Photo by Saeed Lobbad Riverside janitor Deysi Polanco couldn’t help but smile as she talked about her children’s academic achievements. From a young age, they were responsible, independent, and hardworking …
3 kids, 3 scholarships Read More
Sophomore Edison Sava, senior Izabella Miller and freshman Abby Edgerton watch science teacher Tavia Webley react to winning the 2026 RHS Teacher of the Year award. Webley has taught at …
Tavia Webley named 2026 RHS Teacher of the Year Read More
(From Left) Assistant Principal (AP) Will Okun, AP Kwame Stith, principal Gloria Woods-Weeks, math teacher Anik Sen, AP Tammy Patterson, AP Gene Jones, AP Jasmine McKoy, and math teacher Christy …
“Honored and humbled” Anik Sen named RHS Beginning Teacher Of the Year Read More
Los nuevos miembros de la National Honor Society fueron investidos el 21 de abril. Traducción de Federica Cedeno La maestra de matemáticas Kelby Hardy anunció recientemente que no fungirá como …
La sociedad National De Honor busca un nuevo asesor Read More
Students’ names are placed on chairs at the NHS induction ceremony. The event was held on April 21 and inducted 69 new members. Math teacher Kelby Hardy recently announced that …
National Honor Society seeks new advisor Read More
Streets flooded following Hurricane Chantal in 2025. By: Violet Davis, Saul Janiak Stein & Nellie Purdy July 6 felt like a normal summer evening for James Gore. Gore, who graduated …
After the flood Read More
Las calles inundadas tras el paso de Chantal en Julio de 2025 Por Violet Davis, Nellie Purdy & Saul Janiak Stein Traducido Por Jose Obil Dekl Cid El 6 de …
Después de la inundación: el camino hacia la recuperación Read More
By Rory O’Connor & Sofia Alvarez-Pedraza In room 235 there are around 25 desks, but on a Thursday in January, only 10 students are in Brendan Mejos’ third-period math 4 …
From Jamaica and The Philippines to Durham: A growing number of international teachers are finding their way to Riverside Read More
Congressional District 4 Candidate Nida Allam speaks to her supporters at an election night event. Photo by Nelson Kerr-Ritchie. Historic levels of spending combined with both local and national issues …
Contentious Durham primary season concludes Read More
Christy Malott, a Riverside High School ‘97 graduate, is running for Durham County district court. When asked about her campaign goals, she says hopes to bring a “true trauma informed …
Riverside alumni Christy Malott running for Durham county District Court Read More
As we entered our senior year, we exchanged sleep for caffeine, and every second of free time for college applications, tours, and anxiety and anticipation of what comes next for …
How to Survive Scholarship Applications Read More
Durham Freeway signs stand near Fayetteville Street in East Durham. Photo by Isabelle Abadie. More than 50 years after Highway 147 ripped through Durham’s more prosperous Black community, city leaders …
The Destruction of Hayti Read More
Un mural pintado en 1999 que representa elementos de la cultura Afroamericana en el centro comercial Heritage Square. Una versión restaurada del mural esta en exhibión en el centro Hayti …
La Destrucción de Hayti 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
Helena Haywoode Henry speaks with RHS students about her new book, Last Chance Live! Photo by Kalissa Everett Imagine being on death row for 11 years. Would you rather slowly …
Local author visits RHS to discuss new book Read More
Photo courtesy of Quentin Headen A heartbreaking loss in the third round of the Super Smash Brothers Ultimate gaming tournament has The Kraken hungry for more competitions. “It is a …
The Kraken falls in third round of Super Smash tournament Read More
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 …
Thousands march downtown Durham for “No Kings” protest Read More
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 …
“A hard piece to replace:” the engineering program adapts after staff losses Read More
Art by Tula Winton Election Day is on Tuesday, and incumbent mayor Leonardo Williams is the heavy favorite to win a second term. Williams’ career began at Southern High School, …
Williams favored to win second term as mayor Read More