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…
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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…
Hallway Shuffle
By Carolina Alphonso, Staff Writer It’s one of the most dangerous places in the world. No, not I-95 and not a public bathroom. While both are terrifying in their own way, neither can compare to the terror of a high school hallway. Many students are speeding their way to their classes, hurrying up and down…
Trump’s New Policies: How do They Impact Federal Workers?
By Siena Houk, Staff Writer When a President introduces new policies, the effects ripple across the country, impacting everyday people, such as Federal employees. Under Donald Trump’s administration, changes in government regulations, budgets, and labor rules have altered how millions of federal workers are able to do their jobs. From shifts in pay and benefits…
The Future of Education: What Students Fear about the Department of Education’s Removal
By Ema Bojaxhi, Staff Writer With the threat of removing the Department of Education, students across the country are grappling with what this means for their future. Some worry about losing financial aid, while others fear that education quality will depend too much on where they live. For many, this decision could widen the gap…
River Hill Students Protest Anti-DEI Initiatives
By Benjamin Hong, Editor In Chief; Connor Hawthorne, Editor In Chief; Shivali Shah, Digital Editor; Abigale Paterniti, News Editor On Wednesday, February 5th, approximately 125 students participated in a school-wide walkout to protest Executive Order 14151, passed by President Donald Trump on January 20. Entitled “Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing,” this…
Hawks Celebrate Lunar New Year!
By Shivali Shah, Digital Editor River Hill’s Lunar New Year celebration on January 30th was one filled with cultural richness and excitement. Coupling the many talents of River Hill students with the vibrant traditions of the Lunar New Year, Project Lotus and the Chinese Honor Society made the event a memorable and immersive experience. Lunar…
National Chinese Honors Society Hosts Dumpling Making Event
By Alu Machinjili, Staff Writer On January 28, 2025, River Hills National Chinese Honor Society hosted a dumpling celebration in room 151. This event was not merely a culinary gathering, but also a celebration of cultural heritage highlighting the significance of dumplings in Chinese tradition. It attracted food lovers from all over the school. This…
Anger At River Hill Over TikTok Ban
By Ema Bojaxhi, Staff Writer In early 2024, Congress passed a bill banning TikTok in January 2025. Ultimately, the order was temporarily halted; however, the debate over the app has continued amid intense controversy. At River Hill High School, the app had become a major part of daily life. The popular social media platform, owned…