By Ayah Hassan, Staff Writer As high school comes to an end for the class of 2025, they prepare to begin a new chapter in their lives. Transitioning from high school to college is a big change. Some students move away from their families while some decide to commute. Many have already chosen what career…
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A Valentines’ Day Tradition: River Hill’s Rose Sale Fundraiser
By Shivali Shah, Digital Editor Valentine’s Day brings a unique kind of energy–one filled with gestures of affection and appreciation that lifts spirits and creates a sense of connection. At River Hill, the annual rose sale has become a cherished tradition that taps into this spirit. Run by the Class of 2025’s SGA, the fundraiser…
River Hill Reacts To The SuperBowl Halftime Show
By Alu Machinjili, Staff Writer The highly anticipated Super Bowl performance was a brilliant event that captivated audiences with its mix of creativity, music, and powerful messages. This year’s halftime performance featured Kendrick Lamar and SZA with surprise cameos from Samuel L. Jackson, Serena Williams and DJ Mustard. This show not only showcased music but…
Heartfelt Thanks: Valentine’s Celebration For River Hill Staff
By Abigale Paterniti, News Editor Every year the River Hill Independent Research Program (I/R) hosts an annual Valentine’s event, where cards are created and distributed around the school to each staff member at River Hill. Students spent the week before February 14th decorating cards of pink and red hearts and writing kind words as an…
Hallway Shuffle
By Carolina Alphonso, Staff Writer It’s one of the most dangerous places in the world. No, not I-95 and not a public bathroom. While both are terrifying in their own way, neither can compare to the terror of a high school hallway. Many students are speeding their way to their classes, hurrying up and down…
Trump’s New Policies: How do They Impact Federal Workers?
By Siena Houk, Staff Writer When a President introduces new policies, the effects ripple across the country, impacting everyday people, such as Federal employees. Under Donald Trump’s administration, changes in government regulations, budgets, and labor rules have altered how millions of federal workers are able to do their jobs. From shifts in pay and benefits…
The Future of Education: What Students Fear about the Department of Education’s Removal
By Ema Bojaxhi, Staff Writer With the threat of removing the Department of Education, students across the country are grappling with what this means for their future. Some worry about losing financial aid, while others fear that education quality will depend too much on where they live. For many, this decision could widen the gap…
River Hill Mock Trial: Hawks in Law Soaring to Victory
By Maya Gambhir, Staff Writer Several of our River Hill academic teams are entering the thick of their competition season this month. One of these clubs is the Mock Trial team, who began their weekly trials this past month against other Howard County Schools. The team spent much of November and December in the audition…
The Make A Wish Club
By Rachel Bowers, Staff Writer At River Hill, dreams become a reality with the Make-A-Wish club. The club helps to give back to the community by raising money through various fundraising events. Make A Wish is an actual nonprofit organization that grants wishes to children with critical illnesses. The organization’s goal is to create life-changing…
Raising Funds with Roses
By Nikhil Krishnamoorthi, Staff Writer On February 3, 2025, the Class of 2025 SGA started a fundraiser to sell roses to people in the school near the cafeteria. The fundraiser was created to bring people together and raise awareness of the love we give to other people, raising funds for a meaningful cause, and spreading…