Nya Batson: The Badass
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 …
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Alvaro Hernandez Ramirez: The Athlete
When Alvaro Hernandez Ramirez decided to commit to Shaw University and play soccer, the first person he told was his dad. “I told him first just out of respect,” Hernandez …
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Tai’Sean Moore: The Musician
Senior Tai’Sean Moore is a man of many talents. He’s a self-described artist, graphic designer, dancer, producer, and basketball player. But it was his music skills that stole the show …
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Marcel Huchwajda: The Naval Engineer
Marcel Huchwajda’s journey to the top of Riverside’s senior class began over 4,000 miles from Durham. Huchwajda immigrated from Poland to the United States when he was two years old. …
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Maxwell DeArmey: The Gamer
Maintaining a 4.69 weighted GPA and playing varsity sports doesn’t leave a lot of time for other hobbies, much less a global Clash of Clans esports career. But somehow, Maxwell …
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Mystery and Masquerade: Prom 2023 In Pictures
1: Riverside’s Prom Queen Janika Bunch and King Arliss Butler, 2: Riverside’s Orchestra performs in entryway, 3: Mask decor, 4: Mia Allard-Spink, Louisa Jenniches, and Rachel Ades, 5: Checking into …
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Riverside’s Stage Brings a Far Away Kingdom to Life
Shrek: the Musical Review A swamp, a faraway kingdom, an imprisoned princess. This April, a land far far away came to none other than the Riverside auditorium, with the musical …
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Anime review: Yasuke’s promising, but underwhelming
It may be an unpopular opinion, but I love Payday bars. The salty sweet mix of the nougat and peanuts is a great combination. Now, imagine the company who makes …
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Women Sports Spotlight: Rafaela Drake becomes the triple jump state champion
When junior Rafeala Drake woke up February 11, she knew she was going to jump 38 feet. But she had no idea she’d become the 4A State Champion. That afternoon, …
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My experience in Qatar for the World Cup
Going to the World Cup is the most important event a soccer fan can witness in person, and I can now say I’ve accomplished that. The week of thanksgiving, I …
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Stein on Sports: NBA western conference predictions and team breakdowns
This is going to be one of the most interesting and exciting NBA seasons in recent memory. The West isn’t wide open, but some playoff spots are certainly open for …
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Riverside to host Blood Drive on Tuesday
The PTA is helping organize a blood drive on Tuesday, October 18, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Riverside High School. In order to participate in the blood drive, …
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This year feels different: Looking ahead to the Canes’ season
This year feels different. After years of building and rebuilding, it feels like this team can win it all. The Carolina Hurricanes have been so close to the cup in …
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Poll suggests academic pressure, schedules and lack of sleep impacting students’ mental health
Between rigorous academic courses, rigid social expectations and the ever-present challenge of finding a place amongst hundreds of other teenagers, a poll shows Riverside High School students are struggling in …
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I’m one-and-done with this
Time and time again, Duke fans like myself have slumped into their couches at home while watching their best basketball players cross a stage adorned with NBA logos, shake the …
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Letter to the Editor: Don’t shorten the MLB season
By: Elias Gordon On September 28th, an article was published about the problems with Major League Baseball’s 162-game season. While there are parts of this article that I agree with, …
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Meet your Riverside English Department!
Victoria Watson, Department Chair: Victoria Watson’s mother was an elementary school teacher, which inspired her to become a teacher herself. Watson teaches English II, Honors English II, AP English III …
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What we can learn about admin from the SMART Lunch suspension
SMART Lunch will come back soon, but trust between students and administration will not. The senior class has been through three principals in our four years. We see new faces …
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Watch 162 games?!? I won’t even watch one.
As a non-baseball fan, it feels impossible for me to get invested in the MLB. While the diehards, traditionalists, and statistical fanatics of pro baseball find no trouble following along …
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