By Cameron Barros, Staff Writer Live. Die. Repeat. That’s the gist of Doug Liman’s 2014 movie. Edge of Tomorrow takes place on planet Earth, circa 2150. Animal like alien creatures have invaded the earth and Humanity is on the brink of extinction. Cage (Tom Cruise) is a high-ranking military officer who is in charge of…
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Quantico Series Premier Offers Mystery, Drama, and Suspense
By Hilda Filke, Staff Writer Priyanka Chopra does an astounding job in her role as the main character on ABC’s new drama series Quantico. As the star of the show, she plays the part of Alex Parrish, an FBI recruit who is training for 21 weeks to become a special agent at the Quantico base…
CBS’s Supergirl Is A Must-Watch
By Lauren Mitchell, Staff Writer This is not just another television show that destroys the magnificent glory of superheros. This is SuperGirl. After only airing four episodes, the hit new CBS show has already gained millions of devoted fans wanting to know the future of this female superhero named Kara Zor-el, but well known in…
It’s Almost Time To Pull Out Your Ugly Sweaters
By Anna Hovet, Staff Writer As we approach the winter season, Grandmas all across America are quick to buy their supplies for knitting up the next batch of sweaters for their loved ones. They might be hideous, but it’s the thought that counts, right? But in the past decade, ugly Christmas and Hanukkah sweaters seem…
Patrick Gover: River Hill’s Star On And Off The Field
By Griffin Brightbill, Sports Editor Beginning his freshman year, multi-talented senior Patrick Gover has been busy balancing football and the school play. Although he landed a lead role in the upcoming play Almost Maine, he claims that his primary focus right now is the football season. “If there’s a game next Friday, then that’s what…
Grey’s Anatomy Season 12 Premiere Review
By Lauren Mitchell, Staff Writer It’s back! After 132 days of hiatus, the 12th season of the prominent ABC medical drama at Grey Sloan memorial hospital, Grey’s Anatomy has finally returned to our televisions. Personally, the season 12 premiere was one of the best, definitely a 10 out of 10. I recommend watching it live,…
Survivor Enters Its 30th Season
By Kirsten Kruus, News Editor After a lengthy winter hiatus, the reality T.V. series, Survivor, has begun their 30th season this past February, taking place in Nicaragua. For those unfamiliar with the series, Survivor is a reality show where strangers compete for a million dollar prize at isolated locations around the world. Players are…
Polaroids “snap” back into pop culture
By Alexa Marquis, Staff Writer, and Carol Bello, Features Editor The revival of the Polaroid photograph was one of the most iconic elements of pop culture in 2014. They are mostly found on social media accounts of the “hipster demographic.” So what is about Polaroids that made them so revolutionary in the past year? Polaroids…
Guide to fashion must-haves for this winter season
By HaeMee Lee, Editor-in-Chief It’s that time of the year when temperatures are dropping to below freezing, and the walk from your car to the school in the morning feels like a trek on Mount Everest. Don’t feel like you have to sacrifice style for warmth. Now, this doesn’t mean you should wear flip-flops and…
FBLA continues competitive success
By Griffin Brightbill and Justin Kortick, Staff Writers Future Business Leaders of America, which is River Hill’s oldest club, has won 11 straight state championships and plans to continue that success this year in the state competition. Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) aims to teach students specific business skills and improve their knowledge in…