The Devil's Advocate

June 5, 2022

In June 2022, the Devil’s Quill, Ridge’s arts and literary magazine, will be transitioning to a newly programmed and curated website showcasing various types of student work, such as paintings, short stories, book reviews, college essays, music performances, and dance. I discussed...

A Senior’s Farewell to RDA

Sarah Ouyang

May 31, 2022

It’s a rare thing for student voices to be shared, and an even rarer thing for them to be really heard. RDA has made this possible for us in the unique, approachable way that only a student newspaper can. Speaking up isn’t necessarily sharing your opinion on every possible...

Crafts Club: A Haven with Heart

Tia Tennariello ‘22

April 23, 2022

Tucked between the media center and the 400 wing, a brilliant realm of innovation, and arts and crafts is thriving. A spectacular sight to see, Ridge’s Crafts Club bursts with zesty, creative energy every Wednesday during lunch in room 413. After assignments, tests, and computer...

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Domestic Affairs

Biden’s Approval Ratings Dip Approaching Congress Elections

Nanditha Ram ‘25

May 30, 2022

With just six months away from the next Congressional elections, President Biden’s approval ratings have reached an all time low. Fueled by both political and economic reasons, this drop in public approval will likely influence major political changes...

The Uncertain Future of LGBTQ Youth in Florida

Jade Lee '24

May 30, 2022

This March, the famous, world-renowned entertainment company, Disney failed to join the 150 companies that had signed a Human Rights Campaign letter opposing Florida’s controversial HB 1557. Frustrated and unsatisfied by the lack of action, on March...

Opinion: Book Banning

Aarohi Gami ‘24

May 30, 2022

In the last few months, book bans have been on the rise in the United States. Around the country, many outraged parents demand the removal of certain books from school libraries, some even seeking to press criminal charges against librarians. Further...

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Sri Lanka on the Brink of Bankruptcy

Sumedha Maddali ‘24 • May 30, 2022

Why is Sri Lanka on the brink of bankruptcy? The answer to this widely asked question is to remain the focus of this article. But first, one must know the history of the small...

The Discovery and Approval of Myeloma Therapy

Sumedha Maddali '24 • April 14, 2022

The start of the beginning. The commencement of the journey to cure cancer, a disease that claims the lives of an estimated 9.5 billion people worldwide [1]. A...

The Ongoing War Between Russia and Ukraine

Chinmayi Joshi '25 • March 8, 2022

Political conflicts constantly occur, however, occasionally these conflicts turn violent and lead to the deaths of innocent people. Invasions caused by imperialism are not...

Economic Ramifications of the Russia v. Ukraine War

Sumedha Maddali ‘24 • March 8, 2022

Is there going to be another World War? This is a question many are asking at this time of towering distress caused not merely to society, but also to the economy worldwide....

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Tomatoes: Enemy to Humanity

Jade Lee '24 • May 30, 2022

It was a peaceful day; in fact, it was a perfect day. My mother had packed the most delicious sandwiches for us, and, the little child I was,...

An Homage to Home Grown Tomatoes

Angie Yang ‘24 and Priyanjali Roychowdhury '24 • May 30, 2022

Growing up, tomatoes have constituted a huge part of the cuisine I ate. Family favorites like tomato fried egg; tomato sauce in a delicious bite...

An Open Letter to My College Admissions Officer

Sherice Kong '23 • April 15, 2022

Dear Ms. Degree, It’s me. 1670 SAT, 5.34 weighted GPA, captain of my school’s JV Yacht-Racing team, winner of 14 participation...

Area Man Confirms Stimulus Checks are Indeed “Cash Money” as Roommate Legally Purchases Alpaca

Bryan Liu ‘22 • February 15, 2022

With unprecedented economic instability following the COVID-19 pandemic, the President took to Twitter last week to announce the arrival of the...

Arts and Entertainment

The Radiance Behind Zara

Sumedha Maddali ‘24

May 30, 2022

Surely, you have seen the trendy flare pink, orange, green, purple, and other funky jeans before. The best place to get them, as popular opinion goes, is the one and only...

Inventing Anna – Is the Show Legit?

Sumedha Maddali ‘24

May 30, 2022

Inventing Anna. The show that broke records by gaining 196 million hours of viewing time in just one week. One week. Acknowledging the fictitious sections demeaned by critics...

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Sports

NBA Eastern Conference Playoff Push

Benjamin White ‘23

May 30, 2022

Following 8 years of LeBron James’ dominance, the NBA’s Eastern Conference has recovered. Instead of a one-man wrecking crew bulldozing through the weaker of the two...

The Best Deals at the Deadline for Top NHL Teams

Tyler Eccles ‘24

May 30, 2022

Note: These top NHL teams only include the Top 4 teams in each Conference as it stands on the 31st of March. Eastern Conference Starting off with the Florida Panthers who...

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STEM

Joro Spiders Might Take Over the East Coast—Soon!

Yuying Wang ‘23 and Shree Manivel '23

May 30, 2022

WARNING! The following content may be disturbing to some viewers! It seems to be only yesterday that everyone was calling dibs on stomping on one of those spotted lantern...

Recycling and its Seven Forms of Plastic

Angelina Huang ‘25

May 30, 2022

Recycling is defined as the process of collecting and processing materials that would be waste and then turning them into new products. As people constantly face the burden...

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