By Carolina Alphonso, Staff Writer With the entrance of this cold chilly breeze comes exciting new opportunities for the school, like Thanksgiving break, winter break and winter sports, but it seems like there might be a new event that will be happening this year for students: the winter ball. At the moment, not much is…
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Are High School Students Getting Enough Sleep?
By Lux Sheplee, Staff Writer High school start times differ around the country, but for River Hill students, beginning the school day at 7:25 AM can be difficult. Sports, homework, and other extracurricular activities can impact what time people go to bed, and how much sleep they get. But even when students get the recommended…
Halloween: Frightfully Delightful
By Kamarya Buckley, Staff Writer Halloween took place on October 31; the grand finale of students excitement for festivals, parties and even trick or treating. It originated in ancient Celtic tradition as a way to ward off ghosts. It was a way to welcome the end of the summer harvest. Part of the tradition was…
Freshman Feels
By Salma Zaghari, Staff Writer As this year has begun, numerous freshmen have entered the halls of River Hill High School, eager to join clubs, make friends, and most of all make memories. High school is a great time to plant seeds and shape your future. Freshman are not nervous this year; classes seem to…
Pokemon: Gotta Catch Even More
By Ryan Burnett, Staff Writer If you thought Pokemon couldn’t get any better, you’d be wrong. On November 18, 2022, Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet will be coming to the Nintendo Switch. With 191 new Pokémon, people are more excited than ever to play. Pokémon started out as nothing but black and white pixels on…
The Excitement about Clubs at River Hill
By Babiha Kaur, Digital Editor Although it is widely believed that high school is extremely demanding, there are definitely some fun aspects to it. With a variety of clubs and activities offered at River Hill, students are finding much joy and excitement while expanding their interests. There is definitely a place for everyone to come…
Meet the Clue Cast
By Ayah Hassan, Staff Writer
Is the Quality of the School Lunch Worth the Price?
By Myah Hesselgesser, Staff Writer On June 30, 2022, the federal waivers that allowed schools to serve free lunch during the pandemic ended after 2 years. Therefore, lunch prices have returned to $3.30 in Howard County Schools. This change has inspired opinions about if the quality of the school lunches is really worth the amount…
Family Guy: The Show That Never Stops
By Ryan Burnett, Staff Writer 23 years since its first episode aired, Family Guy has come back strong with season 21 as of September 25. It has been almost 1 year since a new episode aired on FOX back on September 26, 2021, and now everyone is back and better than ever. Family Guy is…
Student Involvement in Homecoming Decorations
By Ananya Sharma, Staff Writer Before homecoming weekend, students and teachers alike worked together to decorate the halls. Students were involved in the creative process and helped come up with ideas on how to decorate. They also were the ones who made the decorations and put them up. A few weeks ago, announcements were sent…