The Hillsboro Globe is a student-run, online newspaper. The regularly posted  content is now available as an app configured for mobile phones via the Student News Source mobile app.

Through the app, users can view articles, leave comments on selected news stories, save articles and receive notifications when new content is posted to the website and follow their favorite reporters. Content includes Hillsboro and local related news, national and international news, sports updates and features. Also students can find links to PTSO news and the Burro TV newscasts.

Here is how to install and use the app:

1) Download the app

The Student News Source app is available on both Apple and Android devices. To download on Apple devices click here, and to download on Android devices, click here.

The app can also be found by searching “Student News Source” on your device’s app store.

2) Search for the Hillsboro Globe

When you enter the app for the first time, you will be prompted to select a school whose publication you would like to view. To find the HIlsboro Globe, scroll down to the search bar under “Search for a school below” and type in Hillsboro High Schoo.

Press search, and the Hillsboro Globe should be the only available selection

3) Enable notifications

Once you have the Hillsboro Globe  has been selected, a screen will pop up telling you that notifications for our school are set to “ON.”

If you wish to receive notifications when HG posts articles, press “GET STARTED” to proceed to our content.

If you do not want to receive notifications, select “OFF” before continuing.

After this screen, your device may prompt you to “Enable notifications” for the Student News Source app, which must be done in order to receive notifications from HG.

4) Enjoy our content

Once the app is download, and you have selected Metro School’s only online student news source , you are ready to begin reading our articles.

If you wish to share an article, save an article or follow an author, you can do so by pressing the three dots on the top right of the screen once you enter an article.