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By Shivali Shah, Digital Editor Valentine’s Day brings a unique kind of energy–one filled with gestures of affection and appreciation that lifts spirits and creates a sense of connection. At River Hill, the annual rose sale has become a cherished tradition that taps into this spirit. Run by the Class of 2025’s SGA, the fundraiser…
By Alu Machinjili, Staff Writer The highly anticipated Super Bowl performance was a brilliant event that captivated audiences with its mix of creativity, music, and powerful messages. This year’s halftime performance featured Kendrick Lamar and SZA with surprise cameos from Samuel L. Jackson, Serena Williams and DJ Mustard. This show not only showcased music but…
By Nikhil Krishnamoorthi, Staff Writer For the past month, public schools in Howard County have been closing due to excessive snow occurring in the county, which will lead to extra days at the end of the year. Many students and teachers are affected by this occurrence. Some enjoyed their time off and used it as…
By Vincent Wang, Staff Writer The NBA trade deadline on February 6, 2025, has had some surprising notable moves. In a huge trade, the Los Angeles Lakers acquired Luka Doncic, in return the Dallas Mavericks got in exchange Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and a 2029 first-round draft pick. This huge move was met by shock…
By Maya Gambhir, Staff Writer Complete with dazzling outfits, flashing cameras, shining trophies, and show-stopping performances, the Grammys took place this past weekend, February 2. With a viewership of over 15.4 million, it seems as though nearly every River Hill student was invested in that eventful Sunday evening, Music’s Biggest Night now being River Hill’s…
By Abigale Paterniti, News Editor Every year the River Hill Independent Research Program (I/R) hosts an annual Valentine’s event, where cards are created and distributed around the school to each staff member at River Hill. Students spent the week before February 14th decorating cards of pink and red hearts and writing kind words as an…
By Benjamin Hong, Co-Editor-In-Chief During an away game on Wednesday, February 5, for girls basketball against Atholton High School, River Hill senior Dylan Watson cemented her place in school history by scoring her 1000th career point. Watson became just the ninth player in River Hill girls basketball history to reach this milestone, following in the…
By Carolina Alphonso, Staff Writer It’s one of the most dangerous places in the world. No, not I-95 and not a public bathroom. While both are terrifying in their own way, neither can compare to the terror of a high school hallway. Many students are speeding their way to their classes, hurrying up and down…
By Siena Houk, Staff Writer When a President introduces new policies, the effects ripple across the country, impacting everyday people, such as Federal employees. Under Donald Trump’s administration, changes in government regulations, budgets, and labor rules have altered how millions of federal workers are able to do their jobs. From shifts in pay and benefits…
By Ema Bojaxhi, Staff Writer With the threat of removing the Department of Education, students across the country are grappling with what this means for their future. Some worry about losing financial aid, while others fear that education quality will depend too much on where they live. For many, this decision could widen the gap…