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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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‘American Hustle’ plot confusing but acting spectacular

Trisha Chaudhary December 23, 2013

Since the trailers came out, American Hustle has had everything going for it. With a director that previously made the Oscar-nominated film, Silver Linings Playbook, and starring Jennifer Lawrence (The...

Plants that students had been working on everyday since the beginning of the year were smashed and thrown to the ground. Pots and soil littered the floor.

Vandalism at CACC spurs police report

Trisha Chaudhary December 17, 2013

Smashed and broken pots and overturned plants greeted Columbia Area Career Center Greenhouse Production teacher Sherie Rodekohr Monday when she arrived at the greenhouse. Assistant director, Randy Gooch...

Catching Fire sparks with sincerity, emotion

‘Catching Fire’ sparks with sincerity, emotion

Trisha Chaudhary November 24, 2013

Fans have long-anticipated the second movie in the Hunger Games trilogy. The books gained fame after the release of the first in the series, The Hunger Games, in 2008 and have continued to catch fire...

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Pennsylvania school faces First Amendment controversy

Trisha Chaudhary November 19, 2013

When Congress added the Bill of Rights to the Constitution, the very first amendment granted people the freedom of speech, among other things. Throughout history America has seen the constant struggle...

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‘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...

Annual Hall of Fame inductees decided

Annual Hall of Fame inductees decided

Trisha Chaudhary October 31, 2013

Imagine returning to RBHS years and years after graduation: walking through the halls again - this time without the pressure of getting to class on time, sitting in the gym for an assembly - this time...

Lottes announced as homecoming queen

Lottes announced as homecoming queen

Trisha Chaudhary October 25, 2013

Senior Sydney Lottes was crowned homecoming queen at the 2013-2014 football game against the Jefferson City Jays,. When the announcer called Lottes' name, her hand flew to her mouth, and she stood in shock...

Students explore college, careers

Students explore college, careers

Trisha Chaudhary October 18, 2013

More than 25 percent of the student body will graduate, and those seniors are planning for their post secondary education. To aid this process for these seniors, as well as the rest of the students, RBHS...

A student holds a homemade wand at the second meeting of Dumbledores Army.

‘Dumbledore’s Army’ to hold Tri-Wizard Tournament for CPS students

Trisha Chaudhary October 17, 2013

Despite its end in 2011, the Harry Potter franchise has kept up a steady stream of fans that have refused to let the completion of the films damper their spirits. Dumbledore's Army club at RBHS is one...

Global Issues to screen film in Planetarium

Global Issues to screen film in Planetarium

Trisha Chaudhary October 10, 2013

On Friday, Oct. 11, while most RBHS students will be hastening out of the school building, Global Issues club and its members will file into the planetarium for a screening of Girl Rising.  The movie...

Businesses utilize new media to advertise

Businesses utilize new media to advertise

Trisha Chaudhary October 8, 2013

If one were to walk the streets of Tokyo, it would not be uncommon to see stickers advertising various Japanese companies decorating the “absolute territory” of many women. A similar marketing campaign...

The Spectacular Now disappoints with ambiguous plot

‘The Spectacular Now’ disappoints with ambiguous plot

Trisha Chaudhary September 30, 2013

The Spectacular Now. Though the name promises “spectacular” things, the movie falls short of such guarantees. The dazzling reviews, charming trailers and talented actors make The Spectacular Now seem...

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