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Global Village international fashion show makes come back after COVID-19 cancellations

Global Village international fashion show makes come back after COVID-19 cancellations

Anjali Noel Ramesh, Editor-in-Chief March 21, 2022

RBHS English Language Learning (ELL) teacher Lilia Ben-Ayed and over 20 students hosted the annual Global Village fashion show Thursday, March 17 during all A, B and C lunches. A long, elevated runway...

Paint marker drawings depicting the Global Village logo. Photo by Anjali Noel Ramesh.

It takes a village; Global village festivities express cultural backgrounds

Anjali Noel Ramesh February 25, 2020
To close off a week of cultural festivities, RBHS will celebrate the 28th annual Global Village on Friday, March 13. Global Village is a day where students, if they choose to, present booths about their respective countries by handing out samples of food, showcasing artifacts and wearing traditional dress. Booth sign up is on a first-come first-serve basis, and the form can be found on the RBHS website homepage. 
Art by Riley Kerns

Mispronunciation causes insecurity, cultural names often take the blame

Ryan Choe November 11, 2019
When people come across senior Yousef Binalsheikh’s (pronounced bin-al-shake) name, it can appear as an impossible tongue-twister. In Binalsheikh’s eyes, cases of other people butchering his name represent a linguistic and cultural bridge that spans from his home country of Saudi Arabia to the United States. 
Sophomore Genney Zheng smiles joyfully while participating in a traditional Chinese dance that took place during the eighth grade visit to RBHS Friday, Jan. 25. The group consists of students in various levels of Chinese classes. Students often practiced in the east atrium during class time in anticipation for their performance for Global Village happening today.  Photo by Allie Pigg

Global Village celebrates RBHS cultures

Multiple Authors February 22, 2019

Columbia Public Schools ranks fifth in diversity out of all Missouri school districts, according to niche.com. In celebration of the district’s cultures, RBHS hosts an annual Global Village week. Starting...

Sisyphus - Art by Moy Zhong.

In the rough

Bailey Stover October 16, 2018
ELL students overcome cultural and language barriers to find community in foreign environments. They face racism, unfamiliar slang and unrealistic expectations, yet despite these challenges they persist and achieve long-term, lasting success.
Unique cultures mold expectations

Unique cultures mold expectations

Ji-Ho Lee January 6, 2017
Culture helps teenagers navigate their lives, and sometimes the twists and turns it takes can go straight into responsibility.
art by Stephanie Kang

Across borders, seeking amity

Nikol Slatinska October 16, 2015

Everyone knows being the new kid can be a nerve-racking experience. It’s the first day of school and students are crowding the hallways, cheering ecstatically upon seeing their best friend. Then there’s...

Annual fashion show entertains at Global Village

Annual fashion show entertains at Global Village

Sophie Whyte March 7, 2014

The rows of seats were all filled, and a crowd gathered around, all to see the annual Global Village fashion show. A tradition for Global Village, the fashion show, which took place March 6, allows students...

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