Youth Election Participants to assist in upcoming municipal election

Maya Bensaoud, Staff Writer • April 1, 2024

On April 2 Columbia will be holding a municipal election, voting for the Columbia Public Schools (CPS) School Board of Education and City Council Seats. Many students will be participating as Youth Election...

That’s debatable: Should the Electoral College be abolished?

Multiple Authors • November 7, 2020

Should the Electoral College be abolished? Isaac Yontz and Amira McKee present arguments for and against changing the United States presidential election system.

Day 74

Bailey Stover • May 30, 2020

During her 74th day of social distancing, senior Bailey Stover mailed in her election ballot, worked out, made a s'more and played Spades with her family.

Obamacare

Sarah Ding • January 17, 2020

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, nicknamed Obamacare, is a United States federal statute signed into law by President Barack Obama on March 23, 2010.

Free College

Elliot Bachrach • January 10, 2020

Politicians like Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren seek free tuition at four-year public universities for all American citizens, as well as clearing many citizens’ student debt. Others, like Sen. Joe Biden, argue that only two years of community college or trade school should be paid for, and some believe that there shouldn’t be any level of free college. 

on possible impeachment of president

Olivia Peters • October 4, 2019

RBHS students views on whether or not they believe and or want President Donald Trump to be impeached.

Successful snapshot strengthens self-confidence

Ana Manzano • September 17, 2019

With self-confidence and a steady hand, photographer Ana Manzano captured the golden glow of the sun filtering across the forest in Capen Park.

Absent voters neglect duties

Ann Fitzmaurice • November 12, 2018

At 6 a.m. the polls open on voting day.In August, 99,934 people registered to vote, yet only 37,305 casted their ballot that election season.

Brightened by the ballot

Allie Pigg • November 9, 2018

Senior Drew Morris, a politics fanatic, worked for Josh Hawley’s campaign for U.S. Senator.

Cross country finishes regular season at Border Wars meet

Jared Geyer • October 15, 2018

The cross country team will enter the post season on Oct. 20 with the district meet.

Voter fraud compromises court

Grace Vance • February 5, 2017

Student Council determined on Monday that the original list of courtwarming candidates had to be amended because of suspected fraudulent voting. Although Student Council announced the names of 11 boys...

Donald Trump will push America in the right direction

Ji-Ho Lee • November 21, 2016

Donald Trump is a polarizing character. As president, however, he will deliver nothing but unity and growth for the United States.