By Sara Solimani, Opinions Editor Starting off fresh in March with a new season, the River Hill tennis team is looking forward to setting new records this season. After ending last year’s season on a high note with two class 3A state champions, the competitive air from previous tournament wins persists during recent games. Going…
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Prepping for Prom
By Ellie Goldberg, Staff Writer River Hill High School is bustling with word of prom. Every April and May, juniors and seniors have the opportunity to purchase prom tickets for a night of fun and excitement. This year, the River Hill SGA is bringing a red carpet theme to the Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace. Girls are…
Howard County “Lights the Night” for the Second Year
By Maire Crooks, The Current Co-Editor in Chief On March 31st, over 240 people gathered together on Oakland Mills’s field and participated in the second annual Light the Night 5k in honor of suicide prevention. Organized by River Hill junior Aubrey Heiges, the event consisted of speakers, tables full of resources and goodies, and a…
Most Exciting Playoffs in Sports
By Jason Benedek, Sports Editor The 2022-23 NHL season is coming to an end, and all of the playoff matchups are just about set. Unfortunately, the local team, the Washington Capitals, have failed to extend their playoff clinching streak to a ninth season. With that being said, Caps fans all over the DMV will be…
Red Rising Book Review
By Ananya Sharma, Staff Writer Red Rising is a 2014 science fiction dystopian novel written by Pierce Brown. It is a gripping novel, with intricate world building and a fast paced and thrilling plot. The story begins on Mars, far into the future. Society is divided into different castes, with the powerful and godly Golds…
The Madness of Basketball in March
By Daniel Carr, Staff Writer The results of march madness are in and they are not what you would expect them to be. The UConn Huskies came out on top and are the NCAA Champions. Through many ups and downs with top seeds losing early, there were no perfect brackets left after the 3rd day. …
River Hill Student Government Spreads Its Wings
By Benjamin Hong, Staff Writer On April 26, the next generation of River Hill student leaders will be voted on by the student body, and candidates are already in the process of filling out their applications. River Hill grants students a voice via a school-wide election every year, allowing them to select the next year’s…
As AP Tests Near, Students Begin Studying
By Connor Hawthorne, Staff Writer As the third quarter comes to a close, one of the most dreaded parts of the year for many students begins: AP testing. AP classes are college level classes for high school students, with the option of gaining college credit for their efforts. However, in order to gain the college…
The End of TikTok?
By Carolina Alphonso, Staff Writer On March 23rd, the CEO of TikTok, Shou Zi Chew, spoke in Congress for five hours to defend the app. There was only one goal in mind for some congressmen: to ban TikTok for good. The main concern for Congress was if the app was stealing users’ data. TikTok is…
The Home Stretch for the Hawks
By Lux Sheplee, Staff Writer As spring break comes to an end, summer is right around the corner. The last quarter of school, signifying the arrival of warmer weather and summer break, sparks excitement for students at River Hill High School. Despite this, stress levels for many students remain high due to AP tests and…