By Aidan Bahrain, Staff Writer The United Kingdom has faced increasing concerns over knife-related crimes in recent years, prompting authorities to implement stricter measures to ensure public safety. One such measure that has stirred significant debate is the zombie knife and machete ban taking effect in September. This ban specifically targets a type of bladed…
River Hills SGA Holds Successful Grassroots Fundraiser
By Hasan Mirasyedi, Staff Writer River Hills Student Government Association holds a grade wide competition to see who can raise the most donations for Grassroots. The fundraiser was held on the week of January 29th, and was part of the Student Government Associations project of the year and was a friendly and competitive way to…
Super Bowl LVIII : Chiefs vs 49ers
By Jack Hardman, Staff Writer This year there will be a rematch of Super Bowl 54 with the Kansas City Chiefs facing off against the San Francisco 49ers. This will be the 58th Super Bowl and it will be held at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. There are a couple compelling storylines surrounding this…
River Hill Students Secure First Place in Local Powerlifting Competition
By Sanjana Jain, Staff Writer On January 27, seniors Dennis Lee and Orhan Tasci competed in a regional powerlifting meet at Hit Fit Training Center and secured first place in the 60 kgs and 90 kgs categories respectively. They entered under the Men’s Raw Team II category for competitors aged 16-17; both students are 17. …
River Hill Girls Indoor Track Team Dominates Counties
By Lux Sheplee, Staff Writer With winter in full swing, the end of January also marks the beginning of playoffs for winter sports. On January 29th, River Hill’s indoor track team stepped up to the line for their county meet. Each school selects its top three performers from each event to compete in this meet. …
What Articles Do People Want To Read?
By Ayah Hassan, Staff Writer Disclaimer: Yes, this is an article about the paper for the paper! Since 2014, The River Hill Current has been writing articles to inform and provide entertainment for students, but how many students really read it? Many students shared that they typically don’t read The Current. A common theme among…
Cicada Armageddon
By Shivali Shah, Staff Writer In mid-May of 2024, two broods of cicadas, XIII and XIX, will emerge together for the first time since 1803, unleashing billions of bugs into the South and parts of the Midwest, including parts of Maryland. While two broods emerging at the same time isn’t rare, the proximity of them…
Born to Glam [Updated]
By Abigale Paterniti, Staff Writer Note: This article was updated on Feburary 20, 2024 for accuracy in reporting. Saturday was an exciting day for dancers in Howard County dance companies as they arrived at Marriotts Ridge High School to perform. After hours of practice and dedication, the day every dancer had been working hard for…
E. Jean Carroll Wins $83 Million In Defamation Suit Against Donald Trump
By Benjamin Hong, Features Editor On January 26, 2024, a jury awarded Elizabeth Jean Carroll over 80 million dollars in damages inflicted by defamatory statements made by former president Donald Trump following her publicly alleging he sexually assaulted her in 1996. Carroll is an American journalist, author and advice columnist behind Elle magazine’s “Ask E….
River Hill Celebrates Groundhog Day
By Maire Crooks, Co-Editor-in-Chief In America, February 2nd is a widely anticipated holiday: Groundhog Day. Pennsylvania’s Punxsutawney Phil, the face of the celebration, emerges to check for his shadow to predict the upcoming spring season. This year, he did not see said shadow, meaning an early spring, much to River Hill students’ excitement. Punxsutawney Phil…