Students work jobs to save money, evade boredom; responsibilities affect online learning

Maddie Orr • April 8, 2020

RBHS students describe how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting their work hours and income, as well as how it is changing their role in the workforce.

First time I worked at a haunted house

Olivia Peters • October 28, 2019

Trinity Palmer, Senior talks about the first time that she worked at a haunted house as one of the characters and what all happened when she was there.

How I learned to balance my first job with school

Emily Dearing • October 21, 2019

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How I learned to balance my first job with school

Emily Dearing • October 8, 2019

When I turned 16, I didn’t want to get a retail job. I didn’t really get that choice, however, because I needed a job fast. So, day in and day out, I ask the same question to every customer: “Paper...

Clubs, sports create additional school absences

Ji-Sung Lee • October 23, 2018

With an abundance of clubs and sports filling student schedules, achieving perfect attendance can be difficult for those managing multiple extracurricular activities.

Students face upcoming Advanced Placement exams

Isaac Parrish • May 15, 2018

[dropcap style="flat"]S[/dropcap]tudents from RBHS will take 417 Advanced Placement exams during the first three weeks of May. Taking AP has become a popular option for juniors especially, but as the time...

Work for it, success in the classroom dependent on effort

Ann Fitzmaurice • April 3, 2018

Whether students complete their assignments is dependent on their work ethic.

Internships allow students to experiment, observe potential career interests

Allie Pigg • November 17, 2017

Internship programs provide students with learning opportunities as diverse as their interests.

Breaks in class allow students to thrive

Emily Oba • February 19, 2017

Doodling and being on phones during class is considered a distraction to some teachers. But for some students it something that improves their learning.

Continuous work breaks interrupt obligations

Ann Fitzmaurice • December 29, 2016

Teens worry that their constant breaks from schoolwork will threaten their academic success.

Study hall pushes for more productivity

Ann Fitzmaurice • December 20, 2016

Every weeknight as I stare down at my world history textbook dreading the next seven pages of reading and notes, I tell myself the same thing: I’ll do it in AUT. As the first block on B days rolls around,...

Instead of complaining, just stop sleeping

Katie Whaley • November 11, 2016

For high schoolers, balancing sports, jobs and schoolwork can be a stressful process. But one lifestyle change can make a difference.