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The Plyler v. Doe case gives me hope for the future

May 11, 2026May 11, 2026 - by joseobildelcid - Leave a Comment

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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Opinion

By design

May 4, 2026 - by Norah Lubeck - Leave a Comment

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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Opinion / Sports

Don’t overlook the dark horses

April 22, 2026April 22, 2026 - by taj-harrell - Leave a Comment

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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Opinion / Translations

More than a day

April 22, 2026May 5, 2026 - by The Pirates Hook - Leave a Comment

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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Opinion

Face off: FOMO vs JOMO

March 27, 2026March 27, 2026 - by Norah Lubeck - Leave a Comment

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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Opinion

Why February feels so long

March 17, 2026March 18, 2026 - by Nico Jordan - Leave a Comment

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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Opinion / Sports

3 reasons to get excited about the World Cup

March 6, 2026March 6, 2026 - by Jameson Osborne - Leave a Comment

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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Culture / Opinion

The story behind the style

February 26, 2026February 26, 2026 - by Chandler Cates - Leave a Comment

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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Opinion

Riverside needs to bring back fraternities and sororities. 

February 26, 2026February 26, 2026 - by The Pirates Hook - Leave a Comment

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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Opinion / Sports

United States among favorites in 2026 World Baseball Classic

February 23, 2026February 23, 2026 - by levibrown039 - Leave a Comment

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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Opinion / Sports

Hornets’ win streak raises questions over LaMelo Ball’s potential

February 13, 2026February 13, 2026 - by Jason Iwara - Leave a Comment

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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Culture / Opinion

A Super Bowl halftime show protest

February 13, 2026February 18, 2026 - by Saul Janiak Stein - Leave a Comment

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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Opinion

Student journalism shines amidst chaos in Minneapolis

February 11, 2026February 11, 2026 - by Saul Janiak Stein - Leave a Comment

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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Culture / Opinion

Are 2026’s most streamed songs actually good?

February 11, 2026 - by The Pirates Hook - Leave a Comment

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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Opinion

Senior column: Austin Wymore

December 19, 2025December 26, 2025 - by Austin Wymore - Leave a Comment

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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Opinion

Editorial: Fear on the rise

December 19, 2025December 22, 2025 - by The Pirates Hook - Leave a Comment

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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Opinion / Sports

An improved Bryce Young has the Panthers playing meaningful games in December.

December 17, 2025December 17, 2025 - by The Pirates Hook - Leave a Comment

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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Opinion

Millions face hunger as shutdown threatens SNAP benefits

November 5, 2025February 11, 2026 - by Isabelle Abadie - Leave a Comment

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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Opinion / Translations

Gano apatía

November 1, 2025November 1, 2025 - by The Pirates Hook - Leave a Comment

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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Opinion

Apathy won

November 1, 2025November 1, 2025 - by The Pirates Hook - Leave a Comment

In this year’s local primaries, Riverside was quite literally on the ballot. A 2020 graduate, Elijah King, was running for City Council, while two Riverside affiliates were running for mayor, …

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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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