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Cell phone usage leads to ADHD

Ann Fitzmaurice October 18, 2016

When a phone illuminates at night, it’s blinding. When it buzzes during the day, it’s distracting and when it’s far away it’s tempting. Cell phones attract people for reasons such as entertainment,...

Junior Sonya Hu and her beloved cat, Momo, take a break from work by cuddling together on her bed. Photo by Kristine Cho

Animals proven to benefit mental and physical health

Siena Juhlin October 12, 2016

Sophomore Kynsee Fennel has a special connection with her horse. After a hard stressful day at school, all of her worries disappear when she spends time with her beloved pet. As she brushes her horse,...

Feature photo by Cassidy Viox

Safe spaces provide students with places to feel protected

Nikol Slatinska October 11, 2016
Many RBHS teachers and counselors have safe space stickers outside of their classrooms, indicating secure places for students to go if they're dealing with personal problems.
 Photo by Abby Blitz

ACT scores suggest high school students are not ready for college

Emily Oba September 30, 2016

College for some is only a dream, a fantasy that can never be reached due to money or a person's academic level. But for others, it is not only an expectation from family members but also a necessity....

The BruCrew, RBHSs student section, cheers on the Bruin football team in a home game against DeSmet on Aug. 26. Photo by Yousuf El-Jayyousi

Senior class sets the tone for entire school

Grace Dorsey September 29, 2016
Seniors often lead the school, however sometimes they don't step up and set great standards.
School boundary lines inconvenience students living far from RBHS

School boundary lines inconvenience students living far from RBHS

Cassidy Viox September 26, 2016
In 2012, a committee of school administrators and community members met to discuss and redraw school district lines, but this complicated many students' schedules.
homeopathy/Cassidy Viox / The Rock

Homeopathy presents feasible alternative to modern medication

Cassidy Viox September 25, 2016
Some people choose to self-medicate with home remedies and more natural approaches instead of traditional prescription medication.
Perfectionists seek precision, suffer from stress

Perfectionists seek precision, suffer from stress

Nikol Slatinska September 24, 2016
There are four types of perfectionists, each with their own distinct characteristics.
Yousuf El-Jayyousi / The Rock

Competitive comparisons cause confidence to fluctuate

Nikol Slatinska September 23, 2016
Comparing oneself to others can either be beneficial through increasing motivation or tearing down self-confidence.
Kristine Cho / Bearing News

RBHS rules out flu mist option because of CDC’s statement

Emily Oba September 20, 2016

The sharp smell of antiseptic wipes fills students’ noses as they stand in line waiting to get vaccinated at school. Some are nervous, unsure if the needle will be painful or pain free, while others...

Relationships between parents and teens

Relationships between parents and teens

Siena Juhlin May 26, 2016

Freshman Cameron Thompson has never had an easy time pleasing her dad. For as long as Thompson can recall, her father has had a tough love philosophy. “I can remember a time where my sister told my dad...

Post Grad Plans

Post Grad Plans

Christina Holt May 26, 2016

On May 13 seniors said goodbye to RBHS. For many, the summer is filled with working, saving up money and anticipating the start of an entirely new experience, college. While the transition from high school...

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