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As vaping epidemic continues, Riverside raises awareness

December 13, 2019 - by juliencox - Leave a Comment

Vaping remains a problem at Riverside and high schools all around the US, but principal Tonya Williams is fighting back.  On November 19 Williams met with students, parents and medical …

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JROTC Inspection

December 13, 2019February 3, 2020 - by Elizabeth Williams - Leave a Comment

On November 14, all Riverside Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) cadets – even Major Roger Bailey and Sergeant Gerald Mitchell – were inspected.  Retired US Air Force major Rob …

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Kids Vote For The Running City Councils

November 15, 2019February 3, 2020 - by Elizabeth Williams - Leave a Comment

Any local kids under the age of 18 were able to attend and vote at the kids voting held at Riverside High School on October 24. This event was for …

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Riverside’s Struggle Against Vaping

November 7, 2019May 5, 2020 - by juliencox - Leave a Comment

Jacob Hindman also contributed to this story. As the vaping epidemic spreads across America, Riverside High School continues to struggle to raise awareness.    Last week, principal Tonya Williams held …

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Is SMART Lunch working?

November 6, 2019November 12, 2019 - by xtaylor23 - Leave a Comment

Fewer write-ups, low tutoring attendance leave opinions mixed.  Eight weeks into the school year, everybody has an opinion about SMART lunch.  Created to help Riverside students academically; some have utilized …

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Football Caps Off Spirit Week With 43-6 Homecoming Win

October 25, 2019February 3, 2020 - by janelperry - Leave a Comment

The Riverside football team defeated Athens Drive 43-6 game in front of an excited homecoming crowd last Friday.  Hours before game, during the pep rally, the bleachers were packed with …

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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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The Face Of a Movement: Fast Facts About Greta Thunberg

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

On September 20th, millions marched in America and around the world to voice concerns about climate change. And yesterday climate change activist and teen celebrity Greta Thunberg gave another inspired …

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First Impressions

October 24, 2019February 3, 2020 - by jarekharris59 - Leave a Comment

Social Studies teacher Rebecca Stone reworked Freshmen orientation. It’s that time of the year again. Students are watching their summer wind down and classroom doors are starting to open.  For …

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Youth Protests Heat Up Over Climate Change

October 24, 2019February 3, 2020 - by alexkaplan803 - Leave a Comment

On September 20, DPS and RHS students joined hundreds of activists in Raleigh to strike against political inaction on the issue of climate change.  The strike was a part of …

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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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Athlete of the Week: Devin Smith

October 2, 2019February 3, 2020 - by kayleighwilsonn - Leave a Comment

Devin Smith is a senior wide receiver who has made a major impact in every football game this season. Smith has been playing football ever since he was five years …

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The Three Republicans Challenging Trump in 2020

September 27, 2019February 5, 2020 - by Dean Hunter - Leave a Comment

Photo Credit: Boston Herald (left), Washington Post (center) and CNN (right)

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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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The EPA- Are You Paying Attention?

June 8, 2019February 5, 2020 - by evaflowe - Leave a Comment

In the midst of all of the Trump administration drama, there is something important going on that has mostly slipped under the radar. Scott Pruitt, the fourteenth director of the …

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International journalists visit the triangle

May 23, 2019August 30, 2019 - by Simonebrooks - Leave a Comment

On April 17 2019,  journalists came from the Murrow Fellowship program to Riverside High School, where fellow journalists met The Pirates’ Hook staff members. The journalists were from all around …

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The front office bridge is operational

May 9, 2019August 30, 2019 - by katherineaparicio919 - Leave a Comment

The front office has a new safety measure.  The bridge is meant for visitors, parents and students. Durham Public Schools’ security department wants every school in Durham to have visitors …

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Para dos estudiantes de RHS, la crisis en Venezuela es personal.

April 26, 2019September 20, 2019 - by Stacy Colindres - Leave a Comment

La ONU reportó que 3 millones de personas han huido de Venezuela desde la presidencia de Nicolás Maduro. El estudiante de último año Emilio Botte y el estudiante de segundo …

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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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A closer look at collusion claims

April 25, 2019April 25, 2019 - by Elijah King - Leave a Comment
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Football Photo Gallery: Riverside 28, Orange 26 (9/20/19)

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