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Estudiantes Bilingues ayudan nuevos estudiantes aprender

December 1, 2021 - by The Pirates Hook - Leave a Comment

Por Dulce Flores, Jackie Larios Dominguez and Donna Diaz En el primer día de clases, Jayro Armas Núñez de 16 años estaba muy ansiosa. Todos en su clase de orquesta …

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Bilingual classmates help newcomers learn

November 29, 2021May 10, 2022 - by The Pirates Hook - Leave a Comment

By Dulce Flores, Jackie Larios Dominguez and Donna Diaz  On the first day of school, 16-year-old Jayro Armas Nunez was anxious. Everyone in his orchestra class was speaking English, and …

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Opinion / Translations

Nuestros Maestros Merecen Nn Reconocimiento

November 25, 2021November 29, 2021 - by The Pirates Hook - Leave a Comment

Entrar en el año escolar 2021 después de aprender virtualmente ha traído algunos desafíos únicos para muchos estudiantes. Chromebooks en su último tramo, adaptándose a las aulas durante una pandemia, …

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Opinion

Our teachers deserve a shout-out

November 25, 2021November 29, 2021 - by The Pirates Hook - Leave a Comment

Entering the 2021 school year after learning virtually has brought some unique challenges for many students. Chromebooks on their last leg, adjusting to classrooms during a pandemic, major staff turnover- …

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Opinion / Translations

Una Carta Para Nuestra Nueva Directora

November 23, 2021November 23, 2021 - by The Pirates Hook - Leave a Comment

Querida directora Woods-Weeks, Bienvenidos a Riverside High School. Riverside es un gran lugar y estamos emocionados de ser líderes de nuestra escuela. El cambio de la instrucción en línea al …

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Opinion

Editorial: An open letter to our new principal

November 22, 2021November 22, 2021 - by The Pirates Hook - Leave a Comment

Dear Principal Woods-Weeks,  Welcome to Riverside High School. Riverside is a great place, and we’re excited for you to lead our school. The shift from online instruction back to in-person …

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Multimedia

Advice podcast Nov 1

November 1, 2021November 1, 2021 - by The Pirates Hook - Leave a Comment

This week we received a few anonymous questions from a few Riverside High school student.

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Sports

5 surprises to watch for in the Champions League group stage

October 27, 2021 - by The Pirates Hook - Leave a Comment

By William Rodriguez Ayala The Champions league is filled with Europe’s best clubs but there are also teams capable of surprising. Three matches into the group stage, there are also …

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Culture / Sports / Uncategorized

Photo Essay: Riverside’s pep rally

October 19, 2021October 20, 2021 - by The Pirates Hook - Leave a Comment
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News

Riverside-Northern football game ends with gunfire in parking lot

October 8, 2021October 8, 2021 - by The Pirates Hook - 3 Comments.

By Piper Winton, Jaden Butler, Jacob Hindman and Jakyies Evans When gunshots filled the Friday night air, Riverside students, athletes and staff scattered. Around 9:30 pm Friday Night, following Riverside’s …

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Sports

Living the dream

October 6, 2021May 10, 2022 - by The Pirates Hook - Leave a Comment

An ankle sprain in middle school inspired Riverside athletic trainer Erin Samuels to help other athletes return from injury By Giselle Rivera Roman After 4 pm, when students get on …

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Culture / News

Jasmine McKoy brings unique experience to administrative team

October 1, 2021October 4, 2021 - by The Pirates Hook - 1 Comment

By Princess Jackson and Victoria Alcindor Assistant principal Jasmine McKoy is a lot more than just a Riverside administrator.  Sports were a big part of her childhood.  “I was very, …

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Students express faith in social distancing

September 23, 2021 - by The Pirates Hook - Leave a Comment

By Roselyn Alvarez-Pedraza Returning to in-person school during COVID will never be stress-free, but many students feel comfortable with the social distancing guidelines in place.  Social distancing is an important …

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Sports

Q&A with volleyball coach Michael Hodge

September 22, 2021September 23, 2021 - by The Pirates Hook - 3 Comments.

 By Tyler McLean The Pirates’ Hook (PH): What drove you to become a volleyball coach? Michael Hodge (MH): Believe it or not. I had zero interest in volleyball up until …

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News

Students make anticipated return to Riverside for in-person classes.

September 1, 2021 - by The Pirates Hook - Leave a Comment

By Eden Richman, Victoria Alcindor and Jacob Hindman Durham Public Schools has officially opened schools and allows students to learn in person at full capacity, with some reinforcements to help …

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News

A new lense

June 1, 2021May 28, 2021 - by The Pirates Hook - Leave a Comment

Photography changed Isaac Baker’s world By Elizabeth Williams At the age of thirteen Issac Baker realized that photography was more than just a hobby. It was a passion.  “What makes …

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Opinion / Translations

Querido COVID: Ganamos

May 31, 2021May 28, 2021 - by The Pirates Hook - Leave a Comment

Querido COVID, ¿Porqué, por qué tuviste que venir y arruinarlo todo? Gracias a ti me mandaron a mi casa durante el segundo semestre de mi tercer año de la Preparatoria. …

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Opinion

Dear COVID: We won

May 31, 2021May 28, 2021 - by The Pirates Hook - Leave a Comment

“Dear COVID” is this year’s senior column series in which Hook seniors share their reflections on high school and the pandemic in the form of letters to the virus itself. …

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News

Riding the wave

May 28, 2021May 27, 2021 - by The Pirates Hook - Leave a Comment

Jenna Maloy’s decision to join Riverside’s swim team changed her life forever By Tyler McLean Jenna Maloy’s passion and determination make her a unique member of the class of 2021. …

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Opinion

Guest column: Mental health resources must become more accessible

May 28, 2021May 28, 2021 - by The Pirates Hook - Leave a Comment

By Piper Winton Mental Health has been declining and many mental disorders are on the rise due to COVID-19, but it has become very hard for people to get the …

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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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