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By Carolina Alphonso, Staff Writer On Monday, March 3rd, the Howard County Board of Education put its new policy into action. Its choice has affected all schools and has many people in frustration. The new phone policy has made it so students are not permitted to access their personal devices starting at the first bell…
By Maya Gambhir, Staff Writer In the past few weeks, River Hill’s beloved Dance Program has begun preparations for the 2025-2026 school year! On February 27th and 28th, placement auditions took place for new and existing dancers to determine which group they will be a part of next school year. Auditions were held in the…
By Benjamin Hong, Co-Editor-In-Chief On March 8th, River Hill hosted its fourth annual TEDxRiverHillHS conference. The event brought together community members to hear speakers share ideas under this year’s theme: “Breaking Barriers.” Featured presentations covered a wide range of topics, from equity in math and climate change to mental health and the gender gap. At…
By Shivali Shah, Digital Editor “Donate Blood, Platelets, or Plasma. Give Life” – This simple slogan symbolizes the act of kindness that was central to River Hill’s Red Cross Blood Drive. The Red Cross Blood Drive took place on Thursday, March 13th, providing an opportunity for both students and teachers to contribute to a vital…
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 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 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…