RHS softball players gather at the mound during a spring 2026 game. Photo courtesy of The Helm. By Taj Harrell and Jason Iwara Riverside’s softball team beat Hillside High School …
Softball and baseball advance to second round of state playoffs Read More
Artwork by Tula Winton Dear Lenny, This is my first year going to prom and I’m worried. What do I need to know? Thanks, Junior Dear Junior, Here’s what you …
Dear Lenny: Prom edition Read More
By Yohana Flores and Austin Wymore Riverside’s spring musical, Mary Poppins, was one of the theater program’s most lively but challenging productions. Students performed a theatrical adaptation of P.L. Traver’s …
“A spoonful of sugar and a whole lot of fun”: Mary Poppins comes to Riverside Read More
By Elodie Page, Jason Iwara & Isabelle Abadie
Spring sports all-stars Read More
Cool Earth members Tinsley Johnson, Benjamin Davis and Timothy Arthur pick up trash along train tracks in south Durham. Cool Earth does cleanup events throughout the city. Every year on …
More than a day Read More
Foto de Allison Swaim Por Jamison Osborne y Violet DavisTraducido por Yohana Flores “Team Gringos” ganó el torneo de fútbol 5 contra 5 de primavera organizado por Destino Success el …
18 equipos juegan en el torneo de fútbol de Destino Read More “Team Gringos” poses after winning the 2026 spring 5-on-5 tournament. Photo courtesy of Allison Swaim 18 teams compete in Destino’s spring soccer tournament By Jameson Osborne & Violet Davis “Team …
“It builds our community” Read More
foto por Isabelle Abadie Traducido por Jose Obil Del Cid El profesor de matemáticas Anik Sen tuvo dos excelentes maestros en la escuela secundaria que lo inspiraron a hacer lo …
Anik Sen nombrado maestro principiante del año Read More
Photos by Illy Boudwin By Paris Chavis The Women’s basketball team finished with the same 5-18 record as last year, but their game was vastly different. Younger players stepped into …
Young pirates step up: underclassmen lead in women’s basketball Read More
Charlie Kirk speaks at the 2024 Republican National Convention. Kirk was killed while speaking at the Utah Valley University in September 2025. Image Courtesy of Pixbay.com By Nelson Kerr-Ritchie and …
Desensitized: is political violence the new normal? Read More
Alex Gray turns the corner during the men’s one-mile final at the NCHSAA winter track state championships. Photo courtesy of The Helm. By Will Gray Twelve Riverside winter track athletes …
Alex Gray takes third in state meet Read More
Art by Tula Winton By Ja’Sona Simmons The Black community is filled with different traditions, beliefs, and interests. I say Riverside needs these organizations because school has gotten boring. Other …
Riverside needs to bring back fraternities and sororities. Read More
Black Student Union advisor Tavia Webley helps a student in her class on Feb. 12. BSU meets on Thursdays during “B” lunch. A Q&A with Black Student Union advisor Tavia …
“I allow them to speak their truth.” Read More
Assistant principal Jasmine McKoy celebrates her sorority’s Founder’s Day at NCCU with her younger sister, Jessica. Photo courtesy of Jasmine McKoy Familial love and respect inspired many RHS teachers to …
“It’s that feeling of home…and knowing that you’re not alone.” Read More
By Paris Chavis ”The Fate of Ophelia”- Taylor Swift Overall Rating: I’d give this a 5/10 Why it’s trending: Taylor Swift has a really big fan base that drives almost …
Are 2026’s most streamed songs actually good? Read More
Throughout 2025, the Hook has been busy covering important stories affecting the Riverside and Durham community, discussing everything from youth culture to changes in our school system. Hook writers have …
The Hook’s top stories of 2025 Read More
Photo courtesy of Delbert Jarmon Delbert Jarmon brings unique experience to Riverside By Dahlia Ponce Santos & Yohana Flores Delbert Jarmon planned to do many different things with his life, but …
RPC by day, DJ Kraze by night Read More
By Isabelle Abadie and Nellie Purdy On Thursday, Dec. 18, Durham Public Schools Superintendent Anthony Lewis visited Riverside High School. The visit was prompted by consecutive lockdowns on Monday and …
DPS superintendent visits RHS, speaks to students and teachers about recent lockdowns Read More
Students march against ICE and CBP in downtown Durham on Nov.19. Photo by Norah Lubeck Every year, students have to sit through mandatory anti-bullying training. By the time we get …
Editorial: Fear on the rise Read More
Artwork by Jason Iwara By Jason Iwara Including the preseason, the Panthers opened up what would look like another underwhelming season with five straight losses. In the first two regular …
An improved Bryce Young has the Panthers playing meaningful games in December. Read More