On Wednesday, March 4, the Riverside cultural arts department hosted an African American Heritage Program during third period in the auditorium. The annual event is a commemoration of Black history …
Students perform at African American Heritage Program Read More
As we entered our senior year, we exchanged sleep for caffeine, and every second of free time for college applications, tours, and anxiety and anticipation of what comes next for …
How to Survive Scholarship Applications Read More
Art by Tula Winton When I think back to the first time I ever got braids, I wasn’t aware of the history I was wearing on my head. The history …
The story behind the style Read More
Noam Cohen, Kevin Young, Talib Harrell, Taj Harrell, and Robert McDonald gather during a pause in their first round playoff game. Photo by Jason Iwara. The Pirates beat South Central …
Riverside defeats South Central, to play Hillside in second round Read More
Durham Freeway signs stand near Fayetteville Street in East Durham. Photo by Isabelle Abadie. More than 50 years after Highway 147 ripped through Durham’s more prosperous Black community, city leaders …
The Destruction of Hayti Read More
Black Student Union advisor Tavia Webley helps a student in her class on Feb. 12. BSU meets on Thursdays during “B” lunch. A Q&A with Black Student Union advisor Tavia …
“I allow them to speak their truth.” Read More
A rack of pre-owned jackets are being displayed by one vendor at the Bull City Flea in downtown Durham. The thrift event happens on the first Sunday of every month. …
Thrifting becoming a multi-billion dollar industry Read More
I was sitting in Durham’s City Hall on a Monday night in October, next to my friend and club founder Milo Graber, when the city council voted on the tenant …
Senior column: Nico Jordan Read More
By Isabelle Abadie and Nellie Purdy On Thursday, Dec. 18, Durham Public Schools Superintendent Anthony Lewis visited Riverside High School. The visit was prompted by consecutive lockdowns on Monday and …
DPS superintendent visits RHS, speaks to students and teachers about recent lockdowns Read More
Photo courtesy of Quentin Headen A heartbreaking loss in the third round of the Super Smash Brothers Ultimate gaming tournament has The Kraken hungry for more competitions. “It is a …
The Kraken falls in third round of Super Smash tournament Read More
En las primeras rondas de votación local de este año, Riverside estuvo literalmente en la boleta. Un exalumno, Elijah King, se postuló para el Concejo Municipal, mientras que dos afiliados …
Gano apatía Read More In this year’s local primaries, Riverside was quite literally on the ballot. A 2020 graduate, Elijah King, was running for City Council, while two Riverside affiliates were running for mayor, …
Apathy won Read More
2010 Riverside graduate Chauncy Burgess escapes a tackle during a game against Northern. Photo courtesy of The Helm. By Violet Davis and Julian Reynolds The football team will play its …
“It’s really all about safety and security.” Riverside vs Northern football game moved from Halloween 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, Taliyah Cooper, as a child, posing for graduation. Photo by Taliyah Cooper. Take me back to 2012…when my biggest concern was watching Dora. It was 7 a.m. and I …
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Eshiet takes a picture with his Covid-19 vaccination card during the peak of Covid, 2020. Photo by Isong Eshiet Take me back to May 24, 2020, when my life would …
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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 …
Senior Column: Sadie Irby Read More