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By Benjamin Hong, Editor In Chief; Connor Hawthorne, Editor In Chief; Shivali Shah, Digital Editor; Abigale Paterniti, News Editor On Wednesday, February 5th, approximately 125 students participated in a school-wide walkout to protest Executive Order 14151, passed by President Donald Trump on January 20. Entitled “Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing,” this…
By Shivali Shah, Digital Editor River Hill’s Lunar New Year celebration on January 30th was one filled with cultural richness and excitement. Coupling the many talents of River Hill students with the vibrant traditions of the Lunar New Year, Project Lotus and the Chinese Honor Society made the event a memorable and immersive experience. Lunar…
By Alu Machinjili, Staff Writer On January 28, 2025, River Hills National Chinese Honor Society hosted a dumpling celebration in room 151. This event was not merely a culinary gathering, but also a celebration of cultural heritage highlighting the significance of dumplings in Chinese tradition. It attracted food lovers from all over the school. This…
By Ema Bojaxhi, Staff Writer In early 2024, Congress passed a bill banning TikTok in January 2025. Ultimately, the order was temporarily halted; however, the debate over the app has continued amid intense controversy. At River Hill High School, the app had become a major part of daily life. The popular social media platform, owned…
By Mehreen Alamgir, Staff Writer The Angels Network Club recently held its annual Bracelet Making Event, and it was a lot of fun! This event is always a favorite among students, not just because it’s enjoyable, but because it’s a great way to earn volunteer hours for those who need it. This year was no…
By Maya Gambhir, Staff Writer Several of our River Hill academic teams are entering the thick of their competition season this month. One of these clubs is the Mock Trial team, who began their weekly trials this past month against other Howard County Schools. The team spent much of November and December in the audition…
By Benjamin Hong, Co-Editor-In-Chief On February 1st, students from across Howard County gathered at Glenelg High School for the 2025 iteration of the Science in Society conference. Founded in 2015, the conference is an annual celebration of real-world applications of science topics, with particular emphasis on inspiring a love for STEM in students from all…
By Connor Hawthorne, Co-Editor-In-Chief For the first time in School History, the River Hill Quiz Bowl team is headed to nationals! After placing 4th out of 44 teams in their most recent competition, the River Hill Quiz Bowl team qualified for the High School National Quiz Bowl Championship in Atlanta, Georgia on May 23rd. Only…
By Rachel Bowers, Staff Writer At River Hill, dreams become a reality with the Make-A-Wish club. The club helps to give back to the community by raising money through various fundraising events. Make A Wish is an actual nonprofit organization that grants wishes to children with critical illnesses. The organization’s goal is to create life-changing…
By Carolina Alphonso and Vincent Wang, Staff Writers On January 20th, 2025, President Trump returned to the presidency for his second term. In less than 24 hours, he issued a record number of executive orders, many of which involved the issue of immigration and deportation. Throughout his campaign, Trump focused heavily on the issue of…