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The Crusader
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 Joseph Zuloaga '23
Climate change has increased the number of home runs hit by players–with the SF Giants' Splash Hit counter at Oracle Park marking 99 splash hits–home runs–into McCovey Cove as of press time. (Photo taken in May 2022 with 93 splash hits.)

[Photo] Climate change cranks up home run counter

Aiden Pavon ‘25, Staff Reporter
May 22, 2023
First Republic was seized on Apr. 29.

[Photo] String of Bay Area banks collapse

Ishaan Gupta ‘26, Staff Reporter
May 22, 2023
NOVY in Noe Valley serves grilled salmon with mango salsa and horta, which is a delicious and unique twist on a classic seafood dish.

Mediterranean meals make mighty impressions

Joseph Zuloaga '23, Editor-in-Chief
May 16, 2023
Late night shows are facing an uncertain future as viewers are changing the way they watch comedy, with YouTube granting instant access to shows.

Late night shows face uncertain future in new era

Joseph Zuloaga '23, Editor-in-Chief
May 16, 2023
Donald Trump was indicted on federal charges under DA Alvin Bragg.

Manhattan grand jury indicts Trump on 34 felony counts

Joseph Zuloaga '23, Editor-in-Chief
May 16, 2023
Members of The Crusader celebrated at the convention awards ceremony.

The Crusader wins 8 national awards on home turf

Joseph Zuloaga '23, Editor-in-Chief
May 16, 2023
The final class of boys who experienced the Riordan Brotherhood.

End of an Era

Joseph Zuloaga '23, Editor-in-Chief
May 16, 2023
Hosts Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon were fired by Fox News and CNN in April.

[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
San Francisco's downtown skyline is one of many areas around the Bay Area where infrastructure issues need to be addressed.

[Photo] Crumbling Bay Area infrastructure in need of repair

Sophie Bücker ‘24, Local and State Editor
February 27, 2023
U.S. President Joe Biden and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy toured St. Michael's Cathedral in Kyiv last month to discuss the war.

Russian-Ukrainian war marks one year

Joseph Zuloaga '23, Editor in Chief
April 5, 2023
In response to concerns about the amount of time young people spend on TikTok, the company instituted a time limit, but teens can easily bypass it.

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

Ceejae Minell de Lumen ’24, Staff Reporter
April 5, 2023
Will Parker ’24 and Santino Martinez ’24 lead the alma mater, ending the Spring Rally

Rallies, House Games set stage for Crusader Games

Joseph Zuloaga ’23, Editor-in-chief
April 5, 2023
Christian Wise ’23 outleaps an opponent at the tip off against Inderkum

Boys Basketball displays strong showing in playoffs

Joseph Zuloaga '23, Editor in Chief
April 4, 2023
Seniors, teachers, counselors, and alumni leaders participated in four Kairos retreats this year, first with Fall Kairos #107.

Kairos commemorates 40 years of life-changing experiences

Joseph Zuloaga ’23, Editor in Chief
April 3, 2023
Anchor Raj Mathai interviews Rich Ting '98, Donald Strickland '98, Carlos Koustas '98, and Jamar Lawrence '98.

NBC Bay Area visits Riordan

Joseph Zuloaga '23, Editor-in-Chief
April 1, 2023
Teachers surround Mike McGarry on his last day, commemorating his bright character, his wisdom, and his teaching.

[Photo] Community embraces McGarry as he retires from teaching

Aiden Pavon ’25, Staff Reporter
March 31, 2023
Band teachers Lance Ohnmeiss and Kyle Hildebrant are talented musicians.

[Photo] Riordan teachers got talent

Caitlin Dowd ’25, Staff Reporter
March 29, 2023
The late Roald Dahl, author of Matlida, is the subject of a revision movement.

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

Sophie Bücker ’24, Local and State Editor
March 27, 2023
“Four Houses under One Roof” is the spirited theme that unites Riordan.

[Photo] Brave students needed to enhance school spirit

The Crusader Staff, Editorial Board
March 27, 2023
The US Navy & Coast Guard recovered wreckage from the balloon off the coast of South Carolina.

US-China tensions inflate over spy balloon

Joseph Zuloaga '23, Editor-in-Chief
March 22, 2023
Airlines have recovered from the outage earlier this year, but still continue to suffer mechanical and technical issues, as well as unruly passenger behavior.

[Photo] Airlines suffer outage, affecting thousands of flights

Ishaan Gupta '26, Staff Reporter
March 7, 2023
St. Emydius Church will build rain gardens to reduce water runoff.

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

Mason Lum ‘25, Staff Reporter
March 7, 2023
The LIFE team greets Fr. Marty Solma as he visits Riordan.

Crusaders celebrate Chaminade Day with guest celebrant

Joseph Zuloaga '23, Editor-in-chief
March 6, 2023
The track's unique rectangular feature gives each turn a sharper bend.

[Photo] Incongruent design prevents home track & field meets

Cash Bolos '23, Staff Reporter
March 6, 2023
The Crusader Marching Band charges up Stockton Street during the parade.

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

Joseph Zuloaga '23, Editor-in-Chief
March 6, 2023
Deacons Joe LeBlanc, Iwan Soegiharto, and Chris Mariano serve during every Riordan Mass.

[Photo] Three deacons vow to serve Riordan community

Ryan Lee '24, Copy Editor
March 5, 2023
Harvard and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are at the center of this new affirmative action case that is being taken up by the Supreme Court.

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

Angela Jia '25, National and World News Editor
March 4, 2023
Last month, California Republican Kevin McCarthy had a hard time getting members of his own party to vote for him. After 15 votes, he was elected Speaker of the House through extensive negotiations.

McCarthy elected speaker after 15 votes, amidst internal GOP tumult

Joseph Zuloaga '23, Editor in Chief
March 4, 2023
The Golden Gate Bridge will be retrofitted thanks to a $400 million grant from the Department of Transportation.

[Photo] Bipartisan bill builds bridges to retrofit SF landmark

Taylor Tran ’25, Staff Reporter
February 27, 2023
The Bay Bridge lights shine throughout the night but may be dimmed next month if funding does not come through.

[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
President Biden delivered his second State of the Union address to a divided Congress on Feb. 7, declaring that the State of the Union is strong.

Biden delivers second State of the Union address to nation

Joseph Zuloaga '23, Editor in Chief
February 7, 2023
President Biden delivered his second State of the Union address to a divided Congress on Feb. 7, setting up his possible 2024 reelection bid.

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

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
A tree toppled in SF's Ingleside District.

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

Gianluca Carboni '24, Staff Reporter
January 5, 2023
Argentina is the winner of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

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

Joseph Zuloaga '23, Editor-in-Chief
December 18, 2022
Christian Wise '23 dunks over JahKeenan Williams-Choa '24 during the dunk contest.

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

Nick Nye '25, Staff Reporter
December 29, 2022
Diane Lai ’24, Jameson Datoc ’23, Tommy Galvin ’24, and Chris Enriquez ’23 display the Band’s three trophies from the Fairfield Tournament of Champions.

[Photo] Riordan Band sets tempo for successful year

Naomi Lin '24, Opinion Editor
December 29, 2022
Students and teachers use the library to study, work, or hold office hours.

[Photo] Library renovation booked for this summer

Jameson Datoc '23, Photo Editor
December 23, 2022
This week, the Bay Area was selected as one of the 16 host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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
Only Murders on the Building is a comedy-drama series streaming on Hulu.

Killer Performances

Joseph Zuloaga '23, Editor-in-Chief
December 12, 2022
NASA’s Space Launch System rocket carrying the Orion spacecraft launches on the Artemis I flight test, Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022

NASA launches Artemis 1 to Moon 50 years after Apollo 17

Joseph Zuloaga ’23, Editor in Chief
December 12, 2022
When the new 118th Congress begins in January, Democrats will control the Senate and Republicans will control the House.

2022 midterm elections lead to divided Congress

Joseph Zuloaga '23, Editor-in-Chief
December 12, 2022
Santino Martinez '24, Spirit Captain, uses a giant megaphone to encourage students to join the Spirit Club.

[Photo] New clubs create community on campus

Haley Hang ’25, Staff Reporter
December 1, 2022
The daily schedule is posted on the school website, during R-Time, and the screens on the first floor hallway.

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

Nick Nye ’25, Staff Reporter
November 30, 2022
Jameson Datoc ‘23 reads “Young San Franciscan Sandboxes,” written by three Riordan alumni.

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

Jameson Datoc ‘23, Photo Editor
November 30, 2022
Provincials Melissa Nagar, Vance Whipple, Chris Fern, and Leo Magnaye '05 lead the four houses at Riordan.

House System hits five year anniversary mark

Joseph Zuloaga ’23, Editor in Chief
November 21, 2022
Construction workers can be spotted atop Riordan, working to install a new roof.

[Photo] Riordan enters new phase of construction

Ethan Vargas ‘23, Staff Reporter
November 17, 2022
The Library of Congress was one of the many sites students visited in Washington D.C.

Students experience Election Week close up

Joseph Zuloaga '23, Editor-in-Chief
November 16, 2022
The Blue Angels performed in San Francisco for Fleet Week.

[Photo] First female Blue Angel pilot awarded wings

Talia Bumanglag '24, Arts and Entertainment Editor
November 1, 2022
The daily schedule is posted on the school calendar via the website and also on the large screen in the main hallway.

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

Nick Nye ’24, Staff Reporter
November 10, 2022
Vatican City: Earlier this year, Pope Francis officially apologized on behalf of the Catholic Church for its treatment of Aboriginal people in Canada at residential schools they operated in the country for over a 150 year period.

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

Alex Robinson '23, Religion Editor
November 1, 2022
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[Photo] Democracy battles against dictatorship in several nations

Jake Beeman ’24, Staff Reporter
November 2, 2022
Riordan opened brand-new restrooms on both the first and second floors this past August after months of work remodeling them.

[Photo] Riordan raves over renovated restrooms

Julien Untalan ’24, Campus News Editor
November 2, 2022
Democrats and Republicans will face off for the upcoming midterms.

Unusual political climate center of 2022 midterms

Joseph Zuloaga '23, Editor in Chief
November 1, 2022
Artist Vee Chen '25 and Editor-in-Chief Angelina Ning '23 display Chen's logo design for The Shield.

The Shield magazine to debut in December

Joseph Zuloaga ’23, Editor in Chief
October 27, 2022
The Supreme Court building is where the nine justices make decision regarding the Constitution. They rule on about 80 cases a year.

[Photo] SCOTUS overturns Roe v. Wade

Angela Jia '25, National and World News Editor
October 25, 2022
The House of Bolts won its first Frosh Olympics title last month.

[Photo] Bolts electrifies Frosh Olympics with its first win

Gianluca Carboni '24, Staff Reporter
September 26, 2022
Coaches participated in a pie-eating contest at the Purple and Gold Homecoming Rally.

Crusaders kick off year with Homecoming festivities

Nick Nye '25, Gigi Richardson '24, Julia Yamsuan '25, and Joseph Zuloaga '23
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

Ava Bowles ’25, Staff Reporter
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

Joseph Zuloaga '23, National and World News Editor
June 26, 2022
Recalls ensure active democracy

Recalls ensure active democracy

Joseph Zuloaga '23, National and World News Editor
June 15, 2022
National League teams like the Giants now use a designated hitter (DH).

[Photo] MLB shifts regulations for next two seasons

Matteo Matteucci ’24, Staff Reporter
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

Ceejae Minell de Lumen '24, Staff Reporter
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

Cameren Gonzales '22, Staff Reporter
May 24, 2022
BART is celebrating its 50th year serving the Bay Area.

[Photo] BART celebrates 50 years of service

Jamm Magaling ’22, Staff Reporter
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

Naomi Lin '24 and Joseph Zuloaga '23
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

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

Figure skater ices competition

Joseph Zuloaga ’23, National and World News Editor
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

Joseph Zuloaga '23, Sophia Carrasquilla '22, and Andrei Lynch '22
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

Christian Ramirez Cortes '22, Campus News Editor
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

Angela Jia '25, Staff Reporter
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

Mario Perez de Leon '24, Staff Reporter
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

Joseph Zuloaga '23, National and World News Editor
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

Hana Wadlow '25, Staff Reporter
May 23, 2022
Members of the cast perform Supercalifragalisticexpialidocious.

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

Angelina Ning ‘23, Features Editor
March 11, 2022
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[Photo] Engineering program raises roof on storage shed

Sophie Bucker ’24, Staff Reporter
March 10, 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

Joseph Zuloaga '23, News Editor
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

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