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Art by Sarah Poor.

Cartoons promote individuality instead of relationships

Madi Mertz February 21, 2014

Little did Snow White know that when she met those funny little men in the woods, she would make history with the seven of them. Ever since “Snow White,” the first feature-length animated film, was...

art by Maddy Mueller

Plugged in. Powered on. Password set.

Emily Franke February 19, 2014

Social media: a phenomenon aimed to connect viewers across the world. Roughly two-thirds of social media users say they do so to connect with family and friends worldwide, according to the Pew Research...

Student View: Winter Olympic Games

Student View: Winter Olympic Games

Sam Mitten February 18, 2014

A suspect opening ceremony seems to be the biggest topic of discussion this year for the 2014 Winter Olympics. The reason for the commotion is the major fault in the pyrotechnics;  the fifth Olympic ring,...

Photo by Rachel Kiehne

Pass-fail system alleviates stress, improves education

Justin Sutherland February 18, 2014

Many students spent their two week long winter break carefree, glad to be home to enjoy novelties of sleeping in and not having to do homework. These students generally relaxed during the first few weeks...

Art by Sarah Poor.

Text, drink and (d)r(i)v(e)

Brayden Parker February 13, 2014

[heading size="16"]Driving while intoxicated stays more prevalent than texting anddriving[/heading] Turn on the television or drive down the interstate, and it isn’t hard to find an advertisement pleading...

Student View: Marijuana Legalization

Student View: Marijuana Legalization

Sam Mitten February 12, 2014

Marijuana is, according to the National Institute of Drug Abuse, the third most abused drug in America today right behind tobacco and alcohol. While two states, Colorado and Washington, have legalized...

Nothing lost in translation

Nothing lost in translation

Brayden Parker January 31, 2014

[heading size="16"]Learning English 1 word at a time[/heading] Sitting silently in the front row of her last-hour advisory, freshman Chi Chung has pen in hand and school on the mind, completing the day's...

From Left: Aline, Kwizi, Claude, Freddy, Francine, and Nene Rwenyaguza together in their Columbia home. Photo by Urmila Kutikkad

Blood is thicker than water

Urmilla Kuttikad January 29, 2014

[heading size="16"]A family reunited after 11 years[/heading] Violence has ravaged weary Congo for decades. 5.4 million dead, another 2 million displaced, an estimated ongoing 45,000 deaths per month...

A Mens Team Sports class plays flag football on Friday. Physical Education classes such as this one create environments for exercise. Photo by Asa Lory

Health Brief: Teens aren’t meeting federal fitness guidelines

Anna Wright January 25, 2014

Despite the national Let's Move campaign spearheaded by first lady Michelle Obama, recent data suggest teens may not be buying into the fitness hype. Among 12 to 15 year olds in the United States, only...

Former Bruin enjoys time as Miss Missouri

Former Bruin enjoys time as Miss Missouri

Madi Mertz January 17, 2014

Modeling evening gowns, visiting a rehab center and exercising with elementary school students while crisscrossing the state, Miss Missouri, Shelby Ringdahl, has had a busy start to the new year. In fact,...

Student view: North Korea and Dennis Rodman

Student view: North Korea and Dennis Rodman

Sam Mitten January 14, 2014

Whether it be his multi-colored hair and hairstyles he donned on a multitude of occasions or his famous red carpet masquerades such as when he wore a wedding dress in May of 1996 to promote his autobiography,...

Photo by Molly Mehle

Cancelled classes provide extra free time

Molly Mehle January 8, 2014

Students prepared to start their second semester at RBHS Jan. 6, but a twist of winter weather made doing so not possible. With life-threatening temperatures and a snowfall causing the roads to be icy...

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