Greetings, readers of the Shield! We are lucky to have an incredibly unique, caring, hard-working, and talented board of teachers and staff that we can rely on, and our Spanish department is no exception. ...
Have you ever wondered why one day everyone suddenly has the same water bottle, kitchen gadget, or LED strips in their room? The answer is TikTok, a social media platform which has the ability to make...
Located in the heart of downtown Peoria, the Riverfront Museum has provided exceptional experiences of multidisciplinary enrichment to the residents of our city. Hosting programs and exhibits across science,...
“Our faith is a living thing precisely because it walks hand-in-hand with doubt.” This powerful quote was spoken by Cardinal Thomas Lawrence, the main character of Edward Berger’s Conclave. After...
“Where are they now?” “What are they doing?” “Did they have everything figured out while they were at Richwoods?” These were some of the questions that sometimes popped into my mind when...
The Georgian era started from 1714 to 1830 and included great political, social, and cultural changes throughout society. This era is marked by the emergence of Romanticism in both art and literary formats....
Hello, readers of The Shield! Today, we are honored to interview Mr. Nditanchou, our wonderful Cameroonian physics teacher at Richwoods. This is Mr. Nditanchou’s second year at Richwoods, and he teaches...
As I walk into the Great Harvest Bread Co. located in the building annexed to the OSF HealthCare headquarters downtown Peoria, I cannot help but marvel at this beautiful, white building. Known as “The...
On April 1st 36,000 votes from Peoria and the surrounding area will be tallied up for Illinois Central College’s Board of Trustees. I had the pleasure of meeting with candidate Christine Bare Kemper...
Here at Richwoods we will stop at nothing to not only achieve success but strive to go far beyond it in the process. From sports to bands and even puzzles, we try to be the best at everything we apply...
Sequels have always been a part of the entertainment movie scene, especially with book sequel movie adaptations like the Hunger Games books/series. Every good movie needs a sequel, right? Take The Lord...
For a long time, Disney has been the best entertainment channel for young children because of its new characters, stories, and innovative vibe. However, in recent years it seems Disney just can't get their...
