Rudy Alston: Staff Writer In 2026, Howard County changed flag football from only being a recreational sport for people to play to an official sport for high school students. For their training, since their coach is also the coach for track, they do a lot of running activities, for example, running 40 yards, and when…
Orioles eliminated from the post season.
By Blake Andrys: Staff Writer The Orioles have been eliminated from the post season for the second season in a row on September 24th 2026. With a win of the White Sox the Orioles have been officially eliminated from the post season. After starting off the season off strong with a 9-7 record and one…
What Are the Effects of Online Gambling on Teens?
Staff Writer: Rudy Alston Globally, 17.9% of young people under 18 reported having gambled last year, according to the NCPG. Some popular gambling companies are online, and because of how easy it is to access services online, 10.3% of young people have reported gambling online, according to the NCPG. 7% of youth have reported gambling…
Cross Country goes Across the Country
By Jonathan Sager, Staff Writer Over the weekend, the River Hill cross country team traveled to Cary, North Carolina, to compete in the Great American Cross Country Festival. The meet, held from Friday, October 2 to Saturday, October 3, featured runners from high schools across the country. Due to the meet’s wide scope, drawing runners…
Hispanic Heritage Month – A Wonderful Assembly at River Hill
By Adelyn Ho, Staff Writer From September 15th to October 15th, River Hill celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrating the cultures of those from Spain and 19 other countries and territories– Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican…
Work now, win later
By Chloe Wilson, Staff Writer As the basketball season gets closer, players are getting ready for the new season. For some, preparing means getting ready to play another year with their team. For others, it means working hard before they earn a spot on the roster. Ninth grader Nik Jairath is getting ready to try…
Lair Family Named as the Special Olympics Family of the Year
By Ryan Hawthorne, staff writer The Lair Family was announced as the Special Olympics Family of the year on September 12, during the 25th anniversary Inspiration Walk for the Howard County Special Olympics. Nominated for their outstanding commitment to the Special Olympics Tennis team during high school and beyond, Sebastian and Adele Lair have consistently…
The Week of Homecoming
By Sydney Case, Editor-in-Chief From dressing up for Spirit Week to cheering in the stands under the Friday night lights, River Hill High School’s Homecoming week brought students together for a week full of school spirit, friendly competition and celebration. With themed outfits, energetic pep rally performances, a decisive football victory and a Hollywood-inspired dance,…
HoCo’s Sports Hub – or Just Some Sports?
By: Madison Kim, Staff Writer For many high schoolers across the country, sports are more than just a game, they represent leadership, dedication, hard work, and school pride. Because of this, social media platforms like Instagram have become a space to celebrate athletic achievements and give recognition for standout performances. But what happens when that…
Friday Night Lights: Homecoming Edition
By: Madison Kim, Staff Writer River Hill High School’s annual Homecoming game is set for this Friday, September 25th, at 6 p.m, as the Hawks take on Long Reach. With homecoming excitement all around, this game is especially important for our football team to come together and show the progress they have made throughout the…