Staff Writer: Rudy Alston Globally, 17.9% of young people under 18 reported having gambled last year, according to the NCPG. Some popular gambling companies are online, and because of how easy it is to access services online, 10.3% of young people have reported gambling online, according to the NCPG. 7% of youth have reported gambling…
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Hispanic Heritage Month – A Wonderful Assembly at River Hill
By Adelyn Ho, Staff Writer From September 15th to October 15th, River Hill celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrating the cultures of those from Spain and 19 other countries and territories– Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican…
Lair Family Named as the Special Olympics Family of the Year
By Ryan Hawthorne, staff writer The Lair Family was announced as the Special Olympics Family of the year on September 12, during the 25th anniversary Inspiration Walk for the Howard County Special Olympics. Nominated for their outstanding commitment to the Special Olympics Tennis team during high school and beyond, Sebastian and Adele Lair have consistently…
The Week of Homecoming
By Sydney Case, Editor-in-Chief From dressing up for Spirit Week to cheering in the stands under the Friday night lights, River Hill High School’s Homecoming week brought students together for a week full of school spirit, friendly competition and celebration. With themed outfits, energetic pep rally performances, a decisive football victory and a Hollywood-inspired dance,…
The River Hill Theatre Company Prepares for Peter and the Starcatcher
By Ryan Hawthorne, Staff Writer River Hill Theatre prepares for “Peter and the Starcatcher,” taking place on October 22 – 25, with a variety of new choreography techniques in rehearsal, a creative new set design, and high expectations by everyone involved. The actors involved in the show say this play is “different” from previous years….
That’s A Lot of Caffeine, Isn’t It?
By Adelyn Ho, Staff Writer Caffeine at River Hill High School is everywhere– students carry their Starbucks, Celsius, and other caffeinated drinks around school every day. Students and teachers around River Hill drink caffeine every morning and even sometimes throughout the afternoon. But, how much caffeine are students actually having, and why are we having…
River Hill Takes on Homecoming
By Fiona Devine, Staff Writer With homecoming quickly coming up, the school eagerly prepares for the exciting week of events with a series of activities lined up throughout the week. The SGA Board takes control of getting the school hyped for the week. They use Instagram and put out announcements to grab the attention of…
Finding the Right Fit: Students Visiting College
By Adam Hawthorne, Editor in Chief This time of year can be stressful for seniors. Completing college applications, taking standardized tests and writing college essays contribute to the stress of students who are trying to decide which colleges they want to attend. Over the summer and into the fall, many seniors visit colleges to get…
One Last Challenge for Seniors
By Jonathan Sager, Staff Writer Seniors at River Hill have just begun their final year of school. While this upcoming year will be full of new memories and final chapters, as seniors say goodbye to friends, it will also be full of new challenges for seniors as they navigate the college application process and adjust…
River Hill Hawks World Cup Picks
By Millie George, StaffWriter With the first ball being kicked off of the world cup on June 12 in the Mexico v. South Africa game, River Hill students are getting hyped for the series of upcoming matches. Many students are wearing merch that represents the team that they are cheering for, but for some, they…