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By Salma Zaghari, Staff Writer In an effort to improve academic performance and create a more conducive learning environment, teachers at River Hill High School have started monitoring students’ Spotify playlists during school hours. The new policy aims to ensure that students are only listening to piano music, which is believed to enhance concentration and…
By Myah Hesselgesser and Ananya Sharma, Staff Writers March Mammal Madness is an event based on the March Madness basketball tournament that takes place in the month of March. Instead of basketball teams competing against each other, in March Mammal Madness 64 different species of animals compete together in computer simulated combat. The March Mammal…
By Claire Fagan, Features Editor The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater is a contemporary fantasy novel with an innovative plot, magnificent character design, and exquisite word choice. Main character Blue Sargent lives in the small town of Henrietta, Virginia, in a small house with her many relatives. All of Blue’s female relatives are very powerful…
By Ryan Burnett, Staff Writer Now that the 2023 NFL season has concluded, there is one question looming in the minds of Baltimore Ravens fans: should Lamar Jackson be re-signed? Lamar Jackson has been the Ravens’ starting quarterback since 2019, when he won League MVP. Ever since then he has failed to live up to…
By Jason Benedek, Sports Editor, and Daniel Carr, Staff Writer With the start of free agency and the draft on the horizon, the NFL is off to a crazy start even though opening day isn’t until September 7th. The first round of the NFL Draft will be on Thursday, April 27th, and rounds 2 through…
By Ellie Goldberg, Staff Writer It’s finally that time of year. The majority of seniors have made their decision on where they’ll spend the next four years of their lives. From big and small universities, to trade school, to the workforce, the seniors at River Hill High School are ready to move on from high…
By Lux Sheplee, Staff Writer As temperatures begin to rise, spring sports seasons are approaching. River Hill offers a variety of spring activities, including girls’ softball. With tryouts starting on March 1st, many girls anticipate the upcoming season for both junior varsity and varsity softball. Expressing her eagerness for the upcoming season, head varsity softball…
By Kathryn Roth, Staff Writer Love fills the air at River Hill on Valentine’s Day as many students were found giving gifts, walking around the decorated halls, or simply just wearing red or pink to school. As some found joy in the holiday by celebrating with their significant others or friends, others decided to completely…
By Carolina Alphonso, Staff Writer On January 15th, 4.7 million people waited in front of their screens for the first episode of the new HBO series The Last of Us to air. The show had been promoted to audiences for months, getting people hyped up for the show. Now, the wait is over, and over…
By Babiha Kaur, Digital Editor Although quarter 3 is getting more rigorous for most, it’s safe to say that some things have become more laid back, especially for the seniors. After finishing the dreaded, tedious college application process, many seniors have received decisions from colleges and are currently deciding where to attend school. Lots of…