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Kristin Reed

Sarah Mosteller • September 11, 2019

What were your surroundings when you first heard about the destruction of the twin towers? “I was in my 20s, and I was working at the University of Missouri as a teacher assistant, so basically I...

James Meyer

Sarah Mosteller • September 11, 2019

What were your surroundings when you first heard about the destruction of the twin towers? “I was the second year of a two-year Master’s program at the University of Missouri, living downtown in...

What were your surroundings when you first heard about the destruction of the twin towers? “I was student teaching over at Oak Park High School over in Kansas City, Missouri. So, we had televisions...

Leah Johnson

Sarah Mosteller • September 11, 2019

What were your surroundings when you first heard about the destruction of the twin towers? “So, I was at home and I had a three-year-old and a 15-month-old. So, I was at home with my kids watching...

David Graham

Sarah Mosteller • September 11, 2019

What were your surroundings when you first heard about the destruction of the twin towers? “I was at Rock Bridge and another teacher came in and said, ‘Did you hear that the World Trade Center got...

The inevitability of high school stress

Multiple Authors • May 24, 2019

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Food creates memories, connections

Multiple Authors • May 24, 2019

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Biomimicry influences architecture

George Frey • April 26, 2019

In the connection between the designs of mother nature and those of humankind, designers use biomimicry, the replication of unique singularities in nature, to their advantage.

92 Seconds

Ann Fitzmaurice • April 25, 2019

Every 92 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted. Seven RBHS students, current and former, have stepped forward to share their experiences.

Student reflects on social media use, impact on adolescents

Ann Fitzmaurice • March 26, 2019

Social media impacts virtually every aspect of an adolescent's life, from disrupting sleep patterns to interfering with family time.

‘Liked,’ not loved

Anna Xu • March 26, 2019

From photoshopping pictures to surgically changing appearance, adolescents spend both time and money in an attempt to mask their physical insecurities, whether it is to have clear skin, full lips or a small nose.

A snapshot of Courtwarming ‘Snow Day’

Allie Pigg • February 13, 2019

Today, Wednesday, Feb. 13, was the third day of Courtwarming. Students and teachers represented the day's theme, 'Snow Day,' in bundling up for a day on the slopes or coming cozy in pajamas. Tomorrow's...