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Photos by Allie Pigg, Camryn DeVore, Sophie Eaton, Bailey Stover. Illustrated by Sarah Kuhlmann.

Social media increase accountability, responsibility

Katie Whaley March 26, 2019
In the age of the internet, instances of inappropriate behaviors hindering reputations are almost instantaneous and can have serious consequences.
A new bill proposes stores would remain closed for the day after Thanksgiving, commonly known as Black Friday. The bill aims to encourage people to spend more time with family and friends. Photo provided by Alyssa Sykuta

Bill suggests changes to Thanksgiving plans

Atreyo Ghosh March 7, 2013

The “Black Friday Creep,” the moving up of opening times for Black Friday, grows every year, but a bill proposed by Rep. Jeff Roorda in the Missouri House of Representatives may force some businesses...

Are guns in school too much? Photo by Asa Lory

More guns in schools will decrease safety, have countereffect

Hagar Gov-Ari February 13, 2013

Following the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., defenders of the Second Amendment of the Constitution have been up in arms, fighting to maintain their rights as citizens to legally...

The flag in front of RBHS hangs at half mast Dec. 21. Flags hung at half mast throughout the week to remember those who passed away in the Netwon shootings last Friday. Photo by Daphne Yu

Recent shootings show need for assault weapons ban

Brett Stover December 21, 2012

One week ago, Adam Lanza apparently walked into Sandy Hook Elementary School and gunned down 20 children and six adults. He had shot his mother in the head before arriving at school. The weapons he used...

Breathing easy: Nurse Tammy Adkins opens a package of inhalers for easy access. A new bill in the House of Representatives will allow school nurses to administer the inhalers in case of an emergency. Photo by Aniqa Rahman

Bill allows nurses increased control over prescriptions

Alyssa Sykuta October 25, 2012

One in 12 people in the United States suffers from asthma, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Thanks to a bill approved by the Missouri House of Representatives, students with...

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