AROUND THE BEND

BEAR Squad Contest
September 5, 2018
Jerry Nohr, Staff Writer
This year, there is a great deal planned for Bear Squad. A t-shirt contest is just one of the events upcoming to encourage school pride among Riverbend...
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FALL Fashion
September 5, 2018
Chloe Becker, Editor
The start of the new school year is inevitably stressful, but picking out what to wear never has to share the same fate. The end of the summer and approaching...
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May Issue 2018
May 5, 2018
Grace McKane, Editor-in-Chief
Page 1: Front Page [Deca Goes to Internationals in Atlanta; National Walkout and March For Our Lives; German Exchange] Page 2: News/Op-Ed [Prom; Empowered...
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DECA
April 16, 2018
Hayleigh Pickett, News Editor
During the weekend of March 3rd through the 4th, a number of students went to Virginia Beach for DECA state competition. The trip was delayed as students...
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Riverbend’s Got Talent
April 11, 2018
Arrie Mann, Staff Writer
Riverbend High School’s talent show took place on Friday, February 23rd at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. Tryouts were held on January 23rd after school....
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The Superfood of Your Dreams
March 23, 2018
Mary Rueger, Head of Photography
From guac to toast, the avocado are is new food trend that is taking over social media platforms. Avocados are also the new and delicious fad in healthy...
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Let’s Go To Paris!
March 7, 2018
Hayleigh Pickett, News Editor
With this years prom approaching quickly, many students have already begun their preparations for this year’s theme, A Night In Paris. Prom will be...
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Indoor Track
Faith McKane, Head of Design | March 6, 2018
Therapy Dogs
Mary Rueger and Laila Maxwell | March 6, 2018
Basketball
Mary Rueger, Head of Photography | February 23, 2018
Chili Cook Off
Hayleigh Pickett, News Editor | February 16, 2018
Leading Ladies
Faith McKane Grace McKane, Head of Design Editor in Chief | January 16, 2018
DANGER DURING LUNCH (Op-Ed): The yellow jacket situation and the importance of cleaning up after yourself
Mary Rueger, Grace McKane, and Faith McKane | October 19, 2017
Peer Mentoring Program
Chloe Becker, Entertainment Editor | October 19, 2017
Fear Reborn, “It” (2017) Review
William Meikle, Staff Writer | October 19, 2017
Troubles with DACA
Arrie Mann, Staff Writer | September 27, 2017
Classroom Rearrangement
Isaiah Byrd, Sports Editor | September 27, 2017

Emily Schembs and Justin Sexton, Editors

Having problems getting to school on time? Does the morning seem to be one of the worst times during the day for you? A majority of the student population...

Red Sox Update

Justin Sexton, Editor

Last season, the Red Sox finished 93-69 and lost to the 2018 World Series Champs Houston Astros in the first round. This season, the team is in a different...

Fashion Statement

Chloe Becker, Entertainment Editor

Twice a year, most major cities around the world host a week allowing designers in their area to display clothing for upcoming seasons. The most famous...

Recent Entertainment Stories

Going for Gold

The Winter Olympics just concluded and the passion from each and every competitor showed during game....

Culture, Take Two

On January 26, 2018, rap group, Migos, released their new mixtape, Culture 2. This album came out only...

Without Warning

On October 31, 2017, the rap scene was shook up by the unannounced album by rappers, 21 Savage, Offset...

Chili Cook Off

On January 26th, students had a half day, but teachers had to stay a full day for a work day. Dr. Wright,...

The Future Of Amazon

Amazon, one of the world’s largest and most influential technological companies, continues to grow....

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Staff Profiles

Around the Bend

AP Issues

Arrie Mann, Staff Writer

Taking an AP class is a great way to challenge yourself. AP classes are college level classes that can be very demanding. Sometimes students realize they...

RHS Showcase- Isaac Ferguson

Jeremiah Nohr, Staff Writer

Isaac Ferguson, a Senior at Riverbend, has had his share of challenges in life. His vision is impaired, which he combats with glasses to help him see...

Managing Stress and College Apps

The beginning of the school year can be stressful for everyone. It is challenging juggle school, and specifically for seniors college applications and...

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Recent Sports Scores

Saturday, September 9

Football

Riverbend High School 54 - Chancellor 28
Monday, May 29

Girls Varsity Soccer

Riverbend High School 1 - Cosby 2
Friday, May 26

Girls Varsity Soccer

Riverbend High School 1 - Woodbridge 0
Wednesday, May 24

Girls Varsity Soccer

Riverbend High School 2 - Forest Park 1
Tuesday, May 9

Varsity Softball

Riverbend High School 18 - Freedom 0
Thursday, January 1

Football

Riverbend High School 5-5

News

The Departures Of The Trump Administration

Arrie Mann, Staff Writer

As we to dive into the frequent and strange departures of those who were involved in the Trump Administration, we question and wonder what it is like to...

A Tribute to Stephen Hawking

Megan Becker, Op- Ed Editor

Stephen Hawking, world renowned cosmologist, theoretical physicist, and hero to many passed away at the age of 76 years old on March 14, 2018. Hawking’s...

Pulse Point

Arrie Mann, Staff Writer

By the end of this sentence, there have been a thousand deaths from sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). SCA takes one life every two minutes, making it the leading...

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Opinion

What is too much?

Emily Schembs, Editor

PDA in schools has been a long debated topic by teachers and students alike. What is considered appropriate and what is not? Some students and teachers believe that public...

Best of the Rest

Emily Schembs, Sports Editor

This week, I took the liberty of testing out mexican restaurants to bring you the best of the best. I traveled from Spotsylvania to Glen Allen to find top notch places for...

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