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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

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To teach students healthy practices, CPS must have mental health course

To teach students healthy practices, CPS must have mental health course

Anna Xu April 14, 2020
As the world moves toward efficiency and people build bonds with computers rather than their fellow humans, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to be truly gratified and happy. Educators often overlook mental health curriculum, but while health in the form of exercise and nutrition exist, mental health is equally if not more valuable. Society needs to change, and it starts with teaching. 
CPS changes to Pass/No Credit grading system

CPS changes to Pass/No Credit grading system

Anna Xu April 6, 2020
Columbia Public Schools (CPS) alerted students and families details of the overarching grading plan for the rest of the semester today, April 6, in an email from CPS Communications Director Michelle Baumstark.
Youth vote, media comprehension impact Missouri Primary

Youth vote, media comprehension impact Missouri Primary

Anna Xu March 23, 2020
People young and old express their thoughts on the impacts of social media and other media platforms in education during election season.
CPS suspends school amid COVID-19 concerns

CPS suspends school amid COVID-19 concerns

Anna Xu March 17, 2020
Columbia Public Schools (CPS) won’t be in session tomorrow and won’t reopen until April 13 at the earliest; however, this 26-day cancellation may change depending on future events relating to the coronavirus (COVID-19), CPS Superintendent Dr. Peter Stiepleman said in an email to faculty and staff members yesterday. 
A Tutorial: How to wash your hands

A Tutorial: How to wash your hands

Anna Xu March 10, 2020
Nurse Tammy Adkins teaches students how to wash their hands, an effective way to prevent the spread of coronavirus
Can Homecoming Queen Sadia Moumita wash her hands?

Can Homecoming Queen Sadia Moumita wash her hands?

Anna Xu March 10, 2020
Missouri received its first official coronavirus case on Sunday March 8. TO prevent contracting the illness, the CDC advises one to wash one's hands throughly. Will Sadia Moumita pass the test?
Jimmie Briggs visits CPS, imparts personal stories of journalism career

Jimmie Briggs visits CPS, imparts personal stories of journalism career

Anna Xu March 6, 2020
Jimmie Briggs, who is a journalist, author and advocate among other titles, spoke to the three Columbia Public School (CPS) high schools from March 2-4, ending with a visit to RBHS.
Photo by Sophie Eaton

Don’t miss these sights at True False

Anna Xu March 5, 2020
True/False is much more than movies. Check out these events.
Sediment flow causes water discoloration

Sediment flow causes water discoloration

Anna Xu February 27, 2020
Assistant Principal Tim Baker said sediment flow discolored water from clear to yellow and misty. He said while students should avoid drinking this water, the discoloration doesn’t give any negative health effects.
Ripping into spirit, king candidates defrost tees

Ripping into spirit, king candidates defrost tees

Anna Xu February 27, 2020

As with RBHS Courtwarming tradition, Student Council planned a game for the Courtwarming candidates and their escorts. Tomorrow, during halftime at the boys' basketball game in the Main Gym against Helias,...

Senior Jack Buckley poses as Elvis during the Bright City Lights show. Buckley performed a variety of songs from famous pop songs like Hey, Look Ma I Made It!, to Jailhouse Rock. Photo by Audrey Snyder

Students collaborate, grow through show choir

Anna Xu February 24, 2020
Anna Xu writes about the history of show choir and how it became a high school phenomenon. Jack Buckley, Lindsey Smith, and Director Mike Pierson comment on their performances this year at competition and future ambitions.
A stack of currency chained together and padlocked.  Used for any money inference where money is tight or protected.

Sanctions

Anna Xu February 22, 2020
Sanctions can be administered to an entity by one state or many countries banding against it. In modern history, the U.S. as well as other powerful nations have used economic sanctions to influence foreign countries in specific ways. 
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