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Junior Parker Boone exhales amidst a cloud of colored smoke, the outlines of his features barley visible in the dark. In December 2018, the Surgeon General issued an advisory on e-cigarette use among youth, declaring
the growing problem an epidemic. Featured image by Sophia Eaton.

Vape, Juul use increasing in adolescents; no amount of nicotine is safe

Will Cover October 1, 2019

Vaping related illnesses have been popping up nationwide with 530 reported cases according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Missouri just experienced its first death due to vaping,...

Breaking a bad habit: cell phone use hinders quality of life

Breaking a bad habit: cell phone use hinders quality of life

Emily Oba April 30, 2019
After some introspection I realized the time spent on my phone everyday was too long. Therefore, I took 30 days to challenge myself to be less dependent on my device.
Feature photo by Allie Pigg

Drug addiction: a choice or disease

Jordyn Thompson October 10, 2018
The controversial issue of drug addiction. Two opposite belief's of if drug addiction is caused by a disease or a choice.
Many RBHS students spend time during the day on the social media site Instagram. Recently several specific hashtags have been banned. Photo by Mikaela Acton.

Troubles of a social media centered life

Jordyn Thompson October 4, 2018
Young adults, especially those still figuring out their identity, can become too obsessed with comparing themselves to others on social media.
Is Drug Addiction Glorified?

Is Drug Addiction Glorified?

XXXXX XXXXX May 21, 2018

We had just gotten back from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico after spring break. It was a clear, warm Wednesday afternoon, and my mom had picked me up after Civics class. While we drove home, we discussed our...

Doctors overprescribe drugs, feed epidemic

Doctors overprescribe drugs, feed epidemic

Elad Gov-Ari May 3, 2018
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) explains that the term “opioid” covers a variety of controlled substances that possess pain-reducing properties. The more common variations of the drugs are the schedule 1 drug Heroin, prescription drug Oxycodone and a synthetic variant, Fentanyl.
Runners race across nation, spread hope against alcoholism

Runners race across nation, spread hope against alcoholism

Jacob Sykuta January 8, 2018
Darin Dorsett and huband Brian Dorsett run across the country after battling adversity.
used with permission from carriefisher.com

Remembering the life of Carrie Fisher

Rochita Ghosh December 28, 2016
Carrie Fisher, the famous, talented and unapologetic "Star Wars" actress was a force that the world sadly lost Dec. 27.
How did smartphone affect teens lives?

How did smartphone affect teens’ lives?

Jimin Lee May 30, 2014

With every passing day, technology is overtaking people’s lives especiallythrough smart phones. According to Mobile Services, Global out look’s statistics, more than 300 milion people have phone.  As...

photo by Justin Sutherland

Coffee’s dark side: the dangers of caffeine

Ashleigh Atasoy April 1, 2014

Columbia has four different coffee shops on one street. Amidst the hustle and bustle of downtown, Ninth Street serves as a Mecca for all caffeination needs, representing the world’s growing dependency...

Bet you cant just eat one

Bet you can’t just eat one

Manal Salim April 19, 2013

Glancing at the pile of food before her classmates, junior Crystalyn Wyatt notices meals different from what she is used to. Mountains of rice, combined with a hefty amount of fruits and vegetables, make...

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