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By: Sarah Brunett, Features Editor Many businesses, organizations, and schools are temporarily shutting down as a result of the increasing number of covid-19 cases within the United States. It has become unsafe to hold events that allow many people within a confined space because it will break social distancing laws recently put into place. Due…
By: Sarah Sheinker, Co Editor-in-Chief As the United States manages the ups and downs of the COVID-19 pandemic, citizens are stuck at home with nothing to do but snack. With gyms and parks closed, there isn’t much opportunity for exercising. Now that April is coming to an end and summer is approaching quickly, most of…
(editor’s note: this article was written independent of the Journalism class. Any personal opinions expressed in the article or further research are that of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Current or its staff.) By: Kian Mostoufi, Independent Contributor Imagine living a life in which you are able to think…
By: Vlada Rauner, Features Editor It happens to be a popular stereotype that public schools put little funding aside for their fine art programs. The photography teachers at River Hill High School would probably be inclined to agree. On November 29th, an announcement was sent out on the school’s website, where the River Hill Photography…
By: Sarah Sheinker, Opinions Editor As many high school students age they start to form political opinions and seek an outlet to voice their views in a positive and constructive manner. River Hill is amongst numerous high schools across the country with politically affiliated clubs. Up until recently, River Hill was not representing one of…
By: Vlada Rauner, Features Editor River Hill High School has a reputation for high achieving students. This year, RHHS has exceeded expectations. Thirteen seniors have qualified as Semifinalists in the 2019 National Merit Scholarship Program. Susan Baek, Karen Feng, Sophia Guan, Maanasa Gurram, Andrew He, Sara Jain, Ishan Patel, Megan Radcliffe, Rhea Senthil Kumar, Christian…
By: Chris Fazzari, News Editor To comply with the new Maryland law requiring all Maryland schools to be tested for the presence of lead, HCPSS has begun testing all Howard County schools. All 77 schools will be tested by 2020. The first round of testing was completed at Clarksville, St. John’s Lane, Talbott Springs, Jeffers…
By: Danny Tow, Sports Editor Over the years, River Hill Soccer has gained a reputation for having a strong soccer program, with a combined twenty-two state championships in forty-six seasons between the Boys and Girls teams and a success rate of 48% that most high schools can only dream of. That ferocity has not subsided…
By: Lauren Mitchell, Co-Editor-in-Chief River Hill senior Caroline Kral recently fulfilled her lifelong dreams of committing to a college for Field Hockey. Washington College, a competitive school in Chestertown, Maryland, asked Caroline the awe-inspiring question, “Will you be on my 2019 recruiting roster?” With tear-filled eyes, Caroline accepted this commitment, stating that she is “so…
By: Chris Fazzari, News Editor On October 1st, the Howard County Council passed a plan to purchase and demolish nineteen buildings in historic Ellicott City to mitigate future flooding. The plan is going to cost roughly $50 million over five years through the county, state and federal funding. This plan, according to The Baltimore Sun,…