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5 reasons Riverside students should be Canes fans right now

May 2, 2023May 2, 2023 - by Isabelle Abadie - Leave a Comment

The Stanley Cup playoffs are getting serious now. The Boston Bruins, the predicted winner, and Colorado Avalanche, the reigning NHL champs, were both eliminated in the first round. But the …

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Estudiantes, SRO y las perspectivas del alguacil: violencia armada en aumento.

February 3, 2023 - by Jacqueline Larios-Dominguez - Leave a Comment

“Cuando los disparos llenaron el aire del viernes por la noche, los estudiantes, atletas y personal de Riverside se dispersaron.” Alrededor de las 9:30 pm del viernes en la noche, …

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Obituario de Aliyah Thornhill

November 8, 2022November 10, 2022 - by The Pirates Hook - Leave a Comment

Aliyah Thornhill murió el lunes 31 de octubre del 2022 en un accidente de tráfico. Ella tenía 14 años  Aliyah es sobrevivido por su padre, Maurice Thornhill, y su madre, …

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Just One Question Pilot : “Is love and hate the same?”

October 14, 2022October 14, 2022 - by donnadiaz - 1 Comment
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The Pirates’ Hook named All-North Carolina newspaper by NCSMA

September 13, 2022September 13, 2022 - by The Pirates Hook - Leave a Comment

The Pirates’ Hook was named an All-North Carolina newspaper in the North Carolina Scholastic Media Association’s (NCSMA) annual student media contest for the 2021-2022 school year. All-North Carolina is NCSMA’s highest …

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Is homework effective? We asked Riverside students and teachers.

January 20, 2022January 6, 2022 - by Gisselle Rivera-Roman - Leave a Comment

Students at Riverside were split almost down the middle when asked whether they believe homework is effective or not. In a survey of 177 students conducted by The Pirates’ Hook, …

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Could Abortions Become Illegal in North Carolina?

January 17, 2022January 17, 2022 - by georgiafishback - Leave a Comment

Riverside senior Leiko Takahashi never wanted to care about Texas and Mississippi.  But Takahashi, who is also in the Young Democrat’s Club, can’t help but follow the news about changes …

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Monday Q&A W/ Coach Duncan

November 29, 2021November 29, 2021 - by Genesis Smith-Lopez - Leave a Comment

This week Genesis Smith Lopez and Mijalen Poole interviewed Coach Robert Duncan for a Q&A. What is your position here at Riverside?   “Here I serve as the athletic director.” …

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Winter Sports Take Off

November 26, 2021 - by Ethan Haine - Leave a Comment

The Three Biggest Questions About the Upcoming Season Will Ryan Weaver get more state championship rings? As a Sophomore, Ryan Weaver won a state championship in the 50-yard freestyle, and …

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Photo Essay: Riverside’s pep rally

October 19, 2021October 20, 2021 - by The Pirates Hook - Leave a Comment
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Athletes, coaches adapt to changing mask rules

September 27, 2021September 28, 2021 - by Jaden Butler - Leave a Comment

Sports are difficult enough on their own, but adding a pandemic to the mix has made them feel bizarre for many athletes, too. And if playing sports during a pandemic …

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A Life on the Farm

May 30, 2021September 16, 2021 - by Ethan Haine - Leave a Comment

As seniors look to leave home, Patricia Marroquin is excited to stay put Senior Patricia Marroquin is kind and thoughtful, thanks to the farms she has grown up on. She …

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Passing the baton: a Q&A with interim principal Albert Royster

March 18, 2021March 18, 2021 - by janelperry - Leave a Comment

The Pirates’ Hook (PH): Are you originally from Durham?  Albert Royster (AR): No, I am originally from Burlington, NC which is about 50 minutes west of Durham PH: What is …

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The Hook’s Top Ten Most Read Stories of 2020

December 11, 2020 - by Emmer Rice - Leave a Comment

Riverside Principal Moves On – Ella Whithaus  Riverside Principal Tonya Williams Leathers announced on Thursday, November 12 that she will be stepping down at the end of the semester in …

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El regreso de la Champions League

December 9, 2020December 9, 2020 - by angelsolorzanoarias - Leave a Comment

El regreso del torneo de fútbol ha llegado: Los Champions League Empezando con la etapa de grupos, 32 equipos de la división superior de Europa competirán para ganar el campeonato. …

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Life After RHS: Brian Aimerich

December 5, 2020December 7, 2020 - by Emmer Rice - Leave a Comment

For many students, hobbies they pick up get left in the dust when they begin college. It’s a different story for Riverside alumni Brian Aimerich.  Aimerich is a sophomore at …

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How Are Freshmen Adjusting To 2020 High School?

December 1, 2020December 1, 2020 - by Dean Hunter - Leave a Comment

BY: Thomas Romano The freshmen. The kids coming from middle school to high school to learn new things. This year’s class have not had a typical experience. Some of the …

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Behind the Screen: Why Students Must Keep Cameras On

November 6, 2020November 6, 2020 - by Emmer Rice - Leave a Comment

By Jamel Rojas After the first week of the fall semester, Principal Tonya Williams made a rule that students have to have their cameras on during zoom classes. But ten …

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Pirate’s Podcast Episode 8: Election-Free Halloween Special

October 30, 2020 - by Dean Hunter - Leave a Comment
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Pirate’s Podcast Episode 7: Welcoming Johnny Uribe & Quarantine

October 23, 2020 - by Dean Hunter - Leave a Comment
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[…] A swamp, a faraway kingdom, an imprisoned princess. This April, a land far far away came to none other…

Ellen - Is RPC working?

Thank you for such thorough and excellent reporting on this important issue.

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This young lady had accomplished a lot since she graduated from NCCU, very impressive profile. I am so proud of…

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[…] after spending the entire fall semester covering the mall’s future, I’ve got one, too: The entire property should be…

Sex-Ed matters to teens. It needs to matter to Riverside’s adults, too.  - Sex-Ed at Riverside: Some students are only being taught abstinence. They’re not the only ones.

[…] Carolina’s sex ed curriculum for an investigative project last semester, I learned that my class wasn’t the only one…

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