The Crusader – The Student News Site of Archbishop Riordan High School

Mayer Family Field Timeline
October 12, 2019
Steven Rissotto '20, Editor-In-Chief
The brand-new Mayer Family Field is almost complete after years of discussion. The journey of the construction didn't start with just the groundbreaking, but also many events...
Seniors take annual panorama photo
October 7, 2019
Jamar Kittling '20, News Editor
On Friday, October 4, the Riordan senior class united to take their panoramic as the class of 2020. Accompanying the date of the Saint Francis Mass and the Junior Ring...
Juniors receive commemorative class ring
October 6, 2019
Brandon Vargas '20, Copy Editor
The Junior rings symbolize each junior’s transition into becoming an upperclassman. Archbishop Riordan High School holds an annual tradition in the blessing and administering...
Parking lot closes as construction nears completion
October 2, 2019
Ian Martin '20, Arts & Entertainment Editor
The long-awaited construction of the new Riordan football field brings with it some challenges. One such challenge is the temporary loss of the school parking lot to make...
45th Frosh Olympics
August 30, 2019
Michael Portillo-Ortega '21, JJ Trujeque '21, and Antonio Maffei '20
Spirit Week
August 30, 2019
The Crusader Staff

October 12, 2019 • No Comments

The brand-new Mayer Family Field is almost complete after years of discussion. The journey of the construction didn't start with just the groundbreaking, but also many events leading up to it that were related. As a result,...

Seniors take annual panorama photo

Jamar Kittling '20, News Editor

October 7, 2019 • No Comments

On Friday, October 4, the Riordan senior class united to take their panoramic as the class of 2020. Accompanying the date of the Saint Francis Mass and the Junior Ring ceremony, the seniors were released at 2:10, 10...

Juniors receive commemorative class ring

Brandon Vargas '20, Copy Editor

October 6, 2019 • No Comments

The Junior rings symbolize each junior’s transition into becoming an upperclassman. Archbishop Riordan High School holds an annual tradition in the blessing and administering of the rings. At the end of Riordan’s Feast...

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features

Fails succeeds on silver screen

The Crusader Staff

May 23, 2019 • No Comments

Jimmie Fails ’11 started his acting career at Archbishop Riordan, which included a role in “Jesus Christ Superstar,” and has produced and starred in two films. His first film was “American Paradise,”...

Peregrino pursues passion at Georgetown May 23, 2019

Velasco answers calling to priesthood May 23, 2019

Remembering Giants legend Willie ‘Stretch’ McCovey December 15, 2018

Crusader brothers band together to support classmate December 15, 2018

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opinion

Are iPads in classrooms doing more harm than good? Vargas’ View Con

Brandon Vargas '20, Opinion Editor

May 17, 2019 • No Comments

Technology inundates students today with a plethora of knowledge, providing access to tons of sources of information. However, technology, iPads specifically, can prove to be extremely distracting...