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Culture

From dreams to deadlines

December 29, 2024December 18, 2024 - by Taliyah Cooper - Leave a Comment

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 …

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Multimedia

Snagged

December 28, 2024December 27, 2024 - by djh145261 - Leave a Comment

By DJ Hernandez

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Opinion

Not another storage unit

December 28, 2024December 28, 2024 - by Sadie Irby - Leave a Comment

As I drive to school every morning, I pass by the long stretch of empty land and construction vehicles on the corner of Guess and Latta Road. Less than a …

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Education / News

“I’m really excited for the work that lies ahead”

December 26, 2024May 13, 2025 - by Sadie Irby - Leave a Comment

The seed that an Alabama elementary school teacher planted has grown into DPS’ newest superintendent.  “That’s probably where I got the spark from,” Dr. Anthony Lewis said in an Oct. …

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News

Students run holiday charity projects

December 25, 2024December 26, 2024 - by Vilma Roldan Lazo - Leave a Comment

Environmental club members clean up the stadium. Clean ups are a regular part of club meetings. A few weeks into the school year, a small group of students came together …

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News

Recaudación de fondos dirigido por estudiantes

December 25, 2024December 26, 2024 - by Vilma Roldan Lazo - Leave a Comment

A las pocas semanas de empezar el curso escolar, un pequeño grupo de estudiantes se unió para formar un grupo benefició en Riverside.  El Huracán Helene causó una destrucción generalizada …

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News

“I’ve Always Just Had This Passion for Helping”: Q&A With New Assistant Principal Kwame Stith

December 24, 2024December 26, 2024 - by Nellie Purdy - Leave a Comment

Photo by Kalissa Everett How long have you been in the area? “I am originally from the DC/Maryland/Virginia area, and I lived there for quite some time. I grew up …

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News

Theater construction delays fall play to January

December 23, 2024December 18, 2024 - by Nico Jordan - Leave a Comment

A major renovation project will postpone Riverside’s fall play to January.  Construction began in Riverside’s theater and auditorium in October and will continue for several months. The renovations are funded …

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News

Retrasos en la construccion del treatro hasta enero

December 23, 2024December 26, 2024 - by The Pirates Hook - Leave a Comment

Por Nico Jordan and Diego Juares Un importante proyecto de renovación pospondrá la obra de otoño de Riverside hasta enero.  La construcción en el teatro y auditorio de Riverside comenzó …

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Culture

School spirit in decline…or is it?

December 22, 2024December 22, 2024 - by The Pirates Hook - Leave a Comment

Students show out for the rival game against Northern. The theme was “Night Night, Northern.” Photo by Bryan Vo By Aidan Ganter and Isong Eshiet From dressing out in unique …

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Sports

Apenas Empezamos…

December 21, 2024December 21, 2024 - by The Pirates Hook - Leave a Comment

Miembras de la defensa de las Piratas posan para una foto entre jugadas. Las Piratas ganaron a los diablillos de Cary 15-8. Por Jaida Cooper Parrish & Aureli Dominguez Los …

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Sports

This is just the beginning…

December 21, 2024December 21, 2024 - by The Pirates Hook - Leave a Comment

Members of the Pirates’ defense pose for a photo between plays during a scrimmage against Cary High School. The Pirates beat the Cary Imps 15-8. By Jaida Cooper Parrish & …

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Culture

Dear Lenny: Holiday Edition

December 20, 2024December 20, 2024 - by The Pirates Hook - Leave a Comment
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News

Interact Club Is Providing Food for Riverside’s Food Insecure Students

December 19, 2024December 19, 2024 - by Lana McIlvaine - Leave a Comment

Snacks from Interact’s snack pantry. Photo by Lana McIlvaine This year Durham Public Schools are providing free breakfast and lunch for all students. And for the second year in a …

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Sports

One name, one game: Winter sports preview

December 19, 2024December 19, 2024 - by Elodie Page - Leave a Comment
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Opinion

Editorial: Eleccion nacional, repercussions locales

December 18, 2024December 18, 2024 - by The Pirates Hook - Leave a Comment

Gráfico de Jamari Murphy Cada cuatro años, los adultos votan para elegir a los gobernantes, y los resultados de las elecciones presidenciales y estatales de noviembre son un gran acontecimiento. …

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Opinion

Editorial: National election, local impact

December 18, 2024December 18, 2024 - by The Pirates Hook - Leave a Comment

Graphic by Jamari Murphy Every four years adults vote to put people in power, and November’s results for the Presidential  and state-level elections are a big deal. The results leave …

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Sports

Why aren’t you a Canes fan yet?

December 18, 2024December 18, 2024 - by Isabelle Abadie - Leave a Comment

Photo Courtesy of Jenn G via Flickr After a disappointing exit in the second round of the playoffs last year, the Carolina Hurricanes are back and arguably better than last …

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News

Laptops return to carts, not students

December 6, 2024December 19, 2024 - by The Pirates Hook - 1 Comment

Graphic by DJ Hernandez By Fiona Fehrman and Sofia Alvarez Pedraza Editor’s note: Chromebooks were distributed to students on December 18. Students will not be getting Chromebooks back this semester. …

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Culture

Heritage in Their Own Words: Social Studies Teacher Nathalia Perez

November 20, 2024November 20, 2024 - by The Pirates Hook - Leave a Comment

By Makayla Turrentine and Jaida Cooper Parrish The Pirates’ Hook (PH): What do you teach? Nathalia Perez (NP): I teach World History, both ESL, sheltered and standard world history, PH: …

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Por Jamison Osborne y Violet Davis 18 teams compete in Destino's spring soccer tournament Don’t overlook the dark horses The Calm Before The Storm Riverside graduate Kyle Church wins national championship Stephanie Diaz-Mendoza's legacy extends beyond state titles Sometimes showing up matters more than sitting out Las paredes encaladas de los pasillos de Riverside están cubiertas con obras de arte de estudiantes de los años 90 y principios de los 2000. Covering the whitewashed walls of Riverside’s hallways are pieces of student art from the 1990s and early 2000s.

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

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eli besch - Después de la inundación: el camino hacia la recuperación

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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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