By Will Specht, Staff Writer Better Call Saul season 6 is now available on Netflix, after many viewers have waited 9 grueling months to find out what happens to Saul Goodman. The show is a prequel and a sequel to the critically acclaimed show Breaking Bad. Any fan of Breaking Bad should definitely check this…
What Do You Hope to Get Out of High School?
By Kamarya Buckley, Staff Writer River Hill High School students were asked a simple yet thought-provoking question: “What do you want out of high school?” The answers were interesting, while some students wish to pursue academic success, others focused on networking, social connections, and personal growth. Student goals for high school differ widely from person to person. …
April Showers Bring Zay Flowers
By Ryan Burnett, Staff Writer From Lamar Jackson’s return to signing Odell Beckham Jr., the Baltimore Ravens did it all. After an interesting 6 months, the Ravens finally gave Lamar the largest quarterback contract in the NFL, and drafted a player Ravens fans are excited to watch. To help out Lamar, the Ravens drafted Boston…
The Stress of AP Exam Week: Classwork Edition
By Sara Solimani, Opinions Editor As AP Exams took place from May 1st to May 12th, many students taking them had to juggle other responsibilities as well. Teachers assigned long-term projects, pushed tight deadlines, and expected full attention even as the imminent pressure of studying for and performing in AP exams increased. Most students at…
Stories of Your Life and Others: The Gateway to Science Fiction
By Benjamin Hong, Staff Writer A lesson in physics set in the context of an alien landing. A reflection on the commercialization of mystic rituals. A reimagining of the Tower of Babylon. This 2002 anthology of the celebrated science fiction writer Ted Chiang’s first 8 novellas features a diverse collection of worlds and characters. With…
Lights, Camera, Dance!- Prep for the Spring Dance Concert
By Kathryn Roth and Jazzy Born, Staff Writers The River Hill Dance Department is beyond ecstatic to finish the year with their annual Spring Dance Concert, which will take place on May 18th and 19th at 7pm. The dancers are prepared to put on a fantastic show full of different dance styles and music. As…
Lacrosse’s Final Hurrah
By Jason Benedek, Sports Editor; and Ellie Goldberg, Staff Writer Now that it is May, Maryland State Lacrosse Playoffs have finally arrived. The River Hill boys and girls lacrosse teams are both looking to make a deep playoff run this season, and compete for a county championship. With a regular season record of 8-4, the…
Concert Week: May Music Madness
By Claire Fagan, Features Editor For many, the end of April into the beginning of May marks AP-crunch studying time. However, for the majority of River Hill’s performing arts students, these weeks are also special because they hold the final performance of the year. During a jam-packed nine-day span, River Hill hosted its choir concert,…
Seniors’ End of the Year Preparation
By Aneesa Khawaja, Staff Writer Graduating from high school is a significant milestone in anyone’s life. As River Hill graduation is coming up seniors start preparing for this big event. Graduation preparations may be daunting as the deadlines get closer. Along with examinations, college or professional applications, and an overwhelming sense of uncertainty, you must…
Junior Prom Attire
By Lux Sheplee, Staff Writer Clothes are constantly changing, and fashion trends go in and out of style. Selecting prom dresses this year was especially challenging for River Hill High School juniors. Several factors went into each student’s decision, and their vision was often different than their final choice. Bethel Bruk, described her dress as,…








