En teoría, el nuevo horario de almuerzo parece el equilibrio perfecto entre libertad y seguridad. Pero después de dos semanas aparecen algunos inconvenientes importantes. El nuevo horario de almuerzo de …
Pirate Block: Podría funcionar, pero preguntas permanecerán Read More In theory, the new lunch schedule sounds like the perfect balance between freedom and safety. But after two weeks there are some major drawbacks. The new Pirate Block lunch schedule …
Pirate Block: It could work, but questions remain Read More
By Lana McIlvaine and Hannah Posner Riverside’s administration changed SMART lunch to Pirate Block to help students utilize educational opportunities. This year, two 45-minute lunch periods replace last year’s hour-long, …
New lunch aims to enhance academic opportunities Read More
Cross Country Despite losing some of their top senior athletes, the Riverside cross-country team has high hopes for the upcoming season. The team broke two school records on Sept. 8. …
Fall Sports Briefs Read More
The Pirates’ Hook was named an All-North Carolina newspaper in the North Carolina Scholastic Media Association’s (NCSMA) annual student media contest. The Hook earned the NCSMA’s highest rating for the second …
The Pirates’ Hook named All-North Carolina newspaper for second consecutive year Read More
By: Osmara Rodriguez-Aimerich, Donna Diaz, Lucinda Dorrance, Hannah Posner and Emily Diaz Reyes Nya Batson is a BADASS – all caps. That’s how science teacher Nya Diggs describes her, at …
Nya Batson: The Badass Read More
By: Victoria Alcindor Throughout my four years of high school, I have learned so much. You truly come across so many interesting individuals while going through this journey we call …
Senior Column: Even adults don’t have it all figured out Read More
By: Radia Khan Imagine opening your lunch in the middle school’s cafeteria and finding your favorite, home-cooked meal. Now, imagine the smile disappearing from your face as other people notice …
Guest Column: You don’t get to be disgusted by my culture Read More
AP: Convenient and Accessible By: Lucinda Dorrance There’s a reason AP classes have been around since 1955. Even as interest in Durham Tech’s dual enrollment program increases, hundreds of Riverside …
Face Off: AP Classes versus Durham Tech Read More
By: Lana McIlvaine and Lucinda Dorrance During the Spring, there are a few major holidays celebrated by different religions. Easter, Eid-al-Fitr, and Passover each have unique traditions and special foods. …
Ham, Haroset, and Hazelnuts: Students’ spring holidays consist of traditional foods Read More
By: Elena Paces-Wiles and Lana McIlvaine Acceptance letters are rolling in for the class of 2023. Many seniors will wait until March, April or even May to know where they’ll …
“I find early action better because you’re done”: Early action, decision appeal to some seniors Read More
By Hannah Posner, Lucinda Dorrance, Isabelle Abadie, Jaden Butler and Jackie Larios Dominguez According to the DPS plan to spend MacKenzie Scott’s $18 million grant, Riverside’s clubs and classroom teachers …
DPS announces spending plan for $18 million MacKenzie Scott grant Read More
By: Piper Winton, Isabelle Abadie and Charlotte Halloway Haley Jones doesn’t post bikini pictures. The Stanford basketball star is one of the best players in the country and has endorsement …
“Of course I’ve experienced sexualization”: New era brings same challenges for female athletes Read More
By: Sadie Allen, Taliyah Cooper, Sadie Irby, Emily Diaz-Reyes and Dunya Omar Throughout the month of February, Riverside celebrated Black history through decorations, food and live performances. On Thursday, February …
Riverside’s Celebration of Black History Month Read More
Por: Tobias Rangel, Isaiah Heinz and Donna Diaz Traducido Por: Jacqueline Larios-Dominguez Para estudiantes, e igualmente para oficiales de recursos escolares y sheriffs, prevenir la violencia de armas sigue siendo …
La violencia de armas, demasiado real para los estudiantes Read More By: Tobias Rangel, Isaiah Heinz and Donna Diaz For students, SROs and sheriffs alike, preventing gun violence remains a top priority. But they have different ideas about how to do …
Gun violence all too real for students Read More
By: Nellie Purdy and Piper Winton Riverside’s student body is made up of almost 2000 teens, yet less than one percent of them tried out for women’s basketball last fall. …
Sparse crowds, low participation: Women’s Basketball’s tough season reflects national trend Read More
By: Eden Mae Richman and Taliyah Cooper Riverside, like many other schools across the state and country, follows loose sex education curriculum guidelines, leaving many students without essential information in …
Sex-Ed at Riverside: Some students are only being taught abstinence. They’re not the only ones. Read More
Michael Whitfield, Department Chair: 26 years ago, Michael Whitfield was looking for a part time job. An old friend from college told him Riverside needed substitute teachers, so he gave …
Meet your Riverside Healthful Living Department! Read More
By: Isaac Janiak Stein and Eden Mae Richman Members of The Hook staff wrote op-eds on how the district should spend an $18 million grant given to DPS by philanthropist …
An Open Letter to the DPS School Board on $18 million grant Read More