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The Student News Site of Rock Bridge High School

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The Student News Site of Rock Bridge High School

Bearing News

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Childhood legends stick for life, leave lasting impact

Ann Fitzmaurice April 1, 2017
Students describe the childhood myths that shaped their behavior and beliefs, along with their eccentric origins. Read on to find out how stories like Bloody Mary and Sack Man impacted students' adolescents.
Social media changes cravings in users

Social media changes cravings in users

Ann Fitzmaurice March 27, 2017
Social media has influenced nearly every part of life, even making its way onto the dinner table. From recipes to food bloggers, platform of Instagram has challenged and strengthened traditional notions of what looks tasty.
Lindy Lou, Juror Number 2, a not so exciting tale

‘Lindy Lou, Juror Number 2″, a not so exciting tale

Ann Fitzmaurice March 4, 2017

With more than 120 people queueing in line, the expectation for such a large turnout would be that of a phenomenal movie. ‘Lindy Lou, Juror Number 2’ is a not a phenomenal movie. It is one to have...

RBHS Jazz Band

Jazz band brings home a multitude of awards

Ann Fitzmaurice February 28, 2017

On Friday, Feb. 24 the RBHS Jazz band and ensemble set out to Northwest State University (NWSU) and the next day traveled to University of Central Missouri (UCM) to participate in two jazz festivals. The...

Anti-Semitic jokes degrade Jewish population

Anti-Semitic jokes degrade Jewish population

Ann Fitzmaurice February 15, 2017

During his junior year of high school, Ben Rouder made eye contact with a quarter rolling down the hallway at him. With no second thought, he knew why the coin swept in his direction. He looked up to see...

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Inside jokes strengthen friendships

Ann Fitzmaurice February 2, 2017

When junior Hannah Evans looked to her side during a rehearsal of the Emerald Regiment’s 2015 field show, “Story of My Life,” she noticed junior Cami Kudrna across the field and made eye contact...

Mental health survey allows opportunity for student help

Mental health survey allows opportunity for student help

Ann Fitzmaurice January 25, 2017

While each RBHS student is assigned to a guidance counselor, it still can be hard to reach out to those who don’t take the initiative to discuss how they’re feeling with an adult who can help. For...

Former emos reflect on phase of self-expression

Former emos reflect on phase of self-expression

Ann Fitzmaurice January 23, 2017

In fifth grade senior Mariah Dasczynski tried to dye her entire lunch black. She arrived at school with her gray sandwich and a disappointed mother back home. Dasczynski dodged questions from her friends...

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Continuous work breaks interrupt obligations

Ann Fitzmaurice December 29, 2016
Teens worry that their constant breaks from schoolwork will threaten their academic success.
Feature Photo by Tyson Jamieson

Aspirants neglect passions out of fear of failure

Ann Fitzmaurice December 28, 2016
Hopeful singers and writers put off following their dreams because of their concerns for not being successful.
Study hall pushes for more productivity

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,...

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