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Author: Ariel Fabito

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Artist spotlight: Owen Laughinghouse

April 8, 2019April 17, 2019 - by Ariel Fabito - Leave a Comment

Trumpet, piano, and now beats- what started off as an activity to keep junior Owen Laughinghouse occupied during a sickness turned into the creation of an upcoming music artist named …

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The Pirates’ Podcast Episode 1

January 24, 2019March 21, 2020 - by Ariel Fabito - Leave a Comment

Welcome to the first ever Pirates’ Hook podcast! Today’s topic is high school and how it has shaped three different students. Listen as three seniors (Alexis Del Castillo, Ariel Fabito, …

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Editorial: Banning flavored pods had to happen

January 9, 2019January 15, 2021 - by Ariel Fabito - Leave a Comment

The once ironic saying “Do you even vape bro?” has become a common question to ask between teens. Whether it be hitting a vape pen, Juul, or Suorin, blowing fat …

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Vape Nation

January 9, 2019January 15, 2021 - by Ariel Fabito - Leave a Comment

Vaping is the so-called new alternative to smoking cigarettes. There are so many pros to vaping, like doing cool vape tricks, and the flavor, and doing cool vape tricks. However, …

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Opinion

Reality isn’t real

November 19, 2018 - by Ariel Fabito - Leave a Comment

Denver Airport Case: The Denver Airport is home to much speculation. It’s said by websites like Independent.co.uk and the Guardian.com that the Denver airport is the headquarters of the New …

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Riverside’s superhero

November 19, 2018 - by Ariel Fabito - Leave a Comment

In October 2016,  former Riverside principal Joel County left Riverside in an interesting state that needed improvement. Fights were more prominent in the school, and student involvement was at a …

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Earthquake hits Riverside

November 1, 2018 - by Ariel Fabito - Leave a Comment

Honors Earth Science teacher, Ms. Branton, has created an experiment for her students to further improve their knowledge about earthquakes. What she’s been able to do is something that no …

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How Do You Feel About Homecoming?

October 11, 2018November 26, 2018 - by Ariel Fabito - Leave a Comment
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The Great Weiner Debate

October 11, 2018November 26, 2018 - by Ariel Fabito - Leave a Comment

Bread, meat, and condiments. These are the ingredients of an age old question. Here is  the answer. A hot dog is categorically a sandwich. According to the Merriam Webster Dictionary, …

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The Not So Sandwich

October 11, 2018November 26, 2018 - by Ariel Fabito - Leave a Comment

It’s the question that roamed the Earth for as long as man can remember. The question that tears friendships apart. The question that even public officials have not come to …

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The Reinitiation

September 19, 2018January 10, 2019 - by Ariel Fabito - Leave a Comment

Once a person graduates from their high school, chances are they don’t want to step back in. This wasn’t the case for former Riverside graduate Connor Bolen. Bolen, originally from …

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Riverside’s visual arts teacher Maegan Fitzgerald explored everything from welding to retail and even Disney before settling on teaching. Jill Boliek’s passion for music began early. Durham Public Schools receives a $18 million dollar grant from billionaire Mackenzie Scott. Your Host Osmara Rodriguez asks Riverside teachers how they will be spending their $200. What are Riverside students listening to?! 🏴‍☠️ Your host Donna Diaz goes around campus asking pirates what their favorite songs are at the moment. Let us know your thoughts on the new lunch schedule! Respond in our story Photo Gallery: Varsity football falls to the South View Tigers in a thrilling Home Opener Welcome back pirates! The school year has started this week, meaning new classes, classmates, and most importantly new outfits! Donna Diaz interviewed Riverside students with the help of Osmara Rodriguez, having the students break down their school outfits. The Pirates’ Hook was named an All-North Carolina newspaper in the North Carolina Scholastic Media Association’s (NCSMA) annual student media contest. Artwork by Dunya Omar
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