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By Ethan Guo, Staff Writer At the halfway point in the season, the River Hill Men’s basketball team finds itself exactly where it wants to be. Sitting at a record of 5-5, they’ve shown steady improvement as they move deeper into the year, highlighted by their impressive wins that reflect both depth and grit across…
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 Jennifer Newman, Staff Writer Senioritis, a crippling disease that reliably infects the senior class each year, seems to reach its most severe stage after winter break. Symptoms range from chronic procrastination and selective attendance to unfinished homework and a sudden loss of concern for deadlines. In its most severe stage, after two weeks away…
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 Layla Abukhdeir, Staff Writer River Hill High School’s band concert last Friday highlighted the dedication and talent of student musicians across multiple ensembles, giving audience members an entertaining and energetic night of music. The concert opened with the percussion ensemble, shining a spotlight on students who are usually seen at the back of the…
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By Benjamin Hong, Co-Editor-in-Chief Beginning in the 2026-2027 school year, River Hill High School will begin offering AP Spanish Literature and Culture for the very first time. This course builds upon the precedent of the new Special Topics course series first offered this year by giving advanced Spanish students another way to build upon their…
By Robert Ortiz, Staff Writer The winter choir concert concluded this past Tuesday, and with the holiday break just around the corner, the performers have reflected on their improvement and how the choir experience has allowed them to embrace the festivities and celebrations of the holiday season. The winter choir concert happens every year before…