Homecoming nominees released, kicking off homecoming season

Ella Wampler, Staff Writer • September 22, 2023

RBHS’ homecoming court members were announced Sept. 20 at the end of the school day. Ten seniors were nominated  to kick off the homecoming season, at the end of which two seniors will be crowned at...

Marching band is a performing art, not a sport

Elliot Bachrach • December 17, 2019

Football. Baseball. Basketball. Marching band. Which of these words does not belong? The answer is obvious, marching band, as it is not a sport.

Breaking a bad habit: cell phone use hinders quality of life

Emily Oba • April 30, 2019

After some introspection I realized the time spent on my phone everyday was too long. Therefore, I took 30 days to challenge myself to be less dependent on my device.

Opinion: school spirit deficit is disconcerting

Ethan Hayes • April 28, 2019

RBHS' school spirit has been low all throughout Hayes' high school life, and it needs to improve.

Don’t expect me to smile

Saly Seye • March 31, 2019

Opinion [su_dropcap size="4"]T[/su_dropcap]he number of words I’ve heard my peers use to describe me is astronomical. I couldn’t tell you what kind of person others think I am, but I do know that few...

‘Girls Like You’ epitomizes mediocrity, corporate sellout

Jared Geyer • February 27, 2019

“Girls Like You” does the worst thing a pop song can do: be utterly void of anything interesting. The producers and writers of this song took the minimum steps required to make a hit song, and it became one of the most popular songs of all time.

RBHS hosts annual Sweet Night of Jazz

Maya Bell • November 17, 2018

On November 16, RBHS hosted the annual Sweet Night of Jazz in the main gym. The fundraiser consisted of desserts, dancing and live music.

The Name Game: How Universities play prospective students

George Frey • October 18, 2018

Universities are businesses, and high-level colleges market themselves using their name.

Emerald Regiment places high at first competition of the season

Katie Whaley • September 16, 2018

RBHS's Emerald Regiment places fourth at Tiger Ambush Classic marching competition.

Marching band prepares for next season

Billy Beaty • May 21, 2018

This season, the marching band will return to Lafayette, Edwardsville, the annual Champion of Champions competition and will go to Tennessee for the Bands of America competition.

ARTiculate: Cami Kudrna

Maya Bell • October 23, 2017

Today I follow Cami Kudrna, a graduating senior and one of three drum majors of the Emerald Regiment marching band, as she leads the band through the ins-and-outs of their next competition.

Oh when the band comes marching in

Skyler Froese • September 30, 2015

Sweat rolls down the foreheads of 100 students on the football field. They move furiously across the turf with one goal, victory. While it’s logical to imagine the football team, it’s an entirely different...