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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…
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…
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. …
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…
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…
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…
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…
By Kathryn Roth, Staff Writer With spring break ending, and the weather turning from cold and rainy to sunny and warm, River Hill students have been noticing a change in their attitudes. Now that the days are getting longer and more enjoyable, students tend to be in better moods and are more motivated to complete…
By Claire Fagan, Features Editor As students return from spring break and begin fourth quarter, the River Hill community is beginning to notice the change in seasons. Students have mixed opinions on this transition, with different fears and hopes for the future. When asked about the transition, junior Smera Singh says, “I think it’s kind…
By Justin Kim, Student Contributor NOTE: This article is a student submission written by the River Hill FBLA Vice President of Administration and Finance who was the organizer of the project. River Hill High School’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter recently initiated a community service project aimed at educating teenagers on safe driving…