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Author: Nico Jordan

Opinion

Why February feels so long

March 17, 2026March 18, 2026 - by Nico Jordan - Leave a Comment

February is the shortest month of the year, and yet it often feels like the longest. By the time February arrives, the momentum of the New Years has worn off. …

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Culture / Senior Column

Senior column: Nico Jordan

January 5, 2026January 5, 2026 - by Nico Jordan - Leave a Comment

I was sitting in Durham’s City Hall on a Monday night in October, next to my friend and club founder Milo Graber, when the city council voted on the tenant …

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News

Theater construction delays fall play to January

December 23, 2024December 18, 2024 - by Nico Jordan - Leave a Comment

A major renovation project will postpone Riverside’s fall play to January.  Construction began in Riverside’s theater and auditorium in October and will continue for several months. The renovations are funded …

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The Wizard of Oz Stays True to its Original Production

May 2, 2024May 2, 2024 - by Nico Jordan - Leave a Comment

Set in Kansas, and the magical world of Oz, Riverside’s Andrew Crabtree Stage brought the Wizard of Oz to life on April 18-20. I had watched The Wizard of Oz …

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Alumni

Alumni Spotlight: Charlotte Hayes

April 23, 2024April 22, 2024 - by Nico Jordan - Leave a Comment

Charlotte Hayes (‘99) has fond memories of Riverside’s darkroom.  Attached to the photography classroom, it’s where students use chemicals to develop the film from old-fashioned cameras and print their pictures.  …

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Alumni

Alumni Spotlight: Bertha Mena

April 23, 2024April 22, 2024 - by Nico Jordan - Leave a Comment

Once a Pirate, always a Pirate. For so many different reasons, Bertha Mena keeps returning to Riverside Mena dropped out of Riverside due to an unexpected pregnancy. She came back …

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Culture

Music in our schools month concert

March 4, 2024May 17, 2024 - by Nico Jordan - Leave a Comment

On Friday, March 1st, Riverside high schools orchestra, band, and chorus collaborated on an event named “Music In Our Schools Month Concert” (MIOSM). This event educates students about the importance …

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Culture

Teacher Profiles: Frank Hayes

January 5, 2024January 5, 2024 - by Nico Jordan - Leave a Comment

Frank Hayes started as a substitute at Riverside close to a decade ago, and now he has finally  achieved his dream of becoming an English teacher. “I came here honestly, …

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Culture

Fish Club brings marine science to Riverside

December 5, 2023December 5, 2023 - by Nico Jordan - 1 Comment

Grace Farley wanted her marine biology students to interact with real organisms rather than pictures, so she decided to start the Fish Club. Farley has taught at Riverside for four …

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Culture

Student Profiles – Eloise Wescott

October 23, 2023October 23, 2023 - by Nico Jordan - Leave a Comment

After noticing issues in theater production, senior Eloise Wescott decided to create a new role for herself. She created the role of Student Technical Director because the stage manager was …

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