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Author: Saul Janiak Stein

Culture

“It’s insane how many people try to come here.”

May 1, 2026April 30, 2026 - by Saul Janiak Stein - Leave a Comment

The Duke Gardens welcome center was part of the recently finished rennovation. Photo by Saul Janiak Stein Cherry blossoms attract thousand to Duke Gardens every spring Thousands of people visit …

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Culture

Photo Gallery: The vibrant scenes from the Durham Farmers’ Market.

March 19, 2026March 19, 2026 - by Saul Janiak Stein - Leave a Comment

Each Saturday, the Farmers’ Market convenes in Durham’s Central Park. The following photos are from March 7th and depict the various vendors who attended. When asked what the market means …

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Culture / Opinion

A Super Bowl halftime show protest

February 13, 2026February 18, 2026 - by Saul Janiak Stein - Leave a Comment

Photo courtesy of Creative Commons via Glenn Francis After winning the first-ever Album of the Year for an all Spanish Album, Bad Bunny (A Puerto Rican Rap artist) performed for …

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Opinion

Student journalism shines amidst chaos in Minneapolis

February 11, 2026February 11, 2026 - by Saul Janiak Stein - Leave a Comment

By Saul Janiak-Stein and Nelson Kerr-Ritchie Since President Trump’s inauguration last January, ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) has been deployed to various cities across America in an operation to “end …

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Culture

At the Heart of Denmark’s Cuisine

April 24, 2025April 24, 2025 - by Saul Janiak Stein - Leave a Comment

Pickled Herring being sold at a shop in Copenhagen. Photo by Saul Janiak Stein. Copenhagen is a coastal city in Northern Europe in a little cove in Denmark. Seeing as …

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Multimedia / Sports

Photo Gallery: Varsity football falls to the South View Tigers in thrilling Home Opener

September 6, 2023March 19, 2026 - by Saul Janiak Stein - Leave a Comment

The Riverside varsity football team fell to the South View Tigers last Friday night. Despite their unfortunate loss, the Riverside student section cheered them on in neon colors.

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The editor - Samantha Fischer senior spotlight Senior Fest took place Friday, May 29 after Riverside's senior award ceremony. The Riverside faculty beat the seniors 63-56 in the 44th annual students vs. teachers basketball game on Wednesday, May 27. The conductor – Brandan Miller senior spotlight The Builder – Connor Lloyd senior spotlight The soon to be EMT – Rhys Cohoon senior spotlight Spring playoff updates 3 niños, 3 becas 3 kids, 3 scholarships

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Really insightful interview with Coach Hodge! I loved reading about Coach Hodge's coaching philosophy and his approach to developing players…

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