Brr, brr, brr. It’s the sound of the loudspeaker around 3:45, signaling that school principal Gloria Woods-Weeks is about to make an announcement. Everyone tenses up because it’s probably the …
End to lockdowns takes confidentiality, not anonymity Read More
Imagine being the last one in the family, but also the priority In my Hispanic household, the oldest child is the test dummy, the second is the goal setter, and …
Always “el bebe” Read More
Even though I was too young to remember moving to America, I can never forget where I came from. My mom and I left Honduras when I was two. We …
Growing up Hispanic Read More
Grass grows around the gazebo near the tennis courts on Aug. 28. A landscaping team cut it on Aug. 31. Photos by Rebeca Albani Rangel By Rebeca Albani Rangel & …
Students return to find extra long grass on campus Read More
The North Carolina Scholastic Media Association (NCSMA) selectedThe Pirates’ Hook as an All-North Carolina newspaper in its 2026 student media contest. The Hook earned the NCSMA’s highest rating for the fifth …
The Pirates’ Hook named All-North Carolina student publication for fifth straight year Read More
Cool Earth members Tinsley Johnson, Benjamin Davis and Timothy Arthur pick up trash along train tracks in south Durham. Cool Earth does cleanup events throughout the city. Every year on …
More than a day Read More
Foto de Allison Swaim Por Jamison Osborne y Violet DavisTraducido por Yohana Flores “Team Gringos” ganó el torneo de fútbol 5 contra 5 de primavera organizado por Destino Success el …
18 equipos juegan en el torneo de fútbol de Destino Read More “Team Gringos” poses after winning the 2026 spring 5-on-5 tournament. Photo courtesy of Allison Swaim 18 teams compete in Destino’s spring soccer tournament By Jameson Osborne & Violet Davis “Team …
“It builds our community” Read More
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