After months of preparation, RBHS Theater department will present its spring play, “Leaving Iowa,” in the Performing Arts Center, 7 p.m. Feb. 20, 21 and 22. If there is a snow day on Friday, the cast will instead perform Feb. 23. The show, set in Iowa, transitions between the present and past as it follows the development of a family and its members.

Tensions rise over seas as America and Iran continue to clash. The american people are speaking out against this violence and protests are being held.

Parker Boone talks about his experiences at Roots N Blues Sept. 27-28. He explores the varying activities to do in this festival such as social projects, speaking with vendors and listening to talented artists.

RBHS junior Blake Bodendieck moved to Columbia during the summer and quickly became involved with Roots N Blues through the Unity project as a way to experience what the city is all about.