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By Jonathan Sager, Staff Writer From Friday, October 31th, to Tuesday, November 4th, the River Hill media center was covered in ofrendas, altars meant to honor and celebrate the lives of dead loved ones and decorated by Señora Souidi’s Spanish classes to celebrate Día de los Muertos. Día de los Muertos, also known as the…
By Abigale Paterniti, Co-Editor-in-Chief The creative writing website NaNoWriMo permanently folded in March following disputes over the allowed use of AI. Despite the shutdown, River Hill’s National English Honor Society—NEHS— will continue to participate in National Novel Writing Month—NaNoWriMo—through biweekly writing workshops. During November, NEHS members aim to write between 5,000 and 10,000 words. “NaNoWriMo…
By Roshwitha Buduri, Staff Writer With startling green lights and a clock ticking down, the Radium Girls cast and crew hosted four shows this November, illuminating the historical story of workers’ rights and the lack of safety in the 1920s. Radium Girls, a play written by D.W. Gregory, showcases the tragic history of radium use…
By Maya Gambhir, Staff Writer On October 30, River Hill’s very own senior cross-country standout, Alyssa Mattes, raced to victory at the regional championship, securing first place and a spot at the statewide meet. The day was packed with energy, a culmination of all the preparation—both physical and mental—that had been undertaken throughout the season….
By Layla Abukhdeir, Staff Writer River Hill High School hosted its Second Annual Pickleball Tournament last Saturday on the RHHS tennis courts, drawing more than 25 teams of students, staff, and community members. The tournament, run jointly by the Girls Lacrosse and Tennis teams, served as both a community-building event and a successful fundraiser for…
By Maya Gambhir, Staff Writer This past week, River Hill welcomed all of Howard County’s Cheer Teams, hosting the annual Howard County Cheer Invitational and County competition. Taking place throughout the afternoon and evening on Wednesday, October 22nd, the school was a buzz with energy, anticipation, and competitive spirit. While the Cheer team is most…
By Jennifer Newman, Staff Writer This year’s midterm exam schedule looks noticeably different from previous years, with adjustments to both the testing order and the length of exams. These changes were made in hopes of improving the testing experience, but many students and teachers have concerns about the new arrangement. Previously, students began testing with…
By Millie George, Staff Writer River Hills football team kicked off in support of Breast Cancer Awareness month with a “Pink Out Game” on October 24th. The Hawks, sporting pink-lettered jerseys, won against the Marriotts Ridge Mustangs 35-6. “It was fun to see everything all pinked out, and it was for a good cause!” said…
By Robert Ortiz, Staff Writer As the World Series concludes, with the Dodgers beating the Blue Jays, RHHS Baseball players have described how their initial predictions played out, along with their conflicting thoughts as the Series unfolded. The Dodgers entered the Series hot after a 4 – 0 sweep over the Milwaukee Brewers, while the…
By Millie George, Staff Writer A club at River Hill High School provides the opportunity for students to weave compassion into blankets for youth in challenging circumstances. The Linus Project club, led by Eliza Buchman, creates blankets in hopes of having an impact on children who are ill, have been through hardship, or just need…