The Crusader

West Portal fire affects Muni, local businesses
September 6, 2024
William Saunders '26, Staff Reporter
On Friday, Sept. 5, a fire broke out in West Portal affecting five local businesses. No one was injured, and it seems that no owners will need to be displaced from their businesses. The...
St. Brigid Academy opens doors to neurodiverse students
August 22, 2024
Vincent Douglas '25, Religion Editor
“There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord.” 1 Corinthians 12:4-5 On June 29,...
The Squire Summer 2024
August 20, 2024
Coach Sargent leads Crusader baseball team into new era
July 16, 2024
Liam O’Connor '25, Sports Features Editor
As a new chapter begins for Archbishop Riordan’s varsity baseball team, Craig Sargent steps up to the plate as the new head coach. With a rich background in baseball...
Icon Willie Mays dies at 93
June 18, 2024
Aiden Pavon ’25, Managing Editor
On June 18, American icon Willie Mays, known to baseball fans as the "Say Hey Kid,” died of heart failure at 93. Donning “24” on his back and boldly sporting “Giants”...
SFMTA gives green light for Ocean-Geneva revamp
May 22, 2024
Myles Yan ’25 and Aiden Pavon ’25
Ocean Avenue is set to receive a new Green Light Grant to create a safer and more pleasant environment in the Ingleside neighborhood and surrounding areas, being approved...
Graduation 2024: The Celebration
May 22, 2024
Sean Reyes ’25 and Taylor Tran ‘25
Graduation 2024: The Ceremony
May 21, 2024
Sean Reyes ’25 and Taylor Tran ‘25
Historic Class of 2024 enters school lore
May 18, 2024
Normay Arriola '24, Campus News Editor
On May 18, Riordan’s Class of 2024 will bid farewell on Mayer Family Field, marking a historic moment as the first class toexperience the school as a coed institution...
Riordan remembers wrestler Tony Jones ‘89
May 17, 2024
Sandra Gamez, Staff Reporter
On April 11, the Riordan community was struck with profound sadness as it mourned the unexpected passing of Tony Anderson Jones ’89, a cherished alumnus and wrestler, who...

West Portal fire affects Muni, local businesses

September 6, 2024 • No Comments

On Friday, Sept. 5, a fire broke out in West Portal affecting five local businesses. No one was injured, and it seems that no owners will need to be displaced from their businesses. The incident occurred between 157...

St. Brigid Academy opens doors to neurodiverse students

Vincent Douglas '25, Religion Editor

August 22, 2024 • No Comments

“There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord.” 1 Corinthians 12:4-5 On June 29, Saint Brigid Academy celebrated its grand opening...

Icon Willie Mays dies at 93

Aiden Pavon ’25, Managing Editor

June 18, 2024 • No Comments

On June 18, American icon Willie Mays, known to baseball fans as the "Say Hey Kid,” died of heart failure at 93. Donning “24” on his back and boldly sporting “Giants” on his chest, Mays was one of the all-time...

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Features

Serrano embarks on literary journey

Naomi Lin ’24, Editor in Chief

June 10, 2024 • No Comments

Pacing around his house, Julian Serrano ’24 explores the facets of an idea he obtained from the aether, following his mind’s natural progression of the story and contemplating if he wants to develop this idea into a book....

Riordan remembers wrestler Tony Jones ‘89 May 17, 2024
Alumni continue their stories as English teachers May 16, 2024
Band parents serve as beating heart of Crusader Band, in step with students’ needs May 16, 2024
Counselors guide students with personal empowerment April 22, 2024

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Opinion

Letter from the Editor-in-Chief

Naomi Lin '24, Editor-in-Chief

June 13, 2024 • No Comments

Dear Reader, Thank you so much for reading this issue—my last issue with The Crusader. It has been an immense honor to have been a part of the staff these past three years, and I cannot even...