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‘House of Cards’ season 2 disappoints with lackluster plot

George Sarafianos March 2, 2014

As a pubescent male growing up in today’s world, many things like books, music, and art leave me with a feeling of dissatisfaction… the second season of the Netflix Original series ‘House of Cards’...

Budget Crisis? CPS faces potential cuts

Budget Crisis? CPS faces potential cuts

George Sarafianos February 14, 2014

Earlier this year, Boone County released its assessed valuation to Columbia Public Schools regarding the increase in percentage of property taxes intended to be set aside for next year’s budget. With...

Music sites put to the test

Music sites put to the test

George Sarafianos February 13, 2014

The Internet can sometimes be a scary place; chock full of people like The Craigslist Killer and Hunter Moore, you must stay on your cyber tiptoes at all times and pray to the deity of your choice that...

Short-film Tropico showcases Lana Del Reys talent

Short-film ‘Tropico’ showcases Lana Del Rey’s talent

George Sarafianos December 19, 2013

The first time I listened to Lana Del Rey sing, I felt like I was being lulled into sort of fugue state of mind. Her songs hypnotize you and numb your brain, her short film Tropico being no exception...

Infographic by Renata Williams

Frowned upon activities bring unfair effects

George Sarafianos December 16, 2013

I never smoked on campus during my sophomore year at RBHS, but all too well I remember those who did. Every day as my school bus approached the northernmost parking lot of RBHS, I would see the same group...

Banners hang from the columns on Francis Quadrangle. Photo by Asa Lory

Addition of on-campus Wal-Mart displeases community

George Sarafianos December 10, 2013

In the month of July, Wal-Mart announced it would be partnering with Columbia Realtor Travis Mcgee, owner of The Lofts at 308 9th St. to launch an on-campus Walmart at The University of Missouri- Columbia....

Sophomores take PLAN test

Sophomores take PLAN test

George Sarafianos October 15, 2013

Sophomores spent their first two class periods of the day taking a preliminary version of the ACT known as the PLAN test today. The Preliminary ACT offers sophomores the chance to see what taking the...

Welcoming a group of brand new teachers

Welcoming a group of brand new teachers

George Sarafianos October 8, 2013

Beginning the year with an addition that is larger than any among previous years, RBHS has rolled out the welcome wagon for 36 new members of faculty in order to replace both retired employees of RBHS,...

Earth Day is April 22. Photo by George Sarafianos

Columbians celebrate Earth Day

Ashleigh Atasoy April 22, 2013

While yesterday may have marked Columbia’s festivities, today marks the official 43rd Earth Day. Started on April 22, 1970, the first Earth Day drew in over 20 million Americans to celebrate the environment,...

LOP teacher Quentin Mitchell proudly displays one of his original T-shirts. It states dont afraid to be you.

LOP teacher moonlights as clothing designer, business manager

George Sarafianos March 8, 2013

RBHS basketball Coach Quentin Mitchell types away at his computer in the Loss of Privilege room, furrowing his brow as accidental keystrokes slowed the progress of finishing his desired email. His large...

Senior Jordyn Kendall and junior Joanna Zhang run on the track early one Saturday morning to prepare for the upcoming heart of track season. Photo by Paige Kiehl

Athletes train during off-season to better performance

Blake Becker February 14, 2013

  It was a frigid winter morning as senior David Plain walked onto the RBHS baseball field with the rest of the baseball team. For the players, the chill and fewer hours of sleep are an essential...

Art by Richard Sapp

Minor Threat worthy of attention

George Sarafianos January 17, 2013

This week's band pick: Minor Threat Favorite Song: "Minor Threat" Being one of the most prominent hardcore punk bands of all time, Minor Threat, formed in 1980, and the D.C. based group were the pioneers...

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