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The Student News Site of Archbishop Riordan High School

The Crusader

The Student News Site of Archbishop Riordan High School

The Crusader

David Lin ’99 and the St. Francis Scholars at GLIDE Memorial Church.
St. Francis Scholars serve another school year
Miles Witte ’27, Staff Reporter • January 8, 2025

In 2012-2013, the St. Francis Scholars program was created by former communications director, Victoria Terheyden, who, according to Danny Curtin ’08, “designed the program to provide access and opportunity to high academic-achieving...

The McDonald’s in Stonestown closed this past summer after 30 years.
Stonestown’s Golden Arches dim after 30 years
Aiden Pavon ’25, Managing Editor • January 8, 2025

Over the summer, the McDonald’s at Stonestown Galleria closed down after 30 years of operation. The iconic fast food restaurant was a staple for students and shoppers who will miss the convenience and memories of the...

The Ingelside Library on Ocean Avenue is celebrating 15 years.
Ingleside Library celebrates 15 years
Lucas Fernández-Paniagua ’27, Staff Reporter • January 7, 2025

The Ingleside library turns 15 this year!  Students may have seen this library when they go out for a walk down Ocean Avenue, but have not ventured inside. The construction of this library began in 2002 and it was finished...

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Three members of the O’Connell family: Sally, Caroline ’25 and Hannah.
O’Connell trio’s Crusader journey comes full circle
Catherine Hansen ’25, Staff Reporter • December 20, 2024

From the field to the auditorium, Riordan's family spirit runs deep within the veins of the school. Through friendly house rivalries, purple and gold pride, and a shared affinity to the alma mater, the Crusader community...

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Archbishop Cordileone celebrated All Saints Day Mass in the Riordan gym.
Mass in gym accommodates increased enrollment
Charlottie Yip ’26 December 19, 2024

As Archbishop Riordan High School gains more and more new students each school year, half of the student body has experienced school masses solely...

Vincent Douglas ’25 uses Minga to make a pass to go to the restroom.
Allotted restroom time should keep up with the times
Keira Wallace ’26, Staff Reporter • January 7, 2025

Last year, Archbishop Riordan High School implemented a new policy known as the “15-minute rule.” This policy, as I'm sure many students and faculty are aware of, prohibits students from using the...

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A&E
On Nov. 27, Disney released the long-awaited sequel: Moana 2, where the title character sets sail once again.
Moana sets sail once more
Hailey Ferrer ’26 January 8, 2025

After a long journey across the sea, Moana 2 was released to theaters on Nov. 27. In 2016, Disney released Moana, a film about a girl who...

From Duds To Drip
From Duds To Drip
Aliana Urdaneta-Rodas ’25, Editor in Chief, The Shield • January 9, 2025

It is not unknown that fashion has developed its own identity within the time periods of society. However, it is important to not only note the...

Rolled meat in uniform formation accompanied by enoki mushrooms.
Hot takes on hotpot
Junhan Xie ’26, Staff Reporter • December 19, 2024
Bright yellow curry garnished with green beans and sprouts.
Crusaders hurry for curry
Henry O'Connell ’27, Staff Reporter • November 4, 2024
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