by Noah Safeer, staff writer During the past few years, there have been many cases of accounts stolen and information compromised. Hacking occurs when unauthorized data in a network or system is manipulated by outside individuals. Hacking affects anyone who uses the Internet or has an account so basically everyone. Some people might hack websites…
Month: March 2017
What does it mean to be in a political party?
by Gabby Lewis, staff writer Since the 2016 presidential race’s start and end, several citizens have more openly shared their political beliefs; as a result, the two majority parties in the United States have become more divided than ever. Democrats and Republicans demonize one another and stand on completely different ends of the political spectrum…
Standing Up for Standing Rock
by Kendall Barker, staff writer In North Dakota near Standing Rock preserve Dakota Access, LLC, an energy transfer company, was planning on developing an oil pipeline until it became aware of the impact this construction would have on the environment and the people around it. The company had the intention to build this pipeline through…
Women’s March on Washington
by Gabby Lewis, staff writer As a result of the recent election of the forty-fifth president, many women across America feel like their rights are in danger because of misandry and sexism within the country that could possibly worsen due to policies the new president, Donald Trump, could enact. Instead of staying silent out of…
Hawk For Life: Chris Kates Retires
by Kendall Barker, staff writer Every student should appreciate the hard work and effort the teachers at River Hill put towards furthering students’ educations. As such, it is always upsetting to see favorite teachers leave. English teacher Christopher Kates has taught at River Hill since the school opened in 1996, however, during the 2016-2017 school…