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The Student News Site of Rock Bridge High School

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Jefferson's statue, placed on the Francis Quad of the University of Missouri - Columbia, was intended to celebrate his many achievements. Recently, however, several students, both at Mizzou and RBHS, have voiced their complaints regarding the controversial and often untold portions of Jefferson's life.
Photo by Jae Rhee

Iconic statue of celebrated president kindles bold criticism

Rochita Ghosh November 1, 2015

Thomas Jefferson: third president of the United States, author of the Declaration of Independence, founding father. Slave owner, alleged rapist. Some of these labels are why some University of Missouri...

Supreme Court building in Washington, DC. source: Public Domain from www.usda.gov

‘Redskin’ controversy hits high school halls

Trisha Chaudhary November 16, 2013

Redskin. Once a name used in upmost respect, some now view this term as a racial slur towards Native Americans, launching a hotbed of elevated dialogue. Controversy exploded over the name Redskins when...

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