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By Connor Hawthorne, Staff Writer For many students, high school seems pointless. Why should a student spend their time in school when they can go out into the world and earn money now? However, working may not be as beneficial as it seems, especially for students trying to balance holding a job and attending high…
By Kamarya Buckley, Staff Writer Black History is everyone’s history; now we celebrate the attributes of Black Americans. The month of February is set to appreciate and recognize the people and things that have been underrated and concealed for years. Black History month hasn’t always existed, it originated from Negro History week which started in…
By Carolina Alphonso, Staff Writer On January 15th, 4.7 million people waited in front of their screens for the first episode of the new HBO series The Last of Us to air. The show had been promoted to audiences for months, getting people hyped up for the show. Now, the wait is over, and over…
By Maire Crooks, The Current Co-Editor in Chief February brings Valentine’s Day, which sparks motivation for people to spread love to those who need it. Many River Hill clubs are embodying the holiday by giving back to the community; the River Hill chapters of both the Key Club and Cancer Kids First held widespread, successful…
By Babiha Kaur, Digital Editor Although quarter 3 is getting more rigorous for most, it’s safe to say that some things have become more laid back, especially for the seniors. After finishing the dreaded, tedious college application process, many seniors have received decisions from colleges and are currently deciding where to attend school. Lots of…
By Benjamin Hong, Staff Writer This past Saturday, the Chesapeake FIRST Tech Challenge Regional tournament took place at Archbishop Spalding High School. Teams from across the DMV region gathered there to showcase their robotics prowess and to compete for a chance to advance in the 18th annual international FTC competition. With thousands of teams and…
By Claire Burnett, The Current Co-Editor-in-Chief After a relaxing Thanksgiving break, students are back in school for a seemingly grueling four weeks until winter break. With only one half day throughout the entire four weeks, students are eagerly awaiting winter break. Sophomore Dara Asante mentioned “I’m excited because the holidays are almost here…I have a…
By Claire Fagan, Features Editor, and Riley Gonzales, News Editor As winter approaches, the time for art and writing contests is also upon us. From the end of National Novel Writing Month to the upcoming Scholastic Art and Writing Contest, ‘tis the season for creativity. Before an artist can create, they must be inspired. Inspiration…
By Lux Sheplee, Staff Writer As December begins and winter approaches, the amount of daylight decreases along with daily temperatures. Changing seasons pose both physical and mental challenges for everyone, but affect students especially. As River Hill High School is in Maryland, students experience brisk winters which can impact their education and performance. Seasonal Affective…
By Ananya Sharma and Myah Hesselgesser, Staff Writers As winter approaches, so do many different winter holidays. Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Years are just some of the holidays that are widely celebrated among River Hill students, with each student having their own unique traditions. The middle of winter has always been a festive time. Many…