Author: theraiderpress

DHS’ “Community Learning Center” in the library welcomes all

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Photo by Raelynn Harris '25: DHS' Community Learning Center is a bright place to work in. Photo by Raelynn Harris '25: School librarian Amy Reilly updating her reading list. Photo by Raelynn Harris '25: The Community Learning Center book display suggests manga readings. By Raelynn Harris '25 Derby High School’s library, located in the center … Continue reading DHS’ “Community Learning Center” in the library welcomes all

SZA’s latest album showcases a variety of genres

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Image on Spotify: The album cover to SZA's latest album, S.O.S. By: Sophia Brunetti '23 SZA’s much anticipated new album ‘S.O.S’ was dropped last month, on December 9th, 2022. This album features 23 tracks, and lots of guest appearances including Travis Scott and Phoebe Bridgers, etc. Her songs are being constantly streamed on Spotify, ranging … Continue reading SZA’s latest album showcases a variety of genres

Album Review: Her Loss By Drake & 21 Savage grabs listeners with diverse tracks

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Image by Spotify Album cover of Her Loss By Mekhi Wright '23  When I first heard that Drake and 21 Savage were dropping an album, I was super excited. Still, when I started listening to the album, I needed clarification: most of that album was Drake.  This album was released on November 4, 2022. On … Continue reading Album Review: Her Loss By Drake & 21 Savage grabs listeners with diverse tracks

Introducing The Raider Press: Derby High School’s newspaper, revived

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Photo by Raelynn Harris '25: The journalism class edits articles in preparation for publishing. By Raelynn Harris '25 After many years, Derby High School is introducing a new newspaper. The newspaper is written by students for DHS to give online updates on seasonal happenings in school and sports. It is a place for student voices … Continue reading Introducing The Raider Press: Derby High School’s newspaper, revived

DHS lunch wave schedule change met with a positive response

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By Mekhi Wright '23 In May of last year, Connecticut decided to extend all teacher’s lunches to 30 minutes, which gives DHS teachers and students an extra 10 minutes of uninterrupted lunch. The state made it a legal requirement because a more extended lunch period acts as mental health support for teachers challenged by the … Continue reading DHS lunch wave schedule change met with a positive response