May 26Class of 2026 graduates
April 27Senior Privileges begin April 28
April 23Cana wins Senior Gauntlet, Crusader Games
April 23Russi wins Chaminade Cup
April 20The Crusader and The Shield are now available on news stands around campus
April 16Administration announces new dress code for 2026-2027 school year
April 13The Shield April edition includes new logo
April 3Giuffre elected student body president for '26-'27
February 27The Crusader unveils its new logo
January 22Valverde honored with Chaminade Award

The Student News Site of Archbishop Riordan High School

The Crusader

All content by Joseph Zuloaga ’23

[Photo] Climate change cranks up home run counter

Aiden Pavon ‘25, Staff Reporter
May 22, 2023

[Photo] String of Bay Area banks collapse

Ishaan Gupta ’26, Staff Reporter
May 22, 2023

Mediterranean meals make mighty impressions

Joseph Zuloaga ’23, Editor-in-Chief
May 16, 2023

Late night shows face uncertain future in new era

Joseph Zuloaga ’23, Editor-in-Chief
May 16, 2023

Manhattan grand jury indicts Trump on 34 felony counts

Joseph Zuloaga ’23, Editor-in-Chief
May 16, 2023

The Crusader wins 8 national awards on home turf

Joseph Zuloaga ’23, Editor-in-Chief
May 16, 2023

End of an Era

Joseph Zuloaga ’23, Editor-in-Chief
May 16, 2023

[Photo] Honest journalism is the cornerstone of democracy

The Crusader Staff, Editorial Board
May 16, 2023

Letter from the Editor-in-Chief

Joseph Zuloaga ‘23, Editor-in-Chief
May 16, 2023

[Photo] Crumbling Bay Area infrastructure in need of repair

Sophie Bücker ‘24, Local and State Editor
February 27, 2023

Russian-Ukrainian war marks one year

Joseph Zuloaga ’23, Editor in Chief
April 5, 2023

[Photo] Clock ticks for TikTok as app institutes time limits

Ceejae Minell de Lumen ’24, Staff Reporter
April 5, 2023

Rallies, House Games set stage for Crusader Games

Joseph Zuloaga ’23, Editor-in-chief
April 5, 2023

Boys Basketball displays strong showing in playoffs

Joseph Zuloaga ’23, Editor in Chief
April 4, 2023

Kairos commemorates 40 years of life-changing experiences

Joseph Zuloaga ’23, Editor in Chief
April 3, 2023

NBC Bay Area visits Riordan

Joseph Zuloaga ’23, Editor-in-Chief
April 1, 2023

[Photo] Community embraces McGarry as he retires from teaching

Aiden Pavon ’25, Staff Reporter
March 31, 2023

[Photo] Riordan teachers got talent

Caitlin Dowd ’25, Staff Reporter
March 29, 2023

[Photo] Dahl’s books reflect inescapable flaws of humanity

Sophie Bücker ’24, Local and State Editor
March 27, 2023

[Photo] Brave students needed to enhance school spirit

The Crusader Staff, Editorial Board
March 27, 2023

US-China tensions inflate over spy balloon

Joseph Zuloaga ’23, Editor-in-Chief
March 22, 2023

[Photo] Airlines suffer outage, affecting thousands of flights

Ishaan Gupta ’26, Staff Reporter
March 7, 2023

[Photo] St. Emydius Church blessed with grant for rain gardens

Mason Lum ‘25, Staff Reporter
March 7, 2023

Crusaders celebrate Chaminade Day with guest celebrant

Joseph Zuloaga ’23, Editor-in-chief
March 6, 2023

[Photo] Incongruent design prevents home track & field meets

Cash Bolos ’23, Staff Reporter
March 6, 2023

Band leads Lunar New Year Parade to welcome Year of the Rabbit

Joseph Zuloaga ’23, Editor-in-Chief
March 6, 2023

[Photo] Three deacons vow to serve Riordan community

Ryan Lee ’24, Copy Editor
March 5, 2023

[Photo] Supreme Court revisits arguments on affirmative action in colleges

Angela Jia ’25, National and World News Editor
March 4, 2023

McCarthy elected speaker after 15 votes, amidst internal GOP tumult

Joseph Zuloaga ’23, Editor in Chief
March 4, 2023

[Photo] Bipartisan bill builds bridges to retrofit SF landmark

Taylor Tran ’25, Staff Reporter
February 27, 2023

[Photo] Bay Bridge lights may go down in the City

Hoorain Farooq ’25, Sports Features Editor
February 27, 2023

Riordan Band & Color Guard return to Chinese New Year Parade with Rich Ting ’98 as Grand Marshal

Joseph Zuloaga ’23, Editor in Chief
February 11, 2023

Biden delivers second State of the Union address to nation

Joseph Zuloaga ’23, Editor in Chief
February 8, 2023

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Rich Ting ’98 inspires students with reminiscences about his time at Riordan

Joseph Zuloaga ’23, Nick Nye ’25, and Sean Reyes ’25
February 6, 2023

[Photo] Scientists warn climate change increases chance of mega flood in California’s future

Gianluca Carboni ’24, Staff Reporter
January 5, 2023

Messi’s Argentina wins 2022 FIFA World Cup, beating France on penalties

Joseph Zuloaga ’23, Editor-in-Chief
December 18, 2022

[Photo] Riordan makes a crossover from Fall to Winter Sports

Nick Nye ’25, Staff Reporter
December 29, 2022

[Photo] Riordan Band sets tempo for successful year

Naomi Lin ’24, Opinion Editor
December 29, 2022

[Photo] Library renovation booked for this summer

Jameson Datoc ’23, Photo Editor
December 23, 2022

Future of 2026 World Cup decided

Joseph Zuloaga ’23, National and World News Editor
June 18, 2022

[Photo] When should Christmas celebrations commence? December

Areeshah Farooq ’23, Features Editor
December 14, 2022

[Photo] When should Christmas celebrations commence? November

Hazel Nagata-Rampata ’26, Staff Reporter
December 14, 2022

Killer Performances

Joseph Zuloaga ’23, Editor-in-Chief
December 12, 2022

NASA launches Artemis 1 to Moon 50 years after Apollo 17

Joseph Zuloaga ’23, Editor in Chief
December 12, 2022

2022 midterm elections lead to divided Congress

Joseph Zuloaga ’23, Editor-in-Chief
December 12, 2022

[Photo] New clubs create community on campus

Haley Hang ’25, Staff Reporter
December 1, 2022

[Photo] New schedule adds more time for R-Time

Nick Nye ’25, Staff Reporter
November 30, 2022

[Photo] Alumni pen book recounting Riordan’s early years

Jameson Datoc ‘23, Photo Editor
November 30, 2022

House System hits five year anniversary mark

Joseph Zuloaga ’23, Editor in Chief
November 21, 2022

[Photo] Riordan enters new phase of construction

Ethan Vargas ‘23, Staff Reporter
November 17, 2022

Students experience Election Week close up

Joseph Zuloaga ’23, Editor-in-Chief
November 16, 2022

[Photo] First female Blue Angel pilot awarded wings

Talia Bumanglag ’24, Arts and Entertainment Editor
November 1, 2022

[Photo] New schedule adds more time for R-Time

Nick Nye ’24, Staff Reporter
November 10, 2022

[Photo] Pope apologizes to Canadian Aboriginal people on behalf of Catholic Church

Alex Robinson ’23, Religion Editor
November 1, 2022

[Photo] Democracy battles against dictatorship in several nations

Jake Beeman ’24, Staff Reporter
November 2, 2022

[Photo] Riordan raves over renovated restrooms

Julien Untalan ’24, Campus News Editor
November 2, 2022

Unusual political climate center of 2022 midterms

Joseph Zuloaga ’23, Editor in Chief
November 1, 2022

The Shield magazine to debut in December

Joseph Zuloaga ’23, Editor in Chief
October 27, 2022

[Photo] SCOTUS overturns Roe v. Wade

Angela Jia ’25, National and World News Editor
October 25, 2022

[Photo] Bolts electrifies Frosh Olympics with its first win

Gianluca Carboni ’24, Staff Reporter
September 26, 2022

Crusaders kick off year with Homecoming festivities

Nick Nye ’25, Gigi Richardson ’24, Julia Yamsuan ’25, and Joseph Zuloaga ’23
September 2, 2022

[Photo] California earns D on environmental report

Ava Bowles ’25, Staff Reporter
July 11, 2022

LIFE Team fixes their eyes on God at retreat

Joseph Zuloaga ’23, National and World News Editor
June 26, 2022

Recalls ensure active democracy

Joseph Zuloaga ’23, National and World News Editor
June 15, 2022

[Photo] MLB shifts regulations for next two seasons

Matteo Matteucci ’24, Staff Reporter
May 24, 2022

[Photo] Mothers exemplify strength in family spirit

Ceejae Minell de Lumen ’24, Staff Reporter
May 24, 2022

[Photo] Year of online school cuts paper use in classrooms

Cameren Gonzales ’22, Staff Reporter
May 24, 2022

[Photo] BART celebrates 50 years of service

Jamm Magaling ’22, Staff Reporter
May 24, 2022

The Crusader writes its way to national accolades

Naomi Lin ’24 and Joseph Zuloaga ’23
May 24, 2022

[Photo] Students vote for new parliament leadership

Addison Hwang ’24, Opinion Editor
May 24, 2022

Figure skater ices competition

Joseph Zuloaga ’23, National and World News Editor
May 24, 2022

CloseUp showcases nation’s history, government

Joseph Zuloaga ’23, Sophia Carrasquilla ’22, and Andrei Lynch ’22
May 24, 2022

[Photo] Riordan bids adieu to Class of 2022

Christian Ramirez Cortes ’22, Campus News Editor
May 24, 2022

[Photo] CROWN Act shears off discrimination against cultured hair

Angela Jia ’25, Staff Reporter
May 23, 2022

[Photo] Sun might set on Daylight Standard Time next year

Mario Perez de Leon ’24, Staff Reporter
May 23, 2022

War in Ukraine rages on with brutalities against civilians

Joseph Zuloaga ’23, National and World News Editor
May 23, 2022

[Photo] New barrier on Golden Gate Bridge constructed to save lives

Hana Wadlow ’25, Staff Reporter
May 23, 2022

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[Photo] The Plant Lady SF puts down roots in Ingleside

Angelina Ning ‘23, Features Editor
March 11, 2022

[Photo] Engineering program raises roof on storage shed

Sophie Bucker ’24, Staff Reporter
March 11, 2022

Reardon transitions from principal to president

Joseph Zuloaga ’23, News Editor
March 10, 2022

[Photo] Pedestrian safety measures planned for Ocean-Geneva corridor

William Lenoyr Ortiz ’22, Local News Editor
March 10, 2022

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