The Crusader

Alumni savor memory of legendary French Burger
November 22, 2021
Jameson Datoc ’23
Packaged salad, pizza, chicken tenders, spaghetti, vegan items, burritos, donuts, and pancakes are some of the featured food items Epicurean serves in the cafeteria...
Seniors play final football game on Mayer Family Field
November 9, 2021
Sophia Carrasquilla '22, Matthew Mendoza '22, and Sean Reyes '25
On Nov. 6, the varsity football team honored its senior players and their families during Senior Day. After the ceremony, the Crusaders battled Valley Christian's Warriors...
Christine & Cole voted in as presidents in first traditional coed election
October 27, 2021
Grayson Salomon ’22
We R finally back—back in person at Riordan, ready for a whole new year of events, opportunities and endless memories to make. A year full of dances, rallies, assemblies,...
Students resume in-person classes with coed adjustments
October 27, 2021
Christian Ramirez Cortes ’22
Classrooms at Archbishop Riordan High School are now occupied by both young men and women. As a result of Riordan welcoming young women onto their campus, classes...
Schools open doors to full on-campus learning
October 27, 2021
Angelo Coletti ’24
During the year 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic hit with a deadly force, with the virus affecting people worldwide, young and old. As this virus spread, more lives...

Teen surf program shreds waves on Bay Area waters

November 23, 2021 • No Comments

The City Surf Project is a local 501 (c) non profit group in the Bay Area that brings inner San Francisco kids to a community where they can see if they like surfing, be taught about the environment, and learn to better themselves...

New condos to premier at vacant El Rey Theater

Finnbarr Harrington ‘24, Staff reporter

November 23, 2021 • No Comments

Even though it is not Hollywood, San Francisco has a rich history of cinema. Going back to the early 20th Century, many neighborhoods had their movie theaters. One of these neighborhood theaters was Ocean Avenue’s...

Doggy doo disposal bins dispersed on Ocean

Logan Estrada , Staff reporter

November 23, 2021 • No Comments

Ocean Avenue, the cross street of Riordan’s address, hosts a multitude of local businesses and homes. In addition, this roadway boasts a few historic buildings. This includes Beep’s Burgers, which has been running...

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features

Sunnyside historian unveils new twist to story of famous curly fries

Brandon Saavedra '24

November 22, 2021 • No Comments

Curly fries are the golden- orange brother of the famous French fries, with mouth- watering seasoning blends and garlic powders. Bruno’s Creamery in Sunnyside, which was well-loved and well-patronized, at the...

Alumni savor memory of legendary French Burger November 22, 2021
BART introduces short stories for passengers November 22, 2021
Nike swoops in on upcycling trend for shoes November 22, 2021
Mystery of DB Cooper endures half century later November 22, 2021

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opinion

Students struggling to adapt to new normal

Leah Martinez 22’, Spartan Spear Staff Reporter

November 1, 2021 • No Comments

Being back at school, let me tell you, is one of the best feelings I’ve felt in the last year and a half. Although I returned to school for a month in May last school year, it didn’t have that same...

Students struggling to adapt to new normal

November 1, 2021

House games not ‘rigged,’ despite complaints

November 1, 2021

State school vaccine mandate on point

November 1, 2021

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technology