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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
By Siena Houk, Staff Writer Winter Cheer tryouts have officially wrapped up, and the energy from the event is still buzzing. Dozens of hopeful girls brought their best jumps, stunts, and routines to the mat, all attempting a coveted spot on the winter cheer squad. The judges were impressed by the determination and enthusiasm displayed…
By Rachel Bowers, Staff Writer As winter is just around the corner, River Hill will be having their winter sport pep rally on November 26th. That day is also on a half day, “which is just as exciting,” says junior Anasofía Alamo. The pep rally will consist of many performances, games, and competitions. One of…
By Vincent Wang, Staff Writer The Benchwarmers is a rally for the underdog and that itself is a refreshing thing to find coming from Hollywood. Some similar films to The Benchwarmers are The Longest Yard and Grown-ups. These films had one thing in common as the “losers” overcame difficult obstacles in the way. Three middle-aged…
By Alu Machinjili, Staff Writer The holiday season has started and many families have started to plan their trips and festivities. A lot is going on this break with people having time to spend with their friends and families. Students around the school all have unique plans for what they’re going to do during this…