By Benjamin Hong, Co-Editor-In-Chief On March 8th, River Hill hosted its fourth annual TEDxRiverHillHS conference. The event brought together community members to hear speakers share ideas under this year’s theme: “Breaking Barriers.” Featured presentations covered a wide range of topics, from equity in math and climate change to mental health and the gender gap. At…
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“Donate Blood, Platelets, or Plasma. Give Life”
By Shivali Shah, Digital Editor “Donate Blood, Platelets, or Plasma. Give Life” – This simple slogan symbolizes the act of kindness that was central to River Hill’s Red Cross Blood Drive. The Red Cross Blood Drive took place on Thursday, March 13th, providing an opportunity for both students and teachers to contribute to a vital…
2025 NFL Scouting Combine
By Vincent Wang, Staff Writer River Hill High School, like many high schools across the U.S., finds itself attracted to this year’s NFL Draft Combine. This is where the promise of future NFL superstars unfolds. For River Hill students like senior Steven Lofft the combine “isn’t just a series of drills,” it’s a look into…
A Valentines’ Day Tradition: River Hill’s Rose Sale Fundraiser
By Shivali Shah, Digital Editor Valentine’s Day brings a unique kind of energy–one filled with gestures of affection and appreciation that lifts spirits and creates a sense of connection. At River Hill, the annual rose sale has become a cherished tradition that taps into this spirit. Run by the Class of 2025’s SGA, the fundraiser…
River Hill Reacts To The SuperBowl Halftime Show
By Alu Machinjili, Staff Writer The highly anticipated Super Bowl performance was a brilliant event that captivated audiences with its mix of creativity, music, and powerful messages. This year’s halftime performance featured Kendrick Lamar and SZA with surprise cameos from Samuel L. Jackson, Serena Williams and DJ Mustard. This show not only showcased music but…
The Snow Day Crisis
By Nikhil Krishnamoorthi, Staff Writer For the past month, public schools in Howard County have been closing due to excessive snow occurring in the county, which will lead to extra days at the end of the year. Many students and teachers are affected by this occurrence. Some enjoyed their time off and used it as…
The NBA Trade Deadline
By Vincent Wang, Staff Writer The NBA trade deadline on February 6, 2025, has had some surprising notable moves. In a huge trade, the Los Angeles Lakers acquired Luka Doncic, in return the Dallas Mavericks got in exchange Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and a 2029 first-round draft pick. This huge move was met by shock…
Music’s Biggest Night: The 2025 Grammy Awards
By Maya Gambhir, Staff Writer Complete with dazzling outfits, flashing cameras, shining trophies, and show-stopping performances, the Grammys took place this past weekend, February 2. With a viewership of over 15.4 million, it seems as though nearly every River Hill student was invested in that eventful Sunday evening, Music’s Biggest Night now being River Hill’s…
Heartfelt Thanks: Valentine’s Celebration For River Hill Staff
By Abigale Paterniti, News Editor Every year the River Hill Independent Research Program (I/R) hosts an annual Valentine’s event, where cards are created and distributed around the school to each staff member at River Hill. Students spent the week before February 14th decorating cards of pink and red hearts and writing kind words as an…
Girls Basketball Star Dylan Watson Scores 1000th Career Point
By Benjamin Hong, Co-Editor-In-Chief During an away game on Wednesday, February 5, for girls basketball against Atholton High School, River Hill senior Dylan Watson cemented her place in school history by scoring her 1000th career point. Watson became just the ninth player in River Hill girls basketball history to reach this milestone, following in the…