, Reporter
December 4, 2023

In recent years, there has been no more important problem at HC than the problem with students vaping...

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ROIS data shows unsettling trends

ROIS data shows unsettling trends

Eli Hoffman, Reporter
November 20, 2023

Students failing classes is a critical problem at HC. Obtained via Infinite Canvas, ROIS data is used...

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HC hall pass in Ms. Isenhour's room hangs by door.

HC teachers and students divided on new hall pass rules

Eli Hoffman, Reporter
October 26, 2023

  A new rule change for the 2023 school year is that students may not use the bathrooms during...

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