By: Layla Abukhdeir, Staff Writer After three decades at River Hill High School, beloved 9th-grade English teacher Ms. Land is saying goodbye to the classroom and beginning a new chapter in retirement. An original member of River Hill’s staff, Ms. Land was hired in March 1996 before the school even opened its doors that August….
Booster Camps Bring Summer Energy to River Hill
By Sydney Case, Features Editor As the school year comes to a close, River Hill athletes and students are already looking ahead to summer through the school’s annual booster camps. From athletics to the arts, these camps provide younger students with opportunities to develop their skills, meet future teammates, and become familiar with the River…
River Hill Hawks World Cup Picks
By Millie George, StaffWriter With the first ball being kicked off of the world cup on June 12 in the Mexico v. South Africa game, River Hill students are getting hyped for the series of upcoming matches. Many students are wearing merch that represents the team that they are cheering for, but for some, they…
Juniors Look Ahead to Senior Year
By: Ema Bojaxhi, Staff Writer As the school year comes to an end, many juniors are already starting to think about senior year. For a lot of students, it’s exciting to finally be entering their last year of high school, but it’s also a little scary knowing graduation is getting closer. Between college applications, future…
Hurricanes Win Stanley Cup
By Ethan Guo, Staff Writer The NHL season officially came to an end after the Carolina Hurricanes won the Stanley Cup. After months of regular season games and several rounds of playoffs, the Hurricanes earned hockey’s biggest prize and gave fans plenty to celebrate. Throughout the playoffs, students around the school followed the action closely….
Who Gets a Spot? New Parking Rules Shake Up Student Drivers
By: Siena Houk, Staff Writer Students planning to drive to school next year may be facing some challenges as River Hill High School updates its parking pass policy schoolwide. Under these new mandates, seniors with leave time will receive priority for a parking permit, followed by juniors with leave time, then finally seniors without leave…
Ilia Topuria Upset by Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250
By: Adam Hawthorne, Editor in Chief Last Sunday night, history was made on the South Lawn of the White House. UFC Freedom 250, a huge event held to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States, delivered one of the biggest upsets in MMA history when Justin Gaethje defeated Ilia Topuria to claim the undisputed…
The Cross Country Grind Continues Despite Summer
By: Jonathan Sager, Staff Writer With summer just days away, many students are looking forward to relaxing over the summer and taking their foot off the gas pedal. Many student athletes, however, have to continue training and practicing over the summer in order not to lose any progress and to continue to improve themselves over…
Summer Adventures Await River Hill Students
By Layla Abukhdeir, Staff Writer As the school year comes to a close, many students are eagerly anticipating summer vacations filled with travel, family reunions, and new experiences. Whether they are heading overseas, exploring new destinations, or staying closer to home, students are looking forward to making the most of their break before returning to…
River Hill Students on Rising Political Violence
By: Kayla Simo, 11th Grade Independent Research For the average River Hill student, a morning scroll isn’t always about catching up on the latest brainrot on Tiktok or celebrity drama on Twitter, it sometimes means navigating an algorithm filled with political warfare and violence. But how closely are River Hill students being affected by this…