New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye played for UNC before he was drafted in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft. Photo credit: Tennessee Titans/Wikimedia Although the Associated Press …
The NFL’s MVP race narrows down to two Read More
Senior, Jamari Murphy, as a child, posing for a photo. Photo by Jamari Murphy. Stepping into a first grade classroom in 2013 was like entering a world of wonder and …
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Senior, Lucinda Dorrance, as a child, picking strawberries in a field. Photo by Lucinda Dorrance. Take me back to the spring of 2016. I’m nine. The latest update for Minecraft …
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Senior, Genaro Hood, posing for a picture. Photo by Genaro Hood. Take me back to 2021, when I walked through the doors on my first day of school at Riverside. …
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Senior, Lana McIlvaine, as a child, posing for awards. Photo by Lana McIlvaine. Take me back to 2017, so I could tell my 11-year-old self to not stress about the …
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Take me back to 2015. At eight years old I was confident that I knew more about marmosets than anyone east of the Mississippi. Looking back I wasn’t exaggerating that …
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Bullying down 100% after recent BMX assembly Read More
Applying to colleges is like standing on the edge of a cliff, unsure of whether you’re about to fly or fall. From the moment junior year ends, I felt the …
From dreams to deadlines Read More
The Riverside Women’s tennis team has had their most exceptional season since 2015, finishing the season with a 10-6 overall record, 5-5 in Conference. This year, senior Calista Robinson and …
Senior Calista Robinson partners with her younger sister Zoe, qualifies for tennis reigonals Read More
Brian Strickland speaks to his team during a timeout. The 2023-2024 team finished with a 18-10 record. Photo by Tate Gasch. What is your first memory of RHS basketball? My …
Brian Strickland retires as head basketball coach after 20 years at the River Read More
Wesley Meyers (‘15) currently works in live video production, also known as technical directing. He operates video sources and graphic machines to produce live shows. The production can vary from …
Alumni Spotlight: Wesley Meyers Read More
Every year, the Hook embraces March Madness with a school-wide bracket challenge for both the men’s and women’s NCAA basketball tournaments. All Riverside students and faculty are eligible to play. …
Enter the Hook’s Annual NCAA Bracket Challenge Read More
By Delia Aguilar and Taliyah Cooper As the winter sports season winds down, track athletes hope their hard work through the winter carries over to the spring. Many athletes consider …
Winter Track: Athletes Building Momentum for the Spring Season Read More
Yesterday evening, at 5:45 p.m., I drove past the Durham Public Schools (DPS) Staff Development Center, as I do every day on my way home from school. However, this time …
BREAKING: DPS informs protestors and employees how they plan to handle their “accounting error” that reduced pay with only a two-week notice Read More
As the weather is drastically changing, it can be hard to prepare for Durham’s weather. The Pirates’ Hook created a step-by-step guide on what to do: Step 1: Before walking …
Satire: How to survive Durham’s ever-changing weather Read More
Bianca Martinez implements new practices as RPC coordinator Bianca Martinez is putting a new spin on RPC. Her classroom walls are painted muted purple and covered in colorful posters. Some …
Riverside revamps RPC Read More
I’ve been a Duke fan for just about as long as I can remember. On Saturdays in the winter, my mom and I camp out in front of the TV …
More than just NFL wives: How do we get more girls involved in the sports industry? Read More
Barry Garrett has been coaching basketball since he was 16 years old. He started at the Durham Parks and Recreation (DPR) league, where he worked with athletes from all over …
Riverside welcomes new head women’s basketball coach Read More
By: Osmara Rodriguez-Aimerich, Donna Diaz, Lucinda Dorrance, Hannah Posner and Emily Diaz Reyes Nya Batson is a BADASS – all caps. That’s how science teacher Nya Diggs describes her, at …
Nya Batson: The Badass Read More