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By Ema Bojaxhi, Staff Writer As winter is almost coming to an end, the flu is on the rise. Typically starting from fall to winter, this period is marked by the rapid spread of the virus, affecting millions of individuals worldwide. The flu is a highly contagious respiratory illness caused by the Influenza virus. It…
By Shivali Shah, Staff Writer In the wake of brewing controversy, the international coffee giant, Starbucks, finds itself in the center of a major boycott. Many students are skipping their daily coffee run due to problems surrounding Starbucks’s role in the conflict within the Middle East. The month of December started out rough for the…
By Connor Hawthorne, Sports Editor Despite the disappointing absence of any snow, winter is in full swing, and as River Hill rapidly rushes towards midterms and the end of the first semester, students are finding it harder than ever to stay active and exercise. As temperatures and daylight remain low, many students are struggling to…
By Claire Burnett, The Current Co-Editor-in-Chief Snow, ice and sleet are rolling in as the coldest winter months approach. With these frigid temperatures, one would expect to see more students dressing appropriately for the weather, but gone are the days of wearing a winter coat or jacket to school. Despite the freezing weather, why aren’t…
By Hasan Mirasyedi, Staff Writer As the second quarter of the school year comes to an end it means that midterms are right around the corner. Midterms are heavily weighted tests given to students during the middle of the school year usually marking 10% of a class’s overall grade. For most high school students, this…
By Ayah Hassan, Staff Writer Sometimes we find ourselves craving specific foods, like a certain flavor of chips or ice cream or store bought cookies, and we might not be able to get to them quick enough. Maybe you don’t have your license and can’t drive somewhere to pick it up or you just don’t…
By Abigale Paterniti, Staff Writer On January 4th 2024, 19 selected students took to the podium to express an underappreciated form of art: poetry. After hours of memorizing, reciting, and perfecting their individual performance, a rigorous competition came about. One of the winners, sophomore Helen Quill, recitied “A Poem In Which I Try To Express…
By: Aidan Bahrain, Staff Writer Kanye West, a trailblazing figure in the music industry, has once again captivated the world with his upcoming album. Vultures marks Kanye West’s exploration into new territories, blending genres and pushing the boundaries of conventional music. The album boasts a diverse array of tracks. Kanye West is no stranger…
By Sana Yousuf, Staff Writer On November 17th, the highly anticipated Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes was released in theaters worldwide. Directed by Francis Lawrence, The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes was released approximately 10 years after the original four Hunger Games movies were released. Although fans of the franchise were exceedingly…
By Bryan Simo, Staff Writer It’s officially ski and snowboard season in Maryland, and River Hill students have already started hitting the slopes. Maryland is home to only one ski resort, Wisp, a small resort deep in the western part of the state. Besides Wisp, local skiers and snowboarders enjoy going to resorts such as…