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The Student News Site of Archbishop Riordan High School

The Crusader
The Student News Site of Archbishop Riordan High School

The Crusader
All content by Loghan Hwang ’27
The Empire Theater closed in 2021 after nearly 100 years in business.

[Photo] West Portal thrives with new businesses

Genevieve Kohlmyer ’25, Staff Reporter
June 4, 2025
Colorful guava and lychee shaved ice topped with li-hing powder.

Icy treat makes summer sweet

Loghan Hwang ’27, Food Editor
May 26, 2025
Jacob Effertz '25 competed in handball on the international stage.

[Photo] Effertz represents U.S. on national handball team

Malcolm Jones-Smith ’25, Staff Reporter
May 24, 2025
Hugo Lobato ’27 hits his jump serve in a game against Burton High School.

Boys volleyball debuts at Crusader Forum

Loghan Hwang ’27, Food Review Editor
April 22, 2025
The Olmec Head, El Rey, watches as students enter the STEAM building.

[Photo] Public art enhances campus

Isabelle Abad ’26, Local & State News Editor
April 22, 2025
Tyler, the Creator released his album "CHROMAKOPIA" on Oct. 28, 2024. Following the release of his album, his world tour started on Feb. 4.

Fans feel ‘the light’ inside Tyler, the Creator’s world tour

Loghan Hwang ’27, Food Review Editor
April 20, 2025
An arrangement of Thai dishes decorated with vibrant flowers.

It’s time for Thai

Loghan Hwang ’27, Food Review Editor
April 18, 2025
Two thin crab cakes accompanied by a slice of lemon and a tin of sauce

Craving Crab cakes

Loghan Hwang ’27, Food Review Editor
March 4, 2025
Nolan Balocki ’27 and Jai Walthew ’27 fight neck and neck with St. Ignatius down the course at the city championship regatta in the San Francisco Bay.

Sailing team proves seaworthy in city championships

Loghan Hwang ’27, Food Review Editor
March 4, 2025
Notre Dame cathedral reopened in December after a fire destroyed much of it in April 2019. The restoration cost over $700 million and took five years.

Notre Dame Cathedral reopens

Loghan Hwang ’27, Food Review Editor
February 27, 2025
Eva Bennett ’25 and Paige Walsh ’27 battle the waves and competitors.

Sailing team crushes SF Bay waves

Loghan Hwang ’27, Food Editor
January 7, 2025
Cole White ’27 elevates for a layup against Sacred Heart Preparatory.

[Photo] Crusaders dominate early in season

Ishaan Gupta ’26 and Mateo Munoz ’27
December 18, 2024
An array of curries resting on injera on top of a silver platter

Crusaders hurry for curry

Loghan Hwang ’27, Food Review Editor
November 4, 2024
One of the food options on the menu for school lunch is pasta and shrimp.

CulinArt cooks up new (delicious) cuisine

Loghan Hwang ’27
November 2, 2024
Tennis players Kellie Wong '25, Haley Hang '25, Genevieve Kohlmyer '25 and Taylor Tran '25 celebrate Senior Day with their coach Raymond Wong.

[Photo] Tennis team touts teamwork

William Saunders ’26, Staff Reporter
November 1, 2024
Quarterback Nicole Hayeems '26 runs the football down the field, avoiding an opposing Sequoia player who wants to grab her flag, at a home game.

[Photo] Flag football pursues WBAL league title

Kaia Burris ’27, Staff Reporter
November 1, 2024
Students use a newspaper to shield themselves from humidity in Beijing.

Humidity in China hits all-time high

Loghan Hwang ’27, Staff Reporter
June 13, 2024
A trio of ice cream scoops adorned with toppings, served on a silver platter.

Here’s the triple scoop on sundaes

Loghan Hwang ’27, Stff Reporter
May 15, 2024
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