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El Autorretrato Gana Jegundo Logar

February 12, 2020 - by Dean Hunter - Leave a Comment

La estudiante de el tercer año Kaitlin Khosravi obtuvo el segundo lugar en la división de escuela secundaria de la galería de arte más elegante de Durham. La mejor exposición …

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The Pirates’ Podcast Episode 3: Expectations of the New Decade

February 11, 2020March 21, 2020 - by jarekharris59 - Leave a Comment

DeanHello everybody and welcome to the fourth episode of the pirates podcast. Starring me, Dean Hunter. Jarek HarrisJarek Harris This is actually our first podcast of the new year. DeanOf …

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Art, Ink and Education

February 11, 2020February 11, 2020 - by Elizabeth Williams - Leave a Comment

There’s a lot more to Shelby Turner than just teaching art. He realized he should start when he was in middle school. “I used to ride the bus with high …

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Riverside Debate Comes Out on Top

February 11, 2020June 23, 2021 - by Ella Whithaus - Leave a Comment

In 2018, Doriz Conception and Eva Flowe, current juniors, created Riverside’s debate team. The team participates in four competitions throughout the school year, which are organized by the Triangle Debate …

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Student Spotlight: Kevin Piedra Santa

February 11, 2020September 10, 2020 - by jarekharris59 - Leave a Comment

He can be seen walking around school with his guitar or singing a few melodies in the hallways during lunch. Kevin Piedra Santa has made a name for himself at …

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Self-Portrait Wins Second Place

February 11, 2020September 10, 2020 - by Dean Hunter - Leave a Comment

Riverside Junior Kaitlin Khosravi-Far’s self-portrait earned second place in the high school division of  the Durham’s Finest Art Gallery. The Durham’s Finest art show was held from January 9 to …

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The Pirates’ Podcast Episode 4: Valentine’s Day Special

February 11, 2020March 21, 2020 - by jarekharris59 - Leave a Comment
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The Mann of the hour

January 10, 2020February 3, 2020 - by The Pirates Hook - 1 Comment

The Riverside band has a great legacy, and that’s all thanks to Steve Mann.  Mann has been at Riverside since the beginning of the 2010 school year. Originally from Bluffton, …

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The Pirates’ Podcast Episode 2: Tik-Tok Boogaloo

November 12, 2019March 21, 2020 - by jarekharris59 - Leave a Comment

In today’s episode, we cover the new social media platform Tik-Tok, and discuss its quality, similarity to other apps and staying power. Jarek: Hello everybody, my name is Jarek Harris …

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Students, Faculty Celebrate Hispanic Heritage

October 24, 2019February 3, 2020 - by julianacastillo0519 - Leave a Comment

From September 15 to October 15, Hispanic Heritage month spotlights the contributions Latinos have made in America. At Riverside, students in Claribel Andujar’s Spanish classes, as well as with the …

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Football Photo Gallery: Riverside 29, Cary 27 (10/4/19)

October 11, 2019February 3, 2020 - by tjtheboss121 - Leave a Comment
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The Dangers of Vaping: An Infographic

September 30, 2019February 5, 2020 - by ikey harrison - Leave a Comment
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Vaping: Timeline

September 30, 2019February 5, 2020 - by drewmar576 - Leave a Comment
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Curtains Close on School Musical

September 20, 2019September 24, 2019 - by juliencox - Leave a Comment

After a disappointing turnout for The Addams Family last year, Riverside’s Arts Department decided to cancel this year’s production and perform two plays, Steel Magnolias and Our Town, instead. 

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Gentrification in Durham Neighborhoods: Cleveland-Holloway, Lakewood, and Downtown (Photo Gallery)

June 6, 2019February 5, 2020 - by taigordon - Leave a Comment

An influx of high income residents in Durham has caused property values to skyrocket, making it difficult for lower income locals to stay in their neighborhoods.

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Student of the Month: Kenquan Mitchell

May 24, 2019November 2, 2020 - by Ella Whithaus - Leave a Comment

Student of the month, sophomore Kenquan Mitchell, describes himself as a hard worker. Mitchell leads student groups in the greenhouse, volunteering at an animal shelter, and supporting students with mental …

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How to celebrate Ramadan

May 10, 2019August 30, 2019 - by Javier Morales - Leave a Comment

Muslims are fasting for a month. Two RHS students explain.

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كيف تحتفل برمضان

May 10, 2019September 20, 2019 - by The Pirates Hook - Leave a Comment

صعب لكن جميل بقلم عنبر قايد ما هو رمضان؟رمضان شهر في الثقافة الإسلامية – شهر خاص لكل مسلم في جميع أنحاء العالم ، نجتمع فيه جميعًا للاحتفال بالوقت الذي أانزل …

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For two RHS students, the crisis in Venezuela is personal

April 26, 2019September 10, 2020 - by Stacy Colindres - 1 Comment

The UN reported 3 million people have fled Venezuela since Nicolás Maduro’s presidency. Senior Emilio Botte and sophomore Marcelo Raga are two of them. Political and economic factors have fueled …

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Deleting “Social Media”?

April 15, 2019September 20, 2019 - by Justyn Ramseur - 1 Comment

What’s it like to live without social media? Three students share their experience.

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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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