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Sydney Cain, Co-Editor-In-Chief

Sydney Cain is Co-Editor-In-Chief of the Devils’ Advocate. This is her third year in journalism. She is a junior and a dedicated student-athlete who plays for the HC Girls’ Volleyball team. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends.

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The orange hallway is a common location for student fights.

Student leadership is essential to preventing student altercations at HC

Sydney Cain, Co-Editor-In-Chief
November 26, 2024

Last week, an intense student altercation took place in the downstairs orange hallway and, unfortunately,...

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Students have displayed posters in the halls detailing the benefits of cellphones in the classroom.

[Photo] High schools should not ban cellphones

Savannah Peters, Reporter
November 15, 2024

Students have displayed posters in the halls detailing the benefits of cellphones in the classroom.

HC Key Club members wore Halloween costumes to foster a fun atmosphere at the Safe Halloween event.

HC Key Club makes a difference for local families at Safe Halloween

Sydney Cain, Co-Editor-In-Chief
November 11, 2024

The annual Safe Halloween event hosted by HC’s Key Club took place on the night of October 30th, and...

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Students have displayed posters in the halls informing HC about Amendment 2.

Amendment 2 proposes state funding of non-public education in Kentucky

Sydney Cain, Co-Editor-In-Chief
October 28, 2024

Around the HC hallways, student-made posters can be found which detail the effects of Amendment 2, a...

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Hurricane Milton creates a flooding disaster in Florida.

Hurricane Milton causes long standing damage in Florida

Sydney Cain, Co-Editor-In-Chief
October 18, 2024

Just two weeks after Hurricane Helene, a Category 4 hurricane that swept from the Florida Gulf Coast...

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The bell schedule has been updated to reflect the changes made for the remainder of the 2024-2025 school year.

Changes to HC master schedule moves advisory

Sydney Cain, Co-Editor-In-Chief
September 27, 2024

This week at HC, a scheduling change has been made regarding the advisory period. Advisory is a 25 minute...

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The downstairs boys' bathroom is locked during the class transition period.

New bathroom policy promotes student punctuality

Sydney Cain, Co-Editor-In-Chief
September 16, 2024

Last year, HC students abided by a rigorous bathroom policy that did not comply with the needs of students....

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Sign found outside of room 42: home of the Devils' Advocate.

Potential removal of Journalism raises concern at HC

Sydney Cain, Editor
March 21, 2024

Elective courses are essential to the academic journey of high school students. Exploring and pursuing...

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The seven seniors stand together for photos after the event.

HC Baseball sends seven seniors to the collegiate level

Sydney Cain, Editor
March 14, 2024

On Friday March 1, seven seniors were celebrated as they made their commitments to college athletics...

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HC teachers have posted signs outside of their rooms to show support for the FRYSC.

FRYSC appreciation week seeks change in Kentucky

Sydney Cain, Editor
February 5, 2024

During the week of February 5-9, Kentucky will be celebrating FRYSC appreciation week. Family Resource...

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Photo provided by HC Boys' Basketball.

HC Boys’ Basketball continues their undefeated season in 2024

Sydney Cain, Editor
January 12, 2024

As the winter high school sports season carries over into January, boys’ basketball at HC is gaining...

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HC boys' basketball varsity team and coaching staff.

HC boys’ basketball stands undefeated

Sydney Cain, Editor
December 7, 2023

Last week, the HC boys’ basketball team began their season with their game against Conner High School....

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Fiction shelves in the HC Library.

The absence of reading creates concern for today’s youth

Sydney Cain, Editor
November 29, 2023

Widely known and referenced pieces, such as the works of Shakespeare and Homer, are all great literary...

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The HC halls emptied after staff and students leave the building.

Admin shares perspective on HC current events

Evelyn Dyer and Sydney Cain
November 21, 2023

On September 29th, the Devils' Advocate editorial staff sat down with administrators Dr. Corye Franklin,...

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Swift announces the arrival of the film.

Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour film provides another avenue for Swift’s fans

Sydney Cain, Editor
October 23, 2023

Awarding-winning and widely adored artist Taylor Swift has stunned audiences with her ongoing tour: The...

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Photo provided by Coach Craft.

New assistant coach strengthens HC Cross-Country

Sydney Cain, Editor
October 2, 2023

HC Cross-Country has added a new hire to its already successful coaching staff of HC teacher Tommy Craft...

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Art teacher Eric Bolander pictured in front of the art show case.

Bolander balances being an educator and musician

Sydney Cain, Editor
September 1, 2023

Eric Bolander has been teaching art at HC for eighteen years, but his passion for the fine arts goes...

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Four senior athletes sign with college programs

Four senior athletes sign with college programs

Sydney Cain, Reporter
March 27, 2023

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2023 Powderpuff games

2023 Powderpuff games

Sydney Cain, Reporter
March 27, 2023

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The varsity team wins the silver bracket championship to end the 2022 season.

HC boys’ volleyball prepares for advancement in the 2023 season

Sydney Cain, Reporter
March 10, 2023

Women’s volleyball has been viewed as a more traditional form of the sport in the past. However, in...

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Spring sports at HC allow for more student involvement

Spring sports at HC allow for more student involvement

Sydney Cain, Reporter
February 1, 2023

Trying out for one of HC’s sports teams is a great way to participate in the spring semester. There...

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HC's law enforcement works out of the upstairs, yellow hallway.

Officer’s use of profanity reflects poorly on all

Sydney Cain, Reporter
December 16, 2022

Ordinary experiences at HC can often involve profanity. However, there has been various accounts of an...

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VanHorn is one of many senior leader on HC's football team.

Football Blue Devils reflect on injury-filled season

Sydney Cain, Reporter
October 21, 2022

The HC football team has battled a variety of injuries this season that has put them in unanticipated...

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