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

Petition recommends Seagrave for sainthood status
June 28, 2020
Brandon Vargas ’20, Copy Editor
Fr. Thomas Seagrave’s priestly service of more than 40 years, along with his outreach in the Bay Area, earned him the honor of receiving Archbishop Riordan High School’s...
Class of 2020 graduation slideshow
June 27, 2020
Today, June 27, 2020, Archbishop Riordan graduated its last all-boys class in the school's 70-year history.
The Crusader Summer 2020
June 26, 2020
https://issuu.com/riordanhs/docs/crusadersummer2020
Riordan graduates last all-boys class
June 26, 2020
Steven Rissotto '20, Editor-in-Chief
In the seven decades of history at Riordan, no graduating group of seniors has had the historical significance that the Class of 2020 has endured. Not only have...
The system must change, we must change
June 25, 2020
Jamar Kittling '20, News Editor
One month ago today, on May 25, police officers in Minneapolis responded to a call in which a store employee said that a drunken African American man paid using a counterfeit...
From the BSU: We are strong, but with you, we are stronger
June 19, 2020
By Na’im Pierce ‘21, Co-President of Riordan’s Black Student Union
During our time away from one another, while sheltering in place, different events have occurred on a global scale, ranging from 100,000 plus deaths from the coronavirus to...
2020 Academic Awards announced
May 28, 2020
Archbishop Riordan announced the 2020 Academic Awards this week, which recognizes students who excelled in all subjects and in every grade level. Among the honorees were...
Some boarding students continue to shelter in place on campus
May 27, 2020
Jordan Noeuku ‘21, Staff Reporter
During the shelter-in-place orders, everyone was ordered to stay home except for essential trips outside, but some people are unable to go home and be with family. This...
Campus to remain closed as summer programs canceled
May 25, 2020
Lizandro Munoz ‘22, Staff Reporter
A few months ago, the administration made the decision that there will be no summer school this year. The decision regarding this situation took place before the announcement...
Essential businesses stay strong despite declining economy
May 24, 2020
Ian Martin ‘20, Arts & Entertainment Editor
Almost everyone has been issued a shelter-in-place order and everybody is practicing social-distancing. Some people are enjoying quarantine and being able to work from home,...

Decades old Stonestown Galleria reinvents itself with significant additions

Juan Carlos Campos ‘22, Staff Reporter

July 2, 2020 • No Comments

On the last day, the shelves were empty and the employees outnumbered the shoppers. Nordstrom, a mainstream store that had been located at Stonestown mall since April 1988–after the renovation that enclosed the mall–shut...

BART phases out tickets in favor of Clipper cards

Michael Ortega-Portillo ‘21, Staff Reporter

June 30, 2020 • No Comments

Bay Area Rapid Transit, also known as BART, will be phasing out the paper tickets and replacing them with Clipper cards. BART has already removed paper tickets in 19th Street, Embarcadero, Powell Street, and Downtown Berkeley...

National journalism convention canceled for first time since inception

Steven Rissotto ’20, Editor-in-Chief

June 28, 2020 • No Comments

For the first time since 1973, high school writers across the country were unable to meet at the annual JEA/NSPA National High School Journalism Convention, which was canceled due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The event was...

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features

20 second songs to wash away gritty germs

Antonio Maffei ’20, Social Media and Website Editor

May 4, 2020 • No Comments

“Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, I'm begging of you please don't take my man. Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene. Please don't take him just because you can!” This is one of the many songs that you can sing in order to ensure...

Shelter tales: pet adoptions increase during pandemic April 27, 2020
Crusaders go fishing for sushi March 11, 2020
From brotherhood to fatherhood: Baby boom hits Riordan March 5, 2020
The ’20s come roaring back 100 years later March 5, 2020

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opinion

The system must change, we must change

Jamar Kittling '20, News Editor

June 25, 2020 • No Comments

One month ago today, on May 25, police officers in Minneapolis responded to a call in which a store employee said that a drunken African American man paid using a counterfeit $20 bill. After being...

From the BSU: We are strong, but with you, we are stronger

June 19, 2020

Life just threw us a curveball

March 24, 2020

Nathan’s Naysay (Con)

March 2, 2020

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