By Jennifer Newman, Staff Writer The familiar routine of grabbing a quick sandwich at River Hill Village Center is about to change. After years as a go-to lunch spot, Subway has closed and is being replaced by Jersey Mike’s, a move that is already sparking strong reactions from River Hill High School students. This change…
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Hawks Celebrate Holi
By Shivali Shah, Co-Editor-in-Chief The Desi Student Association (DSA) transformed the outdoor classroom into a vibrant celebration of Holi on April 10th, bringing students together for an afternoon of color and community. Holi, the Hindu festival of colors marking the arrival of spring and the triumph of good over evil, was officially observed on March…
Portable vs. Permanent: River Hill and Speeding Safety
By Abigale Paterniti, Editor-in-Chief Every young driver dreads receiving a speeding ticket. Ages 16-26 represent the largest share of traffic stops in Maryland. Automated speed cameras flag ticket vehicles traveling 12 miles per hour or more, above the posted speed limit. The closest permanent speeding cameras to River Hill is located on Centennial Lane, near…
Hawks Across the World: Winter Break Travels
By Maya Gambhir, Staff Writer With school doors closing for winter break this past month, many students spent their time off traveling to be with family, going on adventures, and seeing new places. From tropical rainforests and beaches to frosty ski resorts, River Hill students found themselves across the globe for the holiday season. With…
NFL Wild Card Round Predictions
By Jonathan Sager, Staff Writer After a wild ending to a chaotic NFL season the playoffs are set to begin on the weekend of January 10, 2026. The first round of the playoffs is called the wild card round in which six games will be played. First, in the NFC the 5 seed Los Angeles…
Ravens Fans Left Heartbroken After Tough Loss to Steelers
By Adam Hawthorne, Staff Writer The Baltimore Ravens’ season came to a heartbreaking end on January 4th after a last second loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, a finish that left fans stunned and silent. This game had a lot on the line for the Ravens: not only was it a rivalry matchup, but winning the…
Hawks Show Grit in First Half of Season
By Ethan Guo, Staff Writer At the halfway point in the season, the River Hill Men’s basketball team finds itself exactly where it wants to be. Sitting at a record of 5-5, they’ve shown steady improvement as they move deeper into the year, highlighted by their impressive wins that reflect both depth and grit across…
Students’ Sneak Peak into Next Year’s Possibilities
By Shivali Shah, Co-Editor-in-Chief From Photography I to Spanish Advanced Special Topics, the wide range of courses available to high school students in the Howard County Public School System can make choosing next year’s class schedule a daunting task, especially for 8th graders and current freshmen who are new to the process. Catering to this…
Deciphering Course Selection
By Shivali Shah, Co-Editor-in-Chief January at River Hill means cold mornings, piles of assignments and the annual challenge of course selection The Synergy course selection application for the 2026-2027 school year opened on Tuesday, December 16th, allowing students to begin choosing which classes they plan to take next. The application closes on January 12th, giving…
River Hill Winter Band Concert Showcases Students’ Talent and Dedication
By Layla Abukhdeir, Staff Writer River Hill High School’s band concert last Friday highlighted the dedication and talent of student musicians across multiple ensembles, giving audience members an entertaining and energetic night of music. The concert opened with the percussion ensemble, shining a spotlight on students who are usually seen at the back of the…






