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Author: Lana McIlvaine

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Workers Struggle with Cost of Living in Durham

September 22, 2023September 22, 2023 - by Lana McIlvaine - Leave a Comment

Durham neighborhoods were piling up with garbage during a recent two-week long waste collector strike. The median salary for a trash collector in Durham is $45,000, according to city data. …

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Henry Kingston wins National Gold Medal for photography

June 1, 2023June 2, 2023 - by Lana McIlvaine - Leave a Comment

Freshman Henry Kingston won a national gold metal for their work Duplicity, recognized by the prestigious Alliance for Young Artists and Writers.  After winning a gold key in the regional …

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Culture

Mystery and Masquerade: Prom 2023 In Pictures

May 5, 2023June 2, 2023 - by Lana McIlvaine - Leave a Comment

1: Riverside’s Prom Queen Janika Bunch and King Arliss Butler, 2: Riverside’s Orchestra performs in entryway, 3: Mask decor, 4: Mia Allard-Spink, Louisa Jenniches, and Rachel Ades, 5: Checking into …

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Riverside’s Battle of the Books takes second place

March 7, 2023March 7, 2023 - by Lana McIlvaine - Leave a Comment

Riverside’s Battle of the Books team placed second in the district competition on February 24.  Battle of the Books (BOB) is a national voluntary reading program for students in third …

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$18 Million Grant / Opinion

The $18 million solution: Improve infrastructure

February 19, 2023February 18, 2023 - by Lana McIlvaine - Leave a Comment

 When Riverside students heard that Mackenzie Scott donated $18 million to Durham Public Schools, they came up with a million ways to use the money to enhance our education.  As …

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Proposed Winter Formal “postponed indefinitely” by SGA

February 3, 2023 - by Lana McIlvaine - Leave a Comment

Plans for a winter formal dance have been canceled by Riverside’s Student Government Association (SGA). According to SGA, the winter formal is postponed indefinitely. “Originally the kids wanted a dance …

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Culture / Opinion

Top 10 Shows of 2022

December 25, 2022 - by Lana McIlvaine - Leave a Comment

The 2022 year is coming to an end, and with it another great year of television and cinema. Of the many shows released this year, some stood out above the …

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Culture / Sports

Riverside and homecoming: COVID-19 redefines what our fall traditions look like

November 10, 2022 - by Lana McIlvaine - 1 Comment

Each year, high schools across the country celebrate homecoming at a big football game during the fall. Schools select a homecoming court where “royalty” is celebrated from each grade during …

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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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