By Ema Bojaxhi, Staff Writer In early 2024, Congress passed a bill banning TikTok in January 2025. Ultimately, the order was temporarily halted; however, the debate over the app has continued amid intense controversy. At River Hill High School, the app had become a major part of daily life. The popular social media platform, owned…
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Bracelet Making Event: Angels Network
By Mehreen Alamgir, Staff Writer The Angels Network Club recently held its annual Bracelet Making Event, and it was a lot of fun! This event is always a favorite among students, not just because it’s enjoyable, but because it’s a great way to earn volunteer hours for those who need it. This year was no…
Students Forge Their Futures at the Science in Society Conference
By Benjamin Hong, Co-Editor-In-Chief On February 1st, students from across Howard County gathered at Glenelg High School for the 2025 iteration of the Science in Society conference. Founded in 2015, the conference is an annual celebration of real-world applications of science topics, with particular emphasis on inspiring a love for STEM in students from all…
Quiz Bowl Is Heading To Nationals!
By Connor Hawthorne, Co-Editor-In-Chief For the first time in School History, the River Hill Quiz Bowl team is headed to nationals! After placing 4th out of 44 teams in their most recent competition, the River Hill Quiz Bowl team qualified for the High School National Quiz Bowl Championship in Atlanta, Georgia on May 23rd. Only…
The Start of A New Year: Mass Deportation Across the U.S.
By Carolina Alphonso and Vincent Wang, Staff Writers On January 20th, 2025, President Trump returned to the presidency for his second term. In less than 24 hours, he issued a record number of executive orders, many of which involved the issue of immigration and deportation. Throughout his campaign, Trump focused heavily on the issue of…
River Hill High School Presents: A Night Of Jazz
By Abigale Paterniti, News Editor After a successful winter dance concert, River Hill’s Senior and Junior Company members were faced with rigorous preparation in anticipation of their upcoming Howard County Dance Festival (HCDF). Featuring performances from all 13 Howard County high school dance companies and the 2024-2025 All-County Dance Performance Ensemble, the event occurred on…
A Charity Dive Into Icy Waters
By Ayah Hassan, Staff Writer Imagine standing at the edge of the water in your bathing suit, the crisp winter air blowing on your skin as you prepare to plunge into the icy-cold depths of the Chesapeake. This is exactly what thousands of people did on Friday, January 21. The Polar Plunge is a charity…
Winter Cheer Tryouts
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…
Winter Pep Rally
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…
Boys Soccer Wins State Championship
By Connor Hawthorne, Co-Editor In Chief On Saturday, November 16, under the brilliant lights of the Loyola University Stadium, the boys soccer season approached the end of the road: state championships. This was the culmination of all their hard work throughout the season. As they prepared to take on Mt. Hebron, the stands filled with…