Looking at the AIDS epidemic through art

Julia Kim, Editor-in-Chief • October 14, 2021

The AIDS epidemic had a significant impact on art not only with its content but how it shaped art into a sociopolitical form of protest that sought to convey emotion and also to educate and empower. In the face of constant dehumanization and systematic inequality by an oppressive government, queer artists punctured twisted ideological and political narratives to highlight the reality of the disease as well as the communities of care that grew from it.

Creative coping: students, teachers use music, art, movement to relax during COVID-19 pandemic

Audrey Novinger • May 3, 2020

From scrapbooking to practicing an instrument to going on a walk, students and teachers find ways to be creative during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Day 19

Snowy Li • April 5, 2020

The memoir and the videos had me thinking about everything going on in my life at the moment, so I wrote in my bullet journal. Fear marked today’s entry as I wrote about how scary the coronavirus situation in America has gotten and how I never fully realized it’s a life-and-death situation for some.

Day 17

Snowy Li • April 3, 2020

Greeted by a loud “meow,” I woke up today at around 8 a.m. with my cat, Daisy, standing in front of my face as she begged for breakfast. Today is April 3, but I barely noticed the date as time seems to fly fast when there’s not too much to do while stuck at home. I keep thinking of different ways to contain my boredom as COVID-19 and the quarantine drag on.

Discovering passions proves essential for well-being

Sarah Ding • April 1, 2020

Too often, people portray themselves as completely boxed-in, focused individuals when they could branch out and diversify their interests. Not every hobby must be the basis of one’s personality, nor must they be monetized in order to be deemed worthy of one’s time.

Creations under quarantine

Snowy Li • March 24, 2020

Almost immediately after the cancellation of in-seat school, I began to lose track of time and the date, barely getting the rest of my assignments done on time before going back to play Minecraft or watch YouTube videos. There are multiple ways, however, to let creativity and imagination rekindle the joys of life, such as through making origami, drawing and cooking.

Deadline for FOLIO magazine submissions nears

Will Cover • February 11, 2020

The deadline for FOLIO, a fine arts magazine produced annually by RBHS, is Feb. 13. Submissions can include any creative work, such as digital artwork or poetry, and are reviewed and selected for publication by the three student editors and art teacher Abigail Gorsage. To submit a work, students should send an email to [email protected]. 

Personalities in people tie to pet preferences 

Snowy Li • December 27, 2019

There are dog people, and there are cat people, each with their own different personalities. Either way, animals are terrific friends for all to have.

Simple ways to spice up holiday sweaters

sophie froese • December 22, 2019

Use these holiday hacks to be the life of all of your winter parties.

Minimalism brings unobtrusive beauty

Camryn DeVore • December 22, 2019

I started with highly filtered versions of posed photos on the automatic setting of a camera. One of my first models was Daphnee Brown.

That’s trash: hidden potential in everyday garbage

Audrey Novinger • November 25, 2019

Commonplace items often end up in landfills, but could be repurposed, or upcycled, instead. The upcycling process eliminates waste and transforms old objects into unique treasures.

Columbia feels the Burn(ey)

Devin Hall • November 4, 2019

The Burney Sisters are a local band that plays folk music. Despite their skill, these two young women aren’t even high school students yet. Only 11 years old, Emma Burney says she plays several instruments,...