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by Shannon McCarthy, staff writer Snow is falling, the weather is freezing, and everyone is staying home. Do you want something fun to get you out of the house? Well River Hill has just the the thing, a winter dance! The Snowball dance will be held on Saturday, January 27th from 7:00 p.m – 10:00…
By Vlada Rauner, Staff Writer When it comes to getting friends and family the perfect holiday gift, the pressure is on. But buying a present that is sure to dazzle that special someone is even more stressful. Not to mention, if you’re on a budget, finding a gift that won’t break the bank is quite…
By Shannon McCarthy, staff writer Jakob Winkler has come from Stuttgart, a city in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany to join us at River Hill for the 2017-2018 school year. He is here to be introduced to a new culture and learn in a new environment. The foreign exchange student program brings students out of their home country…
by Aaron Hirsch, staff writer The new film Happy Death Day came out in theaters in October, on Friday the 13th, and has been a success so far through Halloween. Directed by Christopher B. Landon and produced by Jason Blum, the new movie features Jessica Rothe (also featured in La La Land and The Last…
by Dawson Wolfe, staff writer Have you ever started to watch a TV show because of how great everyone says it is and then have it not live up to your expectations? This is how I figured I would feel when I finally decided to start watching Stranger Things. Every day I kept hearing more…
by Zachariah Summers, staff writer Much to the dismay of many, Google Drive and Photo Uploader will no longer be accessible by desktop applications starting this upcoming March. The news was first given to the general public on September 6th of this year, and it will be a shift of action for many companies and businesses….
by Nicole Wesche, staff writer On May 2017, Dr. Michael J. Martirano was named interim superintendent of the Howard County Public School System. Martirano believes that the students should be the center of all decision-making, and is committed to giving every child the opportunity to succeed. This coincides with his emphasis on ensuring equity for…
by Devin Hendrick, sports editor The first day of high school is always nerve-racking, especially for Freshman. High school is a brand new experience for incoming Freshman. The journey is immensely different than middle school, and for some, it takes a little while to adapt to the high school lifestyle. In high school, there’s much…
by Kendall Barker, staff writer Every student should appreciate the hard work and effort the teachers at River Hill put towards furthering students’ educations. As such, it is always upsetting to see favorite teachers leave. English teacher Christopher Kates has taught at River Hill since the school opened in 1996, however, during the 2016-2017 school…
by Ben Graham, editor-in-chief “Lazy.” “Apathetic.” “Careless.” Critics of the American voting population, which has often been seen as indolent, are quick to chastise the nation’s voters for taking for granted their right to participate in government. This criticism is not without justification. According to a Pew Research study, the U.S. ranks 31st out of…