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Day 106

Bailey Stover • July 1, 2020

Senior Bailey Stover spent her 106th day of social distancing listening to a thunderstorm, watching TV, going to the dentist and baking cookies.

Day 73

Bailey Stover • May 29, 2020

Senior Bailey Stover spent her 73rd day of social distancing visiting Principal Jacob Sirna at RBHS, enjoying nature and spending time with her family.

Day 65

Bailey Stover • May 21, 2020

During her 65th day of social distancing, senior Bailey Stover took a shower, went to RBHS, got a plaque, wrote nice notes, had Mexican and helped a friend.

First Impact educates families on Missouri traffic law

Ethan Hayes • October 4, 2018

Last night First Impact, the traffic safety program, held a 90-minute informational presentation led by the Director of First Impact Deana Dothage for both teenagers and parents. Another informational...

The Do’s and Don’ts of the drivers test

Jordan Rogers • May 12, 2017

It is one of the most daunting and important tests a teen will take. No, it’s not the ACT or the SAT, not an EOC for your “favorite” math class or even a “thrilling” AP exam. From a study done...

Simulation aims to save lives

Jenna Liu • November 20, 2015

Yesterday, representatives from the United States Army ran a distracted driving simulator outside of the Columbia Area Career Center.

Females take over steering wheel

Grace Vance • May 30, 2014

[dropcap style="simple" size="4"] I[/dropcap]t was 8:30 a.m. when senior Jackie Gajia left from a hooping festival in Belle, Mo. with a friend. From the flow arts festival where she watched hoop dancing...

Potholes cause motorists concern

Ross Parks • February 25, 2014

As the weather shows the first signs of changing, roads do, too. However, while the weather is taking a turn for the better, the changes for Columbia roads have proven a bit bumpy. “I live off of Green...

Text, drink and (d)r(i)v(e)

Brayden Parker • February 13, 2014

[heading size="16"]Driving while intoxicated stays more prevalent than texting anddriving[/heading] Turn on the television or drive down the interstate, and it isn’t hard to find an advertisement pleading...

Headphones distract drivers

Shannon Freese • October 27, 2011

Manufacturers pack so many additional things into cars these days allowing drivers to do almost anything while on the road. From basic radios and CD players to satellite and iPod hook-ups, auto manufacturers...

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