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Author: Joe Laird

Opinion

Riverside’s “sex room” from a student’s perspective

May 30, 2019August 30, 2019 - by Joe Laird - Leave a Comment

On May 22, 2019 ABC11’s Tim Pulliam released an article regarding a “sex room” found inside Riverside High School. As more information emerged, he updated the article, however the damage …

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The Pirates Hook Meme Review (Dec. 10)

January 8, 2019 - by Joe Laird - Leave a Comment
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Opinion / Sports

Who are the most exciting NBA Rookies and Sophomores?

November 21, 2018December 8, 2018 - by Joe Laird - Leave a Comment

10. Marvin Bagley III Bagley was the second overall pick, and it looks like the Kings may have made a mistake. Doncic and Jackson Jr. are both looking like better NBA …

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Sports

Three Wins, Nine Days

November 19, 2018November 19, 2018 - by Joe Laird - Leave a Comment

Riverside Football barrels through the competition to claim the Tri-6 Conference Championship The 2018 Riverside varsity football team won the Tri-6 Conference Championship last Friday night, November 9th, marking their …

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Sacrificing or Cashing In?

October 15, 2018February 28, 2019 - by Joe Laird - Leave a Comment

Nike’s ‘Just Do It’ campaign created controversy, but spiked sales in the process. Just months before their record-breaking “Just Do It” campaign released, Nike nearly dropped Colin Kaepernick. The risky …

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Hurricane Florence Sways DPS Schedule

September 12, 2018October 11, 2018 - by Joe Laird - Leave a Comment

Hurricane Florence has caused Durham Public Schools (DPS) to change the school schedule for this Thursday and Friday. All DPS schools will close on Thursday, September 13 and Friday, September …

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