By Ryan Burnett, Staff Writer When thinking of autumn, many things come to mind: the changing leaves, a new NFL season, pumpkin spice lattes, and the MLB postseason. However not many people think of Daylight Savings Time. Daylight Savings Time is the annual shifting of the clock forward or by one hour. This was originally…
Category: Opinion
Is it too Soon to Decorate for this Holiday Season?
By Alexander El Sawi, Staff Writer As we roll into November and the days get colder, one popular question remains for this season: Is it too soon to decorate? Many fill with excitement as they put up their lights, wreaths, and ornaments. Others argue it is too early to deck the halls before Thanksgiving has…
Five Nights At Freddy’s Movie Review
By Hasan Mirasyedi, Staff Writer “Five Nights at Freddy’s” is a horror themed video game that was first released on August 8th of 2014. The game is set at an abandoned pizzeria called Freddy Fazzbear’s Pizza, a Chuck E. Cheese-style pizzeria with animatronics named Freddy, Chica, Foxy, Bonnie, and Golden Freddy. The pizzeria originally opened…
Excited For Winter: Starbucks Edition
By Abigale Paterniti, Staff Writer The excitement of an after-school Starbucks run is one most students at River Hill can relate to. The extensive menu allows for creative culinary combinations, to satisfy every student’s picky taste buds. Since so many students at RHHS love to have Starbucks every morning and/or afternoon, a great controversy has…
School Lunch: Tasty or Not
By Aidan Bahrain, Staff Writer School lunch is a topic that sparks debate among many different groups in schools. It is an integral part of a student’s day, providing essential nutrition and energy to help them focus on their studies. However, the question of whether school lunches are tasty or not is one that has taken the brunt…
Swiss Pumpkin Rolls
By Ema Bojaxhi, Staff Writer As the fall season approaches, many people begin putting up decorations and making more festive food. One of the many fall associated foods are Swiss Pumpkin Rolls. Swiss Pumpkin Rolls are a delicious circle-shaped roll filled with sweet cream cheese inside. Many people enjoy this unique dish and the cozy…
What do the Freshmen Think of River Hill?
By Siena Houk, Staff Writer It’s an exciting new school year with the incoming Freshman Class of 2027. With the 2023-24 academic year starting up, freshmen may find it difficult to fit in and find their place. The new class has a wide range of thoughts on beginning a new chapter of schooling. Everyone’s experience…
Lockers – A Waste Of Space?
By Hasan Mirasyedi, Staff Writer People crowd the halls as the bell rings, signaling the end of a period. Students walk from class to class, but in the midst of all the clutter and chaos, not a single locker is being used. Beat-up metal lockers sit against walls, almost like an abandoned ghost town. Students…
Chick-Fil-A Introduces Caramel Crumble Milkshake
By Maire Crooks, The Current Co-Editor in Chief As you may recall, I am an avid Chick-Fil-A fan and fall flavor lover. Last year, I reviewed their seasonal Autumn Spice milkshake. However, this season, the food chain has opted to step outside the box and introduce their fall flavor as the Caramel Crumble Milkshake. Personally,…
Falling For Fall: The New Starbucks Menu
By Lauren Shin, Staff Writer The highly anticipated Starbucks fall season is finally here. Every Thursday from September 7 through September 28, Starbucks is running a buy-one-get-one (BOGO) offer on its fall drink lineup. Customers who order seasonal beverages after 12 p.m. will be able to get a second one at no cost. To receive…