The space in between
Growing up, I always knew that I was Hispanic. I watched El Chavo Del 8 and Pocoyo every Sunday morning before church, ate arroz con pollo for dinner and woke …
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Heritage in their own words: Lead custodian Delfina Contreras
Delfina Contreras is Riverside’s lead custodian. She has worked at school for 7 years and came to the United States from Veracruz, Mexico in search of more opportunities. The Pirates’ …
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“I was in disbelief that I actually won it.” Riverside alumni wins a million-dollar lottery.
Photo credit: North Carolina Education Lottery On the evening of June 21, Neo Cruz-Sanchez stopped at the Efland Supermarket on his way home from work. Moments later, he was a …
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Dear Lenny: Freshmen Advice Edition
By Austin Wymore and Rory O’Connor Dear Lenny, It’s been a few weeks already and I still can’t find any mates to grub with at lunch. Am I a landlubber? …
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The Cicadas of Riverside
As many of our readers have probably noticed, the familiar buzz of the recent double brood cicadas has begun to dissipate at long last. So, to celebrate the first days …
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Met Gala: Prom 2024 In Pictures
By: Isabelle Abadie, Norah Lubeck, and Saul Janiak-Stein Photo by Norah Lubeck
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Brian Strickland retires as head basketball coach after 20 years at the River
Brian Strickland speaks to his team during a timeout. The 2023-2024 team finished with a 18-10 record. Photo by Tate Gasch. What is your first memory of RHS basketball? My …
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Is Prom Overrated?
Many U.S. teens consider prom a modern rite of passage, but it’s been around since the nineteenth century. According to history.com prom, which is short for promenade, was originally created …
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Pulling Back the Curtain
The realities of being a theater kid Opening night is less than a week away, and I’m thrilled. Riverside’s spring musical is The Wizard of Oz. It’s a show based …
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Music in our schools month concert
On Friday, March 1st, Riverside high schools orchestra, band, and chorus collaborated on an event named “Music In Our Schools Month Concert” (MIOSM). This event educates students about the importance …
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Understanding the importance of HBCUs
Celebrity alumni and improved graduation rates have contributed to the rise of HBCUs. However, despite this increased growth in interest, there are still many stereotypes. Most misconceptions about HBCUs stem …
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¿Los estudiantes latinos de ESL están realmente involucrados en la corriente principal de Riverside?
Por: Delia Aguilar, Giovanni Varela-Benitez & Arela Varela-Arroyo Riverside High School está llena de estudiantes diversos de todo tipo de orígenes étnicos diferentes, pero no siempre ha sido así. En …
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Healthy or Hungry?
America has a long history of trying to balance school lunch nutrition with flavor By: Tobias Rangel & Cayden Pegg | Photos by: Cullen McCallister and Tobias Rangel Poor quality. …
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By: Delia Agular, Giovanni Varela-Benitez & Arela Varela-Arroyo Photos By: Delia Aguilar Riverside High School is full of diverse students from all types of different ethnic backgrounds, but it hasn’t …
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Stereotypes and Misconceptions
Antisemitism is on the rise in Durham and worldwide By: Hannah Posner & Sadie Irby Photos Courtesy of: Beth El Synagogue and Tate Gasch “When I was in middle school, …
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1989 Taylor’s Version Album Review
1989 (Taylor’s Version) is Taylor Swift’s fifth re-recorded album released in response to her masters being sold in 2019 without her knowledge and permission by her former record label Big …
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Teacher Profiles: Frank Hayes
Frank Hayes started as a substitute at Riverside close to a decade ago, and now he has finally achieved his dream of becoming an English teacher. “I came here honestly, …
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Riverside students’ unique Christmas traditions
By: Valentina Serrano-Gonzalez It’s the holiday season, and there are some things Riverside students can begin to expect. For me, it’s placing the lights on our house, Christmas karaoke, staying …
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Classic holiday movies to enjoy this season
As 2023 is coming to an end, here are some classic Christmas movies I like to watch during the holiday season. 1: The Grinch (2018) Where to Watch: Netflix This …
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Christmas activities in the Durham area
It is that time of year when we gain enjoyment from Christmas giving, reunions and all the activities that come along with the holiday. There are multiple ways to enjoy …
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