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By Lauren Shin, Staff Writer The third quarter has officially come to an end, marking the start of the last few months left in this school year. With refreshed mindsets, students are hoping to end the year strong with good grades and finals. Students have mixed feelings when reflecting on the third quarter. Was this…
By Claire Fagan, staff writer Love from A to Z by S.K. Ali is one of those stories that feels like it could almost be real. Ali is Indian-Canadian and a practicing Muslim who aims to highlight Muslim life within literature. Love from A to Z, Ali’s second novel, fits the realistic fiction, romance, and…
By Riley Gonzales, Staff Writer The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune is a heartwarming story of discovering love and acceptance in a fantasy setting. The book was published in 2020, the second-most recent of Klune’s works. The House in the Cerulean Sea is one of the novelist’s many young adult and adult…
By Sunny Jain, Staff Writer “I can’t remember the last time a book haunted me this much. Long after I turned the last page, I shed tears for the love, laughter, heartache, and loyalty tenderly depicted in Firefly Lane.” — Danielle Marshall, Powell’s Books This all holds true, but only up to a certain point….
By Salma Zaghari, Staff Writer The long-awaited winter-themed Starbucks menu has finally opened its doors, with the abundance of peppermint and cacao leading the way. Starbucks has only been River Hill’s favorite spot to chill, study and relax since forever. This year’s menu beverages include Peppermint Mocha, Chestnut Praline, and much more. Imagine this cold…
By Molly Gray, Staff Writer With Christmas just around the corner, people are becoming antsy picking out Christmas gifts for their loved ones. This year there is no need to stress; I have come up with a list of gifts that anyone will love this holiday season. Whether you’re looking for a gift for a…
By: Sicily Houk, Co-Editor in Chief River Hill seniors have previously gone through the process of submitting their stressful, yet important college applications. One of the regular decision deadlines has recently passed, and seniors are waiting for the day they will hear back from their dream college. Almost every student has their idea of a…
By Claire Fagan, staff writer With the ongoing COVID pandemic and continuous shifts from virtual to in-person learning during the dynamic year that was 2021, River Hill students have adapted very quickly. Now that we are nearing the end of the year, students are reflecting back on the past twelve months. When January began, the…
By Kathryn Roth, staff writer Here at River Hill, there is a wide range of classes and electives that students can pick and choose from around this time of year since course requests for next year open on December 20th. For electives, students get a choice of some awesome classes they can take to fit…
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