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By Abigale Paterniti, Editor-in-Chief Every young driver dreads receiving a speeding ticket. Ages 16-26 represent the largest share of traffic stops in Maryland. Automated speed cameras flag ticket vehicles traveling 12 miles per hour or more, above the posted speed limit. The closest permanent speeding cameras to River Hill is located on Centennial Lane, near…
By Maya Gambhir, Staff Writer With school doors closing for winter break this past month, many students spent their time off traveling to be with family, going on adventures, and seeing new places. From tropical rainforests and beaches to frosty ski resorts, River Hill students found themselves across the globe for the holiday season. With…
By Jonathan Sager, Staff Writer After a wild ending to a chaotic NFL season the playoffs are set to begin on the weekend of January 10, 2026. The first round of the playoffs is called the wild card round in which six games will be played. First, in the NFC the 5 seed Los Angeles…
By Adam Hawthorne, Staff Writer The Baltimore Ravens’ season came to a heartbreaking end on January 4th after a last second loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, a finish that left fans stunned and silent. This game had a lot on the line for the Ravens: not only was it a rivalry matchup, but winning the…
By Shivali Shah, Co-Editor-in-Chief From Photography I to Spanish Advanced Special Topics, the wide range of courses available to high school students in the Howard County Public School System can make choosing next year’s class schedule a daunting task, especially for 8th graders and current freshmen who are new to the process. Catering to this…
By Robert Ortiz, Staff Writer With the arrival of the new year, UFC is set to open up 2026 with a high-stakes lightweight matchup that has River Hill debating. UFC 324, this upcoming Saturday, will be headlined by a lightweight battle between the veteran Justin Gaethje and the rising star, Paddy Pimblett. The first UFC…
By Roshwitha Buduri, Staff Writer River Hill students have come from their winter break inspired to start a new year with fresh resolutions. Each year, the trend of making New Year’s resolutions spreads waves over countless people, young and old. It is a way to create realistic goals or aspirations that can grow over the…
By Shivali Shah, Co-Editor-in-Chief January at River Hill means cold mornings, piles of assignments and the annual challenge of course selection The Synergy course selection application for the 2026-2027 school year opened on Tuesday, December 16th, allowing students to begin choosing which classes they plan to take next. The application closes on January 12th, giving…
By Jocelyn Ming, Quill Writer River Hill has been well-known for its academic tenacity and rigor within and outside of its community for decades. One of the school’s greatest strengths has been its overwhelming interest in leadership opportunities. With the recent announcement of the 25-26 freshman year SGA applications, River Hill is eager to see…
By Jordan Solomon, Quill Writer The River Hill Marching Band finished their season Friday, October 24th with a highly anticipated performance. Despite chilly temperatures, the band pushed through for an emotional senior night and engaging halftime show that left everyone energized. This performance came just over two months after the marching band first met on…