By Babiha Kaur, Digital Editor As of Wednesday, September 20, River Hill’s start time changed from 8:00 a.m. to 7:50 a.m. The new change was implemented in order to allow buses to transport students to school on time. Although the time was adjusted by only ten minutes, River Hill students are still affected by it….
Students Go Mad For Madden 24
By Ryan Burnett, Staff Writer Another NFL season has come and gone, and that can only mean one thing; a new installment in the Madden series to play. On the cover this year is Bills quarterback Josh Allen. Last year he went off, throwing for over 4,000 yards with 35 touchdowns. Allen led his team…
Homecoming Season has Arrived
By Lux Sheplee, Staff Writer As September comes to an end, students at River Hill scramble to find dates, plan outfits, and buy tickets for the Homecoming dance coming up on October 7th. Homecoming is an exciting event because along with the dance, there’s also the homecoming football game and pep rally the day before…
The Ravens Fly High Into The Regular Season
By Ryan Burnett, Staff Writer With the 2023 preseason coming to an end, the regular season is right around the corner. The Ravens during the preseason went 1-2 this year. The last preseason loss was handed to the Ravens by the New York Giants in 2016. During the preseason, fans got a glimpse into the…
New College and Career Readiness Counselor Position Established at Howard County High Schools
By Sanjana Jain, Staff Writer In accordance with HB1372, Blueprint for Maryland’s Future – Revisions, the Howard County Public School System established the College and Career Readiness (CCR) Counselor position in all 13 high schools, starting in the 2023-24 school year. River Hill has been joined by Mrs. Pauline Baek, a former guidance counselor at…
New Hawk Time Rules?
By Ayah Hassan, Staff Writer For the past few years, Hawk Time occurred every Wednesday. River Hill students were given the opportunity to spend 30 minutes a week the way they chose to. Students used this time to study with friends, meet up with teachers, play sports in the gym, and relieve stress before continuing…
River Hill Theater is Ready for an Adventure
By Babiha Kaur, Digital Editor The River Hill theater arts department is thrilled to announce the school’s fall play: She Kills Monsters! As always, students have been working extremely hard in order to put on a successful production this October. She Kills Monsters tells the story of high schooler Agnes Evans as she deals with…
Fall Sports Kick Off!
By Connor Hawthorne, Sports Editor As the 2023-24 school year begins, students are enthusiastic about many upcoming activities: homecoming, new classes, but most importantly, fall sports. Among the many activities available to River Hill students, fall athletics are among the most popular, not just to the athletes themselves, but to the many students who come…
River Hill Field Hockey Starts the Road to Another State Final
By Lux Sheplee, Staff Writer While many students at River Hill enjoyed a summer far away from the building, the varsity field hockey team, along with other sports, was back in the beginning of August. This year’s team looks a lot different than last, as they lost many key players with seniors leaving, including two…
No Permit, Not Permitted!
By Lauren Shin, Staff Writer With a new administration comes new rules, some of which students weren’t expecting. How are students feeling about the new parking permit and its regulations? Each school year, upperclassmen fill up the student parking lot. While students begin to trickle into their parking spots early in the morning, others find…






