By Babiha Kaur, Digital Editor Due to heavy snowfall, the week of January 15 through 19 saw unexpected snow days, impacting River Hill’s scheduled midterm exams. Some students welcomed the opportunity to relax and recharge, while others were forced to adjust their study plans more than they would have liked. The week before, snow was…
Month: February 2024
River Hill Ice Hawks Senior Night
By Lauren Shin, Staff Writer The River Hill Ice Hawks celebrated Senior Night last month on January 26, which was followed by a win against the Hammers. Many family members and friends showed up to support the team and make their Senior Night a night to remember. The team consists of 8 seniors this year:…
What the Hill Is HillFest?
By Bryan Simo, Staff Writer River Hill’s HillFest is coming sooner this year with some new changes. HillFest is a celebratory showcase of RHHS’s exciting and diverse student community that features displays from many of the school’s clubs and organizations, performances and food. This year, HillFest will be co-hosted by the PTSA and the River…
The World of Pals- Palworld
By Michael Ayers, Staff Writer Palword is a brand new game (January 19th) that has quickly become a standout title because of how unique, mixed and diverse the game is. The game is mainly about taming creatures, building, and surviving. Its inspiration comes from Pokemon, Stardew Valley, and ARK. ARK is a game quite similar…
Celebrating Black History
By Dara Asante, Staff Writer During Black History Month, we celebrate incredible individuals from Maya Angelou to George Washington Carver and everything they have done for the Black community and our nation. A lot of the time people think Black history is just about slavery and oppression. While that is part of it, it is…
UK Knife Ban: A Controversial Step Towards Public Safety
By Aidan Bahrain, Staff Writer The United Kingdom has faced increasing concerns over knife-related crimes in recent years, prompting authorities to implement stricter measures to ensure public safety. One such measure that has stirred significant debate is the zombie knife and machete ban taking effect in September. This ban specifically targets a type of bladed…
River Hills SGA Holds Successful Grassroots Fundraiser
By Hasan Mirasyedi, Staff Writer River Hills Student Government Association holds a grade wide competition to see who can raise the most donations for Grassroots. The fundraiser was held on the week of January 29th, and was part of the Student Government Associations project of the year and was a friendly and competitive way to…
Super Bowl LVIII : Chiefs vs 49ers
By Jack Hardman, Staff Writer This year there will be a rematch of Super Bowl 54 with the Kansas City Chiefs facing off against the San Francisco 49ers. This will be the 58th Super Bowl and it will be held at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. There are a couple compelling storylines surrounding this…
River Hill Students Secure First Place in Local Powerlifting Competition
By Sanjana Jain, Staff Writer On January 27, seniors Dennis Lee and Orhan Tasci competed in a regional powerlifting meet at Hit Fit Training Center and secured first place in the 60 kgs and 90 kgs categories respectively. They entered under the Men’s Raw Team II category for competitors aged 16-17; both students are 17. …
River Hill Girls Indoor Track Team Dominates Counties
By Lux Sheplee, Staff Writer With winter in full swing, the end of January also marks the beginning of playoffs for winter sports. On January 29th, River Hill’s indoor track team stepped up to the line for their county meet. Each school selects its top three performers from each event to compete in this meet. …