HubsREAD
HubsREAD is about the Rochelle Hubs, what they read, and what's happening at their local libraries. HubsREAD is created by students in the Rochelle Township High School Library-Media Center.
Episodes
44 episodes
44: The Two Tower, LOTR Book 2--Spoiler Alert!
Chris, Evan, and Mr. Denneau return to discuss J.R.R. Tolkien's The Two Towers and its film adaption. Be sure to listen to
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Season 2
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Episode 44
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43: The Fellowship of the Ring, LOTR Book 1--Spoiler Alert!
Do you know a Baggins from a Brandybuck, or Gandalf the Grey from Radagast the Brown? Join Chris, David, Evan, and Mr. Denneau as they leave the comfort of The Shire for points east in the first of three episodes comparing J.R.R. Tolkien's ...
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Season 2
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Episode 43
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42: The Outsiders--Spoiler Alert!
Manny, Kacey, and Stacey compare S.E. Hinton's classic YA novel The Outsiders to the film adaptation directed by Francis Ford Coppola. Prepare for spoilers and lots of love for Ralph Macchio and The U.S. Constitution!Links:The Outsi...
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Episode 42
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41: Two Wise Men Play "Do You Know Your Hub?"
How much do you know about Fantasy series and YouTube chefs? Join Natalie, Jack, and Bianca as they discover who knows the other better, Mr. Wise or Liam Wise.Links:
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Episode 41
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40: 2025 Lincoln Award Nominees, Part 1
Can you judge a book by its cover and synopsis? Evan and Hailey give their first impressions of 11 of the 20 nominees for the 2025 Lincoln Award: Illinois Teen Readers’ Choice Award. Links:<...
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Episode 40
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39: The Prisoner of Azkaban--Spoiler Alert!
Messers Moony, Wormtail, Padfoot and Prongs suggest that you read Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban and watch the movie before you listen to this episode, where Lucas, Chris, and Mrs. Adolph compare the 1999 book to the 2004 mov...
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38: Ag Day 2024 Preview
The FFA's annual Ag Day is the highlight of the school year for local children and teens...but what do you know about how it all comes together? Mrs. Page, Cambrey, Megan, Emily, Taryn, and Magdalene tell us what to expect this year...and a lit...
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Episode 38
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37: The Fault in Our Stars--Spoiler Alert!
Grab a box of tissues! Arnett, Manny, Miss Brummett, and Mrs. DeKing compare John Green's novel The Fault in Our Stars to the 2014 movie adaptation.Links:<...
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Episode 37
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36: The Vranas Play "Do You Know Your Hub?"
Join Jack, Bryson, and William as they discover who knows the other better, Mr. or Mrs. Vrana.Links:The Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins
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35: I Love This Book!
Abby, Rachael, and William discuss their all-time favorite books.Links:He Who Fights with Monsters by Travis Deverell, a.k.a. Shirtaloon
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Episode 35
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34: I Must Betray You
Abby, Hailey, Rachael, and Mrs. Winters chat about I Must Betray You by Ruta Sepetys. This book and those listed below are availab...
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Episode 34
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33: Wrestling Readers
The Hub Wrestling season is underway! Coach Vruno, Coach Baker, Deegan, Keagan, and Mateo visited HubsREAD to talk about motivation, what they wished everyone knew about wrestling, and, of course, their favorite books.Hosts: William, Ja...
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Episode 33
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32: Friday Morning Coffee
Manny and Rachael crashed Friday morning coffee in Mr. Jackson's room at the end of October. Our thanks to Mr. Jackson, Ms. Criswell, Mr. Denneau, and Mrs. Jacobs for discussing pumpkin spice lattes, quiche, pumpkin patches, and Five Nights at ...
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Episode 32
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31: Girls Basketball
Coach Gehm, Coach Prose, Kara, Sydney, and Abby share their thoughts on motivation, the season ahead, and some great reading suggestions.Hosts: Rachael and EvanLinks:
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Episode 31
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30: Winter One Acts 2023
The Annual Winter One Acts will be performed on Friday, November 17, and Saturday, November 18, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. in the RTHS Auditorium. HubsREAD hosts Abby and Manny spoke with Lucas, Rachael, Bobbie, Karma, and Pigeon about their resp...
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Episode 30
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29: D&D in the LMC
Mr. Denneau has found a home for the new RTHS Dungeons & Dragons Club in the LMC on Wednesdays after school, with 15-25 students attending every week. HubsREAD hosts Carter and Lucas spoke with Richard, Manny, William, Dylan, Kathryn,...
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Episode 29
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28: Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children--Spoilers!
Spoiler Alert! Abby, Evan, and Rachael take a deep dive into the world of ymbrynes, time loops, and those fascinating children to discuss Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs. You'll find the series at all three lo...
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Episode 28
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27: Marching Band & Color Guard
In early October, HubsREAD spoke with Marching Band Director Mr. Shumard, Drum Majors Karma and Kyra, and Addison, Aiden, Alex, Ben, Eternity, and Faith about Thor, competitions, parades, favorite instruments, and, of course, books. ...
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Episode 27
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26: Rematch of Guess the Books 1
A year has passed and Chris and David are back in a rematch of Episode 2: Guess the Books 1. Even though hosts Evan and Manny pull most of their questions from A...
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Episode 26
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25: Reading & Spanish
Mr. Zepeda and Mrs. Maciel visited HubsREAD to discuss some of their favorite short stories, poems, and novels--as well as reading and speaking in English and Spanish--with hosts Chris and Manny. Links:
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Episode 25
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24: New RTHS Staff
Are you Team Jacob or a Ravenclaw? Do you prefer Eragon or Spiderman, Sci-Fi or Romance? Listen in as our new RTHS staff members discuss their first days at RTHS. Introducing Mr. Denneau, Ms. Orozco, Ms. Stoops, Mrs. Vazquez, Mr. Pointer, Mrs. ...
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Episode 24
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23: Puffs, the Fall Play
Welcome to Season 2 of HubsREAD!Puffs, the RTHS Fall Play, runs September 21, 22, and 23 at 7:30 p.m. in the Auditorium. Ms. Creuziger, the director, as well as Bobbie, Derek, Liam, Lucas, Noah, and Z, sat down with HubsREAD hosts Abby,...
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Episode 23
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22: Reading with Mrs. Pillen
Hosts Lucas, Khalil, and Jack discover Mrs. Pillen's favorite authors, what makes Speech Team great, and...what makes a book a book?
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Episode 22
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