Skip to content
Top Menu
October 2, 2023
  • Home
  • About
  • Staff Bios
  • Contact Us
  • Print Edition
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram

  • Home
  • News
  • Sports
  • Culture
  • Opinion
  • Translations
  • Multimedia
  • About
    • Advertise with The Hook!
    • Sponsors
    • Rates
Main Menu

Tag: Featured

Culture

Pirates roll into homecoming week

September 29, 2023September 29, 2023 - by Nellie Purdy - Leave a Comment

The cafeteria will transform into an enchanted forest on Saturday, October 7 for Riverside’s first homecoming dance in recent history. The dance begins at 7 and ends at 10, taking …

Pirates roll into homecoming week Read More
Culture / Sports

Riverside welcomes new head women’s basketball coach

September 28, 2023September 28, 2023 - by tate gasch - Leave a Comment

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
Culture / News

SGA Election Primer

September 25, 2023September 25, 2023 - by The Pirates Hook - Leave a Comment

Voting will be held Tuesday, September 26. Freshmen Rose Mills: “I’m running for freshman president with Nate Cohen. I am a part of the softball and field hockey team. I …

SGA Election Primer Read More
News

Workers Struggle with Cost of Living in Durham

September 22, 2023September 22, 2023 - by Lana McIlvaine - Leave a Comment

Durham neighborhoods were piling up with garbage during a recent two-week long waste collector strike. The median salary for a trash collector in Durham is $45,000, according to city data. …

Workers Struggle with Cost of Living in Durham Read More
News

Henry Kingston wins National Gold Medal for photography

June 1, 2023June 2, 2023 - by Lana McIlvaine - Leave a Comment

Freshman Henry Kingston won a national gold metal for their work Duplicity, recognized by the prestigious Alliance for Young Artists and Writers.  After winning a gold key in the regional …

Henry Kingston wins National Gold Medal for photography Read More
Multimedia / Sports

Photo gallery: Teachers victorious in student vs. staff basketball game

May 30, 2023 - by Isaac Janiak Stein - Leave a Comment

Last Thursday, May 25, the Riverside staff was victorious 65-50 over the student team in the student vs. staff basketball game. The game was organized by Pirate Athletics Media as …

Photo gallery: Teachers victorious in student vs. staff basketball game Read More
News

Bike Durham pushes for sustainable routes to school

May 23, 2023June 2, 2023 - by Ethan Haine - Leave a Comment

As Riverside continues to deal with bus driver shortages and increased traffic on and around campus, one local organization wants to make it easier for students to bike to school. …

Bike Durham pushes for sustainable routes to school Read More
Opinion

Guest Column: You don’t get to be disgusted by my culture

May 22, 2023June 2, 2023 - by The Pirates Hook - Leave a Comment

By: Radia Khan Imagine opening your lunch in the middle school’s cafeteria and finding your favorite, home-cooked meal. Now, imagine the smile disappearing from your face as other people notice …

Guest Column: You don’t get to be disgusted by my culture Read More
Culture

Did a robot write this article? ChatGPT raises concerns for teachers

May 19, 2023August 19, 2023 - by Hannah Posner - Leave a Comment

The new AI ChatGPT has the potential to change the Riverside English department. The free website, launched in November 2022 by OpenAI, can write an essay nearly instantly with a …

Did a robot write this article? ChatGPT raises concerns for teachers Read More
Opinion

Face Off: AP Classes versus Durham Tech

May 17, 2023June 2, 2023 - by The Pirates Hook - Leave a Comment

AP: Convenient and Accessible By: Lucinda Dorrance There’s a reason AP classes have been around since 1955. Even as interest in Durham Tech’s dual enrollment program increases, hundreds of Riverside …

Face Off: AP Classes versus Durham Tech Read More
News

Kelby Hardy is 2023 Beginning Teacher of the Year

May 16, 2023June 2, 2023 - by emilydiazreyes05 - Leave a Comment

Math teacher Kelby Hardy found out she was Riverside’s Beginning Teacher of the Year in a weekly staff email.  “It was a very little line and it said, ‘Congratulations to …

Kelby Hardy is 2023 Beginning Teacher of the Year Read More
News

A long time coming: Christy Simpson is 2023 Teacher of the Year

May 11, 2023June 2, 2023 - by donnadiaz - Leave a Comment

Teachers all over the United States have always been overlooked and disregarded on how important their job is. During COVID-19, when teachers taught in front of a screen online, many …

A long time coming: Christy Simpson is 2023 Teacher of the Year Read More
Sports

Softball swings back into state playoffs

May 9, 2023May 9, 2023 - by Jaden Butler - Leave a Comment

As the Pirates take on Southern Alamance in the first round tonight, the team has already won more games than the last nine seasons combined. Where did this burst of success …

Softball swings back into state playoffs Read More
Sports

From the Olympics to the River: Coach James Carter describes championships, pro career, coaching

May 9, 2023June 2, 2023 - by Isaac Janiak Stein - Leave a Comment

May 8 was the third annual “Coach Carter Day” to honor the Riverside Coach’s accomplishments and service to young athletes. The day was enacted in 2021 by then mayor Steve …

From the Olympics to the River: Coach James Carter describes championships, pro career, coaching Read More
Culture

Mystery and Masquerade: Prom 2023 In Pictures

May 5, 2023June 2, 2023 - by Lana McIlvaine - Leave a Comment

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 …

Mystery and Masquerade: Prom 2023 In Pictures Read More
Opinion / Sports / Uncategorized

5 reasons Riverside students should be Canes fans right now

May 2, 2023June 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 …

5 reasons Riverside students should be Canes fans right now Read More
Culture

The River Becomes the Swamp

April 20, 2023June 2, 2023 - by Elena Paces-Wiles - 1 Comment

Shrek: The Musical Opens on April 20 Ogres are like onions: they have a lot of layers. And Riverside’s production of Shrek: the Musical does, too. The Riverside auditorium will …

The River Becomes the Swamp Read More
News

Is RPC working?

April 19, 2023June 2, 2023 - by Eden Mae Richman - 1 Comment

Designed to improve equity, and reduce suspensions, restorative practices get mixed results. The reality of RPC David Norman rapidly talks into his classroom phone one humid Friday morning. “A large …

Is RPC working? Read More
Sports

Women’s Soccer gets key 2-1 victory over East Chapel Hill

April 12, 2023June 2, 2023 - by Collin Phillips - Leave a Comment

Riverside Women’s Soccer picked up a huge win last night against East Chapel Hill on their home turf. The Pirates came into the game with a record of 5-3-3, and …

Women’s Soccer gets key 2-1 victory over East Chapel Hill Read More
Culture

Ham, Haroset, and Hazelnuts: Students’ spring holidays consist of traditional foods

April 11, 2023May 17, 2023 - by The Pirates Hook - Leave a Comment

By: Lana McIlvaine and Lucinda Dorrance During the Spring, there are a few major holidays celebrated by different religions. Easter, Eid-al-Fitr, and Passover each have unique traditions and special foods. …

Ham, Haroset, and Hazelnuts: Students’ spring holidays consist of traditional foods Read More

Posts navigation

1 2 … 13 Next
The cafeteria will transform into an enchanted forest on Saturday, October 7 for Riverside’s first homecoming dance in recent history. Emily Matheson teaches beginning, intermediate, proficient, advanced, and AP art. Barry Garrett has been coaching basketball since he was 16 years old. He started at the Durham Parks and Recreation (DPR) league, coaching many high profile athletes from Durham.  Riverside SGA Election Results are Here! Durham neighborhoods were piling up with garbage during a recent two-week long waste collector strike. Riverside’s visual arts teacher Maegan Fitzgerald explored everything from welding to retail and even Disney before settling on teaching. Jill Boliek’s passion for music began early. Durham Public Schools receives a $18 million dollar grant from billionaire Mackenzie Scott. Your Host Osmara Rodriguez asks Riverside teachers how they will be spending their $200. What are Riverside students listening to?! 🏴‍☠️ Your host Donna Diaz goes around campus asking pirates what their favorite songs are at the moment.
Tweets by ThePiratesHook

Recent Posts

  • Pirates roll into homecoming week
  • Riverside welcomes new head women’s basketball coach
  • SGA Election Primer
  • Workers Struggle with Cost of Living in Durham
  • Pirate Block: How will clubs work this year?
  • Popular
  • Comments
  • Tags

A Special Lottery: How I got World Cup Tickets

November 15, 2022November 15, 2022

If sports are a healthy outlet for high school students, why do so many quit playing?

January 21, 2022January 14, 2022

Living to Tell the Story

January 11, 2019

Principal Leslie Kinard resigns eight weeks into the school year

October 15, 2021May 14, 2022

Football Photo Gallery: Riverside 28, Orange 26 (9/20/19)

September 30, 2019February 5, 2020

Rachel Abi - Meet your Riverside Social Studies Department!

Looks like and epic staff! I love how personal each of your mini bio's were! My kids aren't yet in…

The Pirates’ Hook named All-North Carolina newspaper for second consecutive year - “Of course I’ve experienced sexualization”: New era brings same challenges for female athletes

[…] Piper Winton, Charlotte Holloway and Isabelle Abadie (feature article): “Of course I’ve experienced sexualization”: New era brings same challenges…

The Pirates’ Hook named All-North Carolina newspaper for second consecutive year - You still don’t understand how great Serena is

[…] Isaac Janiak Stein (sports column): You still don’t understand how great Serena is […]

The Pirates’ Hook named All-North Carolina newspaper for second consecutive year - Sparse crowds, low participation: Women’s Basketball’s tough season reflects national trend

[…] Piper Winton and Nellie Purdy (sports article): Sparse crowds, low participation: Women’s Basketball’s tough season reflects national trend […]

The Pirates’ Hook named All-North Carolina newspaper for second consecutive year - Riverside’s Stage Brings a Far Away Kingdom to Life

[…] Tate Gasch (review): Riverside’s Stage Brings a Far Away Kingdom to Life […]

#BHM #Broncos #Covid-19 #feature #featured #JoeBiden #LifeWithout #SarahFuller #volleyball 2021 Advanced Academics advocacy AIG alumni animals AP artist Baseball career basketball Biden BLM bolen Bradshaw broadcast carts china Coach Duncan Community conspiracy Coronavirus covid covid-19 cross country Culture dangers David Norman davidson dear COVID Dear Lenny DIversity dogs dps Dpsnc Duke durham earth science earthquake editorial Education Elementary engineering Face Off feature Featured food football french gentrification hamilton HBCU high school HispanicHeritage holocaust homecoming hotdog hurricaneflorence IBWS Investigative Reporting ISS jacob bowers Just Do It Just One Question juul juuling Kaepernick language Leandro Mental Health movies Multimedia music ncsma new year newest News News Stories Nike north carolina Opinion podcast politics principal profile Q&A Racial equity raleigh resolution restorative practices reviews rhs riverside Riverside Highschool RPC sandwich science SGA soccer Sports spotlights Stein on Sports Super Bowl swimming Teacher Profile teacherprofiles Teachers Thanksgiving theater theory tiktok top 10 of '22 Translations tri-6 vape vaping Women's Sports Spotlight womens rights World Cup

Find Us

Riverside High School
3218 Rose of Sharon Road,
Durham, NC 27712

About

The Pirates’ Hook is Riverside High School’s award-winning, bilingual student newspaper. The Hook is entirely self-funded and has been run by students for its entire twenty-nine year history. Our number one priority is providing accurate, unbiased information for our diverse community.

Contact US

Advisor: bryan_christopher@dpsnc.net
@thepirateshook

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
Copyright © 2023 .
Powered by Powered by WordPress.com. and HitMag.
About / Proudly powered by WordPress Theme: HitMag.
 

Loading Comments...