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By Connor Hawthorne, Sports Editor After the victory against Atholton a few weeks ago at an away game, the River Hill team was back again Friday night and ready to defend their home court against the Atholton team once again. As fans piled into the stands, the energy in the air was palpable. In accordance…
By Sana Yousuf, Staff Writer On Friday, February 9th at 7:00 pm, the St. Louis School, a local elementary and middle Catholic school, will be holding their first-ever Valentine’s Day Jazz Cabaret, where an impressive lineup of three accomplished local artists will be featured. The tickets for the event cost $30 with the ticket proceeds…
By Sanjana Jain, Staff Writer On December 14, 2023, Mr. William J. Barnes was appointed as HCPSS Acting Superintendent by the Howard County Board of Education during a public meeting. His appointment followed the retirement of HCPSS’ previous Superintendent, Dr. Michael J. Martirano, who served in this position for nearly the past seven years. While…
By Lauren Shin, Staff Writer Starting in the 2024-2025 school year, River Hill High School will be offering African American Studies, a college-level introductory social studies course in African American history. Examining popular culture, music, literature, film and more through primary source documents, students will be able to gain a better understanding of African Americans…
By Ryan Burnett, Staff Writer It’s finally 2024 and that means one thing: New Year’s resolutions. From working out everyday to eating healthier, there are countless opportunities to set yourself up for success this year. However, that still leaves one question: what are the feelings about resolutions from the students at River Hill? While New…
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…