• September 26A first: Varsity Football defeats Valley Christian on the road
  • September 26House Standings: Cana, Pilar, Bolts, Russi
  • September 26Bolts wins Frosh Olympics! (followed by Cana, Russi, Pilar)
  • September 8The Shield magazine set to launch
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Joseph Zuloaga '23, News Editor

Joseph Zuloaga '23 is  one of three News Editors for The Crusader. He joined the newspaper club because he is deeply passionate about journalism and interested in pursuing a career as a journalist in the future. In addition to being involved in The Crusader, Joseph is a member of the Riordan Marching Band, Knights of Riordan, Digital Arts/Yearbook Club, Telecast, the Achieve Program, the Saint Francis Scholars, the National Honor Society, among others. His favorite story is an opinion piece on the one year anniversary of the Jan. 6 insurrection because it gave him an opportunity to put his thoughts of that day into writing and convey his sentiments–from his point of view–on how the insurrection will be “a day that will live in infamy.”

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Bolts electrifies Frosh Olympics with its first win

Bolts electrifies Frosh Olympics with its first win

September 26, 2022
Coaches participated in a pie-eating contest at the Purple and Gold Homecoming Rally.

Crusaders kick off year with Homecoming festivities

September 2, 2022
California received a D on their Environmental Score this year in part because the Golden State has many laws and initiatives to preserve and improve the environment, but has not followed through on most of them.

[Photo] California earns D on environmental report

July 11, 2022
The 2022-2023 ARHS LIFE Team at CYO Retreat Center in Occidental, CA

LIFE Team fixes their eyes on God at retreat

June 26, 2022
This week, the last two teams qualified for the 2022 World Cup and the Bay Area was selected as one of the 16 host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Future of 2022, 2026 World Cups decided

June 17, 2022
Recalls ensure active democracy

Recalls ensure active democracy

June 15, 2022
National League teams like the Giants now use a designated hitter (DH).

[Photo] MLB shifts regulations for next two seasons

May 24, 2022
Mothers and children from the Sarmiento-Mathisen, Birmingham, Datoc, and O’Connell families are part of the Riordan family as well.

[Photo] Mothers exemplify strength in family spirit

May 24, 2022
The paper recycling bins in classrooms are relatively empty compared to years past, in part because teachers are using fewer paper worksheets.

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

May 24, 2022
BART is celebrating its 50th year serving the Bay Area.

[Photo] BART celebrates 50 years of service

May 24, 2022
The Crusader newspaper won several awards at the national convention in Los Angeles, including placing 5th in the Best of Show.

The Crusader writes its way to national accolades

May 24, 2022
The candidates for the 2022-2023 student body co-president positions are Marcella Fabre ’23, Areeshah Farooq ’23, Edward Macdonald ’23 and Mahkai Hunt ’23. The speeches were delivered on May 20 in Lindland Theatre, and the voting will commence this week.

[Photo] Students vote for new parliament leadership

May 24, 2022
Ice skater Ashley Reyes ’23 has competed in many competitions and won numerous awards.

Figure skater ices competition

May 24, 2022
Andrei Lynch ’22, Sophia Carrasquilla ’22 and Joseph Zuloaga ’23 pose in front of Capitol Hill before meeting with a representative from Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s office.

CloseUp showcases nation’s history, government

May 24, 2022
The Class of 2022’s salutatorian Chris Geraldi ’22 and valedictorian Christine Zhu ’22.

[Photo] Riordan bids adieu to Class of 2022

May 24, 2022
Nailah Reynolds ’22 and Jeremiah Tejuco ’22 are proud of their natural hair.

[Photo] CROWN Act shears off discrimination against cultured hair

May 23, 2022
If Daylight Saving Time becomes permanent, sunrises and sunsets will vary depending upon the location.

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

May 23, 2022
A Ukrainian man looks upon the destruction caused by a Russian missile strike at an apartment complex in Kyiv.

War in Ukraine rages on with brutalities against civilians

May 23, 2022
While the Golden Gate Bridge is a city landmark, it is also a place of sadness for those who have lost loved ones on the span. With the addition of a suicide barrier, many hope this will protect lives.

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

May 23, 2022
Members of the cast perform Supercalifragalisticexpialidocious.

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

March 11, 2022
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[Photo] Engineering program raises roof on storage shed

March 11, 2022
Principal Tim Reardon was named President of Archbishop Riordan High School for the upcoming 2022-2023 school year.

Reardon transitions from principal to president

March 10, 2022
The Ocean-Geneva-Frida Kahlo Way Corridor is the focus of a new project to reduce the number of pedestrian related traffic incidents.

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

March 10, 2022
Hines reminisces on his Riordan memories in the yearbook.

[Photo] Alumnus shines new light on mental health awareness

March 7, 2022
Vladimir Putin plunged Russia into war, attacking Ukraine on all fronts.

Russian military forces invade Ukraine

March 5, 2022
As the first month of 2022 ends, there are still some signs of hope for the remainder of the year.

Month-old 2022 still promises hope

January 31, 2022
The Riordan Marching Band performed in the Italian Heritage Parade in October after more than a year of missing performances and parades.

Band re-tunes after year of silence

January 10, 2022
One year after the insurrection, the US Capitol building no longer has barricades in front, and ready to welcome visitors (with COVID restrictions).

Jan. 6 insurrection marks one-year anniversary

January 6, 2022
The Central Subways northern terminus will be located in Chinatown.

Central Subway on track for completion

December 14, 2021
These new short story dispensers at various BART stations, like Balboa Park Station, offer readers a wonderful distraction from the commotion of traveling.

[Photo] BART introduces short stories for passengers

November 22, 2021
Carol Manu ‘25 tips the ball over a block during the Senior Night game against Summit Shasta

[Photo] Volleyball serves up first indoor season

November 22, 2021
FDA fully approves Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

FDA fully approves Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

October 15, 2021
The Ingleside Library on Ocean Avenue, a few blocks from Riordan, was open for voters to cast their ballots in person or drop off completed ones.

[Photo] Gov. Newsom soundly defeats recall effort

September 15, 2021
Delaney Mulqueen 22 and Sophia Carrasquilla 22, editors of The Crusader, read the front page section of a newspaper the day after 9/11 for a lesson in journalism class.

America mourns as it marks 20th anniversary of 9/11

September 11, 2021
Freshman gathered on the Kevin Restani Court to meet each other and play icebreakers.

[Photo] Freshmen familiarize themselves with Riordan at Family Welcome Night

July 7, 2021
Another proposal to make the District of Columbia, Washington D.C., a state is moving through Congress.

DC seeks to become nation’s 51st state

June 2, 2021
People gather outside the courthouse awaiting a verdict in the Derek Chauvin murder trial.

Chauvin convicted on all charges, faces up to 40 years

June 2, 2021
Almost all of the counties in California are under severe drought conditions or worse

Drought diminishes Golden State’s water supply

May 28, 2021
The vaccine center at City College of San Francisco, next door to Riordan, has been open for a few months with drive up and walk in service by appointment.

[Photo] Vaccine centers across Bay Area give hope pandemic’s end is near

May 11, 2021
Joe Biden takes the oath of office to become the 46th President of the United States of America.

Biden takes oath of office as USA’s 46th President

May 3, 2021
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi signs the articles of impeachment against former President Donald Trump for the second time.

Bipartisan impeachment results in second acquittal

May 3, 2021
Members of the Lyceum class have been meeting since January via Zoom to discuss philosophy, theology, and classical art.

[Photo] Lyceum class introduces students to theology, philosophy

April 29, 2021
Crusaders defeat SHC in first football game at home

Crusaders defeat SHC in first football game at home

March 21, 2021
Riordans first volleyball team spikes its way into history

Riordan’s first volleyball team spikes its way into history

March 12, 2021
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris celebrate at the Democratic National Convention, which was held virtually.

Biden beats Trump in presidential election

February 12, 2021
Hundreds of protestors breached the Capitol building on Jan. 6, causing damage, injuries, and even death.

Mob of protestors breach Capitol building to protest election results

February 8, 2021
Apple introduced its latest model of the iPhone in October.

Apple introduces costly iPhone 12, with focus on cameras

February 2, 2021
More voters cast their ballots by mail this year than any previous election.

This election year, America decides: Trump or Biden

November 3, 2020
Former Vice President Joe Biden will take on President Donald Trump this November.

Biden poised to face off against Trump in November presidential election

June 28, 2020
Maya Angelou, Dwight Clark, Steve Jobs, Nelson Mandela, Prince, and Robin Williams were some of the legends we lost in the 2010s.

Past decade’s legends remembered for contributions to sports, art, science, literature

June 26, 2020
The effects of hoarding are showcased at Whole Foods on Ocean Ave. near Archbishop Riordan.

[Photo] Panic hoarding reaches epidemic levels

March 27, 2020
The new grading policy includes no zeros—scores and final grades cannot be lower than 50 percent.

New guidelines for grading include no zeros

March 2, 2020
The Kincade re destroyed 77,000 acres and displaced thousands of residents.

Fires continue to blaze through Golden State

January 13, 2020
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