High hopes
An American flag covers the playing field at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. Photo source: Openverse A North Carolina college and pro football preview High-level football in North Carolina …
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The Plyler v. Doe case gives me hope for the future
Photo by Nitish Meena After many years of seeing my family struggle more than the average American, pushing their bodies even while aging only to get little pay, I recently …
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By design
When you start high school, you’re thrown into this new environment. AP and honors classes, class ranks and GPA, clubs and involvement, and the list goes on. When I was …
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Don’t overlook the dark horses
Logos property of the NBA. Artwork by Michael Tipton The NBA playoffs is a 16 team tournament notorious for its comebacks, game winning shots, and dark horses. Teams like the …
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More than a day
Cool Earth members Tinsley Johnson, Benjamin Davis and Timothy Arthur pick up trash along train tracks in south Durham. Cool Earth does cleanup events throughout the city. Every year on …
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Face off: FOMO vs JOMO
The choice of opting out By Norah Lubeck High school can feel like a battle between FOMO and JOMO. But one choice is definitely better than the other. As an …
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Why February feels so long
February is the shortest month of the year, and yet it often feels like the longest. By the time February arrives, the momentum of the New Years has worn off. …
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3 reasons to get excited about the World Cup
The FIFA World Cup trophy will be awarded the country that wins the 2026 tournament. Photo source: OpenVerse. The cheering. The sadness. The nerve-wracking moments. There’s no tournament quite like …
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The story behind the style
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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Riverside needs to bring back fraternities and sororities.
Art by Tula Winton By Ja’Sona Simmons The Black community is filled with different traditions, beliefs, and interests. I say Riverside needs these organizations because school has gotten boring. Other …
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United States among favorites in 2026 World Baseball Classic
A hitter steps into the batter’s box during the 2009 WBC championship between Korea and Japan. Photo credit: Wikipedia Commons The World Baseball Classic (WBC) is baseball’s World Cup. Every …
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Hornets’ win streak raises questions over LaMelo Ball’s potential
There are certain players in most leagues that, after years of being subpar and unfulfilling, still leave room for optimism. Maybe it takes a certain spark to revitalize their career, …
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A Super Bowl halftime show protest
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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Student journalism shines amidst chaos in Minneapolis
By Saul Janiak-Stein and Nelson Kerr-Ritchie Since President Trump’s inauguration last January, ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) has been deployed to various cities across America in an operation to “end …
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Are 2026’s most streamed songs actually good?
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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Senior column: Austin Wymore
When you’re an upperclassman and college applications begin peeking up on the horizon, you might look at your extracurriculars and realize that you haven’t quite reached your potential. You might …
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Editorial: Fear on the rise
Students march against ICE and CBP in downtown Durham on Nov.19. Photo by Norah Lubeck Every year, students have to sit through mandatory anti-bullying training. By the time we get …
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An improved Bryce Young has the Panthers playing meaningful games in December.
Artwork by Jason Iwara By Jason Iwara Including the preseason, the Panthers opened up what would look like another underwhelming season with five straight losses. In the first two regular …
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Millions face hunger as shutdown threatens SNAP benefits
Non-perishable foods lined up on a table. Donating non-perishable foods to food pantrys is a beneficial way to help people in need of food assistance. Photo courtesy of Gaining Visuals …
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Gano apatía
En las primeras rondas de votación local de este año, Riverside estuvo literalmente en la boleta. Un exalumno, Elijah King, se postuló para el Concejo Municipal, mientras que dos afiliados …
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