Sta Omar, junior

Sarah Mosteller • February 20, 2020

In celebration of Black History Month, junior Sta Omar answers questions regarding race in America, RBHS and how to address racism.

Social media increase accountability, responsibility

Katie Whaley • March 26, 2019

In the age of the internet, instances of inappropriate behaviors hindering reputations are almost instantaneous and can have serious consequences.

… influential African American women?

Amanda Kurukulasuriya • March 11, 2019

https://www.bearingnews.org/wp_quiz/how-well-do-you-know-influential-african-american-women/

Black History in Columbia, MO – Black History Month

Multiple Authors • February 13, 2019

[vc_video link="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBKXVckz3jg"]Ben Kimchi explains some of the black history of Columbia. Video by Isaac Parrish. Script by Emily Oba and Bailey Stover. Special thanks to...

Celebrating role models

Multiple Authors • February 1, 2019

RBHS students reflect on their African-American role models.

Community members participate in annual Turkey Trax

Jared Geyer • November 23, 2018

The annual Turkey Trax gave participants an opportunity to race before beginning traditional celebrations.

Cross country to compete in sectional tournament

Emily Oba • October 26, 2018

Both boys and girls' cross country teams will compete in sectional tournament Oct. 27.

Cross country competes at Parkway West Invitational

Ethan Hayes • October 1, 2018

The cross country team competed for 5,000 meters at the Parkway West Invitational on Sept. 29.

Cross country opens season at Brooks Memphis Twilight Classic

Jared Geyer • September 4, 2018

The varsity cross country girls and boys team took 9th and 6th respectively at the first meet of the season.

‘UNIQUE’ dance team offers tryouts

Amanda Kurukulasuriya • August 28, 2018

Tryouts for Unique dance team are Wednesday, Aug. 29. Unique began three years ago at RBHS. The group offers inclusivity for everyone, especially African Americans, Coach Erica Wade said. This is her...

Celebrating Medgar Evers

Emily Oba • February 21, 2018

Before Medgar Evers life was cut short in 1963, he fought and pushed for African American rights throughout Mississippi and the U.S.

‘Black Panther’: The best standalone Marvel film since ‘Iron Man’

Jacob Sykuta • February 19, 2018

“Black Panther” is a fantastic film and addition to the MCU. The cast is astonishingly solid throughout the movie, which helps to create a Marvel character origin story film unlike any previous standalone film. “Black Panther” is one of Marvel’s most all-around appealing standalone installments since “Iron Man.”