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RV reacts to the shooting of 16-year-old Ralph Yarl
Janjabill Tahsin, Editor in Chief • May 1, 2023

Sixteen year old Ralph Yarl, a Black resident of Kansas City, mistakenly knocked on the front door of Andrew D. Lester's home, an 84-year-old white man, to pick up his younger brothers when Lester opened...

Prospective teachers chat with RV administrators at the Job Fair
RV hosts second annual Diversity Job Fair
Mya Collins, News Editor • April 25, 2023

Rancocas Valley hosted its second annual Diversity Job Fair to connect candidates with prospective employers from numerous school districts in...

Smoke from the derailment in February could be seen across neighborhoods in East Palestine
Train containing toxic chemicals derailed in East Palestine
Jacob Berr, News Writer • April 18, 2023

The derailment of a train containing toxic chemicals caused an environmental disaster in East Palestine Ohio on February 3.  The derailed...

Not in the forecast this winter: snow days
Not in the forecast this winter: snow days
Mikaela Bennett, News Writer • March 14, 2023

In early 2022, the NJ Senate considered Bill 464, which would permit NJ schools to use virtual schooling in the event of a snow day. The bill...

 The RV girls team after winning the Burlington County Open Championships
RV Track competes at the Burlington County Open
Adrienne Austin, Sports Editor • May 24, 2023

PJ Tucker likely considering his options for next year after the Celtics even-handedly defeated the Sixers on Sunday
Courtside with Aaron: Sixers eliminated from championship contention in game 7 in Boston
May 18, 2023

Courtside with Aaron is a regular basketball column by Sports Editor Aaron Rigby The Philadelphia 76ers got blown out in game 7 against the...

Embiid holding up the MVP award on Sunday night
Sixers split home stretch with Celtics, head to Boston tied at 2 games each
May 9, 2023

The Sixers will head back to Boston with the series tied at two games a piece, after splitting their home stretch 1-1. After getting blown...

Harden in Game 1 against Boston on Monday night
James Harden shows out as Sixers steal Game 1 in Boston
May 3, 2023

In a game where the Sixers were without their franchise player Joel Embiid, James Harden, who has a reputation of disappearing in big games in...

Victoria King and other regional contestants at the NJ Poetry Out Loud competition
"Finding your voice": an interview with POL winner Victoria King and adviser Caitlin Filauro
June 3, 2023

Poetry Out Loud (POL) is a poetry recitation competition held in high schools across the United States each year. Senior Victoria King has participated in Poetry Out Loud twice at RV with the guidance...

Cardi B at the Met Gala earlier this month
Met gala honors legendary designer Karl Lagerfield with a variety of designs
May 24, 2023

The Met Gala, one of the fashion industry’s biggest annual event, took place on May 1 and was held at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art....

Mindy Kaling drew attention this spring about her weight loss
"Doing more harm than good": Mindy Kaling and the problem of representation
May 15, 2023

It's Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month, and we have a message for South Asian actress Mindy Kaling. This is not the representation...

Young American Indian children learn to sing a song at the Carlisle Indian Industrial School
SCOTUS weighs merits of ICWA this summer
May 15, 2023

Since the colonization of the Americas, Native American children and their family structure have been under the threat of separation. This intentional...

Mindy Kaling drew attention this spring about her weight loss
"Doing more harm than good": Mindy Kaling and the problem of representation
May 15, 2023

It's Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month, and we have a message for South Asian actress Mindy Kaling. This is not the representation we asked for.  Critics and audiences alike have...

The hidden dangers of polyester clothing
The hidden dangers of polyester clothing
May 15, 2023

Polyester fabrics have become commonplace as a psychological operation to convince the average consumer that polyester is a safe material. Polyester...

Should college be free in the U.S.?
Should college be free in the U.S.?
May 15, 2023

Many countries around the world provide free college education; however, the United States is not one of them. There have been many opposing...

The cost of being a woman
The cost of being a woman
April 18, 2023

The term “Pink Tax” is rather misleading, as there is no actual tax on products targeted towards women; but rather, these products have elevated...

Meet the Staff
Joseph Klosinski
Joseph Klosinski
Opinions Writer

Joseph Klosinski is a second year Holly Spirit writer for the Opinions Section. Along with writing his opinions in the school paper, he is a leader in RV’s FCA and Turning Point clubs, respectively....

Marley Stutzman
Marley Stutzman
Student Life Writer

Junior Marley Stutzman is excited to be a first year writer for the Holly Spirit Student Life Desk. Marley is also Underclassmen Editor of the Yearbook, Leadership VP of FBLA, a RAWN Team Captain, a member...

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