Animals are struggling against climate change and we can do something to help them

May 16, 2023 ~ theraiderpress

Image from mirror.co.uk: Polar bear clings on tight as the iceberg it rests on melts away. By Talia DiCapua '25 The world is changing drastically and animals are struggling to keep up. Climate change is causing temperatures around the world to rise and natural disasters are becoming more frequent. Glaciers are melting, sea levels are … Continue reading Animals are struggling against climate change and we can do something to help them

Land of the free and home of the brave should not have universal healthcare

May 16, 2023May 16, 2023 ~ theraiderpress

Image from istockphoto.com: Why does America not offer universal healthcare? By Nick Sheridan '25 America, the land of the free and the home of the brave, praised for our equality and how well our people live. But really “More than 26,000 Americans die each year” due to the fact that they can’t afford healthcare to … Continue reading Land of the free and home of the brave should not have universal healthcare

Visiting 8th graders become journalists in less than 30 minutes

May 11, 2023 ~ theraiderpress

On Thursday, May 11, two eighth graders -- Juliana Clemens '27 and Skylar Anderson '27 -- and the freshmen they were shadowing -- Addison Brunetti '26 and Alison Echeverria-Soto '27 -- joined Journalism class to get a taste for what it's like to be a reporter for the school newspaper. In less than 30 minutes, … Continue reading Visiting 8th graders become journalists in less than 30 minutes

Student artwork submissions

March 31, 2023 ~ theraiderpress

Thank you for submitting your work to The Raider Press! Drawings by Alysa Cayer-McCarthy '23 Digital art by Marnie Lane '24

Derby High School’s chorus and band members grow in confidence while learning what they love

March 31, 2023 ~ theraiderpress

Photo from Geoff Brooks: The band plays at their recent spring concert. By Andreale Mitchell '23 Derby High School has a wonderful chorus and band program taught by Geoff Brookes. Brookes participated in his high school's band and jazz program in the music department at Newington High School. In his junior year of high school, … Continue reading Derby High School’s chorus and band members grow in confidence while learning what they love

Student art from Mrs. Bruce’s Advanced Art class

March 30, 2023 ~ theraiderpress

Nicole Gregory '25, Cardboard Relief Sculpture Sophia Duarte '23, Man V. Nature Faith Van Ness '24, Cardboard Relief Sculpture Brianna Quiles '25, Cardboard Relief Sculpture Giana Ropicki '25, Cardboard Relief Sculpture Brianna Kling '25, Man V. Nature

Is it “Raider Respect” or “Raider Disrespect?” The Raider Press investigates school mascot

March 30, 2023 ~ theraiderpress

Photo from Go2Tutors.com: The Derby school community has different takes on the mascot. Is it offensive, or not? By The Raider Press staff “Respect our name,” says Chief Richard Velky, head of the Schaghticoke tribal nation (pronounced SKAT-i-kohk), which originated in the Derby area centuries before the state of Connecticut even existed. Does our school … Continue reading Is it “Raider Respect” or “Raider Disrespect?” The Raider Press investigates school mascot

DHS girls’ basketball makes individual growth and seeks future wins

March 30, 2023 ~ theraiderpress

Photo from LifeTouch: Jerlena Alexander '25 goes in for a layup. By Faith Anderson '25 This 2022-2023 DHS girls basketball team may have experienced a winless season, but each individual girl on the team had a lot of growth to be proud of. Dave Chevarella, DHS math teacher and girls basketball coach, says, “All the … Continue reading DHS girls’ basketball makes individual growth and seeks future wins

Student art from Mr. Daly’s Drawing class

March 30, 2023March 30, 2023 ~ theraiderpress

Sophia Duarte '23, Perspective Abstraction, charcoal on paper. Dahiana Rodriguez-James '24, Wood Planes, ink on paper. Emelyn Cruz-Mila, '23, Modern House, charcoal on paper.

Student art from Mr. Daly’s Introduction to Art class

March 30, 2023March 30, 2023 ~ theraiderpress

Genesis Alvarado, '26, Hamsa Hand, watercolor on paper. Alyssa Rodriguez '24, Hamsa Hand, Ink and crayon on paper. Cassie Silkoff, '25, Hamsa Hand, watercolor on paper.