People of Roots N Blues – Chad Moses

Bailey Stover • September 29, 2019

Chad Moses works with the organization To Write Love on Her Arms as a way to spread hope and create a community for those in need who are looking for help.

Students fundraise for Peña Blanca Sponsorship

Ji-Sung Lee • January 25, 2019

Students in Spanish classes and members of Spanish club are fundraising for the Peña Blanca Sponsorship.

Friends on four legs

Allie Pigg • October 14, 2018

A grieving widow turned to her four legged friends for love and comfort.

In crisis, drug abuse doesn’t discriminate

Maddie Murphy • February 19, 2018

A study from the National Institute on Drug Abuse reveals that many people don’t understand why or how someone could become addicted to drugs.

Dog Appreciation Club promotes volunteering, helping dogs

Katie Whaley • November 21, 2017

Dog Appreciation Club joins after school activities at RBHS. The club promotes awareness for dogs in need and for students to volunteer at animal shelters.

Students complain rather than seek help

Ji-Sung Lee • February 21, 2017

[dropcap]A[/dropcap]lthough a straight A report card may bring pride to students and parents, most kids know it comes with hours of homework, studying and reviewing.  As faculty constantly teaches new...

School within a school system turns into new course to prevent high school dropouts

Ji-Sung Lee • September 29, 2016

With a vision to be the "best school district in the state," Columbia Public Schools (CPS) has tweaked and adjusted its methods to meet this goal since its beginnings. As the school board has adopted...

New water bottle fountains to help students, environment

Caylea Ray • February 5, 2016

Hydration is key, but so is environmental awareness. A new water bottle fountain may be the best of both worlds.

Alternative education program to assist failing students

Skyler Froese • January 2, 2016

A new RBHS program may assist students who have difficulty staying afloat in their classes.

Kindness sweetens hustle-bustle of life

Afsah Khan • December 13, 2012

As the finals week quickly approaches, the school atmosphere feels thick with stress. Teachers scramble to wind up their lessons, chapter tests seem to be coming up in every class, and students frantically...

Student, teachers share personal experience with suicide

Urmilla Kuttikad • September 14, 2012

As Suicide Prevention Week draws to a close, it's vital to remember that though the week may be over for 2012, the issue must remain fiercely in everyone's thoughts and hearts. Suicide, when it occurs,...

Teenager battles inner desire to taste perfection

Anna Wright • May 25, 2012

I stood bare-skinned in front of the streaked bathroom mirror, staring fixedly at the chilling reflection before me. My brittle yellow nails traced gently up and down my jutting ribcage, playing a silent,...