By Jasmine Born, Staff Writer The halls of River Hill are constantly filled with students walking to their classes with their earbuds in and headphones pumped to the max volume, but what is it that they’re really listening to? From throwbacks to recent hits, River Hill students reveal their current favorite songs at the moment….
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Ramadan Mubarak!
By Ayah Hassan, Staff Writer The time has come! The month of Ramadan is here and Muslims around the world are getting ready for all it has to bring. But first, what is Ramadan? Many Muslims start their day by waking up for an early morning breakfast before the sun rises, called suhoor or sehri….
Can Spring Break be Stressful?
By Babiha Kaur, Digital Editor With spring break coming up on March 31st, many students are looking forward to having eleven days off from school. Most students have plans for what they’re going to be doing, including traveling, spending time with friends and family, and taking time to pursue their hobbies and interests. However, although…
And the Seniors Are Off!
By Ellie Goldberg, Staff Writer It’s finally that time of year. The majority of seniors have made their decision on where they’ll spend the next four years of their lives. From big and small universities, to trade school, to the workforce, the seniors at River Hill High School are ready to move on from high…
Balancing School and Work
By Connor Hawthorne, Staff Writer For many students, high school seems pointless. Why should a student spend their time in school when they can go out into the world and earn money now? However, working may not be as beneficial as it seems, especially for students trying to balance holding a job and attending high…
Appreciation of Black History Month
By Kamarya Buckley, Staff Writer Black History is everyone’s history; now we celebrate the attributes of Black Americans. The month of February is set to appreciate and recognize the people and things that have been underrated and concealed for years. Black History month hasn’t always existed, it originated from Negro History week which started in…
The Last of Us: HBO’s Finest
By Carolina Alphonso, Staff Writer On January 15th, 4.7 million people waited in front of their screens for the first episode of the new HBO series The Last of Us to air. The show had been promoted to audiences for months, getting people hyped up for the show. Now, the wait is over, and over…
RHHS Clubs Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Giving
By Maire Crooks, The Current Co-Editor in Chief February brings Valentine’s Day, which sparks motivation for people to spread love to those who need it. Many River Hill clubs are embodying the holiday by giving back to the community; the River Hill chapters of both the Key Club and Cancer Kids First held widespread, successful…
Seniors: Set or Still Stressed?
By Babiha Kaur, Digital Editor Although quarter 3 is getting more rigorous for most, it’s safe to say that some things have become more laid back, especially for the seniors. After finishing the dreaded, tedious college application process, many seniors have received decisions from colleges and are currently deciding where to attend school. Lots of…
River Hill Robotics Builds for the Future
By Benjamin Hong, Staff Writer This past Saturday, the Chesapeake FIRST Tech Challenge Regional tournament took place at Archbishop Spalding High School. Teams from across the DMV region gathered there to showcase their robotics prowess and to compete for a chance to advance in the 18th annual international FTC competition. With thousands of teams and…