The bloody history of Valentine’s Day, how it morphed into the modern celebration

Emily Weigand, Staff Writer • February 14, 2024

Trigger Warning: Violence Each year on Feb. 14, couples across the world give each other candy, cards and flowers to celebrate Valentine’s Day. While this holiday is widely celebrated, few know about...

History of the heart symbol

Ryan Tunks, Staff Writer • February 14, 2024

The heart symbol is an enduring icon, seen in many cultures as a symbol of love. Hearts can be found on a wide range of objects today, and their use dates back over 5,000 years.  Historians debate...

Understanding love languages proves beneficial to relationships

Sarah Ding • February 12, 2021

Love languages, an idea pioneered by Dr. Gary Chapman in his book “The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts,” are different ways of expressing and receiving love. These include words of affirmation, quality time, giving and receiving gifts, acts of service and physical touch.

GSA hosts second annual Valentine’s Day party; members express need for increased, positive LGBTQ representation

Bailey Stover • February 14, 2020

After school Tuesday, Feb. 11, RBHS’ Gay-Straight Alliance hosted its second annual RBHS Valentine’s Day party; students reflect on LGBTQ representation.

PTSA to hold annual Valentine’s Day Surprise fundraiser

Amanda Kurukulasuriya • February 11, 2019

The PTSA will hold the annual Valentine’s Surprise fundraiser Feb. 14.

on Courtwarming dress-up days

Ji-Sung Lee • February 11, 2019

Students voice their opinion on Courtwarming week and the dress-up day themes.

Varsity cheer takes fifth at State championship

Emily Oba • December 3, 2018

[su_dropcap style="flat" size="4"]A[/su_dropcap]fter placing fourth at the Regionals competition the weekend before, the RBHS cheerleading team competed at the State championship held at Lindenwood University,...

Cheerleading competes at regionals, prepares for state

Ji-Sung Lee • November 11, 2018

The cheerleading team competed at regionals Nov. 11. The next competition is the state meet.

Valentine’s Day should be about opulence

Grace Dorsey • February 14, 2018

While it’s true that teenagers can never quite capture those magical childhood experiences, that’s no reason to give up trying to make Valentine’s Day as special as it can be.

PTSA sponsoring candy grams for Valentine’s Day

Emily Oba • February 9, 2017

Students can buy a plethora of sweet treats for their friends or teachers for Valentine's Day.

The old adage ‘never judge a book by its cover’ runs true

Grace Vance • February 14, 2016

A new library event called "A Blind Date With a Book" allows students to choose a book based off of it's first sentence rather than it's cover.

A tale of two teenagers — and how a job at Red Robin brought them together

Grace Vance • February 14, 2016

Wondering if high school relationships last? For these people, they did.