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“It builds our community”

April 21, 2026April 23, 2026 - by The Pirates Hook - Leave a Comment

“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 …

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Atrapado en el pasado

March 25, 2026March 25, 2026 - by Norah Lubeck - Leave a Comment

Por Norah Lubeck y Conrad Hamel La mayor parte del arte de los pasillos de Riverside tiene más de dos décadas. Los estudiantes dicen que es hora de actualizarlo. Las …

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Stuck in the past

March 24, 2026March 24, 2026 - by Norah Lubeck - Leave a Comment

By Norah Lubeck and Conrad Hamel Most of Riverside’s hallway art is over two decades old. Students say it’s time for an update. Covering the whitewashed walls of Riverside’s hallways …

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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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Desensitized: is political violence the new normal?

March 18, 2026March 17, 2026 - by The Pirates Hook - Leave a Comment

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 …

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Students perform at African American Heritage Program

March 6, 2026March 10, 2026 - by Jason Iwara - Leave a Comment

On Wednesday, March 4, the Riverside cultural arts department hosted an African American Heritage Program during third period in the auditorium. The annual event is a  commemoration of Black history …

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Culture / Opinion

The story behind the style

February 26, 2026February 26, 2026 - by Chandler Cates - Leave a Comment

Art by Tula Winton When I think back to the first time I ever got braids, I wasn’t aware of the history I was wearing on my head. The history …

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“I allow them to speak their truth.”

February 25, 2026February 25, 2026 - by The Pirates Hook - Leave a Comment

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 …

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“It’s that feeling of home…and knowing that you’re not alone.”

February 25, 2026February 25, 2026 - by The Pirates Hook - Leave a Comment

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 …

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Student Spotlight: Angel “Guap” Contreras

February 24, 2026February 24, 2026 - by Saeed Lobbad - Leave a Comment

Senior Angel Contreras takes a business call during an interview with The Pirates’ Hook. Photo By Saeed Lobbad While most athletes go home from practice after a long day, senior …

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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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Thrifting becoming a multi-billion dollar industry

February 11, 2026February 11, 2026 - by Isabelle Abadie - Leave a Comment

A rack of pre-owned jackets are being displayed by one vendor at the Bull City Flea in downtown Durham. The thrift event happens on the first Sunday of every month. …

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Culture / Opinion

Are 2026’s most streamed songs actually good?

February 11, 2026 - by The Pirates Hook - Leave a Comment

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 …

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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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Culture

The Hook’s top stories of 2025

December 31, 2025December 30, 2025 - by The Pirates Hook - Leave a Comment

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 …

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Culture

Where Christmas trees change lives

December 18, 2025December 17, 2025 - by Norah Lubeck - Leave a Comment

By Norah Lubeck and Austin Wymore Little red barns appear on lots around Durham and Chapel Hill every November.  Surrounded by Christmas music, fairy lights and the smell of pine …

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Culture / News

Thousands march downtown Durham for “No Kings” protest

November 12, 2025November 12, 2025 - by The Pirates Hook - Leave a Comment

Photos by Austin Wymore By Nelson Kerr-Ritchie 7 million “radical marxists” “paid for by [George] Soros and other radical left lunatics” gathered to protest on Oct. 18. At least, that’s …

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Sweets of fall

November 6, 2025November 6, 2025 - by Norah Lubeck - Leave a Comment

By Norah Lubeck and Saul Janiak Stein As summer shifts to fall, and the weather changes right along with it, one of the greatest things to enjoy is baked goods. …

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“A hard piece to replace:” the engineering program adapts after staff losses

November 6, 2025November 6, 2025 - by Norah Lubeck - 1 Comment

Art by Tula Winton Riverside’s engineering program is experiencing changes this school year after three teachers and its director, Tim Velegol, left in September. Jacqueline Brown, who was teaching Introduction …

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Who Would Win?

October 31, 2025November 6, 2025 - by Chandler Cates - Leave a Comment

Artwork by Tatum Asrican If the most iconic Halloween characters fought, who would be the last one standing? By Chandler Cates & Taj Harrell ROUND ONE: JASON V. FREDDY KRUEGER …

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