The Crusader

Asian communities under attack as hate crimes increase
May 3, 2021
Charles Chu ’24, Staff Reporter
The recent attacks on eldery Asian citizens in the San Francisco Bay Area are demonstrating and contributing to the divide in the community, creating fear and anger. In...
COVID takes untold toll on Teens’ mental health
May 3, 2021
Andrei Lynch '22, Staff Reporter
During 2020, Covid 19 sent everyone into lockdown. During the lockdown, everyone tried to protect themselves from boredom. A year later, with vaccines coming out as the...
One death sparks massive movement against systemic racism
April 27, 2021
Jolie Verzosa ’22, Staff Reporter
On May 25, George Floyd was buying cigarettes from Cup Foods in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Minutes later, as Floyd was about to get into his car, he was arrested by the police,...
Boarding students continue to cope with COVID conditions
April 23, 2021
Annie Le ‘21, Staff Reporter
Travel restrictions. Expired Visas. Borders closing. International students have been through countless trials since the Covid-19 outbreak. Announcements of schools going...
Communities must unite to fight against anti-Asian violence
April 23, 2021
Zailea Mae Flores '22, Staff Reporter
From the outbreak of Covid-19, hate-fueled crimes against Asian Americans have skyrocketed. Incidents targeted towards Asian Americans have consisted of verbal slurs, physical...
Crusaders face Serra on Senior Day
April 10, 2021
Sophia Carrasquilla ‘22, Girls Sports Editor
Crusaders defeat SHC in first football game at home
March 21, 2021
Joseph Zuloaga '23, Copy Editor
Riordan’s first volleyball team spikes its way into history
March 12, 2021
Joseph Zuloaga '23, Copy Editor
Trio of standouts ready to tackle 2021 football season
February 8, 2021
Noah Tango ’22
The WCAL football league, set to begin in early January, will be quite exciting for the Crusaders as they look to bounce back from a rough season last year going a mere 3-7...
The Crusader Winter 2020 – 2021
February 5, 2021
https://issuu.com/riordanhs/docs/thecrusaderwinter20.21

WikiLeaks Founder, Assange, Faces Legal Trouble in Britain

May 10, 2021 • No Comments

On Jan. 4, United Kingdom District Judge Vanessa Baraitser ruled that Julian Assange would not be extradited to the United States from Britain to be tried under 17 charges of violating the Espionage Act of 1917. Assange’s...

Sunnyside Association steps up efforts to beautify Detroit Steps

Jonathan Godoy ‘21, Science Editor

May 5, 2021 • No Comments

In late 2018, the community surrounding the Detroit Steps in the Sunnyside neighborhood decided to make a change and improve their neighborhood.The Detroit Steps are a set of two stairs, an upper and lower section, that have...

Shaw’s reopens to flavorable reviews

Andrei Lynch '22, Staff Reporter

May 4, 2021 • No Comments

In 2021, The newly remodeled Shaw's Ice cream parlor opened its doors again under new management, who remodeled the store located at 122 West Portal. Last year, The Crusader reported that Shaws closed. This...

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features

Rubik’s cube documentary provides twists and turns

Julien Untalan '24, Staff Reporter

April 25, 2021 • No Comments

“The Speed Cubers” is a documentary on Netflix that follows the lives of speedcubers, Feliks Zemdegs and Max Park. The documentary was filmed in July 2020 and directed by Sue Kim. Who are Feliks Zemdegs and Max...

Ingleside’s Sundial under consideration for historic designation April 25, 2021
Slain SF native memorialized with community library February 2, 2021
The Legend of Riordan’s Lost Pool February 2, 2021
Could 2020 be the worst year ever? December 1, 2020

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opinion

Communities must unite to fight against anti-Asian violence

Zailea Mae Flores '22, Staff Reporter

April 23, 2021 • No Comments

From the outbreak of Covid-19, hate-fueled crimes against Asian Americans have skyrocketed. Incidents targeted towards Asian Americans have consisted of verbal slurs, physical attacks, shunning, and discrimination. The...