
The Riley Review
A look into the Pride of the Southside.
Welcome to the Review…
James Whitcomb Riley High School’s, The Riley Review, has been an award-winning student journalism and news media entity for decades, reporting on trends, opinions, and news that are important to the students here on the Southside of South Bend. According to our student writers, our newspaper’s mission is to touch the lives of students and staff in the building by creating a space that is relevant to them as well as be a voice for the students here at Riley High School.
We also wouldn’t mind if we were able to write some awesome articles along the way. Thank you for being here to watch it happen.
Latest Stories
Fluctuating Issues: Mental Health in the Classroom
Mental health in the school building has been an issue for as long as anyone can remember. If you want to find out some ways for schools to combat it, read more here!
Gen Z Trends: Headphones
Today, we’re going to be delving into the world of headphones. Sounds boring? It’s anything but that. Gen Z and headphones are connected in every way possible with headphones being a staple to the generation today. Without further ado, let’s get in to it.
Floor or Bore?: Unconventional Seating in Classrooms
Who wants to sit in the uncomfortable seats that schools have to offer? Back hurting, no leg room, and on some desks, those annoying right-handed arm rests getting in the way. Nobody wants to continue sitting in desks. Here is why unconventional seating is “goated” in today’s society.

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— Arthur Miller