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Physical textbooks worth the weight

Anjali Noel Ramesh • September 18, 2019

The online world can be extremely distracting. The new version of Papa’s Freezeria or the addicting Buzzfeed quizzes are almost irresistible during a dull school reading assignment. When homework comes...

The inevitability of high school stress

Multiple Authors • May 24, 2019

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On deciding between trade school and college

Ethan Vanderwert • May 24, 2019

Every high schooler in America has heard the most heart-aching question: “What are your plans after high school?” In middle school, I could get by with saying doctor or engineer. When I got into...

Catcalling compromises women’s mental health

Amira McKee • May 20, 2019

Whether seen as flattery or harassment, stories like this aren’t unique to Cullity or RBHS students. Catcalling is commonplace throughout America and the world. Women and girls often hear comments like “Hey, beautiful.” “Why don’t you smile?” and even slurs as they walk the streets of Columbia.

Seniors’ last day of school tradition continues

Emily Oba • April 30, 2019

CPS community relations director, Michelle Baumstark said no extra days would be tacked onto the senior’s schedule because of school winter weather cancellations.

Opinion: school spirit deficit is disconcerting

Ethan Hayes • April 28, 2019

RBHS' school spirit has been low all throughout Hayes' high school life, and it needs to improve.

My mentor, my friend

Moy Zhong • March 21, 2019

Students share their appreciation for various teachers in the school Taegan Talley — Mrs. Janet Thompson Q: What class do you have with Thompson? A: “Algebra 1.” Q: How would you define your relationship...

… influential African American women?

Amanda Kurukulasuriya • March 11, 2019

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‘Midnight Traveler’ provides new look at life as refugee

Isaac Parrish • March 2, 2019

In Hassan Fazili’s magnificent 'Midnight Traveler,'the first-person perspective of an Afghan refugee is captured in a way that can't be replicated by anyone else.

‘The Grand Bizarre’ proves to be less grand, more bizarre

Isaac Parrish • March 1, 2019

Jodie Mack's The Grand Bizarre is not a documentary; it's an art project. There is no clear purpose to the film, nor is it informative in any way. The meaning behind Mack's visuals is highly interpretable,...

Students participate in GAM field trip to Missouri capital Feb. 26

Multiple Authors • February 28, 2019

Wednesday, Feb. 26 RBHS students took a trip to Jefferson City, MO, to tour the state Capitol.

An open letter to high school as a second semester senior

Maddie Murphy • February 27, 2019

As I enter my eighth, and final, semester, the comradery I’ve felt is unmatched. The conversations are becoming more vulnerable. The smiles are becoming more genuine. The hugs are getting tighter. The days are becoming fewer and fewer and the nostalgia is becoming more and more.